Happy weekend, Wallingford! In today’s happening-today edition: Olympian luge tryouts, a patriotic parade, and a dinosaur discovery show + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Future Olympians in training: USA Luge Slider Search hits Hubbard Park in Meriden today and Sunday, teaching ages 10 to 13 to steer and stop on wheeled sleds. Alumni became Olympians -- get all the details.
Boosting local emergency response: Nearby Hamden secured over $1 million in federal funding for an emergency operations center and fire station, strengthening readiness and modernizing command and frontline services for storms and everyday emergencies -- see the new emergency center.
Precision manufacturing grows: Wallingford’s Ulbrich announced a $9 million investment and 14,500-square-foot expansion to add a high-precision stretch-bend-leveling line for refining stainless and specialty alloys for medical devices and space exploration -- see Ulbrich’s expansion plans.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Swing without the weather: Back 9 Social blends Trackman-powered golf sims with a legit gastropub vibe, so you can dial in your swing while your non-golf friends enjoy tacos, pizzas, and craft cocktails. Perfect for a friendly match, casual practice, or just hanging out this week right here in Wallingford, no sunscreen required.
Cravings, consolidated: Diner's Haven hits the sweet spot when half the house wants lo mein and the other half is eyeing sushi, with a menu that runs from Chinese classics to sushi rolls, sashimi, and lunch or dinner combos. A reliable Wallingford weeknight fix, zero overthinking required.
Your date-night upgrade: Six One Nine Supper Club nails that polished-but-fun vibe when you’re craving modern plates and seriously thoughtful cocktails. Think housemade touches, shareable starters, and mains with just enough flair to feel special without getting fussy, perfect for a midweek reset or an easy date night in town.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🇺 Wallingford 250 Red, White & You Parade @ Downtown Wallingford | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Patriotic parade for America 250 rolling from Dutton Park to Prince Street, with Fife and Drum, homegrown floats, and kids showing off bedazzled bikes, strollers, and wagons. Expect lawn-chair diplomacy, familiar faces, and exactly the right amount of corny, because Wallingford does classic well.
🚚 Middletown Food Truck Festival @ Palmer Field, 49 Bernie Orourke Dr, Middletown, CT 06457-2510, United States | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Whether you still call it fair food or just dinner, the Middletown Food Truck Festival rolls in with a convoy of eats, music, and vendors. Free admission and parking, a love language. Bring chairs or blankets, let the kids bounce and get their faces painted.
🦖 Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show @ Durham Public Library | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – If your household can name more dinosaurs than state capitals, this one's for you. Dino Academy brings Dr. Sarah Tops, life-like puppets, and bite-size science for a field trip through time, no permission slip required. Equal parts wonder, trivia, and kid-approved roars.
🐾 The Riley Farm Rescue Pop Up @ Canterbury, CT (Middletown) | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Clean out the pantry, grab cat or dog food, and head to Riley Farm Rescue for a pop up with actual kids who have hooves. Meet the rescued crew, hear their stories, and soak up farm calm while they collect unwanted clothes, towels, and bedding.
🎶 Summerfest 26 w Cheryl T and more @ North Italian Home Club, Meriden CT | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – Four bands, Whalers beer included, and a blessedly shady pavilion at North Italian Club, all to benefit The Agape House. Think Cheryl T. and the LLC, Murray the Wheel & Friends, and more, plus food trucks, cornhole, horseshoes, and free parking, because we have standards.
🧵 Beginner Sewing Workshop @ Lindseys Craft Studio, LLC | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Getting friendly with your sewing machine is the whole point here, in a bright classroom where beginners learn the real basics, not just YouTube myths. Bring your own machine, tame the bobbin, and finally hem those pants your closet keeps judging.
🎶 WSO Patriotic Pops Concert @ Choate Rosemary Hall | Sunday (6/21) at 7:00 PM – Celebrate the big 250 with the WSO's Patriotic Pops under the summer sky outside Seymour St. John Chapel. Think Sousa, sing-alongs, and that satisfying thump of timpani you feel in your camp chair. Blankets, lawn chairs, and unembarrassed humming welcome. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Wallingford report Weather forecastToday — High: 81°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 2 to 12 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 81°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 12%
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