MESSAGE FROM P&R DIRECTOR

I would like to thank our patrons for helping us make this past summer one of our busiest summers to date. From youth camps to adult co-ed softball; from weekly concerts to movie night; from Art in the Park to the upcoming Southbury Celebration on September 9, you are there to participate and to support our endeavors. THANK YOU. THANK YOU!

Now that fall is in the air and schools are back in session, fall sports are upon us and winter sports will soon follow. Please continue to be a good spectator by following these 6 suggestions courtesy of sportsengine.com:

1. Cheer, don’t coach
2. Cheer for the whole team, not just your player
3. Stay positive
4. Don’t hassle the officials
5. Don’t trash talk the opposing team
6. Avoid getting into arguments with other spectators

Also, when visiting our parks, fields or courts, please remember to follow any posted rules, to “carry out what you carry in” and to park in designated areas. When each of us does our small parts, our parks, our facilities and our community at large are greatly rewarded.

Michael Ganem, Director
Southbury Parks and Recreation
parkrec1@southbury-ct.gov  

MOVIE NIGHT FEATURING MATTATUCK FIFE & DRUM BAND

Thank you for joining us at the annual outdoor movie night! The Mattauck Fife & Drum Band started the evening with a BOOM and delighted their multi-generational audience. Special thanks to the 350th committee for testing our Southbury knowledge with trivia – and prizes generously donated from the Riverview Cinemas! Families settled in to enjoy Disney’s Strange World and endured the misting rain to see the thrilling conclusion of the film. More photos on Facebook.

THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER AMAZING SUMMER AT ADVENTURE DAY CAMP AND TEENSCAPE!

Thank you for a great summer at camp, to see more highlighted photos check out our NEW Camp Yearbook. See you next year! Click here to review the yearbook (this file may take a several minutes to open up, we recommend opening this on a laptop/desktop).

25th ANNUAL SOUTHBURY CELEBRATION - September 9, 2023

Food! Fun!! Fireworks!!! Saturday, September 9, 2023 (rain date Sunday, September 10). Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets and get set for a terrific evening of fun and celebration for all ages. Free admission.

• Food court, music, vendors, historical photos exhibit from 4:00 to 9:00pm
• Southbury Police, Fire and Ambulance personnel and equipment will be on-site providing public safety information
• “Stump the Historian Challenge” - bring your questions to the Southbury Town Historian, John Dwyer 
• The Southbury Fire Dept. will have their restored 1936 REO Engine 2 available to “shoot the fire hose” from 5:00 to 6:00 pm
• Throughout the evening appearances by strolling magicians, juggler, still walker and reenactors
• FIREWORKS approximately at 8:15pm

Event Location: Lake Stibbs Field, Southbury Training School, 1461 South Britain Road, Southbury, CT, 06488. Please visit the event website for more information and food vendor details!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SOCCER CHALLENGE - September 10, 2023

Free soccer challenge for boys and girls 9-14 years old on September 10, 2023, 1-3pm at Community House Park. Participants will be allowed 3 warm-up kicks before 15 kicks for scoring.

All participants must bring a parent or guardian and a legal proof of birthday. Email Art at art.zbrozek@gmail.com to pre-register. Winners will progress to the state championship to be held on October 28, 2023.

SVFALA 13th ANNUAL HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR - October 21, 2023

Calling all Ghosts and Ghouls! The Ladies Auxiliary of the Southbury Volunteer Firemen’s Association (SVFALA) is hosting the 13th Annual Halloween Spooktacular. This year’s event will take place mostly OUTSIDE between Southbury Town Hall and Center Firehouse and will have an INDOOR component at the Firehouse. Children and families are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes and collect candy from decorated booths along the walking path. The event is free to attend, but non-perishable items and canned goods for the Southbury Food Bank are appreciated.

The Halloween Spooktacular will be held on Saturday October 21st from 3:00 to 5:30 pm. (Rain date: Sunday October 22nd.)

Parking will be available in the lots at Pomperaug Elementary, Parks & Rec, and Town Hall. 

There are limited spaces available for participants to decorate a booth and pass out candy. If interested, please contact the event organizer at svfaladies@gmail.com.

SCARECROW CONTEST - by October 26, 2023

When the leaves start to fall, be creative and make your scarecrow! Take a picture of your scarecrow and submit to this online form by October 26, 2023. Winners will be announced at the end of November.

PUMPKIN DÉCOR CONTEST - by November 2, 2023

Have some fun and paint or carve your funniest, scariest or most creative pumpkin. Take a picture of your pumpkin and submit to this online form by November 6, 2023. Winners will be announced at the end of November. 

COMMUNITY CHORUS

COSMIC Returns: Calling all Vocalists/Accompanists from Southbury and Middlebury, come join in on the fun and sign up for the Community Chorus. Ages 12+ are invited to join. We invite 4th & 5th grade students to sign up if they are participating with a parent or guardian.

