In this week’s Thursday Preview, we spotlight the latest additions to our Veterans Calendar for the upcoming Saturday, 6 December 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 4 December 2026 5:00 AM
Included in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 6 December, 2025
Events are in order by date
Toys For Tots Fill-A-Truck Toy Drive
Toys For Tots Fill-A-Truck Toy Drive
Saturday
6 December 2025
8:00AM – 3:00PM
The American Legion Post 209 is proud to sponsor a Toys for Tots drive this Saturday at Walmart in Bristol from 8 AM to 3 PM.
Come fill the truck up with toys to be given to the United States Marine Corps reserve center and their toys for tots program.
No kid to go without during the holiday season let’s do our best to make sure that doesn’t happen. Please stop by and see us this Saturday, December 6 from 8 AM to 3 PM Walmart Bristol, Connecticut thank you for your support
Commander Brian Avery
Sponsored by:
(860) 384-5626
Location:
1400 Farmington Ave,
Bristol, CT 06010
Putnam VFW Christmas Breakfast with Mrs Claus
Putnam VFW Christmas Breakfast with Mrs Claus
CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST / GIFT DRIVE With Mrs. Claus!
6th DEC 2025
9 AM to 11 AM
- $10.00/Person,
- $8.00/60 y/o & Veterans
- Kids Under 12 Free!
All Proceeds go to TEEG for Local Families in need this holiday season! Gift Donations can be placed under the Christmas Tree at Breakfast and are VERY welcome!
Hosted by:
Albert J Breault VFW Post 1523
(860) 928-9897
Location:
207 Providence St,
Putnam, CT 06260
Home For The Holidays 1943 Experience
Home For The Holidays 1943 Experience
Saturday, December 6, 2025
12PM – 3 PM
Come on down and experience Christmas in 1943 as The Tolland Historical Society presents WW2 Reenactors from the 169th 43rd ID come “Home for the Holidays” listen to them tell their stories and join in with some caroling! Also meet special guest WW2 Vet Fighter pilot Robert Garabedian. Robert just turned 101 Years young and would love to meet and talk with you. He will also love to sign autographs for anyone. There will be Hot cocoa and cider to enjoy along with 1940s Decorations in the Parlor! If you have that history buff in the family, now’s the time to bring them down to see history! At the Tolland Military Museum 747 Tolland Stage Rd , Tolland Ct
Presented by:
The Tolland Historical Society
(860) 870-9599
Location:
747 Tolland Stage Rd,
Tolland, CT 06084
American Legion 1st District Christmas Party
American Legion 1st District Christmas Party
DECEMBER 6, 2025
5:00 Social Hour,
6:00 Dinner
Lasagna Dinner with salad, garlic bread and dessert
$20 per person.
RSVP to 860-280-5395 ог
Checks can be made payable to:American Legion Ist District
and mailed to:
20 American Legion Drive, Manchester, CT 06040
Hosted by: American Legion 1st District Department of Connecticut
Location:
(860) 791-8063
20 American Legion Dr, Manchester, CT 06040
Veterans Inc. Coat & Holiday Gift Project
Veterans Inc. Coat & Holiday Gift Project
Holiday gifts can be picked up Monday, December 8 2025
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Coat & Holiday Gift Giving Project provides warm coats for veterans and holiday gifts for the children in their lives, honoring their service with seasonal support and cheer
learn more at Veteransinc.org/events
Accepting gift donations until December 12th
For questions regarding the Coat & Holiday Gift Project please contact giftproject@veteransinc.org.
If you are an individual interested in sponsoring a single family or purchase gifts please see our wish list.
Hosted by: Veterans Inc.
(860) 406-1550
Sponsored by:
Location:
232 Arch St., New Britain, CT 06051
Danbury Breakfast with Santa 2025
Danbury Breakfast with Santa 2025
Merry Christmas
DECEMBER 13 2025
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
FREE PHOTO WITH SANTA
NO RSVP REQUIRED – CASH AT THE DOOR
Handicap Accessible
- $10 Adults
- $5 Kids 5 Years & Up
- Children Under 5 FREE
We look forward to seeing you!
Breakfast with Santa
MENU – Pancakes – French Toast – Eggs – Bacon – Sausage – Home Fries
– Toast – Coffee – Tea – Juice
Hosted by: Catholic War Veterans of Danbury – Post 1042 (203) 743-9616
Location:
Catholic War Veterans
2 Shalvoy Lane
Danbury, CT 06811
Wreaths Across America Stratford
Wreaths Across America Stratford
Saturday
13 December 2025
10:00AM
On December 13, 2025 at 10:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Union Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.
