This weekend in Waterbury, CT

An eleventh-year community hike in Naugatuck centers on healing, resilience, and pride. Built around a strong commitment to those who served, it highlights the spirit of the town and the determination of its veterans. The focus is on walking with purpose, supporting wellness, and standing together in solidarity.

Learn to create mittens that fit perfectly in a two-part knitting class built around a simple, adaptable formula. You will take your own hand measurements and combine them with a gauge swatch prepared ahead of time to plan and knit a custom pair. Before class, make a 4 inch square swatch in worsted weight yarn, worked in stockinette using the needle size listed on your yarn’s ball band. Participants should already be comfortable casting on, knitting, purling, and binding off. The class fee is $55. Bring the Fittin’ Mittens pattern as a Ravelry download for $5, one ball of worsted weight yarn with Berroco Lanas recommended, and needles suitable for knitting in the round in the size called for on the ball band plus another set two sizes smaller for the ribbing. If you choose Lanas, US 7 for the main fabric and US 5 for the ribbing are suggested.

A no-cost food distribution presented by NEST and Whole Foods Market offers items on a first-come basis, with availability limited to while supplies last. Attendees can sign up for a Garden Club, pick up free resources, and learn more about Whole Foods Market.

A supportive clinic for knitters who need help with a stubborn stitch, want to master a new technique, or could use clarity on pattern abbreviations. Dawn, The Stitching Coach, provides guidance through skills like texture, lace, cables, slipped stitches, and colorwork, sharing practical tips and clear instruction. Connect with fellow knitters for shared insights and company, and plan to pick up any needed supplies at New England Yarn. Registration closes one week before each class date.

Enjoy a calm stroll with a friendly goat through a scenic setting. Watch your companion nibble on fresh grass while you take in the surroundings. A bag of goat treats is provided for each guest to share during the walk, and you can save some to feed the herd when it wraps up. Take as many photos as you like to capture the moment.

A playful portrait-painting evening at Grayze Wine Bar features Kim from WanderBrush. Pairs sit face to face with acrylics to capture each other’s likeness and share laughs. No painting experience is required. Partners, siblings, parents, colleagues, or any two companions are welcome. Tickets are $85 per couple and include two complimentary drinks, either wine or another preferred beverage.

Take a moonlit nature walk as light reflects across Crescent Lake. Bring a flashlight for the evening path and enjoy an unhurried goat walk around the farm and through lush pastures. Feel the lake breeze, stop for photos, and spend time with the goats along the way. Each guest receives goat food to share, creating chances to meet and feed the herd. Whether planning a fun outing with friends or looking for a calm night outdoors, this gentle walk offers a relaxed way to explore the scenery.

Experience a close look at life on Bradley Mountain Farm during a guided visit that goes behind the scenes. The tour begins in the goat barn, where participants meet the herd, learn about individual personalities, and see how the animals are cared for each day. Friendly farm dogs Lucy and Wyllys are there to greet visitors and keep watch. Next comes a stop in the soap-making area for an inside look at how fresh goat milk is turned into the farm’s soaps, with complimentary samples to take home. The outing concludes at the fence line, giving plenty of relaxed time to spend with the goats, offer gentle pets, and take photos. It is a calm, informative way to connect with the animals, the land, and the heart of the farm.

Settle into a meditation room for a heart-centered kirtan held under the Aries Full Moon. Through sacred chanting, shared rhythm, breath, voice, and embodied sound, the gathering explores themes of bravery, renewal, and fresh beginnings. Participants are invited to release hesitation, awaken inner fire, and reconnect with vital energy. No prior experience is required, just bring your voice and a clear intention. Cushions and mats will be available to keep you comfortable. Let lunar light encourage your bravery. Let the music feed your inner fire. Allow the group to honor your unfolding.