Nonprofit Events Calendar 2026
Planning an event? This calendar highlights nonprofit events across Eastern Connecticut to help organizations coordinate dates, avoid scheduling conflicts, and stay connected. For a broader listing of regional business and community events, visit the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut’s website.
| DATE | ORGANIZATION | EVENT DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2 | Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut | Annual Chamber ECTy Awards: Una Serata Italiana, 5:30–9PM Annual event honoring Eastern Connecticut social-service agencies. |
| Sept. 2 | Connecticut Council for Philanthropy | Member Connect: Statewide Updates & Insights, noon–1PM Statewide updates and conversation for Connecticut’s philanthropic sector. |
| Sept. 9 | Connecticut Council for Philanthropy | Leaders of Small-Staffed Organizations, noon–1PM A networking and learning opportunity for leaders of small-staffed philanthropic organizations. |
| Sept. 16 | Connecticut Council for Philanthropy | Preparing for the General Election: A Conversation with Secretary Thomas, noon–1PM A conversation focused on the upcoming general election and issues relevant to the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. |
| Sept. 16 | Catholic Charities | Catholic Charities Appreciation Dinner Honoring Tony Sheridan. An appreciation dinner recognizing Tony Sheridan. |
| Sept. 18 | SCADD | “Unmasking Recovery”: SCADD’s 60th Gala, 5–9PM., Mystic Marriott, Groton. Celebrating SCADD’s 60th anniversary with keynote speaker Cris Carter; proceeds support treatment and recovery services. |
| Sept. 24 | Eastern Connecticut Association of REALTORS | Connecticut Sun Basketball Game/Fundraiser, Mohegan Sun. A portion of ticket proceeds benefits the Community Outreach Committee Emergency Fund and local charitable initiatives. |
| Sept. 26 | Alzheimer’s Association | Walk to End Alzheimer’s Eastern CT, 8AM–noon. An annual awareness and fundraising walk supporting the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease. |
| Sept. 26 | FRESH New London | 2026 Garden Walk for Food Justice, 9AM–2PM, FRESH New London Mercer Street Garden. A free 2-mile walk connecting five FRESH community gardens, followed by activities and wood-fired pizza at Mercer Garden. |
| Sept. 28 | Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut | Habitat Classic: Fore the 65, 8AM–4PM Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut’s first annual fall golf event. |
| Sept. 28 | Fairview | Fairview Golf Tournament Fundraiser, 10:30AM–5:30PM, Fox Hopyard Golf Club. A golf tournament benefiting Fairview. |
| Oct. 2 | STEPS | I Am Empowered Dinner & Fashion Show, 6:30–8PM, Ocean Beach Park, New London. A celebration of women and girls featuring STEPS participants in a fashion show, women-owned businesses and community organizations. |
| Oct. 2 | Connecticut Council for Philanthropy | Connect2026: United for Good, Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford. Annual conference bringing together Connecticut philanthropic and community leaders around current issues, partnerships and impact. |
| Oct. 8 | United Way of Southeastern Connecticut | United for Gemma Benefit Gala, 5:30–8:30PM, Mashantucket Pequot Museum. Benefits the Gemma Legacy Fund and the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center’s work addressing food insecurity in New London County. |
| Oct. 10 | Riley Farm Rescue | Run for Riley. Riley Farm Rescue’s charity team will participate in the Hartford Marathon and 5K, raising funds for food, shelter and medical care for rescued animals. |
| Oct. 16 | New London Counseling Center | Denim & Diamonds Gala, 6–10PM, The Barn of Nottingham. Fundraising gala supporting accessible mental-health care in the community. |
| Oct. 21 | Connecticut Council for Philanthropy | Affordable Housing 101, 9:30AM–3:30PM, Hartford. A Housing & Community Development Leadership Institute session covering the affordable-housing development process, key players and challenges. |
