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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Holiday Celebration: All Ages - Gift Wrap Workshop We are happy to be expanding our Holiday Festivities to span the whole season! From Luminary Decorating to Gift Wrapping, there is a program for everyone. We look forward to seeing you at the main event: Our 26th Annual Holiday Celebration and Illumination Ceremony! We will be collecting non-perishable foods all season in our building. All goods will be donated to the Southbury Food bank. A list of their critical needs can be found here. NEW FREE PROGRAM: Holiday Gift Wrap WorkshopYou bring the presents - we provide the wrapping supplies! There will be paper, scissors, tape, ribbon, and small gift tags with large tables to work on. You can wrap the gifts yourself or get help from a member of our team. If you just want help and had a specific type of paper in mind, you are welcome to bring your own supplies. Participants will have a table to work on but may be asked to share supplies like tape. We will also have plain brown paper that can be painted or otherwise personalized! Program is free for all Southbury Residents, space is limited and registration is required; non-residents are welcome to join for a small fee. Adult supervision is required. Registration required below.Dates: November: Wednesday, 19th 4:30pm-5:30pm Monday, 24th 5:30pm-6:30pmDecember Thursday, 4th, 5:00pm-6:00pm Friday, 12th 10:30am-11:30am Friday, 19th 12:30pm-1:30pm Monday, 22nd 5:30pm-6:30pmLocation: Parks and Recreation building, 561 Main St SouthNEW FREE PROGRAM: Stocking Stuffer WorkshopCreate your own stocking-stuffer gifts! Participants will get to make 5 different small gifts. Select from: a pen, keychain, "pop socket" phone holder, shoe charms, earrings, a mini canvas and more. Note: There is a limited quantity of each type of project, with different designs and colors. Sunday, December 14th, from 11am - 12pm. Create the light: FREE Luminary Decorating Stop by the Parks and Recreation building to decorate a luminary bag that will be used at our Holiday Event to light the path for all attendees. Program is free for all participants: registration and adult supervision is required. There are four opportunities to color a bag, we will have all supplies ready for you! Reminder: once you've decorated your bag, it will be saved at our office to be used at our main event on Saturday, December 6th. Come to the event and walk the path to find your illuminated creation!! Dates: November: Tuesday, 25th 4:00pm-4:30pmDecember Tuesday, 2nd 4:00pm-4:30pm Tuesday, 2nd 4:30pm-5:00pm Thursday, 4th 5:00pm-5:30pmLocation: Parks and Recreation building, 561 Main St SouthBE THE LIGHT! Holiday Celebration and Illumination CeremonyDate: Saturday, December 6, 2025.Location: Parks and Recreation building, 561 Main St South, and the Town Hall Green, 501 Main Street South, Southbury.Parking: Attendees can park:• Town Hall's lower parking lot, Parks and Recreation's parking lot (entrance at 561 Main Street South)• Pomperaug Elementary School's parking lot (607 Main Street South)• Rochambeau Middle School's parking lot (100 Peter Rd)There will be no parking at Town Hall’s upper parking lot or Firehouse’s parking lot. There will be a designated drop-off area in the Town Hall lower lot, monitored by employees. For details, please reference our map by clicking here. 4:00pm - 5:00pm: Crafts inside Parks and Recreation building5:00pm - 6:00pm: Sensory friendly hour inside Parks and Recreation building 5:00pm: outside, Town Hall Parking lot: Free hot cocoa, and Full Bloom Catering food truck selling hot dogs, hamburgers, grilled chicken sandwiches and chili5:30PM: outside, Town Hall parking lot: A community sing-along, followed by a countdown to illumination. Around 6:00pm: outside, Town Hall Parking lot: Santa will arrive on the fire truck.After arrival: Outside Santa will be available for photos. There may be a surprise visit from the Grinch- keep your eyes peeled!Last entry into Parks and Rec will be 4:45 pm. The outdoor program will include a community sing-along, a pathway of lights, illuminating the Holiday Tree, Dreidel, and Kinara, and Santa arriving on the fire truck around 6:00pm. Santa will be available for photos for a short time after arrival. Staff and volunteers will be on-site to assist the lines. This is a free event. Activities taking place: -Enjoy live music with sing-along songs -Santa arriving on a fire truck -Illuminating of holiday decorations -Decorated winter scenes for photo opportunities -Free crafts and activities inside the Parks and Rec Building -Free Hot Cocoa There may be a surprise visit from the Grinch- keep your eyes peeled!Patrons who require sensory accommodations may arrive at 5:00 pm. Sensory-friendly activities will take place inside the Parks and Recreation building. Special thanks to: Bill Hahn (Grinch performer)Cub Scout Troop 162 (light path contribution)Full Bloom Catering (contribution for cookie decorating) H.H. Stone (flatbed donation)Kim Phelan (sleigh usage)Knights of Columbus (Hot Cocoa and paper supplies)Main Street Ballet (craft station and ballet performances for photos)Michelle Rosen (planning and organizing) PHS LatinX Club (craft table)The Price Family (activity station- Dreidel game)Southbury Arts and Culture Alliance (Wishing Wall)Southbury Public Library (game of Driedel station) S.M.A.R.T. (craft station) Southbury Fire Department (fire truck driver) Southbury Public Works (logistics and planning)Southbury Women's Club (craft table) The Town of Southbury (logistics and planning)In order to serve you better, Southbury Parks and Recreation's programs are subject to change. All Parks and Recreation programs are covered by the Universal Disclaimer.
