Santa comes to Putnam Rotary Park on a big red fire truck to light the Christmas lights and Big Ornament! WINY will broadcast live and provide hot chocolate and Christmas cookies.

Create & Share Your Festive Spirit! Join our gingerbread house contest for a chance to win cash prizes. Have fun with your co-workers, students, kids, family & Friends. Let's spread holiday cheer together in Downtown Putnam! EMAIL: COORDINATOR@PUTNAMBUSINESS.ORG TO ENTER

International Day
Come join us! Putnam will be transformed into an international festival that will amaze, inform, and entertain visitors of all ages! Dine, shop, and be entertained!
Downtown Putnam, Main Street, Union Square

Beginning at the Grove Street Monument, the parade makes its way around Putnam - ending at Dunkin Donuts on Kennedy Drive.

Putnam, Connecticut - The Putnam Arts Council (PAC) is pleased to announce it will be hosting
the Putnam Fine Arts and Crafts Festival on June 22nd and 23rd, 2024. The PAC is excited to
add this event to the list of events and arts for which Putnam is known.  It will bring local
communities together for a day of art, music, and fun as well as being close to the wonderful
restaurants and businesses in the downtown area.

Join the Excitement!
Connecticut’s Biggest Annual Car Cruise!
Dash Plaques • Music • Trophies • Hot Rods • Custom & Classic Cars & Trucks • FREE Show Car Entry

Great Food & Good People!

This apocalypse fashion show brings mini-monsters, creepy couples, fiendish families and more, as they stroll down the putrid runway for prizes.

Why not test out those amazing costumes at Putnam Trick-of-Treat on Main Street. From River Front Commons to Union Square, participating merchants and local groups pass out treats.

All toys benefit the Putnam Family Resource Center. Bring a new unwrapped toy and receive a 10% off coupon to Skeeters Toy Box!

The largest single ice-block competition in the United States, with more than five dozen ice carvings, glowing fire torches, fire performances, and MORE!

If you LOVE Putnam, join the Putnam Business Association in helping to clean our parks, streets and public areas. Everyone is welcome - trophies awarded too!

Showcase of local music to raise awareness mental health issues - with proceeds benefiting United Services.

The Town of Putnam, Connecticut is hoping to get everyone on board for the Yacht Rock Al Fresco concert on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 7pm at the Rotary Park Bandstand on Kennedy Drive. River Fire begins after the performance at 8:30pm and stays lit until approximately 10:00pm.

Purchase last minute tickets, visit with vendors, and let your little ducklings enjoy the bounce houses, face painting, arts & crafts tent, DKH Wall-Of-Wishes for Make-A-Wish Connecticut, photo booth, celebrity dunk tank & more in the Kids Zobe!

Join in the fun as our community members come up with wildly creative scarecrow designs. Individuals, organizations, groups and businesses alike are all welcome to participate – REGISTRATION DEADLINE, OCTOBER 14TH.

Enjoy this fun holiday tradition through downtown Putnam with floats, music and lights galore to kick-off the holiday season in brilliant style.

Start and finish in picturesque downtown Putnam and take on the rolling course along the Putnam River Trail with scenic views of the Quinebaug River. St. Patty's costumes encouraged!

Over 80 Vendors! Psychic Corner, Street Chalk Art, LiveMini Horses, & So Much More!

Registration is FREE - and opens at 8:00am. The derby is open to all youth ages 16 and under. Awards to follow!

Celebrate independence in America by watching this incredible fireworks display – don’t forget your lawn chairs!

Prepare your taste buds – and support the Empty Bowls Project – Savor the Flavor event, featuring Honey themed tasting dishes by local restaurateurs. All proceeds benefit the IHSP-Daily Bread food pantry.

A community celebration of fall featuring The Great Pumpkin, craft and art vendors, live music, activities for the kids, and MUCH MORE!