Events in Meriden today

A weekly Armory tournament spotlighting the premier Flesh and Blood format, Classic Constructed. It features three rounds and offers chances at extra prizes. Entry is $10.

Celebrate 32 years in business with a food-filled gathering that covers lunch and dinner among friends. Lunch brings classic cookout favorites such as hot dogs, hamburgers, and picnic salads. Little neck clams are available throughout the day while supplies last, and guests can shuck their own. For dinner, there is a choice of one main course featuring lobster, steak, or prime rib, served with a baked potato and native corn on the cob, followed by dessert treats and an anniversary cake. A period with happy hour drink prices is planned. Tickets and prices are not yet available. Advance purchase will include lunch, dinner, and dessert, with options to add an extra lobster or an extra steak or prime rib for an additional charge. Door pricing will be offered, and lunch is provided only to those who are present during the lunch period. Dinner to go will be available while supplies last, dinner only. The celebration also includes two raffles for 10 pound lobsters.

Best Music Fest 2026 returns to Best Video for a full day of music, vendors, and food in a lively setting. Following last year's edition, the celebration is back. The performance schedule and vendor lineup will be announced as the event approaches.

Play the Gundam Card Game in a local setting with prize support. Participants receive a pack each round, and store credit is awarded based on placement. Entry is $10. Occasionally the regular gathering is replaced with prereleases or larger events, so check Bandai TCG+ for specific listings.

This event features Riftbound, the League of Legends card game, played across three rounds. The entry fee is $10. Participants can receive promos and packs, with store credit available as well.

Settle in for live music with plenty of room to relax, with seating offered both indoors and out in the Bier Garten. Enjoy dinner beforehand or have food delivered so you can stay for the performance. The bar features beers on tap, ciders, Paradise Hills wine, and vodka fusion cocktails from Northern New England.

Honor the Lion’s Gate Portal at Good Vibes Yoga Studio with a fiery, intention-centered yoga experience inspired by the alignment of Earth, Sirius, Orion, and the Leo constellation. The journey begins with a collective oracle reading to connect with Spirit, followed by breathwork, a manifestation-focused meditation, and reflective journaling to clarify intentions. Move into an empowering flow that stokes inner fire and invites abundance and growth. Rest in a soothing savasana supported by healing sound and reiki to integrate the practice. Close with a manifestation ritual and a supportive sharing circle within a warm spiritual community. Please bring a journal and any personal spiritual items that uplift your self care. All levels are welcome, from beginners to seasoned yogis. The cost is $50, with prepayment available through Eventbrite or Venmo, and Venmo can help you avoid processing fees. For reservations or questions, reach out via Facebook Messenger, email, or call or text.

Get Lit brings a high energy cover show to Tate's, blending timeless classics, alt rock favorites you may have forgotten, and amped up pop songs that keep the crowd dancing and singing. This party band delivers a set with something for everyone.

A laid back gathering featuring food, drinks, and tunes. Enjoy a simple blend of flavor, refreshment, and music in an easygoing setting.

Freestyle 4 Eva brings a concert series to the Toyota Oakdale Theatre. Collage, led by Adam Marano, appears alongside Rockell for their first live performance together in 25 years. The lineup also includes Johnny O, Saphire, Coro, Betty Dee of Sweet Sensation, and Emery, the original singer of Tears Shed. A special set comes from The Bad Boy Richie Rich, with an opening set by DJ Tony. Early arrival is suggested.

A Sunday gathering offers a welcoming community space rooted in mindfulness, compassion, and practical Buddhist wisdom. People from all backgrounds, whether new to meditation or experienced, can slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what matters. Each meeting includes a period of quiet sitting to settle body and mind, a gentle voice practice that supports an open heart and steady attention, and a concise dharma talk from Dharma Teacher G.R. Lewis, who brings more than 35 years of meditation experience. Topics change each week, exploring themes such as compassion, resilience, and the practice of inner freedom, with guidance for everyday life. There is time for discussion, questions, and shared reflections that help translate mindfulness and kindness into daily routines. The format is designed to be inclusive and practical, and there is no requirement to identify as Buddhist. To maintain a respectful atmosphere, participants are expected to use kind speech, be courteous, and avoid political topics or any political or offensive symbols. Those who do not follow these guidelines may be asked to leave.

This event focuses on Dragonball Fusion World gameplay and includes store credit and promotional prizes.

Calling all little mover and shakers for a music and movement class built for ages 0 to 5. You’ll sing, dance, stomp, and sway while working on fine and gross motor skills with Miss Holly. After storytime wraps up, there will also be a playtime. Registration is required, and participants need to arrive within the first 15 minutes of the program start to secure their spot.

Team up with friends for P.U.B. Fun Trivia at Terrace on the Green, where general knowledge rounds cover sports, movies, television, pop culture, history, and more. Expect engaging questions, prizes for top teams, and plenty of food and drinks available from the menu. This event draws many teams, so table reservations are encouraged. To reserve, call (203) 269-6023.

Unearth prehistoric fun at this family-friendly Dino Dig Experience where kids can dig up dino bones in sensory bins. Registration is required, and it’s geared for children ages 5 to 11.

