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LIVE MUSICALERT! Get ready for a high-energy night of foot-stompin’, fiddle-driven fun whenFiddler’s Brawl takes over Whitlock’s Restaurant! Great tunes, cold drinks, killer food, and that classic Whitlock’s vibe — this is one night you don’t want to miss. Grab your friends, grab a seat, and let the fiddles fly!
We are open July 4th from 9 to 12! Come down and see us ! Yoga is at 10am !
The Bethel Craft Summerfest will take place on the front lawn of the Municipal Center, 1 School St., Bethel, CT on Sunday, July 5 from 11am to 5pm. This is a popular, long running event which will feature vendors in several categories. Free admission.
Let there be songs, to fill the air. Gather on the 1st Sunday of each month with fellow Deadheads and celebrate the timeless music we all love.
July 5 - Jared Sage Cowen / August 2 - TBD / September 6 - Nate & JD / October 4 - TBD / November 1 - Acoustic Ablaze / December 6 - TBD
Our FOURTH Annual Car Show is Officially Set! Join us for a day filled with incredible cars, great food, and live music from the best band around — Lost Rebel! Most importantly, this event supports The Scotty Fund, with 100% of proceeds benefiting this amazing organization.
Bring your family,friends, and fellow car enthusiasts for a great cause and a great time. Wecan’t wait to see everyone there!
Important Registration Notice:
There is NO online payment for vehicle entries. Registration fees will only becollected in person at the event. If anyone contacts you online requestingpayment—even within this event page—do not respond. It is a scam. Thank you for yoursupport, and we’ll see you at the show!
Sunday Night Music Series - The Best of Blues, Jazz, Folk & More!
Join us for an evening of live music, as we continue our Sunday Night Music Series on July 5, 2026. The Tim DeHuff Trio will perform from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM in our Wine Bar. Treat yourself to an unforgettable night of fine wine, exquisite cuisine, and exceptional music. Reservations highly recommended - call 203-797-8131 to secure your table!
Grab the mic, cheer on local talent, or just kick back and enjoy the vibes! Open Mic with Billy Michael lights up every Wednesday from 6–9 PM at Whitlock’s Restaurant. Hosted by Billy Michael, this is your midweek go-to for live music, great food, and an awesome crowd. No cover. All are welcome. Support local music and discover your next favorite artist—right here at Whitlock’s!
Food Truck Friday is back! Come on down to the Bethel Municipal Center Lawn with your family and friends for some good eats and good music. Grab food from the food trucks present or take-out from one of the many options around town! Food trucks to be announced.Live music by Mental Health.
Drop off plants or pick up some new ones! You don't have to bring plants to take some home and you can drop off plants without taking more home. (but it won't hurt to look....) Please INDOOR PLANTS ONLY during period of frost! You can also drop off or pick up seed packets or seeds you've saved from your garden.
Want to see what goes on behind the doors of your local fire department?
Join us for the Second Annual Stony Hill Fire Department Open House and spend the day with the volunteers who proudly serve our community.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Stony Hill Fire Department
59 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, CT 06801
Explore our fire and EMS apparatus, learn hands-on lifesaving skills, meet local first responders, and discover how we help keep Stony Hill safe every day. With activities for all ages, this is a great opportunity for families to connect with their local fire department and become better prepared for emergencies. We look forward to seeing you there!
Buy Tickets In Advance and Save!
$20
1) Ticket for Admission.
2) Complimentary Brunch Cocktail (mimosa/ bloody mary) or $5 off Bottomless.
Join Bethel Arts for the Opening Reception of Dan Makara: The Exuberance of Color and Gesture Sunday, July 12th at The Gallery at La Zingara.
The Poison in Our Backyards. They sit outside our community centers, our libraries and schools, hospitals, local businesses and government buildings - even our own homes. I am very excited to announce that “Think Outside the Bait Box” is coming to Bethel!
Get ready to learn all about why a shift from rodent poison is necessary and what we can do to facilitate that shift right here in our own communities. Learn about the plethora of effective, economical and responsible non-toxic alternatives.
WHAT'S THE PROBLEM? “Rodent management” should never kill the rodent managers.
Yet, that’s exactly what pest control companies end up doing when they put first generation and second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides (FGARs/SGARs) in their boxes.