Rehearsals will be held on Wednesday nights starting September 6th at 6:30 p.m. at the Parks & Recreation building in the Senior Activities Room. 561 Main St South Southbury, CT

COSMIC will perform National Anthem at the Southbury Celebration on September 9th!

• COSMIC Community Chorus | Ages 12 & up | Wednesdays, 9/6-12/27 | 6:30pm-8:00pm - Free Registration

PAINTING CLASSES

Create your own piece of art to take home and display on your wall! Our instructor, Georgia, will walk you through step by step in this painting class featuring various themes.

All painting supplies are included. Please wear a smock or an oversized shirt (paint will not wash out of clothes).

This painting class is for ages 6 & up and for all levels of painting - including beginners with little to no experience! The class will be held at the Parks and Recreation Building: 561 Main St South, Southbury, CT 06488.

• Painting Classes| Ages 6 & up | 12:30pm-2:30pm - Register by 9/25
  • Fall Package | Saturday/Sunday, 9/30-11/5
  • Barbie Gnome | Saturday, 9/30
  • Ghostly Pumpkins | Sunday, 10/1
  • Fall Gnome | Sunday, 11/5 (Register by 10/30)

Youth Programs

• Character Strides | Girls Ages 7-10 | Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9/12-11/9 | 4:00pm-5:15pm - Register by 9/5
• Chess: Checkmate | Ages 6-14 | Thursdays, 9/7-10/26 | 5:00pm-6:00pm - Register by 8/25
  
• Enchanted Ballet by Main Street Ballet | Age 3 | Saturdays, 9/16-10/14 | 9:30am-10:15am - Register by 9/7
• Fall Field Hockey | Grades 1-6 | Mondays, 9/11-10/23 (No Practice 9/25, Rain date October 30) | 5:00pm-6:15pm - Register by 9/8
• Fun and Healthy Cooking | Ages 7-12 | Thursdays, 9/21-10/19 | 4:15pm-5:30pm - Register by 9/14
• PreBallet by Main Street Ballet | Ages 4-5 | Mondays, 9/11- 10/30 | 5:00pm-5:45pm - Register by 9/4
• Renew Kid’s Yoga | Ages 5-11 - Register by 9/4
  • Sundays, 9/10-10/29 | 5:00pm-5:45pm
  • Mondays, 9/11-10/30 | 5:30pm-6:15pm
• Tennis Lessons: Junior Beginner/Advanced Beginner | Ages 13-16 | Wednesdays, 9/13-10/4 | 5:00pm-6:00pm - Register by 9/8

All Ages

• Horseback Riding: Private Lessons | Ages 3 & up | Times Determined with Instructors - Rolling Registration
• Painting Classes| Ages 6 & up | 12:30pm-2:30pm - Register by 9/25
  • Fall Package | Saturday/Sunday, 9/30-11/5
  • Barbie Gnome | Saturday, 9/30
  • Ghostly Pumpkins | Sunday, 10/1
  • Fall Gnome | Sunday, 11/5 (Register by 10/30)
• Taekwon-Do | Ages 7 & up | Mondays & Wednesdays, 10/2-12/20 - Rolling Registration closes 10/16
  • Taekwon-Do Beginners | 6:00pm-6:45pm
  • Taekwon-Do Advanced | 7:00pm-8:00pm

Adult Programs

• Chess: Game of Kings | Ages 15+ | Thursdays, 9/7-10/26 | 6:15pm-7:15pm - Register by 9/1
• Flow to Fit Yoga | Ages 18+ - Register by 9/4
  • Pilates Fusion | Saturdays, 9/9-10/28 | 8:30am-10:00am
  • Pilates Fusion | Mondays, 9/11-10/30 | 6:00pm-7:15pm
  • Pilates Fusion | Wednesdays, 9/13-11/1 | 6:00pm-7:15pm
  • Yoga for All | Sundays, 9/10-10/29 | 9:00am-10:00am
  • Yoga for All | Thursdays, 9/14-11/2 | 5:30pm-6:30pm
  • Level 1 Core | Tuesdays, 9/12-10/31 | 5:30pm-6:30pm
  • Level 2 Core | Mondays, 9/11-10/30 | 9:30am-10:45am
  • Level 2 Core | Wednesdays, 9/13-11/1 | 9:30am-10:45am
• Tennis Lessons: Adult Beginner/Advanced Beginner | Ages 15+ | Wednesdays, 9/13-10/4 | 3:00pm-4:00pm- Register by 9/8

In order to serve you better, Southbury Parks and Recreation's programs are subject to change.

December Vacation camp, Holiday House Lights Contest, Recreation and Travel Basketball, and more! Check our Page regularly for more information.

WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Southbury Parks and Recreation is currently seeking pickleball instructor. Or 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. like a pickleball instructor. To submit a class for consideration, download the form and return to our office.

Is there a class or event you would like us to offer? Please email us at parkrec1@southbury-ct.gov and let us know.

If you have any other comments or suggestions, please email us at parkrec1@southbury-ct.gov.

YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES

For information regarding youth sports organizations in town, please click here.