Community Calendar

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Downtown Manchester is just a small part of a greater Manchester community. This calendar features upcoming events from local Friends of Downtown Manchester as well as our Downtown Events.

View our Downtown Calendar and our Downtown News pages for information specific to Downtown Manchester.

Community Events Calendar

Displaying 41 Events:

November 2026

Nov 10, 2026, 6:00 PM EST

Manchester, CT

Get ready for holiday baking season! In this clay handbuilding workshop, you’ll use the slab building technique to create your own ceram...

Nov 11, 2026, 6:00 PM EST

Manchester, CT

Step into the world of high-fire ceramics in this hands-on stoneware glazing workshop. You’ll glaze your own set of 2 matching stoneware...

Nov 12, 2026, 6:00 PM EST

Manchester, CT

Let the kids get creative with clay! In this hands on workshop, they’ll handbuild a small trinket dish and sculpt their very own little ...

Nov 12, 2026, 6:15 PM EST

Manchester, CT

Savor local flavors while discovering the stories that shaped Manchester.

Nov 14, 2026, 12:30 PM EST

Manchester, CT

Join us for an afternoon of fun and board games! Learn to play: Old King’s Crown, Endearment, Take Time, First Giants, Fliptoons Seasons...

Nov 14, 2026, 5:30 PM EST

Manchester, CT

Annual Fundraiser to support the Veterans Programs of Manchester Elks Lodge #1893

Nov 16, 2026, 5:30 PM EST

Manchester, CT

In this glass fusing class, you’ll create your own mini glass bookshelf scene! 📚✨ You’ll cut and arrange colorful glass “books” to build...

Nov 16, 2026, 6:30 PM EST

Manchester, CT

Our November selection is "The Serviceberry" by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Copies of the book are available at both library buildings for chec...

Nov 17, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT

Manchester, CT

🧶 Open Craft Night Want a third place to work on your projects and meet like-minded people? Join us! 💛 Every other Tuesday from 5:30–7:3...

Nov 17, 2026, 6:30 PM EST

Manchester, CT

Recycling can seem confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. Find out how recycling actually works, what happens to recycling after the cart...

Nov 18, 2026, 3:30 PM EST

Manchester, CT

*with Andy, Grant, or Tori*

Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 PM EST

Manchester, CT

Make a mug that’s completely your own! ☕️✨ In this clay handbuilding workshop, you’ll use the slab building technique to create your ver...

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