September-October 2025 News
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MESSAGE FROM P&R DIRECTOR
I hope everyone had an amazing Summer and a smooth transition into the new school year. It’s going to be a great year ahead! I’d like to thank all the parents who sent their kids to our Adventure Day Camp and Teenscape Camp this Summer. Your children are a joy to be with and we love watching them grow. Thank-you to all the patrons who visited or bought memberships to our town pool. We hope you enjoyed the new layout and the zero entry area.
As the Summer winds down, our team in the office is working on our first ever Fall Movie night with Fall festivities. Make sure you save the date of Saturday October 18th so you don’t miss out on the Fall fun!
Meghan Lennon (she/her)
Parks and Recreation Director
MLennon@southbury-ct.gov
Events - Thank You for Participating!
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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT SETTLERS PARK
Thank you to everyone who joined our outdoor concerts in the new location at Settlers Park. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive from both the bands and the audience. A special shout-out goes to Don Feuerstein and Ellie Hanna, both Southbury residents, who helped bring the vision of a more proper band venue to life. Ellie’s band, One Track Mind, held a fundraiser back in May which enabled us to purchase sound baffles for the ceiling of the gazebo and acoustical curtain backdrops. Thank you to all who donated! Then Don, Ellie, and the band volunteered their time to install baffles, hooks, and lights making it a better experience for all. Also thank you to Lucky Dog Food Truck for being at the concerts.
Plans for next year are already in the works, thank you for an amazing summer!
SUMMER FUN AT THE TOWN POOL
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Southbury Town Pool this summer! Your enthusiasm and support made our first season at the new pool truly special. We saw an amazing number of residents through the summer and nearly doubled the number of season pass holders from last year!
We kicked off August with our annual Middle School Pool Party, an evening full of energy, laughter, and fun. Over 75 rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders came to the pool to enjoy music, games, and contests. The next day, we welcomed even more smiling faces at our annual Family Day Pool Party. With free access to the pool, it was great to see so many local families enjoying the sunshine and making the most of the new facility together.
Thanks again for helping make this season such a success. Our final day will be this Monday, September 1, please see our website for hours of operation. We’re already looking forward to many more summers to come!
SOUTHBURY CELEBRATION – September 6, 2025, 4:30-9:00pm
Lake Stibbs Field, Southbury Training School, 1461 South Britain Road.
Food! Fun!! Fireworks!!! Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets and get set for a terrific evening of fun and celebration for all ages. FIREWORKS approximately at 8:15pm. Click here to view the list of food vendors, live music schedule, activities for kids, parking and other details.
No alcohol and no pets are permitted at the event. Caution should be exercised with service animals due to the large crowds and fireworks noises. In case of inclement weather, updates will be posted to the P&R page.
FALL FESTIVAL AND OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT – October 14 - 18, 2025
Spooky Season is upon us and we are thrilled to announce our all new Fall Festival week! We welcome participants of all ages to come carve pumpkins indoors and/or stuff a scarecrow outside on our lawn. Plant milkweed seeds with the Land Trust or pick up a Take-and-Make craft. Cap off the week by watching Hocus Pocus (co-sponsored by the Southbury Public Library) outside on the Town Hall Green. All programs are free to participate, but some require registrations. Details and registration.
Guess the Leaves in the Jar: Deadline to guess is Saturday, 10/18.
Come by the Parks and Recreation building to submit your guess of how many fall leaves are in the jar. Winner will receive a free Parks and Rec Clubhouse Activity. Guessing game begins now!
Take-and-Make Craft: Various crafts available for pick up any time during regular business hours.
All supplies for craft will be included except for glue/tape, scissors, or other household staples. Registration required.
Pumpkin Carving & Scarecrow Building: Tuesday, 10/14, 4:30pm-5:30pm and Thursday, 10/16, 6:00pm-7:00pm.
Parks and Rec will provide pumpkins and all you need to carve them - AND we will clean up the mess! We will have clothes, stuffing, and twine to make scarecrows - feel free to bring your own clothes if you have a certain style in mind! Registration required.
Milkweed Sowing Workshop with the Southbury Land Trust: Wednesday, 10/15, 4:30pm-5:30pm.
Southbury Land Trust will supply soil, water, and milkweed seeds. Participants need to bring garden gloves and 1-to-3 half-gallon cartons (used juice/milk cartons). Registration required.
Pumpkin Contest: Saturday, 10/18, 4:30pm
Judging will take place promptly at 4:30pm. Prizes awarded to the best pumpkin by a family, adult, teen, and child. Submissions can be brought to the Parks and Rec main office during business hours between 10/14 and 10/17 or brought to the Town Hall Green after 4:00pm Saturday 10/18. Make sure you get checked in by Parks and Rec Staff for your official entry form.
Scarecrow Contest: Saturday, 10/18, 4:30pm
Judging will take place promptly at 4:30pm. Prize awarded to the best Scarecrow overall. Submissions can be brought to the Parks and Rec main office during business hours between 10/14 and 10/17 or brought to the Town Hall Green after 4:00pm Saturday 10/18. Make sure you get checked in by Parks and Rec Staff for your official entry form.
