
Something for everyone.

SATURDAY, July 23, 2022
7:00pm Concert | 8:30pm Riverfire
Alfresco Concert & Riverfire
Strolling along the River Trail or relaxing in a lawn chair with a picnic dinner – you’ll enjoy the ambiance of the Quinebaug River lit up by glowing, floating fire pots and fantastic live music. Produced by the Town of Putnam.

SUNDAY, August 21, 2022
10:00am - 3:00pm
Main Street Car Cruise
With hoods raised and paint gleaming, hundreds of cars stretch the Bank of America parking lot, Bank Hometown parking lot and the Woodstock Avenue Bridge and Rotary Park, drawing enthusiast young and old.

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.

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.

MONDAY, May 30, 2022
10:00am
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.

FRIDAY, July 1, 2022
5:00pm - 9:00pm
First Fridays
First Fridays celebrate all that Putnam has to offer with art, music, dance, fine cuisine, quaint shopping, family memories.

FRIDAY, August 5, 2022
5:00pm - 9:00pm
First Fridays
First Fridays celebrate all that Putnam has to offer with art, music, dance, fine cuisine, quaint shopping, family memories.

SUNDAY, September 11, 2022
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Savor the Flavor & Empty Bowls Project
Prepare your taste buds – and support the Empty Bowls Project – at the 6th Annual Savor the Flavor event, featuring creative themed tasting dishes by local restaurateurs. All proceeds benefit the IHSP-Daily Bread food pantry.

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.

SATURDAY, 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!

FRIDAY, June 3, 2022
5:00pm - 9:00pm
First Fridays
First Fridays celebrate all that Putnam has to offer with art, music, dance, fine cuisine, quaint shopping, family memories.

SATURDAY, July 9, 2022
7:00pm Concert | 9:15pm Fireworks
Fire Works
Celebrate independence in America by watching this incredible fireworks display – don’t forget your lawn chairs!

SATURDAY, August 13, 2022
6:30pm Concert | 8:00pm Riverfire
Tournadeau Jazz & Blues and Riverfire
Strolling along the River Trail or relaxing in a lawn chair with a picnic dinner – you’ll enjoy the ambiance of the Quinebaug River lit up by glowing, floating fire pots and fantastic live music. Produced by the Town of Putnam.

MONDAY, August 22, 2022
Noon
Pluck-A-Duck
The PBA Rubber Duck Race event is the major fundraising event for the PBA. Funds raised support future events such as First Fridays, Zombie Fashion Show, The Great Pumpkin Festival, and Fire & Ice.

FRIDAY, September 30, 2022
Dusk (~6:30pm)
Halloween Movie in the Park
Kick-off spooky season with The Putnam Rotary Club as they host a movie night in Rotary Park! The feature will start at dusk and will be young children friendly. No charge to attend - refreshments will be available.

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 12 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
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!