Restrictions on this poison, i.e. a consumer ban of SGARs exists in Connecticut. It means that people without a commercial applicator’s license can no longer purchase SGARs. While I'm thrilled that a poison is no longer on the shelves, this type of restriction also feeds the very narrative that the companies who prioritize such a method and their lobbyists want us to believe - it legislatively legitimizes their flawed assertion that *consumers* are the problem.
It doesn’t matter who puts poison in a box - poison remains poison, and compromises the entire food chain as a result. What does an applicator’s license mean when the target animal is free to come and go, to be preyed upon with anticoagulant in his or her system by the very animals who naturally contribute to controlling their population anyway?
The problem is the poison. Come find out why *we* are the solution!
Register to attend here: https://bethellibrary.assabetinteractive.com/.../think.../
Event by Kate Marchwinski and CT Aware & Active for Animals. Want to bring this presentation to your town and find out how to take action? Reach out to me, Lisa Shirk, Andra Rose or CT Votes for Animals (info@ctvotesforanimals.org) to find out how! HUGE thanks to Kelly Marchwinski, Larissa Phillips and Lisa, who helped get this important presentation to Bethel!
LIVE MUSIC ALERT! SCOTTY is taking over Whitlock’s on FRIDAY JULY 17 | 6–9PM. BY POPULAR DEMAND...HE'S BACK!
Get ready for an acoustic + electric looping experience that builds layers,energy, and vibes live
One musician. Endless sound. Incredible atmosphere.
Grab dinner. Sip your favorite drink. Feel the music come alive. Bring your friends, grab a table, and make a night of it!
Calling all Bethel Businesses! Shop & Stroll registration is now open! Visit the Learn More link to register (both chamber members & non-members)More details to follow.
We're celebrating 20 years in Bethel by throwing a luau party!
Join us for: Games - Arts & Crafts - Toy Giveaways* - Special Deals
FREE Dope Slimes making station (starting at noon)*
Enjoy a Sweet Treat (starting at 2pm)
*Wear a hawaiian shirt for a chance to win the GRAND PRIZE BASKET!
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
(*while supplies last)
Join us for Bear With Us, a music and art festival to raise awareness and support for mental health and suicide prevention in memory of Joe Apuzzo a.k.a. Joe the Actual Bear.
Featuring two stages of music by Mickey Blurr, Blood’s a Rover, Jessi J, August on Sunday, RivaJean, Part of the Problem, Rehearsal, Comptonium x Ghee Papi, Kilgore, Margot Miller, Mason Andrew, Owen McBand, Caitlin Farrell, Gender Mutiny, CJ Haviland, Elijah Crehan and K. J. Whitton, plus a special singalong jam, art gallery, and more. Food available from Fat Tony's Deli & Pizzeria. Sweet treats, fountain and adult beverages and the best popcorn in the state available from Greenwood Features.
Event Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026 Time: Doors 3:30 PM / Music 4-11 PM
Tickets: $45 advance / $60 day of show
Location: Greenwood Features, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT
All ages event. All proceeds donated to mental health and suicide prevention. Recipient organizations:+ Mental Health CT+ Vibrant Emotional Health, which powers 988.
Storytelling and drawing for mental health. Come and draw a Molten Java with me and my friend’s ! I will be buying the first 10 Medium drinks! I will show you how to draw my special MJ sunflower and would love to hear your Molten Java story for my book! That’s right! I’m writing and illustrating a book about Molten Java and I want your story in it! See you then ! Event by K.L.Sexton Studio
Let there be songs, to fill the air. Gather on the 1st Sunday of each month with fellow Deadheads and celebrate the timeless music we all love.
August 2 - TBD / September 6 - Nate & JD / October 4 - TBD / November 1 - Acoustic Ablaze / December 6 - TBD
Come on out to the Municipal Center lawn to hear some great music from Y Not. Bring your chairs & blankets and a picnic basket. There will be NO food trucks on site, but the community is welcomed to bring their own food to enjoy. Summer Concert Series is brought to you by the Town of Bethel & Bethel Parks & Rec every Sunday in August from 6pm - 8pm.
Come on out to the Municipal Center lawn to hear some great music from The Kenn Morr Band. Bring your chairs & blankets and a picnic basket. There will be NO food trucks on site, but the community is welcomed to bring their own food to enjoy. Summer Concert Series is brought to you by the Town of Bethel & Bethel Parks & Rec every Sunday in August from 6pm - 8pm.