Hosted by:
Raymond T Goldbach VFW Post 9460 Auxiliary
(203) 377-0214
Location:
23 Temple Ct,
Stratford, CT 06615
Wreaths Across America Day Windsor Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Wreaths Across America Day Windsor Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Join Us in Our Mission
Remember ★ Honor ★ Teach
★ December 13, 2025 ★
National Wreaths Across America Day
Help American Legion Gray Dickinson Post #59 honor local heroes!
Sponsor a wreath today to be placed on a veteran’s grave this December at Windsor Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Scan the QR code to make a donation online or visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/CT0155P
WREATHS across AMERICA KEEP MOVING FORWARD
Hosted by: American Legion Gray-Dickinson Post 59
Location: Windsor Veterans Memorial Cemetery
122 East St, Windsor, CT 06095
Wreaths Across America at West Meadow Cemetery Newington
Wreaths Across America at West Meadow Cemetery Newington
Dec. 13 2025 • 12 Noon
(CTWMCN) – Wreaths Across America West Meadow Cemetery is a “ceremony only” location, which means that instead of honoring each veteran in the cemetery individually a ceremony is conducted in a centralized location. This solemn ceremony is an opportunity to remember their sacrifices, honor their memories and to set the example for youth in the community to witness.
Hosted By: American Legion Post 117 (860) 706-9367
Location: West Meadow Cemetery Newington, 679 Willard Ave, Newington, CT 06111
ARMY & NAVY FOOTBALL PARTY
ARMY & NAVY FOOTBALL PARTY
DECEMBER 13TH 2025
3PM
AMERICA’S GAME
PRESENTED BY
USAA
COME JOIN US FOR THE ARMY/NAVY FOOTBALL GAME & RETIREMENT CELEBRATION FOR ARTHUR
POTLUCK BRING A DISH TO SHARE
CONTACT: MO W/ QUESTIONS 8602688969
Hosted by:
American Legion Post 68 Berlin (860) 828-9102
Location:
POST 68 CANTEEN
154 Porters Pass
Berlin CT 06037
Free Holiday Concert with A Dash Of Italian Flair
Free Holiday Concert with A Dash Of Italian Flair
Monday, December 15
Tuesday, December 16
7:00 PM doors open 6:00 PM
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band
- Musical Favorites
- Holiday Hits
- Patriotic
- Classical
- Traditional
- Jazz
- Radio Music
- Contemporary
- Instrumental
TICKETS REQUIRED
FREE Tickets IN PERSON
In Bridgeport: Nick’s Diner Bridgeport, Port 5, Klein Memorial, North End Library Bridgeport
Please bring non-perishable food items to benefit City of Bridgeport Veterans Food Pantry (not required)
Media Sponsor
Presented by: Council of Italian American Societies of Bridgeport CIASGBPT.COM
(203) 362-9413
Location: Klein Memorial Auditorium 910 Fairfield Ave,
Bridgeport, CT 06605
DANBURY DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS CHRISTMAS PARTY
DANBURY DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS CHRISTMAS PARTY
DECEMBER 18, 2025 7:00PM
- FOOD
- RAFFLES
- KARAOKE AT 8:00
25 SEGAR ST,
DANBURY, CT
DAV
KEEPING OUR PROMISE TO AMERICA’S VETERANS
Hosted by:
The Bunker at Lee Hartell DAV Chapter 25 (203) 743-3013
Location:
25 Segar St, Danbury, CT 06810
TNG Holiday Ruck March
TNG Holiday Ruck March
Friday 19 December 2025 Step Off at 0730
Start out your Holiday Celebrations with a Physical Fitness Opportunity!
6-mile Road March. Uniform: Army Combat Uniform or Air OCP, boots, patrol cap; Ruck sacks based on individual ability (the goal is participation!). Bring your own water. Open To: All CTNG AGR Soldiers & Airmen, CTNG Technicians in a leave status, Traditional Soldiers/Airmen in a non-duty status Veterans, Retirees, Friends & Family. Unit Guidons/Colors are encouraged!!
POC is CSM Fredericks, CMSgt Rick Marks or any of the Brigade Operations NCO’s/JFHQ primary staff NCOs. Please coordinate with your chain of command by December 17th. Please bring non-perishable foods to be donated to CT Food Share!
Hosted By: Connecticut National Guard
Location: Hubbard Park Meriden Connecticut, 999 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451
