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In this week’s Thursday Preview, we spotlight the latest additions to our Veterans Calendar for the upcoming Saturday, 3 January 2026. These events and programs are thoughtfully curated to support and engage Connecticut’s veteran community.
For a complete list of events and more details, please refer to the full Connecticut Veterans Calendar in our upcoming publication or though our previous publication doesn’t include the events here, it has the all others.
This Thursday Preview highlights new Connecticut Veterans events added to the upcoming Saturday Calendar. Each listing has its own dedicated PDF flyer for easy viewing, sharing, or printing. All events are located in Connecticut and are curated specifically for Veterans, service members, and their families.
New Year’s Day, Thursday 1 January 2026 5:00 AM
Included in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 3 January 2026
Events are in order by date
VFW Post 1523 BINGO Weekend
VFW Post 1523 BINGO Weekend
JANUARY 3RD & 4TH 2026
STARTS AT 1:30PM
$2.00 ENTRY/FOOD/ DRINKS / FREE PARKING
207 Providence Street |
Putnam CT 06260
FOR MORE INFO:
All Charity proceeds go to the Auxiliary Veterans Relief Fund
Hosted by: Albert J Breault VFW Post 1523
(860) 928-9897
Location: 207 Providence St, Putnam, CT 06260
Souper Sunday At The Bunker Bar
Souper Sunday At The Bunker Bar
SUNDAY
JANUARY 4TH, 2026
1 PM UNTIL SOLD OUT
LOBSTER BISQUE & GRILLED CHEESE
$10
CAN BE PURCHASED INDIVIDUALLY
PRESENTED BY DENISE AND JASON OF THE DAV AUXILIARY
Hosted by: The Bunker at Danbury DAV Lee Hartell Chapter 25
(203) 743-3013
Location: 25 Segar St
Danbury CT 06810
Open Jam – Pink Row Rockers
Open Jam – Pink Row Rockers
Sunday
January 4, 2026
3 PM
The Pink Row Rockers hatched at the local music Jam on Pink Row in SE CT.
Classic Rock and Roll and More.
Hosted by: Bill Bauer & American Legion Post 112 Montville
(860) 848-1393
Location: 89 Pink Row, Uncasville, CT 06382
CREATIVLYBOLD Light Up The Night
CREATIVLYBOLD Light Up The Night
Thursday,
January 8th, 2026
@ 7:00pm.
Our second Paint Night!
Light Up the Night Bottle Painting!
Everything will be provided for $25!
Bring your own empty bottle for only $15!
Our Setback will start the following Thursday.
We are considering having a Paint Night every month!
Accepting prepaid seats now in our lounge or pay at the door.
Members, guests and the public welcome for this special event!
See you there!
RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfS4byQUWDefo-dv_d1mnQ5eGqs6trtTihgfsYbKe5vYXghHg/viewform
Presented By: Creativlybold
Hosted by: American Legion Kiltonic Post 72
(860) 621-4243
Location: 64 Main St, Southington, CT 06489
American Legion Dart Drop-In Tournament
Next Occurrence Friday 9 January 2026
American Legion Dart Drop-In Tournament
WHEN: FRIDAYS
Time: 6:00pm
$10.00 A PERSON
$20.00 A TEAM
WINNER TAKES ALL
SIGNUPS AT POST 22
NO COMMITMENTS REQUIRED
JUST SHOW UP PRIOR TO 6PM
Hosted by: American Legion Post 22 thomaston
(860) 484-4373
Location: 211 Elm St Thomaston, CT 06787
Bill Trella Setback Tournament
Bill Trella Setback Tournament
Saturday
January 10, 2026
Registration at 1:00
Cards begin at 1:30 sharp
Entry Fee $20 per person and Includes dinner following cards
- Must sign up as a 2-person team
- 11 games will be played
- Nonmembers welcome
- Food
- 50/50 Raffle
- Fun
Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
Hosted by: PLAV Post 189
(203) 237-7492
Location: 193 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450
American Legion Music BINGO
American Legion Music BINGO
Sunday
January 11, 2026
1:00 PM
Music BINGO is a fun, high-energy community event that brings everyone together through great music and friendly competition. Hosted by Bill Bauer and American Legion Post 112 in Montville, the night replaces numbers with song clips and favorite artists as players mark their cards, sing along, and race to complete a winning pattern. It’s an upbeat evening filled with laughs, music, and camaraderie.
Hosted by: Bill Bauer & American Legion Post 112 Montville
(860) 848-1393
Location: 89 Pink Row, Uncasville, CT 06382
Veteran Benefit Luncheon
Veteran Benefit Luncheon
THURSDAY,
JANUARY 15TH
BETWEEN 11AM-1PM
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
VETERAN BENEFITS LUNCHEON
FREE LUNCHEON FOR ALL VETERANS
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW) POST 399 465 RIVERSIDE AVENUE WESTPORT
PLEASE SEND YOUR RSVP TO vfw399ct@gmail.com
Veterans Welfare Check
Hosted by: VFW Post 399
(203) 227-6796
Location: 465 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880
American Legion Post 68 Grab & Go Dinner
American Legion Post 68 Grab & Go Dinner
Thursday
January 22nd, 2026
Pick Up 4:30 – 6PM
Get your reservations in 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Grab and Go Meal made by Veterans and other volunteers.
Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Veggies & A Roll
Text Reservations to
(860) 324-8433
Hosted by: American Legion Post 68 berlin
(860) 828-9102
Location: 154 Porters Pass, Kensington, CT 06037
Free Music Friday Featuring The Slippery Otters
Free Music Friday Featuring The Slippery Otters
Friday,
January 23, 2026
7- 9:30 pm
with Greg, JT and Rick from Accidental Breakdown
Special guest Peter Hadley
Appearing at the
Westport VFW
465 Riverside Ave
Hosted by: Westport VFW Post 399
(203) 227-6796
Location: 465 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880
VFW Auxiliary Chili Cook Off
VFW Auxiliary Chili Cook Off
Sunday: January 25th,2026
2:30 P.M.-5:00 Р.М.
Prizes for:
*Commander’s Choice
*People’s Choice (Top favorite)
*Spiciest
*Most Creative
*Most likely to cure a hangover
Sample & vote for your favorite chili while you watch the Conference Championship game.
$5 to taste & free to enter the contest!
++Hot dogs are included in the admission price.
Hosted by: VFW 7788 Auxiliary
(203) 874-9982
Location: 422 Naugatuck Ave
Milford, CT 06460
Galentines Night
Galentines Night
February 6, 2026
6:00-9:00pm
Meet Scot Haney from WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News wfsb.com
- Shop Local Vendors & Crafters
- Door Prizes!!!
- Selfie Station!!
- Fireman Al’s Hot Dog Food Truck on site!
- Raffles!!!!
$1.00 Admission
Our Canteen will be open with Drink Specials !!
Hosted by:
American Legion Post 68 Berlin (860) 828-9102
Location: 154 Porters Pass, Kensington, CT 06037
PROGNOSIS THE AMERICAN PINK FLOYD
PROGNOSIS THE AMERICAN PINK FLOYD
FEB 21, 2026
6:00 PM Doors Open
Music 7:30
Journey Through The History of Pink Floyd with live music and storytelling
Bar Menu
WESTPORT VFW
Tickets $20
No fees when buying in advance
Use QR or go to
Hosted by: VFW Post 399
(203) 227-6796
Location: 465 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880
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