Calendar

FebruaryKML exhibits artwork from Granville, MA resident Kim Velky will be displayed at the Kent Memorial Library – Regular KML hours, Pinney Gallery, w/Suffield Arts Council.
Sun, Feb 1Full Moon Walk – 5 p.m. at the Suffield Land Conservancy Grand Street property, entrance just north of the driveway for 1466 South Grand. An SLC member will direct you. Free.
Fri, Mar 6First Selectman Coffee Hour – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., at Cafe Barista, 66 N. Main. 10% discount on your drink order.
Fri, Feb 6Poker Night – Texas Hold’em – First Friday of the month. Doors open at 6 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. Upstairs at the VFW hall on Sheldon Street. $40 buy-in. Must be 21 or older.
Sat, Feb 7Veterans Breakfast – 9 to 11 a.m. All Veterans and family members are welcome. At the VFW Hall, 972 Sheldon St., West Suffield.
Sat, Feb 7Book Collection for the Annual Library Book Sale – 9:30 to noon. Drive up to the Mary Anne Zak entrance where volunteers will help you.
Sun, Feb 8SFES Classic Pickleball Tournament – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Suffield Pickleball, 15 Kenny Roberts Memorial Drive. SFES.org to sign up.
Sun, Feb 8MLK Event – 3 p.m. at Third Baptist Church, 188 Kent Ave. The Suffield Interfaith Council Sponsors a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service. All are welcome.
Thur, Feb 12Paczki Day Celebration – 10 a.m. in person. At Suffield Ambulance Center with the Polish Historical Society. Free Pączki and coffee. Traditional Fat Tuesday treats.
Thur, Feb 12Meet the Artist reception with Kim Velky – 6 to 8 p.m. in the Pinney gallery at KML w/Suffield Arts Council. (pg 31)
Fri, Feb 13 thru Sat, Feb 28Holidazed performed by the Suffield Players – 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday evenings, 2 p.m. Sunday matinees. Subtitles Feb 14, 20 and 22. At Mapleton Hall. Tickets at SuffieldPlayers.org.
Sat, Feb 14Home-delivered Senior Valentines day meals. Please call Lori Sych at 860-668-5122 before February 5 to reserve a meal. Sponsored by Friends of Suffield and Suffield Academy.
Fri, Mar 20First Selectman Coffee Hour – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., at Cafe Barista, 66 N. Main. 10% discount on your drink order.
Fri, Feb 20Open Mic Coffee House & Talent Show. Calling all performers! – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:15), at the Suffield Senior Center. Free to attend, Snacks & beverages on sale.
Fri, Feb 20Purse and Power Tool  Bingo! – 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, 566 Enfield St., Enfield. Benefit for Suffield High Class of 2026. Email sschrager@suffield.org)for tickets.
Mar 3 thru Apr 21Drafting the Drama – A playwriting workshop with Matt Bissett. 6 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday evenings. At Mapleton Hall. Register at SuffieldPlayers.org. Cost $375.
Fri, Mar 6Roaring 20’s Party & Mock Casino Night (music, bingo, games, crafts, and activities for all ages) – 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the Senior Center. Register at SuffieldRec.com. $10, age 2 and under free.
Fri, Mar 6DEADLINE! Arbor Day Poster Contest for 5th Graders! “My Favorite Tree in My town”. Mail in your entry by Feb 27. Details at www.ctpa.org/arborday/.
Fri, Mar 6DEADLINE! Zak Public Service Fund Grant Application. Please eMail CommPhil@greaterhartfordgives.org for access to the online application.
Fri, Mar 6 thru Sun, Mar 8BFF: Les Miserables – The School Edition – 6:30 p.m Fri & Sat, 2 p.m. matinee Sun – SHS auditorium by the Suffield High School Drama Club. Tickets at the door, $10 students & Seniors, $15 Adults.
Sat, Mar 7Book Collection for the Annual Library Book Sale – 9:30 to noon. Drive up to the Mary Anne Zak entrance where volunteers will help you.
Sat, Mar 7Music Bingo Fundraiser for Suffield EMS –  doors open at 6 p.m. American Legion Post 80, 566 Enfield St., Enfield. Email SVAA@suffieldems.org for more inf.
Sat, Mar 14Spring & St. Patrick’s Weekend Hike/Walk Workshop celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary – 1 to 3 p.m., at Sunrise Park. Guided hike and fun workshop for all skill levels.
Sun, Mar 15Samplers with Alexandra Peters, Historian. – 2 p.m. at the Suffield Police meeting room. Hosted by the Historical Society in collaboration with the Phelps-Hatheway House. Free.