LIVE MUSICALERT! Get ready for a high-energy night of foot-stompin’, fiddle-driven fun whenFiddler’s Brawl takes over Whitlock’s Restaurant! Great tunes, cold drinks, killer food, and that classic Whitlock’s vibe — this is one night you don’t want to miss. Grab your friends, grab a seat, and let the fiddles fly!
We are open July 4th from 9 to 12! Come down and see us ! Yoga is at 10am !
The Bethel Craft Summerfest will take place on the front lawn of the Municipal Center, 1 School St., Bethel, CT on Sunday, July 5 from 11am to 5pm. This is a popular, long running event which will feature vendors in several categories. Free admission.
Let there be songs, to fill the air. Gather on the 1st Sunday of each month with fellow Deadheads and celebrate the timeless music we all love.
July 5 - Jared Sage Cowen / August 2 - TBD / September 6 - Nate & JD / October 4 - TBD / November 1 - Acoustic Ablaze / December 6 - TBD
Our FOURTH Annual Car Show is Officially Set! Join us for a day filled with incredible cars, great food, and live music from the best band around — Lost Rebel! Most importantly, this event supports The Scotty Fund, with 100% of proceeds benefiting this amazing organization.
Bring your family,friends, and fellow car enthusiasts for a great cause and a great time. Wecan’t wait to see everyone there!
Important Registration Notice:
There is NO online payment for vehicle entries. Registration fees will only becollected in person at the event. If anyone contacts you online requestingpayment—even within this event page—do not respond. It is a scam. Thank you for yoursupport, and we’ll see you at the show!
Sunday Night Music Series - The Best of Blues, Jazz, Folk & More!
Join us for an evening of live music, as we continue our Sunday Night Music Series on July 5, 2026. The Tim DeHuff Trio will perform from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM in our Wine Bar. Treat yourself to an unforgettable night of fine wine, exquisite cuisine, and exceptional music. Reservations highly recommended - call 203-797-8131 to secure your table!
Grab the mic, cheer on local talent, or just kick back and enjoy the vibes! Open Mic with Billy Michael lights up every Wednesday from 6–9 PM at Whitlock’s Restaurant. Hosted by Billy Michael, this is your midweek go-to for live music, great food, and an awesome crowd. No cover. All are welcome. Support local music and discover your next favorite artist—right here at Whitlock’s!
Food Truck Friday is back! Come on down to the Bethel Municipal Center Lawn with your family and friends for some good eats and good music. Grab food from the food trucks present or take-out from one of the many options around town! Food trucks to be announced.Live music by Mental Health.
Drop off plants or pick up some new ones! You don't have to bring plants to take some home and you can drop off plants without taking more home. (but it won't hurt to look....) Please INDOOR PLANTS ONLY during period of frost! You can also drop off or pick up seed packets or seeds you've saved from your garden.
Want to see what goes on behind the doors of your local fire department?
Join us for the Second Annual Stony Hill Fire Department Open House and spend the day with the volunteers who proudly serve our community.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Stony Hill Fire Department
59 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, CT 06801
Explore our fire and EMS apparatus, learn hands-on lifesaving skills, meet local first responders, and discover how we help keep Stony Hill safe every day. With activities for all ages, this is a great opportunity for families to connect with their local fire department and become better prepared for emergencies. We look forward to seeing you there!
Buy Tickets In Advance and Save!
$20
1) Ticket for Admission.
2) Complimentary Brunch Cocktail (mimosa/ bloody mary) or $5 off Bottomless.
Join Bethel Arts for the Opening Reception of Dan Makara: The Exuberance of Color and Gesture Sunday, July 12th at The Gallery at La Zingara.
The Poison in Our Backyards. They sit outside our community centers, our libraries and schools, hospitals, local businesses and government buildings - even our own homes. I am very excited to announce that “Think Outside the Bait Box” is coming to Bethel!
Get ready to learn all about why a shift from rodent poison is necessary and what we can do to facilitate that shift right here in our own communities. Learn about the plethora of effective, economical and responsible non-toxic alternatives.
WHAT'S THE PROBLEM? “Rodent management” should never kill the rodent managers.
Yet, that’s exactly what pest control companies end up doing when they put first generation and second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides (FGARs/SGARs) in their boxes.
