Upcoming Events

Dozynki Festival

Dozynki is a Slavic harvest that is usually celebrated on one of the Sundays following the end of the harvest…

185 Broad Street

September 7, 2025 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

Festa Italiana

Festa Italiana is a nonprofit founded in 2018 by local Italian-Americans to foster Italian culture. This…

13 Beaver Street

September 14, 2025 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Beehive Bridge Festival

Mayor Erin E. Stewart and the New Britain Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Presents: New…

Main St

September 20, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Main Street Market (Wednesdays, June – Oct)

Check out central CT's freshest weekly farmer's market, every Wednesday June - Oct, at Central Park in New…

230 Main Street

September 3, 2025 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Hive Crochet Club - New Britain Public Library

Location: Main Library, Makerspace Date & Time: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | 5:15pm–6:45pm Age…

20 High St

September 3, 2025 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm

Art Happy Hour at NBMAA

Enjoy live music on Thursday nights all summer long, with a front-row seat to the best view of Walnut Hill…

56 Lexington Street

September 4, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Let’s Talk! - New Britain Public Library

Location: Main Library, Study Room 3 Date & Time: Friday, August 8, 2025 | 10:00am–12:00pm Age…

20 High St

September 5, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

First Friday at NBMAA | Down to Funk

Our signature social event features live music, art, food, spirits, and good friends. New Britain’s best…

56 Lexington Street

September 5, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

One Hit Wonder Rock Voices Summer 2025 - Trinity on Main

Join the area's only community rock choir for an evening of incredible music! This summer's theme is One Hit…

69 Main Street

September 12, 2025 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

In The Year of Measure - Trinity on Main

Event Details: A brilliant evening of music to benefit the Southington Lions Club Charitable Services. The…

Trinity-on-Main

September 19, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Little Monsters Bash - New Britain Senior Center

Come join our Little Monsters Bash! Complete with a magic show by the Amazing Andy and a costume parade.…

55 Pearl Street

October 18, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

40th Anniversary Concert Soul Sound Revue - Trinity on Main

Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 7:30 PM 10:00 PM Location: Trinity-on-Main, 69 Main St, New…

Trinity-on-Main

October 18, 2025 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Signature Annual Events

Beehive Bridge Festival

Mayor Erin E. Stewart and the New Britain Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Presents: New…

Main St

September 20, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Celebrate New Britain

The date has officially been moved to the rain date of Sunday, May 18th. Main Stage will feature musical…

27 W Main St

May 18, 2025 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dozynki Festival

Dozynki is a Slavic harvest that is usually celebrated on one of the Sundays following the end of the harvest…

185 Broad Street

September 7, 2025 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

Festa Italiana

Festa Italiana is a nonprofit founded in 2018 by local Italian-Americans to foster Italian culture. This…

13 Beaver Street

September 14, 2025 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Great American Boom

Fireworks: Approx. 9:30 pm Rain Date: July 5 The Great American Boom is an Independence Day event that…

635 South Main Street

July 4, 2025 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Halloween: Trick or Treat Safe Zone

This jam-packed event is the destination spot for families to trick-or-treat in New Britain! The Downtown…

1 Acmat Plaza

October 31, 2024 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Holiday Tree Lighting & Bazaar

Join us to count down the official lighting of the City’s holiday tree located Downtown in Central Park.…

1 Acmat Plaza

December 3, 2024 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Little Poland Festival

New Britain’s Little Poland Festival was first held in 2012 to celebrate Polish culture and heritage and to…

55 Broad Street

June 9, 2024 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Memorial Day Parade

The only city-sponsored parade held in the City of New Britain is traditionally a huge event. The parade…

210 Arch St

May 30, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Rose Garden Festival

THIS YEAR'S EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. The New Britain Rose Garden Festival is held annually at Walnut Hill…

Walnut Hill Road

June 14, 2025 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Upcoming Events

Dozynki Festival

Dozynki is a Slavic harvest that is usually celebrated on one of the Sundays following the end of the harvest…

Festa Italiana

Festa Italiana is a nonprofit founded in 2018 by local Italian-Americans to foster Italian culture. This…

Beehive Bridge Festival

Mayor Erin E. Stewart and the New Britain Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Presents: New…

Main Street Market (Wednesdays, June – Oct)

Check out central CT's freshest weekly farmer's market, every Wednesday June - Oct, at Central Park in New…

The Hive Crochet Club - New Britain Public Library

Location: Main Library, Makerspace Date & Time: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | 5:15pm–6:45pm Age…

Art Happy Hour at NBMAA

Enjoy live music on Thursday nights all summer long, with a front-row seat to the best view of Walnut Hill…

Let’s Talk! - New Britain Public Library

Location: Main Library, Study Room 3 Date & Time: Friday, August 8, 2025 | 10:00am–12:00pm Age…

First Friday at NBMAA | Down to Funk

Our signature social event features live music, art, food, spirits, and good friends. New Britain’s best…

One Hit Wonder Rock Voices Summer 2025 - Trinity on Main

Join the area's only community rock choir for an evening of incredible music! This summer's theme is One Hit…

In The Year of Measure - Trinity on Main

Event Details: A brilliant evening of music to benefit the Southington Lions Club Charitable Services. The…

Little Monsters Bash - New Britain Senior Center

Come join our Little Monsters Bash! Complete with a magic show by the Amazing Andy and a costume parade.…

40th Anniversary Concert Soul Sound Revue - Trinity on Main

Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 7:30 PM 10:00 PM Location: Trinity-on-Main, 69 Main St, New…

Signature Annual Events

Beehive Bridge Festival

Mayor Erin E. Stewart and the New Britain Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Presents: New…

Celebrate New Britain

The date has officially been moved to the rain date of Sunday, May 18th. Main Stage will feature musical…

Dozynki Festival

Dozynki is a Slavic harvest that is usually celebrated on one of the Sundays following the end of the harvest…

Festa Italiana

Festa Italiana is a nonprofit founded in 2018 by local Italian-Americans to foster Italian culture. This…

Great American Boom

Fireworks: Approx. 9:30 pm Rain Date: July 5 The Great American Boom is an Independence Day event that…

Halloween: Trick or Treat Safe Zone

This jam-packed event is the destination spot for families to trick-or-treat in New Britain! The Downtown…

Holiday Tree Lighting & Bazaar

Join us to count down the official lighting of the City’s holiday tree located Downtown in Central Park.…

Little Poland Festival

New Britain’s Little Poland Festival was first held in 2012 to celebrate Polish culture and heritage and to…

Memorial Day Parade

The only city-sponsored parade held in the City of New Britain is traditionally a huge event. The parade…

Rose Garden Festival

THIS YEAR'S EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. The New Britain Rose Garden Festival is held annually at Walnut Hill…

Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 7:30 PM 10:00 PM Location: Trinity-on-Main, 69 Main St, New…