Sat
Aug
2
Sat
Aug
2

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.

8/2/2025
Single event
Community & Family
Local Festivals

Children's Festival at First Church Bethel - 11:00-2:00 on Sat. Aug. 2nd - All Ages Free Event

Fun for the whole family! Children's festival with Games, Crafts, Balloon Artist, Face Painting,...
Saturday
Aug 2
@
11:00 am
-
2:00 pm
First Congregational Church of Bethel, United Church of Christ in Bethel
Sat
Aug
2
Sat
Aug
2

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


8/2/2025
Single event
Food & Drink
Culinary Events

Bethel Beer Fest

Join us on Saturday, August 2nd to enjoy the best craft beer around! VIPs get an extra hour of...
Saturday
Aug 2
@
2:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center in Bethel
Tue
Aug
5
Tue
Aug
5

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.


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8/5/2025
Repeating event
Hobbies & Crafts

Knitting & Crocheting

Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for...
Tuesday
Aug 5
@
11:00 am
-
12:30 pm
Bethel Public Library in Bethel
Wed
Aug
6
Wed
Aug
6

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.


Check out other library programs!

8/6/2025
Repeating event
Fitness, Health & Wellness

Mindfulness Meditation For Adults

If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how...
Wednesday
Aug 6
@
3:30 pm
-
4:30 pm
Bethel Public Library in Bethel
Wed
Aug
6
Wed
Aug
6

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!


Check out other library events!

8/6/2025
Repeating event
Community & Family

Chess - All Ages

Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or a beginner eager to learn, this event offers an...
Wednesday
Aug 6
@
5:30 pm
-
7:30 pm
Bethel Public Library in Bethel
Thu
Aug
7
Thu
Aug
7

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!

8/7/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Open Mic Night – Hosted by Bethel CT Pride & Molten Java

Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent! Keep in mind this is an...
Thursday
Aug 7
@
7:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
Molton Java in Bethel
Sat
Aug
9
Sat
Aug
9


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!

8/9/2025
Repeating event
Agricultural & Agritourism
Agricultural Workshops

Plant Swap

Bring a plant to swap or take some home! You don't have to bring plants to take some home and you...
Saturday
Aug 9
@
11:00 am
-
2:00 pm
Rainy Day Paperback in Bethel
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Tue
Aug
12
Tue
Aug
12

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.


Check out other library programs!

8/12/2025
Repeating event
Hobbies & Crafts

Knitting & Crocheting

Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for...
Tuesday
Aug 12
@
11:00 am
-
12:30 pm
Bethel Public Library in Bethel
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Wed
Aug
13
Wed
Aug
13

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.


Check out other library programs!

8/13/2025
Repeating event
Fitness, Health & Wellness

Mindfulness Meditation For Adults

If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how...
Wednesday
Aug 13
@
3:30 pm
-
4:30 pm
Bethel Public Library in Bethel
Wed
Aug
13
Wed
Aug
13

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!


Check out other library events!

8/13/2025
Repeating event
Community & Family

Chess - All Ages

Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or a beginner eager to learn, this event offers an...
Wednesday
Aug 13
@
5:30 pm
-
7:30 pm
Bethel Public Library in Bethel
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Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

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!

8/14/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Open Mic Night – Hosted by Bethel CT Pride & Molten Java

Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent! Keep in mind this is an...
Thursday
Aug 14
@
7:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
Molton Java in Bethel
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Sat
Aug
16
Sat
Aug
16

Come discuss a book on the 3rd Saturday of each month. We alternate between fiction and nonfiction books. There will be a catch up session at end of the year to review everything from the year!

January: Queer Privacy

Feb: A Lady for a Duke- ALexis Hall

March: Queer Palestine and the Empire of Critique

May: Body Horror: Capitalism, Fear, Misogyny, Jokes

June: Man O'War by Cory McCarthy

July: Black on Both Sides: A Racial History of Trans Identity

August: Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White

8/16/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Literary Arts

Bethel Pride's Book club

Come discuss a book on the 3rd Saturday of each month. We alternate between fiction and...
Saturday
Aug 16
@
3:00 pm
-
4:30 pm
Rainy Day Paperback in Bethel
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Tue
Aug
19
Tue
Aug
19

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.


Check out other library programs!

8/19/2025
Repeating event
Hobbies & Crafts

Knitting & Crocheting

Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for...
Tuesday
Aug 19
@
11:00 am
-
12:30 pm
Bethel Public Library in Bethel
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Wed
Aug
20
Wed
Aug
20

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.


Check out other library programs!

8/20/2025
Repeating event
Fitness, Health & Wellness

Mindfulness Meditation For Adults

If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how...
Wednesday
Aug 20
@
3:30 pm
-
4:30 pm
Bethel Public Library in Bethel
Wed
Aug
20
Wed
Aug
20

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!


Check out other library events!

8/20/2025
Repeating event
Community & Family

Chess - All Ages

Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or a beginner eager to learn, this event offers an...
Wednesday
Aug 20
@
5:30 pm
-
7:30 pm
Bethel Public Library in Bethel
More Events
Thu
Aug
21
Thu
Aug
21

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!

8/21/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Open Mic Night – Hosted by Bethel CT Pride & Molten Java

Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent! Keep in mind this is an...
Thursday
Aug 21
@
7:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
Molton Java in Bethel
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