FIRE & ICE Valentine's Festival

SATURDAY, February 08, 2020

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

12:00pm - 9:00pm

First Fridays

May to September 2020

First Fridays celebrate all that Putnam has to offer with art, music, dance, fine cuisine, quaint shopping, family memories.

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Main Street Car Cruise

August 2020

With hoods raised and paint gleaming, hundreds of cars stretching Kennedy Drive, Main Street and Union Square – drawing enthusiast young and old.

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Zombie Fashion Show

October 2020

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

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Santa Comes to Town

December 2020

HO-HO-HO! Join Santa and Mrs.Claus as they help all the good boys and girls in Putnam welcome the holiday season.

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O'Putnam 5k

SUNDAY, March 15, 2020

This kids Wee-Mile and 5k starts and finishes in picturesque downtown Putnam in a loop course along the Quinebaug River - St. Patty's costumes encouraged!

12:30pm Wee Mile | 1:00pm 5k

Memorial Day Parade

May 2020

Beginning at the Grove Street Monument, the parade makes its way around Putnam - ending at St. Mary Church with program to follow.

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Savor the Flavor

September 2020

Prepare your taste-buds for the 4th Annual Savor the Flavor event, featuring creative tasting dishes by local restaurateurs – with all proceeds benefiting Daily Bread.

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Great Pumpkin Festival

October 2020

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

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Holiday Dazzle Light Parade

December 2020

Bring the family to enjoy this fun holiday tradition with more than 100 floats, music and lights galore to kick-off the holiday season in brilliant style.

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Fairy Fest

April 2020

A whimsical celebration with fairy gardens, fairy doors, fairy costumes, sprite ornaments, dance, and more!

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PBA Rubber Duck Race

August 2020

Come join the excitement at Rotary Park when thousands of rubber ducks race toward the finish for a chance to win great prize packages.

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Concert & Fire Works

July 2020

Celebrate independence in America by watching this incredible fireworks display along with a free concert – don’t forget your lawn chairs!

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Trick-or-Treat Night

October 2020

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

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