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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Grow Together Play Club Grades: 4-8 - Play Club Dec 12 At the Grow Together Play Club, unstructured time proves to be a powerful engine for development. When kids play freely, they're building essential life skills. Mixed-age environments naturally encourage social growth, teaching kids cooperation, empathy, and leadership as older children mentor younger ones. Self-directed activities sharpen problem-solving and critical thinking while boosting creativity and imagination. Crucially, it develops the independence to make decisions and learn emotional regulation in a low-stress setting. Ultimately, "just playing" is how your children learn to be resilient, confident, and successful friends.Please sign up for the mailing list for direct information about all upcoming programs. As information becomes available, register for activities you are interested in joining. Different weeks will have different group sizes, so please register as soon as you can - registration is limited!Program location may vary, information will be updated as it becomes available. Most programs will be Friday nights between 5:00pm and 8:00pm.Upcoming Dates: December: 12th 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: Parks and Rec 561 Main St SouthA-MAZE-ing Play ClubBring your favorite maze toy, puzzle, or labyrinth game and join the fun! Whether it’s a marble maze, book of mazes, or a twisty toy like a Rubik Cube, kids will have a great time discovering and trying out different mazes brought by friends. Also feel free to bring items to make your own indoor maze! This indoor play group encourages creativity, problem-solving, and friendship as tweens navigate, share, and laugh their way through every twist and turn!January: 10th 2:30pm-3:30pmLocation: PHS Pool 234 Judd Rd, SouthburyPlay Club goes Swimming! Get your swim suit ready for an hour of splashing around the PHS pool.January: 16th TBD & 30th TBDFebruary: 6th TBD & 20th TBDMarch: 6th TBD & 20th TBDApril: 10th TBDIn order to serve you better, Southbury Parks and Recreation's programs are subject to change. All Parks and Recreation programs are covered by the Universal Disclaimer.
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Parks & Rec Clubhouse Activities - Dungeons & Dragons SPECIAL OFFER: the Parks and Rec Clubhouse will be participating in our Free January promotion. Please join us to try out Dungeons and Dragons for FREE on January 18th from 1:00pm-5:00pm! Registration required see below, space is limited - program is available to all residencies.The Parks & Rec Clubhouse provides a space to meet and make new friends through specialized activities for various ages. Participate in different & unique activities while our staff helps guide you through your adventures. And the best part is that we clean up the mess!Our activities range from seasonal activities, science/learning activities, sensory learning and other messy crafts & activities!Dungeons and Dragons Multi-Generational Adventures: Join Parks and Recreation Clubhouse for our Dungeons and Dragons Adventures!We will provide the space - you provide the adventure! Southbury Parks and Recreation will provide game supplies, tables, and chairs. Groups are responsible for running their own games. If you are hoping to play with more participants, please invite your friends to sign up and join us! Minors must be accompanied by an adult, staff will check you in but will not run programming. Think of this program as a play date where no one has to clean their house before the fun (or clean up after it!).Once you register, we will reach out with a link to a Discord Server that will put you in direct communication with the other adventurers. The group will decide weekly who is able to meet and what the plan is be it character development, a "one-shot" game, or other D&D related activity! (days and times are subject to change based on group's needs) Reach out to Sara in the main office with any questions: spanaccio@southbury-ct.govFREE Event: January 18th 1:00pm-5:00pm New Player "one-shot" campaign.Join us for an adventure run by a professional Game Master! Characters will be pre-made and all instructions will be given - this event is for anyone and everyone who has ever been curious about Dungeons and Dragons! No experience necessary, all residencies welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult - all adult supervisors are welcome to register as well and join in the game! Space is limited, register by 1/12.Homemade lip balmCreate your own lip balm to take home with support from the Parks and Recreation Staff. Our team will combine and melt ingredients, then work with you to pick scents out and assist with pouring the mixture into its tube. You will get to design a label to put on your lip balm and take this home! This class is free for Southbury Residents, as we intend to offer free programs in January after the holidays! Ingredients: Organic Shea Butter, Organic Beeswax, Organic Coconut Oil, Avocado Oil, Vitamin E Oil and essential oil scents. Photo credit: Savvy HomemadeSpring WreathCreate your own home decor and celebrate the start of spring in our Spring Wreath Class. You will make your own wreath, which will look like a flower, to take home and have for the first day of spring the next day. Children ages 11 and under must have a parent/guardian present to assist with the craft. Disclaimer: Mesh comes in different colors and will be different than the color in the photo. Safari AdventureJoin Ms. Tess on a Safari Adventure! Participants will decorate a safari hat, go on a safari scavenger hunt, and make an animal scene with foil stickers. Each participant will get their own safari activity booklet to take home to continue the fun with the family.
In order to serve you better, Southbury Parks and Recreation's programs are subject to change. All Parks and Recreation programs are covered by the Universal Disclaimer.
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