In this week’s Thursday Preview, we spotlight the latest additions to our Veterans Calendar for the upcoming Saturday, 25 October 2025. 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.
Thursday 23 October 2025 5:00 AM
Included in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 25 October, 2025
Events are in order by date
American Legion Post 112 TRIVIA Tuesday
American Legion Post 112 TRIVIA Tuesday
Tuesday
October 28, 2025
Hosted by:
Bill Bauer & American Legion Post 112 Montville
Location: American Legion Post 112 Montville
89 Pink Row
Uncasville, CT
06382
New Haven Veterans Night 2025
New Haven Veterans Night 2025
Friday,
November 7th, 2025
5:30PM – 9:30PM
HONORING ALL WHO SERVED
$15 Door Donation
- Silent Auction
- Raffle
- Food
Hosted by:
VFW New Haven Post 12150 (203) 443-1643
& American Legion New Haven Post 210
Location:
The Trinity Bar & Restaurant 157 Orange St, New Haven CT, 06510
American Legion Post 69 Veterans Day Breakfast
American Legion Post 69 Veterans Day Breakfast
SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 8, 2025
7:30-10:30 a.m.
(or until food runs out)
Come have breakfast with a Veteran!
- Omelets (Ham, Cheese, or Plain)
- SOS
- Grits
- Bacon, & Sausage
- Coffee, Tea, & Juice
$12 per person
$8 under 10
Hosted by:
(860) 250-2041
Location: 12 Freestone Ave, Portland, CT 06480
American Legion Post 12 Holiday Craft Fair
American Legion Post 12 Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday November 8, 2025 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Get your Christmas shopping started early at our holiday craft fair. There will be many vendors! This is an annual tradition that has great attendance! We look forward to seeing you!
Hosted by: Frank C. Godfrey American Legion Post 12 (203) 866-8249
Location: 60 County St, Norwalk, CT 06851
TEE IT UP FOR VETS 2-MAN WINTER DRIVE
TEE IT UP FOR VETS 2-MAN WINTER DRIVE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025
Registration opens 9:30am
10:30am Shotgun Start
2 Man – Scramble Format
The goal of this tournament is to raise money AND collect items for NE Veteran Homeless Shelters and Food Pantries.
In exchange for items donated, you will receive golf MULLIGANS!!
1 Mulligan = 3 x Food Item OR 2 x Personal Care Item OR Gift Cert/USPS Stamps
1 Putt Mulligan = 1 x Winter Wear/Clothing Item OR 1 x Children’s Item OR 1 x Bed/Bath Item
Max 2 Mulligans & 2 Putt Mulligans per golfer Additional donations are always welcome!! Thank you!
$140 PER 2-MAN TEAM
Includes Greens Fees, Cart, Lunch, Hors d’oeuvres & Prizes for 1st & 2nd
Raffle & 50/50 drawing held at the event
Complete and mail the form with your check
FULL Payment Reserves Your Spot – First Come First Serve
Make Check Payable to Amy Stepka (ref Two Man) or Venmo @Amy-Stepka
Mailing Address: 14 Lostbrook Road,
West Simsbury CT 06092
Hosted by: Tee It Up For Vets
Location: ST. Anne Country Club
781 Shoemaker Lane,
Feeding Hills MA 01030
Broadview Middle School Veterans Day Celebration
Broadview Middle School Veterans Day Celebration
Monday, November 10, 2025
8:30-10:00am
Calling all Veterans!
Broadview Middle School
Invites you to attend our annual Veterans Day Celebration
Breakfast will be served
Please RSVP:
Christine Miller by email at millech@danbury.k12.ct.us or phone 203-830-6540 (office) or text to 203-300-7810 (cellular)
Thank you for allowing our students to learn about the sacrifices you and your families have made and to honor you on this special day.
Hosted by:
(203) 797-4861
Location:
72 Hospital Ave,
Danbury, CT 06810
Northwestern Regional School District NO.7 Veterans Day Breakfast
Northwestern Regional School District NO.7 Veterans Day Breakfast
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025 BREAKFAST: BREAKFAST: 8:00 AM PROGRAM: 9:00 – 10:00 AM IN THE AUDITORIUM
YOUR PRESENCE IS CORDIALLY REQUESTED AT THE VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST★ TO HONOR AND THANK THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED **UPON ARRIVAL, PLEASE ENTER THROUGH THE CAFETERIA DOORS**
PLEASE RSVP BY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025: TO LISA SMITH AT: LSMITH@NWR7.ORG OR (860) 379-8525 EXT 2000
Hosted by: Northwestern Regional School District NO.7 (860) 379-8525
Location: Northwestern Regional School District NO.7, 100 Battistoni Drive, Winsted CT. 06098
Veterans Day Free SOS Breakfast 2025
Veterans Day Free SOS Breakfast
November 11, 2025 9–10:30
Veterans, service members, and cadets can enjoy a free SOS breakfast with coffee and home fries.The meal honors all who served, featuring SOS made from the 1942 Army Cook manual. Open to veterans, active-duty personnel, cadets, and one guest. Following the breakfast, the New Haven Veterans Day Ceremony begins at 11 a.m. at City Hall with a wreath-laying at the Great War Flagpole on the Green.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/veterans-day-free-sos-breakfast-2025-tickets-1816453293699?
Sponsored by: Trinity Bar & Restaurant
Hosted by: VFW Post 12150 New Haven CT and American Legion Post 210 New Haven CT
Location: Trinity Bar & Restaurant, 157 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06510
Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee Veterans Day Celebration
Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee Veterans Day Celebration
The City of Norwalk will host their annual Veterans Day celebration on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in the Concert Hall at City Hall. The program begins at 10:30 a.m. with a 30-minute concert by the American Festival Band. The formal portion begins at 11:00 a.m., marking the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month when the armistice was signed ending World War I. A reception will follow in the Community Room. Stop by and help us honor our veterans.