Costume Parade and Contest: Saturday, 10/18, 5:00pm
Judging will take place promptly at 5:00pm with winners declared for the Spookiest, Silliest, and Sparkliest.
Winners of all three contests will be decided by Southbury Arts and Culture Alliance members. Contest winners will be announced before the start of the movie.
Outdoor Movie: Saturday, 10/18, 6:15pm
Hocus Pocus (rated PG) will begin at sunset, approximately 6:15pm, with a run time of 1h 36m. Cider served by the Knights of Columbus and popcorn will be available for all attendants for FREE. Outdoor Movie Night is co-sponsored by the Southbury Public Library.
FUN AND HEALTHY COOKING
Join instructor Sharon Martovich on a culinary adventure! As Fall begins we’ll make delicious seasonal dishes using fresh Fall ingredients and favorite Fall flavors! We’ll try new cooking techniques and bake some great treats! Class is nut-free and we accommodate other food allergies and restrictions.
Program will be held at Southbury Parks and Recreation, 561 Main St South, Thursdays, September 18 - October 23, 2025, 4:15pm-5:30pm.
Details and Registration
BABYSITTING BASICS
Back to Basics! Join long-time instructor, Teresa, to learn the basics of babysitting. Apply your new skills to future job opportunities and approach childcare with confidence!
This course covers basic care, first aid, home safety, and entertainment for child care. Information for the course was prepared with participation from the Southbury Police Department, Fire Department, and Health Department. Participants do not need to bring any materials to class.
Program will be held at Southbury Parks and Recreation, 561 Main St South, Tuesdays, September 30 - October 28, 2025, 5:30pm-6:30pm.
Details and Registration
Toddler Programs
- A Step Ahead Soccer | 7 classes on Saturdays, 9/20-11/1 | Register by 9/8 | Details and Registration
- Age 2 | 12:00pm–12:45pm | $166 resident, $215 non-resident
- Ages 3-4 | 12:00pm–1:00pm | $198 resident, $257 non-resident
Youth Programs
- A Step Ahead Soccer | Age 5 | 7 classes on Saturdays, 9/20-11/1 | 12:00pm–1:00pm | $198 resident, $257 non-resident | Register by 9/8 | Details and Registration
- Babysitting Basics | Ages 9-15 | 5 classes on Tuesdays, 9/30-10/28 | 5:30pm-6:30pm | $65 resident, $85 non-resident | Register by 9/23 | Details and Registration
- Character Strides | Girls Grades 3-6 | 16 classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9/16-11/6 | 4:00pm-5:15pm | $250 Resident, $325 Non-Resident | Registration open up to start of program | Details and Registration
- Fall Fun and Healthy Cooking | Ages 7-11 | 5 classes on Thursdays, 9/18-10/23 (no class 10/2) | 4:15pm-5:30pm | $185 residents, $240.50 non-residents | Register by 9/4 | Details and Registration
- Panther Basketball Camp | Girls Grades 4-9 | 4 day camp Various Days, 9/5, 9/17, 9/22, 9/24 | 7:00pm-8:15pm | $105 residents, $136.50 Non-residents | Registration open up to start of program | Details and Registration
- FUNdamentals of Field Hockey | Grades K-7 | 6 classes on Thursdays, 9/18-10/23 | 5:00pm-6:15pm | $150 residents, $195 non-residents | Registration open up through first week of program | Details and Registration
- Tennis Lessons | 5 classes on Wednesdays, 9/10-10/8 | Registration open up to start of program | Registration and Details
- Junior Beginner/Advanced Beginner | Ages 8-12 | 4:00pm-5:00pm | $150 resident, $195 non-resident
- Junior Beginner/Advanced Beginner | Ages 12-15 | 5:00pm-6:00pm | $150 resident, $195 non-resident
- Junior Low Intermediate/Intermediate | Ages 9-12 | 5:00pm-6:00pm | $150 resident, $195 non-resident
- Fall Beginner and Intermediate Bump Set Spike Volleyball | Ages 11-14 | 7 classes on Wednesdays, 9/10-10/29 (no class 10/8) | 6:30pm-8:00pm | Residents $140, Non-Residents $182 | Registration open up to program start | Details and Registration
All Ages
- Fall Festival | All Ages | FREE to participate | Registration open up to start of programs | Details and Registration
- Pumpkin Carving & Scarecrow Building | Tuesday 10/14 | 4:30pm-5:30pm
- Pumpkin Carving & Scarecrow Building | Thursday 10/16 | 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Milkweed Sowing Workshop with the Southbury Land Trust | Wednesday 10/15 | 4:30pm-5:30pm
- Take-and-Make Craft | Tuesday - Friday 10/14-10/17 | Pick up during business hours
- Painting Classes | Ages 8 & up | Sundays, 12:00pm-2:00pm | $25.00 Resident; $32.50 Non-Resident per class | Details and Registration
- Halloween Special | 10/12 | Register by 10/6
- Fall Landscape | 11/9 | Register by 11/3
- Winter Landscape | 12/14 | Register by 12/8
- Gingerbread House | 12/21 | Register by 12/15
- Parks & Rec Clubhouse: Dungeons & Dragons | Ages 12 & up | 5 sessions on Tuesdays, 9/2-9/30 | 6:30pm-8:30pm | $5 residents, $6.50 non-residents | Rolling Registration | Details and Registration
