Free events in Meriden, CT

Current Girl Scouts and volunteers will be at Union Park to share what Girl Scouts are all about. Learn how to join a troop in the Middletown and Portland area, explore steps to start a new troop, and find out about ways to get involved as an adult volunteer.

This seasonal farmers market offers locally grown produce at budget friendly prices and a mix of food and nonfood vendors. Local nonprofits share outreach and resource information, and the market features Russell Library’s Storytime alongside Music at the Market for a welcoming community outing. SNAP, FMNP, and SFMNP are accepted.

Bring your little one for a kid-friendly story time focused on music and movement. The session includes stories along with rotating hands-on music props and instruments like bells, tambourines, rhythm sticks, shaker eggs, scarves, and more. It’s designed for toddlers and children ages 1 to 5 and their grown-up, and registration is required. Registration closes on August 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

Bring your little ones (ages 0 to 5) for Buzz around playtime at the library, with fun interactive stations after the morning storytimes. This is a free, drop-in event, so there’s no registration required.

Wild Bloom's host Matty F leads a free-to-play music bingo night at Wood-n-Tap in Hamden. Rather than calling numbers, the game uses clips of songs, and the screen shows the title and artist to help participants along. The event features four rounds with a variety of patterns and categories, and each round’s winners choose the category for the next one. Prizes are awarded to winners in every round. It is a night of music and games, with food and drinks available from the restaurant.