Restrictions on this poison, i.e. a consumer ban of SGARs exists in Connecticut. It means that people without a commercial applicator’s license can no longer purchase SGARs. While I'm thrilled that a poison is no longer on the shelves, this type of restriction also feeds the very narrative that the companies who prioritize such a method and their lobbyists want us to believe - it legislatively legitimizes their flawed assertion that *consumers* are the problem.
It doesn’t matter who puts poison in a box - poison remains poison, and compromises the entire food chain as a result. What does an applicator’s license mean when the target animal is free to come and go, to be preyed upon with anticoagulant in his or her system by the very animals who naturally contribute to controlling their population anyway?
The problem is the poison. Come find out why *we* are the solution!
Register to attend here: https://bethellibrary.assabetinteractive.com/.../think.../
Event by Kate Marchwinski and CT Aware & Active for Animals. Want to bring this presentation to your town and find out how to take action? Reach out to me, Lisa Shirk, Andra Rose or CT Votes for Animals (info@ctvotesforanimals.org) to find out how! HUGE thanks to Kelly Marchwinski, Larissa Phillips and Lisa, who helped get this important presentation to Bethel!
LIVE MUSIC ALERT! SCOTTY is taking over Whitlock’s on FRIDAY JULY 17 | 6–9PM. BY POPULAR DEMAND...HE'S BACK!
Get ready for an acoustic + electric looping experience that builds layers,energy, and vibes live
One musician. Endless sound. Incredible atmosphere.
Grab dinner. Sip your favorite drink. Feel the music come alive. Bring your friends, grab a table, and make a night of it!
Calling all Bethel Businesses! Shop & Stroll registration is now open! Visit the Learn More link to register (both chamber members & non-members)More details to follow.
We're celebrating 20 years in Bethel by throwing a luau party!
Join us for: Games - Arts & Crafts - Toy Giveaways* - Special Deals
FREE Dope Slimes making station (starting at noon)*
Enjoy a Sweet Treat (starting at 2pm)
*Wear a hawaiian shirt for a chance to win the GRAND PRIZE BASKET!
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
(*while supplies last)
Join us for Bear With Us, a music and art festival to raise awareness and support for mental health and suicide prevention in memory of Joe Apuzzo a.k.a. Joe the Actual Bear.
Featuring two stages of music by Mickey Blurr, Blood’s a Rover, Jessi J, August on Sunday, RivaJean, Part of the Problem, Rehearsal, Comptonium x Ghee Papi, Kilgore, Margot Miller, Mason Andrew, Owen McBand, Caitlin Farrell, Gender Mutiny, CJ Haviland, Elijah Crehan and K. J. Whitton, plus a special singalong jam, art gallery, and more. Food available from Fat Tony's Deli & Pizzeria. Sweet treats, fountain and adult beverages and the best popcorn in the state available from Greenwood Features.
Event Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026 Time: Doors 3:30 PM / Music 4-11 PM
Tickets: $45 advance / $60 day of show
Location: Greenwood Features, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT
All ages event. All proceeds donated to mental health and suicide prevention. Recipient organizations:+ Mental Health CT+ Vibrant Emotional Health, which powers 988.
Storytelling and drawing for mental health. Come and draw a Molten Java with me and my friend’s ! I will be buying the first 10 Medium drinks! I will show you how to draw my special MJ sunflower and would love to hear your Molten Java story for my book! That’s right! I’m writing and illustrating a book about Molten Java and I want your story in it! See you then ! Event by K.L.Sexton Studio
Let there be songs, to fill the air. Gather on the 1st Sunday of each month with fellow Deadheads and celebrate the timeless music we all love.
August 2 - TBD / September 6 - Nate & JD / October 4 - TBD / November 1 - Acoustic Ablaze / December 6 - TBD
Come on out to the Municipal Center lawn to hear some great music from Y Not. Bring your chairs & blankets and a picnic basket. There will be NO food trucks on site, but the community is welcomed to bring their own food to enjoy. Summer Concert Series is brought to you by the Town of Bethel & Bethel Parks & Rec every Sunday in August from 6pm - 8pm.
Come on out to the Municipal Center lawn to hear some great music from The Kenn Morr Band. Bring your chairs & blankets and a picnic basket. There will be NO food trucks on site, but the community is welcomed to bring their own food to enjoy. Summer Concert Series is brought to you by the Town of Bethel & Bethel Parks & Rec every Sunday in August from 6pm - 8pm.