Hosted by:
Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee (203) 952-0560
Location: Norwalk City Hall Concert Hall
125 East Avenue,
Norwalk CT 06851
City of New Haven Veterans Day Ceremony
City of New Haven Veterans Day Ceremony
Tuesday 11 November 2025 11:00AM
Veterans Day Ceremony featuring Lt. Col. Alison Weir (Ret) as principal speaker with performances by Music Haven’s Harmony In Action Orchestra, soloist Ruth Rosa, and Peter Cannon on “Taps.” The Connecticut Connecticut Minuteman Composite Squadron will serve as color guard. Wreaths will be placed at the World War and Vietnam Veterans Memorials following the ceremony.
Hosted by: VFW Post 12150 New Haven CT and American Legion Post 210 New Haven CT
Location: New Haven City Hall, 165 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510
American Legion Post 27 Luminary Display
American Legion Post 27 Luminary Display
VETERAN’S DAY
NOVEMBER 11,2025
STARTING AT 5PM
LIGHT UP A VETERAN
HONOR YOUR VETERAN- PAST OR PRESENT-WITH A GLOWING LUMINARY DISPLAYED IN FRONT OF AMERICAN LEGION POST #27
$5.00 DONATION
1 NAME PER BAG
PLEASE FILL OUT A VETERAN CARD AND SUBMIT IT ALONG WITH YOUR PAYMENT TO THE BARTENDER
LET’S LIGHT UP THE NIGHT IN TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO SERVED
PROCEEDS TO OUR AREA VETERANS
Hosted by:
(860) 567-9930
Location:
418 Bantam Rd,
Litchfield, CT 06759
VETS ROCK 2025
VETS ROCK 2025
Saturday November 15, 2025 11:00AM – 10:00PM
Join us at Mohegan Sun for the 11th annual Vets Rock, a heartfelt tribute to our nation’s heroes — active-duty military and veterans — who inspire us with their courage and commitment.
This dynamic event brings together a powerful lineup of resources designed to uplift and support those who’ve served. From a robust job fair and veteran service organizations to veteran-owned businesses and life-enhancing programs, Vets Rock is more than a celebration — it’s a movement of gratitude and growth.
11:00am–Noon: Opening Ceremony at The Shops at Mohegan Sun with Tribal Color Guard, Mohegan Sun leadership, guest speakers, and school choir.
Noon–4:00pm: Vets Rock Expo in Uncas Ballroom with veteran resources, networking, Casino 101 (21+), and free flu vaccines by Northeast Medical Group. Connecticut International Auto Show, Saturday, November 15, 10am–8pm. Free for military with DoD ID.
Hosted by: Mohegan Sun 1(888) 226-7711
Location: 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382
Catholic War Veterans Auxiliary BINGO November 2025
Catholic War Veterans Auxiliary BINGO
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Games start at 7:00 pm
Please support the Catholic War Veterans Auxiliary and have a great night of fun. Play for a chance to win many great prizes (themed baskets and gift cards). Door prizes, trivia and more…
$20.00 per person includes a bingo card packet!
Please text Kathy Radin for reservations at 203-305-4651
100% of the Profit for Wreaths Across America
Honor our Veterans!
Hosted by:
Catholic War Veterans Auxiliary Post 1562
(203) 734-9748
Location:
112 Derby Avenue
Derby, CT 06418
The Calvanese Family Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner
The Calvanese Family Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday
November 27, 2025
11:30 am Arrival
12:00 PM Dinner
The Calvanese Family cordially invites Veterans and 3 family members to join us for Thanksgiving dinner.
Dinner is Complimentary!
RSVP
BY NOVEMBER 20
TO KATHY 475-689-0219
Hosted by:
Location: Aqua Turf Club
556 Mulberry St,
Plantsville, CT 06479
VFW 5157 Auxiliary Christmas Craft Fling
VFW 5157 Auxiliary Christmas Craft Fling
Saturday
November 29, 2025
10AM – 3PM
- 15 plus Crafty Vendors
- Cookie Bar
- Bake Sale
- FOOD
- Stocking Raffle
- Door & Vendor Prizes.
- VENDORS
5ft rnd table $35.
Auxiliary members & repeat vendors $25.
Contact
Theresa (860) 484-2159
Hosted by:
(860) 484-2159
Location:
866 Thomaston Rd, Watertown, CT 06795
CMRA & Valhalla MC Toy Drive
CMRA & Valhalla MC Toy Drive
Collecting NOW to Nov 30, 2025
A NEW unwrapped Toy is Requested. Put a smile on a child’s face this holiday season
Toy suggestions: Recreational toys; Bats, Balls of all types, gloves, swim & sports gear, books, games, hand held games,puzzles, etc.
Tell some Friends
Thank you for Helping
Info call Jim Whitney 203-213-9472
Hosted by:
CMRA & Valhalla MC Connecticut
Locations:
76 Quinnipiac St Wallingford
142 Hanover St, Meriden
156 Washington St Wallingford
1257 Old Colony Rd Wallingford
EVMH Holiday Craft Market
EVMH Holiday Craft Market
Saturday,
December 6, 2025
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Embrace the season’s spirit and discover a treasure trove of unique handmade crafts, delightful treats, and festive joy
FREE ENTRY
Hosted by:
Essex Veterans Memorial Hall (860) 767-8892
Location:
3 Westbrook Rd, Centerbrook, CT 06409