- Taekwon-Do | Ages 7 & up | 20+ classes on Mondays & Wednesdays, 10/6-12/17 | $155 residents, $201.50 non-residents | Register by 10/20 | Details and Registration
- Beginners | 6:05pm-6:55pm
- Advanced | 7:00pm-8:00pm
Adult Programs
- Centergy | Ages 18 + | 8 classes | $80 resident, $104 non-residents | Details and Registration
- Monday Evenings | 10/6-12/1 (no class 10/13) | 6:00pm-7:00pm | Registration open until program start
- Thursday Mornings | 10/9-12/4 (no class 11/27) | 9:00am-10:00am | Registration open until program start
- Centergy: Drop-in Classes | Ages 18 + | Per class: $15.00 resident, $20 non-residents | Registration open up to start of class | Details and Registration
- Thursday Mornings | ONGOING (no class 11/27) | 9:00am-10:00am
- Wednesday Evenings until 9/24 | | 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Monday Evenings beginning 10/6 | | 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Tennis Lessons: Adult Beginner/Advanced Beginner | Ages 16+ | 5 classes on Wednesdays, 9/10-10/8 | 3:00pm-4:00pm | $150 resident, $195 non-resident | Registration open up to start of program | Details and Registration
- Zumba | Ages 18+ | Tuesdays, 9/23-11/25 (No class 11/4 and 11/11) | 9:00am-10:00am | 8 classes | $80 resident, $104 non-resident | Details and Registration
- Zumba: Drop-in Classes | Ages 18+ | Tuesdays mornings | ONGOING | 9:00am-10:00am | Per class: $15 resident, $20 non-resident | Registration open up to start of class | Details and Registration
REGISTER NOW FOR PROGRAMS BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!
To serve you better, all schedules of Southbury Parks & Recreation are subject to change. All Parks and Recreation programs are covered by the Universal Disclaimer.
Southbury Parks and Recreation would like to share these announcements from the local Youth Sports organizations and non-profit partners. Please note that these programs are not run by the Southbury Parks and Recreation Department. All questions and comments should be sent to the organizations.
PANTHER AQUATIC CLUB
Panther Aquatic Club (PAC) participates in the CT Swimming Short Course Season from October to March. Participation on this team requires a commitment on the part of those swimmers who show a distinct desire to become a more competitive swimmer. Swimmers new to PAC must be evaluated by the coaching staff prior to registering for the team. Please email pac_swimming@yahoo.com with evaluation inquiries. For more details go to PAC website.
POMPERAUG BASKETBALL
Pomperaug Basketball's 2025/2026 season registration for travel basketball for grades 5-8, in-house basketball for grades 2-12 are now open! Registration for Little Swishers (grades K-2) will open in early November. For details and registration go to Pomperaug Basketball website.
SOUTHBURY ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE (SACA)
Chalk Walk: September 27, 2025 (rain date 28th), 10:00am - 2:00pm at Town Hall Green. The theme this year is "Animal Art Walk". Bring your creativity and fill the walkways with colorful creatures big and small. This event is free and open to all ages.
Artist of the Year: The deadline for nominations is September 15th. This award was created to celebrate and elevate the diverse talents of our local artists, from painters and potters to carvers, quilters, poets, and musicians.
SACA Community Artists' Pantry: A newly-launched free resource that aims to make art supplies more accessible for all. By removing the cost barrier, more people will have a chance to explore their creative side while giving unused supplies a second life. Please consider donating new or gently used supplies at one of their collection bins, located at Parks and Rec, The Cottage at Main, and Vicinanza Studio and Gallery. The first free shopping day will be announced soon!
For more information on above events, go to SACA website.
SOUTHBURY LAND TRUST
Trailblazing Southbury Farms with Southbury Land Trust: October 4, 2025 (rain date 5th), 1:00pm. Led by SLT's Joe Ruggiero, this hike will take you past old farm buildings, a former Christmas Tree stand, and onto hundreds of acres of field trails with spectacular views. These are areas that are not normally open to the public. Get ready for some hiking, history, a children’s scavenger hunt, and farm produce and products for sale! Hike length: 1-mile+, easy hike. For more details and to register, go to SLT website.
We Would Like to Hear from You!
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Do you have a talent that you would like to share? The Southbury Parks and Recreation Department is always looking for new instructors for our classes. To submit a class for consideration, fill the online form.
Is there a class or event you would like us to offer? Please email us at mlennon@southbury-ct.gov and let us know.
If you have any other comments or suggestions, please email us at mlennon@southbury-ct.gov.