In this week’s Thursday Preview, we spotlight the latest additions to our Veterans Calendar for the upcoming Saturday, 4 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 2 October 2025 5:00 AM
Included in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 4 October, 2025
Events are in order by date
American legion Post 44 Veteran of the Month Ceremony
American legion Post 44 Veteran of the Month Ceremony
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Shine: 10:00 @ the All-Wars Memorial
Rain: 10:00 @ the Bantam Borough Hall
Vietnam Veteran, U.S. Army Specialist 4 Stephen James Barrett October Veteran of the Month.Social time and light refreshments to follow in Bantam Borough Hall
Hosted by:
American Legion Post 44 Bantam
(860) 567-9930
Location:
Shine:All Wars Memorial Bantam
Rte. 202, Bantam, CT 06750
Rain: The Bantam Borough Hall
890 Bantam Rd,
Bantam, CT 06750
Port 5 Bluefish Challenge
Port 5 Bluefish Challenge
OCTOBER 5TH
6:00AM
WEIGH-IN 1:00PM
(IN THE GATE)
(LUNCH TO FOLLOW)
$40.00 PER PERSON – INCLUDES PICNIC
$20.00 CALCUTTA 3 HEAVIEST BLUEFISH
$20.00 PICNIC ONLY
PLEASE SIGN UP AND PAY THE BARTENDER
Hosted by:
Port 5 National Association of Naval Veterans
(203) 576-9366
Location: Stratford Boat,
Sniffens Lane, Stratford, Connecticut
Homes For The Brave 9th Annual Mini-Golf Tournament
Homes For The Brave 9th Annual Mini-Golf Tournament
Friday, October 10, 2025
6:00 – 9:30 PM
Join us for the 9th Annual Mini-Golf Tournament benefiting Homes for the Brave! Play 15 holes of indoor mini-golf, then enjoy a cocktail reception, surf and turf dinner, and opportunities to win exciting prizes and auction items. Non-golfers are welcome to join us for dinner. All proceeds support Homes for the Brave’s mission to assist Veterans experiencing homelessness, hunger, and mental health challenges.
Attendees must be 21 or older.
Register here: https://bit.ly/Mini-Golf-2025
Hosted by: Raymond T Goldbach VFW Post 9460 (203) 377-0214
Location : Vazzano’s Four Seasons, 337 Kenyon St, Stratford, CT 06614
Cheers To Veterans by Charter Oak Brewing
Cheers To Veterans by Charter Oak Brewing
Rain OR Shine
October 11th
2-6 pm
Live Music by
$25 per person
Ticket includes
- One Premium beverage, beer, wine, or hard cider
- BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders while they last
Pre ticket sales by Venmo
Cash or Check accepted at the door
Proceeds to benefit Homeless Female Veterans in Connecticut
Hosted by:
(203) 616-5268
In coordination with:
VFW Auxiliary Jason D. Lewis Brookfield Memorial Post
Location:
39B Shelter Rock Rd,
Danbury, CT 06810
VFW Post 9460 Whiskey Cigar Night
VFW Post 9460 Whiskey Cigar Night
October 18, 2025 1800hrs
Appetizers Included
$25 (Standard) Drink & Cigar
$40 (VIP) Top Line Cigar & Top Shelf Drink
R.S.V.P. Scan QR code or email the following highlighted message to the following email address and fill in the blanks: post9460+whiskey@gmail.com Whiskey & Cigar Night RSVP I am RSVPing for Whiskey & Cigar night Name: No. of Rsvp: Standard: VIP:
Hosted by: Raymond T Goldbach VFW Post 9460 (203) 377-0214
Location : 100 Veterans Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615
Dayville Fire Company 63 Blood Drive
Dayville Fire Company 63 Blood Drive
Friday
October 24, 2025
11:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m.
Don’t be scared! Carve out time to help save lives. Give blood.
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: DayvilleFire to schedule an appointment.
Scan to be directed in Rapid Pass or CLICK HERE
Come to give blood Oct. 20-Nov. 16 for a $10 e-gift card + chance at $5K prize! rcblood.org/harvest
Scan QR code or CLICK HERE to schedule appointment
1-800-RED CROSS | 1-800-733-2767 | Red CrossBlood.org |
Download the Blood Donor App
Hosted by:
Sponsored by:
Location:
465 Hartford Pike, Dayville, CT 06241
Connecticut Air & Space Center Military Vehicle Show
Connecticut Air & Space Center Military Vehicle Show
SATURDAY – OCT 25, 2025
TIME 10 AM-4PM
OPEN TO ALL MILITARY VEHICLES & FLAT FENDER JEEPS
FLAG CEREMONY
12:00 PM
WITH VFW-9460 & COLOR GUARD
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE #654 COLOR GUARD
H.A.V.O.C HEAVY ARMORED VEHICLES OF CONNECTICUT
COME DRESSED UP IN MILITARY UNIFORMS FROM ANY ERA!
- $10 ADULTS
- $7 VETERANS
- $5 KIDS 6+
- UNDER 6 ARE FREE!
www.CTAIRANDSPACE.org CT/CTAIRANDSPACE/CTAIRANDSPACE
Hosted by:
Connecticut Air & Space Center (203) 345-1559
& Heavy Armored Vehicles of Connecticut
Location: 225 B Main St,
Stratford, CT 06615
🎀Take 3!🎀
🎀Take 3!🎀
Sunday,
October 26, 2025| 1:00–5:00 PM
Join us for an afternoon of hope, music, and community as we raise funds and awareness for three incredible organizations:
🎗️ Pink Fund
💗 Pink Aid
These groups provide critical financial assistance to individuals battling breast cancer—helping cover everyday bills so they can focus on healing.
