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  • 2023 Maker Fair

    Riverside Park North Grosvenordale, CT, United States

    Calling all Crafters, Makers, Artists and Artisans!Join us as we celebrate the Art and Artisans from the Town of Thompson and beyond. This event will feature jewelry, woodworking, food products, pottery, glass, paintings, clothing, metalwork, and much more.In 2020, the first year of this event, there were over 60 vendors and approximately 1500 shoppers. The 2021 event hosted over 80 vendors and 3000 shoppers. In 2022 we saw over 90 registrations despite getting moved to our rain date!You don't want to miss out on this growing event, space is limited!Registration FeesThompson Residents:$30Non Residents: $45Price will increase by $5 on March 7thNo [...]

  • Quinebaug River Paddle from Fabyan to West Thompson Lake

    TLGV Adventure: Quinebaug River Paddle from Fabyan to West Thompson Lake

    West Thompson Lake 622 Fabyan-Woodstock Rd., Thompson, Connecticut, United States

    TLGV Adventure: Quinebaug River Paddle from Fabyan to West Thompson Lake When: 5/13/2023 @ 9:00 am Join TLGV Chief Ranger Bill Reid and Park Rangers from the West Thompson Lake, Corps of Engineers Project Area for an enjoyable springtime paddle on the Quinebaug River from Fabyan to West Thompson Lake. Feel the pull of the river under your boat as we paddle this scenic section of the Quinebaug where wildlife, including a huge variety of birds, otters and beavers. The paddle will be about 5 miles and includes moving water, possible river obstacles and open lake water. We will paddle from the launch [...]

  • Acorn Adventure for Families: Sun & Moon

    Acorn Adventure for Families: Sun & Moon

    West Thompson Lake 622 Fabyan-Woodstock Rd., Thompson, Connecticut, United States

    Acorn Adventure for Families: Sun & Moon When: 5/28/2023 @ 3:00 pm Everyone always tells you don’t look directly at the sun…But we’re going to help you take a really close look! Join Night Sky Rangers Geoff and Kim, who will bring their properly equipped telescopes, to view the sun and all of its activity and the moon and it’s many features. Acorn Adventures are always free thanks to the generous sponsorship of Centreville Bank. Hosted by The Last Green Valley, Inc. Phone: 860-774-3300 LEARN MORE

  • TEEG Back to School

    TEEG BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAM – DONATIONS NEEDED

    TEEG 15 Thatcher Road, North Grosvenordale, CT

    TEEG offers back to school supplies to area families. Our Back to School program is client choice, and empowers students to choose items to meet their needs. We will be distributing to local children on Saturday, August 19th from 11 AM to 2 PM at TEEG. (All are welcome!) Below is a list of some of the items that would help: TBA members and guests, please bring your donations to the next TBA meeting! 7/12/23 Backpacks Crayons Notebooks Rulers Scissors Pencils Thank you again! We appreciate your generosity!! Jo-Ann Chenail Resource Development TEEG 15 Thatcher Road N Grosvenordale, CT  06255 860-923-3458

  • 2023 Thompson CT Community Day – postponed to Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023 11 am – 4 pm

    Riverside Park North Grosvenordale, CT, United States

    Thompson is Great!  Let's Celebrate! The 19th annual Thompson Community Day will be held on Saturday, September 30th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park in North Grosvenordale, CT. Thompson Community Day has been postponed to Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023 11 am - 4 pm Community Day celebrates the unique people, organizations, and businesses in Thompson and offers all people in the community an opportunity to become familiar with our community asset and to enjoy local talent. You can participate in one or more of the following ways: Booth reservations are free to non-profit and civic groups. Business/Vendor Booths: [...]

  • Thompson Makers Fair

    Thompson Makers Fair 2024

    Riverside Park North Grosvenordale, CT, United States

    THOMPSON RECREATION: 860-923-9440 | RECREATIONDIRECTOR@THOMPSONCT.ORG Artisan Maker's Fair - over 75 vendors in total. There will be 3 food trucks there!! One of Thompson's largest events of the year!! Event Cost and RSVP: FREE to enter.  Cost of becoming a vendor: Resident :$35 | Non Resident: $50 Bundle Package- Includes Makers Fair, Thompson's Community Day, and Winter Market and Tree Festival: Resident- $70 | Non Resident - $95  

  • Touch-A-Truck-2024-

    Thompson’s 2nd Annual Summer Touch a Truck 2024!!

    Thompson Public Library 934 Riverside Dr, North Grosvenordale, United States

    Come see what FUN Thompson, CT has planned for Summer 2024!! Come see all of the great vehicles, get a jump on summer planning, jump on the bounce house, or play a game or two!! Event Cost and RSVP: FREE EVENT If you are interested in bringing a vehicle, please reach out to Amanda Jean at 860-420-6459 or email recreation@thompsonct.org !!

  • Summer Concerts at Riverside Park

    Summer Concerts at Riverside Park 2024

    Riverside Park North Grosvenordale, CT, United States

    Summer Concert Series at Riverside Park  Various Food Trucks will attend each event and treats will be sold as well! 6/29 - Wayne SInclair & the Flat Hammock Band "Surf Rock" 7/13 - Wooden Horse Band "Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young Tribute Band" 7/27 - Stone County - "Country / Classic Rock" 8/3 - Mighty King Snake Blues Band - "Jazz/Blues" Event Cost and RSVP: FREE EVENT

  • Thompson's 20th Annual Community Day Event

    Thompson’s 20th Annual Community Day

    Riverside Park North Grosvenordale, CT, United States

    Thompson's 20th Annual Community Day! Celebrating all that makes Thompson, CT Great!! Business of the Year Volunteer of the Year Pizza Contest Food Trucks Concert School Involvement Historical Society Event Cost and RSVP: FREE to GET IN Cost of becoming a vendor: Resident :$35 | Non Resident: $50 Bundle Package- Includes Makers Fair, Thompson's Community Day, and Winter Market and Tree Festival: Resident- $70 | Non Resident - $95