Tues, Mar 17 thru May 12Cold-Case Christianity Video Series (9 weeks). – 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays.  At Kent Memorial Library. Register at Suffield-library.org or call 860-668-3896. Free.
Thurs, Mar 26 to May 14Suffield Citizens Police Academy, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays Mar 26 through May 14. At the Suffield Police Department. Contact gminer@suffieldct.gov or call 860-668-3870 to register.
Sat, Mar 28Dancing with the Stars of Suffield – 6 p.m., with  at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 68 Bridge St., Suite #118.Tickets for Desserts and Dancing available from recreation@suffieldct.gov.
Sun, Mar 29Sustainable Suffield Repair Café  – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Bring your broken items to the Suffield Senior Center to get them fixed for free!
Sat, Apr 4Revolutionary Era Suffield Mini-Bus Tour – 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. email rsvphistory@gmail.com to reserve. Historical Society collaboration with Suffield Parks & Rec. $10 per person.
Tue, Apr 14America250 Commemorative Process – Bill Sullivan’s American Studies Class will present on Suffield’s preparations – ## p.m. at the Suffield Police meeting room.
Wed, Apr 22Earth Day
Fri, Apr 24Arbor Day
Sat, Apr 25Dedication of the Liberty Tree in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence – 4 p.m., in veterans memorial park south of the library.
Fri, May 1 thru Sat, May 1620th Century Blues performed by the Suffield Players – 8 p.m. Fri & Sat, Sun matinees 2 p.m. Subtitles May 2, 18, 16. At Mapleton Hall. Tickets at SuffieldPlayers.org.
Sat, May 2Craft Fair at Hilltop Farm – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hilltop Farm, 1606 Mapleton Ave., Rt 159. Email info@hilltopfarmsuffield.org to sign up. The Hilltop Farm Store & Creamery will be open!
Sun, May 10Mothers Day
Fri, May 15DEADLINE! Elderly/Totally Disabled Homeowner’s program. Apply at the assessors office. Credit on the July real estate tax bill to qualified taxpayers.
Fri, May 15SCHOLARSHIP! Suffield Observer scholarship applications at Suffield High, Suffield Academy online at www.thesuffieldobserver.com or by eMailing inbox@thesuffieldobserver.com. (pg 9)
Sat, May 16May Market – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of the Phelps-Hatheway House barn. Rain or Shine! Hosted by the Suffield Garden Club.
Sun, May 312026 Bridal Showcase & Open House – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Hilltop Farm, 1620 Mapleton Ave., Suffield. RSVP online at HilltopFarmSuffield.org.
Sat, Jun 6130th Birthday Party for the Sibbil Dwight Kent Chapter of the DAR! 9:30 a.m. on middle green near the DAR rock, followed by  tours of the Old Cemetery. Free.
Sat, Jun 6Picnic in the Park – 1 to 3 p.m., Pavilion at Sunrise Park. Fun nature and tree activities. Bring your lunch, beverages and Ice Cream to be provided. $5 per person $10 per family.
Sat, Jun 13Suffield High School Graduation 2026 – gates open at 8 a.m., ceremony at 9:30 a.m., at Beneski Field.
Wed, Jun 17Tories, Spies & Traitors (The Museum pf Culture & History) – 7:30 p.m., following the Historical Society annual meeting at 7 p.m. at the Suffield Police meeting room.
Fri, Jun 19Juneteenth Holiday – government offices will be closed
Sat, Jun 19Concert – The Great Barn at Hilltop Presents – Featuring The Satinwood Band with Rainy Day People.
TBDSuffield Summer Fair – Friday, 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday noon to 9 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Live music, rides & games. Fireworks on Saturday!
Sun, Jun 21Fathers Day
Sat, Jun 27Patriots & Potters, Potter Rick of the Pied Potter Hamelin. Make a pot! – 1 p.m. 880 Burbank Studios at 880 Burbank St. Register at rsvphistory@gmail.com. $5 admission.
Sun, Jun 28Car Show at Hilltop Farm
Sat, Jul 44th of July Boat Parade – 5 p.m. Opening Ceremony at Babb’s Beach, float up or park. (Rain date Sun, July 7). w/Citizens Restoring Congamond. Free
Tue, Jul 7Ice Cream Social – 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., on the lawn at The King House Museum. With the Suffield Historical Society. Rain date July 9. Free.

Email SuffieldCulturalCouncil@gmail.com to submit future events to the community calendar.