Community Calendar

Discover more local events.

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 101 Events:

September 2026

Sep 17, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT

Manchester, CT

Experience art, music, and community at Off-Main Manchester! Live painting, vendors, and performances—free & family-friendly!Join us for...

October 2026

Oct 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Manchester, CT

Downtown Manchester's Scarecrow Festival is back! Kick off the season with 30+ handcrafted scarecrows on display throughout downtown — a...

Oct 17, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

Manchester, CT

Downtown Manchester gets spooky! Join us for Trick or Treat on Main Street, fun and games on Purnell, a photo booth, and bag decorating.

November 2026

Nov 26, 2026, 10:00 AM EST

Manchester, CT

This is Thanksgiving in Manchester!You know what it's all about, the BEST Thanksgiving Day road race in the state and one of the best in...

Nov 28, 2026, 10:00 AM EST

Manchester, CT

Kick off the holiday season in Downtown Manchester! Join us for a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, a snow globe experience, and an igloo p...

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