Back to school is always rough on family budgets and we want to make sure everyone's kids start off school year with the clothes and bags they need!
Like our Transforming Closet for adults, we'll be sorting and giving away clothes, just in smaller sizes this time! You are free to take as many clothes as you need! We will also have backpack and messenger bags available.
Donations can be dropped off the night before, from 6-8PM
We'll also have some snacks and coloring available to help entertain kids while you look through items
Kids closet: free back to school clothes
Free Yoga Among the Sculptures sponsored by Bethel Arts. Every Sunday from July 6th - September 21st 2035. On the Municipal Center from Lawn.
Free Yoga Among the Sculptures
Food Trucks, Fun, & Freedom
Hosted By The Bethel Democrats
Food trucks, raffle, activities for kids, state and federal elected officials,
AND our local 2025 candidates
Admission tickets: $5 per person, Children under 5 free
Raffle tickets: $ 5.00 per ticket, $20.00 for 5 tickets
Join us for an afternoon with like-minded friends to meet our new slate of municipal candidates and mingle with state and local elected officials. A large raffle and kids' games keep it fun while we raise some funds to get our local Democrats elected to town office. Food trucks from Community Shellfish, Notch 8, and Jessie's Ice Cream will be there with Tony's famous Tipsy Tailgate beverage truck.
The Bethel Democratic Town Committee is hosting the afternoon to fund our slate of candidates for the 2025 election, supporting our mission to elect Democrats to leadership positions in Bethel.
Paid for by the Bethel Democratic Town Committee
Rob Stowell, Treasurer
Can’t attend? Want to help Democrats get elected? Donate here.
Food Trucks, Fun, & Freedom
sculpture outdoors and paintings in the gallery
Opening reception on June 7th 2-5 Live music @ 2:30
featuring a site specific installation of life-cast cement/concrete leaves by E.White
see image below
Sculpture 2025
Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities. If you know how to knit and/or crochet but are stuck on a project or technique, or if you are just looking for someone to craft with, this is the group for you. This program is for adults.
Knitting & Crocheting
If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.
Mindfulness Meditation For Adults
Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent!
Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.
This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)
Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot!
Open Mic Night – Hosted by Bethel CT Pride & Molten Java
sculpture outdoors and paintings in the gallery
Opening reception on June 7th 2-5 Live music @ 2:30
featuring a site specific installation of life-cast cement/concrete leaves by E.White
see image below
Sculpture 2025
Fun for the whole family!
Children's festival with Games, Crafts, Balloon Artist, Face Painting, & More.
There is food, ice cream, drinks, and more!
Fun Activities are free for everyone. Children can earn a free sundae by having fun and families can purchase another for $5.
This fun festival for all ages is Rain or Shine. If the sun shines we are outside on the lawn and in the shade of tents. And if the weather is treacherous, we'll be inside!
You are welcome to attend anytime between 11:00 and 2:00.
No RSVP needed.
Abundant street parking available.
Children's Festival at First Church Bethel - 11:00-2:00 on Sat. Aug. 2nd - All Ages Free Event
Join us on Saturday, August 2nd to enjoy the best craft beer around! VIPs get an extra hour of tastings and an awesome gift to take home. Get your ticket before we sell out!
The event includes food trucks and LIVE music!!
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
VIPs 2pm-6pm
General Admission 3pm-6pm
RAIN or SHINE
Bethel Beer Fest
Free Yoga Among the Sculptures sponsored by Bethel Arts. Every Sunday from July 6th - September 21st 2035. On the Municipal Center from Lawn.
Free Yoga Among the Sculptures
All are welcome to hear some beautiful music by local students!
Songs of Summer Concert
Join us on the first and third Mondays of every month for a new release/popular movie.
Monday Night Movies
Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities. If you know how to knit and/or crochet but are stuck on a project or technique, or if you are just looking for someone to craft with, this is the group for you. This program is for adults.
Knitting & Crocheting
Board games, card games, party games, and more! We have games for all types of players! Meet new people or bring your own group for a night full of fun!
Game Night for Adults
If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.
Mindfulness Meditation For Adults
Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or a beginner eager to learn, this event offers an opportunity to test your strategic prowess. Engage in friendly matches, improve your chess skills, and enjoy intellectual challenges in a welcoming and inclusive environment!
Chess - All Ages
Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent!
Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.
This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)
Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot!
Open Mic Night – Hosted by Bethel CT Pride & Molten Java
Bring a plant to swap or take some home! You don't have to bring plants to take some home and you can bring plants without taking.
Got leftover seed packets? drop them off too!
+ Event is typically outdoors from May for October, weather permitting! Indoors from November to April.
You can bring outdoor perenials from May to October but the rest of the time it is indoor plants only!
Plant Swap
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