Something for everyone.
FRIDAY, October 7, 2022
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Zombie Fashion Show
This apocalypse fashion show brings mini-monsters, creepy couples, fiendish families and more, as they stroll down the putrid runway for prizes.
SATURDAY, October 15, 2022
8:30am - 2:30pm
Tackle The Trail
Individuals and up to 5-person relay teams will enjoy the quiet solitude of nature with bursts of energetic and supportive volunteers at 4 relay stations throughout the 20 mile point to point race.
SUNDAY, November 27, 2022
5:00pm
Holiday Dazzle Light Parade
Enjoy this fun holiday tradition through downtown Putnam with floats, music and lights galore to kick-off the holiday season in brilliant style.
May 2023
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Putnam Rotary Youth Fishing Derby
Registration is FREE - and opens at 8:00am. The derby is open to all youth ages 16 and under. Awards to follow!
April 2023
8:30am - gather for assignments
Beautification Day
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!
SATURDAY, October 15, 2022
10:00am - 3:00pm
Great Pumpkin Festival
A community celebration of fall featuring The Great Pumpkin, craft and art vendors, live music, activities for the kids, and MUCH MORE!
SATURDAY, October 29, 2022
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Trick-or-Treat
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.
February 2023
12:00pm - 9:00pm
FIRE & ICE: a Valentine Festival
The largest single ice-block competition in the United States, with more than five dozen ice carvings, glowing fire torches, fire performances, and MORE!
MONDAY, May 29, 2023
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Memorial Day Parade
Beginning at the Grove Street Monument, the parade makes its way around Putnam - ending at St. Mary Church with program to follow.
SATURDAY, October 15, 2022
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12th Annual Scarecrow Contest
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 – PRE-RESERVATION IS REQUIRED by Monday, October 10 at noon.
FRIDAY, November 25, 2022
4:00pm
Santa Lights Up Putnam
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.
March 2023
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O'Putnam 5k - HMF
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!
June 2023
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Particle Accelerator - A Benefit Festival
Showcase of local music to raise awareness mental health issues - with proceeds benefiting United Services.