Digital Tracks Entertainment hosts Mixtape Match in The Cellar on Treadwell, a music-fueled twist on bingo. Instead of letters and numbers, the host plays songs and players mark the matching squares on their cards. No music trivia knowledge is needed because the titles and artists are announced. The game features three rounds, each with its own theme, with possibilities like 80s favorites, TV themes, classic rock, current hits, 90s alternative, one hit wonders, hair bands, and old school hip hop. Play a single round or stay for all three. Cards are $2 each or $10 for six, and all money collected is returned to the players. The prize pool grows as more people participate.

Settle into a weekly sound bath and meditation that encourages stress to melt away while the mind clears and the body resets. Waves of resonance from gongs and other instruments invite deep calm and peaceful stillness, creating space to return to balance in mind, body, and energy. Bring a mat, pillow, blanket, and water for comfort, and note that a few extras are available. Please arrive a little early to get settled, as doors will be locked at the start of the session. Advance reservation is requested via email or text, and a minimum of three participants is required for the session to run. The cost is $35 per session or $100 for four, payable by cash, Venmo, PayPal, or card.

Celebrate the season with a summer session of Latin dance classes featuring Salsa, now with Bachata added too. The series returns for another round of dancing and instruction. Build your skills and enjoy learning two vibrant styles over the course of the session.

Join in for Wiggle Worms, a special storytime for babies and toddlers ages 0 to 3. Expect a fun session packed with songs, puppets, dancing, and more. After storytime wraps up, there will be Busy Bees Playtime. Registration is required, and participants need to arrive within the first 15 minutes of the program start to secure a spot.

Kick off weird animal week with a fun STEM challenge inspired by the Idaho Beaver Drop. You’ll learn the idea behind the project, then build and test your own parachute to see how well it would work for rehoming beavers.

Prepare for the unexpected at a self defense seminar for women and girls ages 13 and up. Jane Jitsu and Real World Krav Maga lead instruction that emphasizes practical, real world techniques and instinct-driven concepts, focusing on self defense tactics you can put to use.

Draft sessions at EEJL WORLD LLC run on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Pricing starts at $20 and varies with the set selected. The set is chosen by a community vote held on Discord or in person. Check the Wizards event listings, since prereleases or other activities can replace a regular draft night. For questions or late arrivals, contact 2038331535.

Hail The Sun performs live at Space Ballroom in a concert presented by Premier Concerts and Manic Presents. This event welcomes attendees of all ages, and tickets are available.

Kids can have a “build your car” style experience where they decorate half of a box to cruise into a drive-in movie. After decorating, children can take their car home or leave it on site to watch the movie. Registration is required, and everyone needs to arrive within the first 15 minutes of the start time to secure a spot. The movie featured is Hoppers (PG).

From war pigs to glowworm lights to Wojtek the bear, learn about weird and usually morbid animal history in this education program geared toward teens, middle school, and high school audiences.

Further, together sets the tone as the 4th Annual Community Economic Development Summit aligns with the 5th Annual Black Wall Street Fest, the largest Black-owned festival in Connecticut. The festival honors legacy, and the summit focuses on building the infrastructure that sustains it. This gathering creates space for memory, truth, strategy, relationship, and responsibility. Over one evening, people reflect on what was built, acknowledge what was taken, and work toward what can be inherited. The program moves through four chapters. Memory looks at the rise of New Haven and the legacy of enterprise, land, culture, faith, and self determination, offered as instruction rather than nostalgia. Truth traces a parallel timeline that connects Tulsa and New Haven to show how thriving Black economic ecosystems were disrupted and how those patterns persist. Restoration treats renewal as a civic act, bringing together leaders across justice, food, housing, reentry, public safety, and civic power to share what liberation work looks like in practice. Ascension opens a deeper conversation about leadership, trust, responsibility, and the lived journeys behind public achievement, featuring Black women leading across New Haven institutions. The night closes with The Commitment... one connection, one action, one contribution carried beyond the room. The event is free and open to all, designed for all ages, and families are welcome. RSVPs are requested to support planning. Presented by Communities for Generations, Inc. and The Elements of Abundance, in collaboration with the 5th Annual Black Wall Street Fest. Collective effort is our superpower.

This welcoming discussion circle offers a supportive space for those seeking an open spiritual community and guidance on personal awakening. Participants can share experiences, ask questions, and learn together while exploring topics such as the paranormal, dreams, mediumship, energy clearing, and related areas. RSVP is required by emailing RosallyKaplan@gmail.com. The cost is $5. The session is facilitated by Rev. Stephanie Rosally-kaplan of Autumn Sage LLC, a reiki master and teacher, shamanic practitioner, sound healer, UWT gemstone practitioner, spiritual coach, and a teacher and reader of mediumship, tarot, and the Akashic records.

A weekly Pokémon league for all ages featuring a constructed format, with trading always welcome. To find the listing in the Riftbound event locator, enter E.E.J.L. in the store search and include the periods. For more information, call (203) 833-1535 or email reyes@eejlworldllc.com.

Open to all ages, this weekly Pokémon league features trading throughout the event and league tournaments in three formats: Standard, Gym Leader, and Ditto. Entry fees start at $5 and vary by event. Participants should secure a Pokémon Player ID through the official website in advance, and help with registration is available on site if needed.

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.