🎉 What to Expect:
• 🎶 DJ entertainment
• 🍽️ Delicious food
• 🎟️ Raffles galore
• 💃 Fun for all ages
🎟️ Tickets: $20 each or 2 for $35
Tickets available:
VFW Post 5095 Canteen—just see the bartender. Scan QR code on flyer
Or contact:
📞 Wanda: 860-798-7786
📞 Chris: 203-935-7430
Let’s give back to those fighting for their lives—because together, we can make a difference
Hosted by:
(860) 267-8837
Location: 20 N Maple St, East Hampton, CT 06424
Joint Junior Enlisted Dodgeball Tournament
Joint Junior Enlisted Dodgeball Tournament
Thursday
October 30, 2025
Join us for a night of Halloween costumes, candy, and an epic dodgeball competition!
Sign your team up using the QR code in the flyer or register using the link below
Registration:
Hosted by:
Location:
360 Broad Street
Hartford, CT 06106
VFW Fundraiser Dance With The Band Murphy’s Law
VFW Fundraiser Dance With The Band Murphy’s Law
Saturday
November 1, 2025
7 PM
$15 per person and asking for donations of non-perishable food items for the town food bank. Purchase tickets at canteen or from Auxiliary members
Cash Bar
Raffles items and 50/50 raffle tickets available day of event
Featuring:
Hosted by:
Smalley Brothers VFW Post 6123 (860) 623-6856
Location: 36 Fairview St, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Toys For Tots and Winter Coats For Veterans
Toys For Tots and Winter Coats For Veterans
Fri, Nov 7, 2025
8:00 PM EDT
Special benefit show for Toys for Tots and Winter Coats for Veterans featuring Murphy’s Law, Steel n Eazy, and Paco.. Doors open 6:00 PM, Paco at 6:30 downstairs, upstairs theater opens 7:15, Steel n Eazy 7:30-8:30, Murphy’s Law 9:00-11:00 in the main room. HOG TIED BBQ food truck will be there all evening. Suggested cash or new unwrapped toy donation for entry. Monetary donations support Ocean State’s Annual Coat Drive for Veterans and toys go to Toys for Tots. RSVP ticket required but entry is first-come, first-served until capacity is reached.
Tickets: R.S.V.P. ONLY
https://broadbrookoperahouse.thundertix.com/events/253878?f
Hosted by:
The 60-16 Veterans Awareness Project
(860) 558-9202
Location: 4 Depot St,
Broad Brook, CT 06016
Harvest Festival Spaghetti Dinner
Harvest Festival Spaghetti Dinner
SATURDAY
8 NOV 2025
5:00 PM 7:00 PM
A charity event to support our local veterans.
Spaghetti, Meatballs, Salad, Rolls and butter, Vegetarian friendly and gluten free available
Donations:
- $12 pre-event
- $15 at the door
- $40 Family of 4
- $6 Children 10 and under
- Free Children under 5
BEVERAGES INCLUDED
windsoramericanlegion@gmail.com
Hosted by:
American Legion Gray – Dickinson Post 59,
Location:
107 Palisado Ave,
Windsor, CT 06095
VFW Post 189 Dave Bono Rib Dinner
VFW Post 189 Dave Bono Rib Dinner
We here at Post 189 never forget our departed members so we are going to have a night in honor of a member who has passed. Our first dinner we will be honoring David Bono and if you knew Dave, one of his favorite meals to make was ribs. Chef Felix and crew will try their best to duplicate his specialty!
Only 50 tickets will be sold for dinner and with the proceeds we are going to make a donation to St. Bernards’ High School where Dave was an alumni. Save to date, stop by and enjoy our historic post!
Hosted by:
(860) 447-9059
Location:
110 Garfield Ave,
New London, CT 06320
Service Member and Family Dinner Dance 2025
THE CTNG CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM AND THE CTNG FOUNDATION INVITE YOU TO THE
Service Member and Family Dinner Dance
Saturday, November 15TH
5 o’clock to 8 o’clock
Doors will open at 4:30pm
There will be
- Pasta dinner
- Music
- Dancing
- A family craft
Tickets are $8 per person.
Payment prior to the event:
Venmo @CTNGFI Please note it’s for the Dinner Dance with your phone number or Credit Card at the door.
Register at: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/ObPEEAVa0A Please register by Monday, November 3, 2025
Hosted by:
CTNG Child and Youth Program & CTNG Foundation (860) 241-1550
Location:
600 Woodruff St, Southington, CT 06489
American Legion Post 60 Donation Drive
American Legion Post 60 Donation Drive
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL AMERICAN LEGION
Saturday, November 22 –
Donation Deadline
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
- New or gently used items of any type
- Gift cards or items from your business
DROP-OFF LOCATION:
American Legion Post 60 138 Triangle Street, Danbury, CСТ
NEED PICKUP?
Contact Carolyn at (860) 671-4928
Your generosity helps support veterans and our community programs. Thank you for helping us make a difference!
Hosted by:
American Legion Post 60 Danbury
(203) 744-5150
Location: 138 Triangle St,
Danbury, CT 06810
