Colchester hosts ten community events over the next month

Residents of Colchester have ten scheduled activities in the coming weeks, according to a calendar published in the Colchester Sun on October 30, 2026. The list includes recurring social gatherings, school programs, and one-time celebrations. Events are located across the village, utilizing community centers, schools, and private venues.

Weekly and bi-weekly events begin immediately. The Spanked Puppy at 116 Main Street hosts Thursday Night Trivia from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. each Thursday. Prizes are awarded for each round, and food and drink are sold on site. The Colchester Recreation Center at 80 Dick Mazza Drive serves a community meal for adults over 60 at noon on the first and third Fridays of the month. Check-in starts at 11:30 a.m. Residents must register at least one week in advance with Nicole Conley, the recreation center manager, by phone or email.

Several events are scheduled for late October and early November. Malletts Bay School hosts an afterschool knitting class for grades three through five from 3 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays from October 29 to November 19. Instructor Chris Heavner leads the sessions. On Friday, October 30, Spare Time hosts a free Trick or Treat Street event from 6 to 8 p.m. for all ages. The following day, Saturday, October 31, Burnham Memorial Library holds a Trunk or Treat on its lawn from noon to 2 p.m. Visitors are asked to park at Our Lady of Grace church.

November brings family workshops and cultural programs. The Downstairs Space at 898 Main Street hosts a family craft session to build bird feeders from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4. Vermont Public on Troy Avenue hosts Curious Kids Day from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 7. The event features a live taping of the show "But Why" with host Jane Lindholm, along with crafts and therapy dogs. Admission is $5 per person. Josh’s House hosts its third annual Craft and Vendor Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8. The event includes raffles and a bake sale, with proceeds benefiting veteran programs.

The calendar concludes with a civic history talk and a holiday open house. The Parsonage at 828 Main Street hosts a presentation titled "How the Founders Created Our Republic" at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 9. Admission, parking, and refreshments are free. Attendees are directed to use the back porch entrance. Finally, Josh’s House at 162 Hegeman Avenue holds a Veterans Day Open House and Heat Pump Raffle Drawing at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11. Raffle finalists must arrive by 12:30 p.m. Winners will be announced on 98.9 WOKO. Complimentary lunch and live music by Amanda Martin are provided. Raffle tickets, priced at $20 for one, $50 for three, or $100 for seven, are available through October 31.