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 |
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| Oct. 27 | Pro Bono Partnership | Risk Management and Insurance Basics for Nonprofits, 12–1:30PM, online. Learn how to identify and manage common organizational risks, understand available insurance policies and coverage, and take steps to reduce claims and protect your nonprofit. $40. Learn more and register. |
| Oct. 28 | Community Connections | Trends in Fundraising & Philanthropy: What Nonprofits Need to Know, 12PM, Old Lyme Country Club, Old Lyme. Join nonprofit leaders, board members, and volunteers for a panel discussion exploring current fundraising trends, evolving donor behaviors, and what these shifts mean for nonprofit organizations of all sizes. Featuring panelists from Yale University, Middlesex Health, and Merrill Lynch. Cost: $30. Learn more and RSVP. |
| Oct. 29 | We Live Here/New London | Housing + Wages of the American Dream: Debt and Inequality in Suburban America, 5:15–7PM, Shain Library, Connecticut College, New London. A discussion examining debt, inequality and the economic realities behind the American dream of suburban homeownership. Learn more. |
| Nov. 5 | We Live Here/New London & Southeastern CT Community Land Trust | Talk on Tap, Part I: Understanding Community Land Trusts & the Fight for Community Ownership, 5:30–7PM, Tox Brewing Company, 123 Bank Street, New London. Learn about community land trusts and how community ownership models can help create and preserve affordable housing. Learn more. |
| Nov. 6 | Connecticut Lyric Opera | Abigail Adams, 7PM, Union Baptist Church, Mystic. In recognition of the 250th anniversary of American independence, Connecticut Lyric Opera presents a contemporary opera by Judge Richard Owen, inspired by the correspondence between Abigail Adams, John Adams, and their son, John Quincy Adams. A pre-performance lecture by Dr. Hilary Miller of Adams National Historical Park begins at 6:30PM. Tickets: $30 general admission; free for students and children. A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for those facing financial barriers. Learn more and purchase tickets. |
| Nov. 8 | Connecticut Lyric Opera | Abigail Adams, 3PM, Shaw Mansion, New London. Connecticut Lyric Opera presents an intimate performance of this contemporary opera exploring the lives and letters of the Adams family. The afternoon begins with a lecture by Dr. Cornelia H. Dayton of UConn’s History Department, followed by a performance in the mansion’s historic parlor and a reception with the artists. Tickets: $30 general admission; free for students and children. A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for those facing financial barriers. Learn more and purchase tickets. |
| Nov. 9 | Eastern Connecticut State University | Open Classroom Housing Justice Series: Housing Justice & Urban Planning, 4–5PM, Webb 317, Eastern Connecticut State University. A discussion exploring the relationship between urban planning, housing policy and housing justice. Learn more and register. |
| Nov. 10 | People for Planet and Democracy | Find Your People: A Community Join Fair, 5:15–8:30PM, Garde Arts Center, New London. Join People for Planet and Democracy and community partners for an evening of civic connection and community building. The event begins with a screening of the acclaimed documentary Join or Die, followed by a community fair where attendees can meet local organizations, discover volunteer opportunities, and find meaningful ways to get involved. Community groups and sponsors are also invited to participate. Presented in partnership with the Garde Arts Center, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, and the Eastern CT, Mystic, Westerly, and Norwich Chambers of Commerce. Learn more and get involved. |
| Nov. 12 | We Live Here/New London & Southeastern CT Community Land Trust | Talk on Tap, Part II: Alternative Economies & Community Control, 5:30–7PM, Tox Brewing Company, 123 Bank Street, New London. Continue the conversation about alternative economic models, community ownership and strategies for increasing community control of land and housing. Learn more. |
| Nov. 14 | Connecticut Food Sovereignty Collective / Eastern Connecticut State University | Our Food Our Future, 9AM–3PM, Center for Community Engagement, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic. Join the Connecticut Food Sovereignty Collective, GROW Windham, and Eastern’s Center for Community Engagement for their second annual gathering focused on building equitable, sustainable, and community-driven food systems. The free event features workshops on youth-led food sovereignty, cooking, healing, and community organizing, along with the launch of the Food for All Campaign. Coffee, tea, and lunch are included. Spanish interpretation and childcare will be provided. Free; registration required. Learn more and register. |
| Nov. 14 | We Live Here/New London | Housing + New Research Directions: The 47th Annual New England Society of Architectural Historians Student Symposium, 10AM–3:30PM, Shain Library, Connecticut College, New London. A student symposium highlighting emerging research and new perspectives in architectural history and the built environment. Learn more. |
| Nov. 19 | Women’s Business Development Council | WBDC Orientation for Farming and Agricultural Businesses, noon–1PM, online. A free orientation for Connecticut farmers and agricultural business owners covering WBDC’s business education, one-on-one advising, funding opportunities and resources for starting and growing agricultural businesses. Click here to register. |
| Dec. 1 | We Live Here/New London & The Day | The State of Housing Today, 5:15–7PM, Ernst Room, Blaustein Humanities Center, Connecticut College, New London. A community conversation examining the current state of housing and the challenges and opportunities facing the region. Learn more. |
Nonprofit Events Calendar 2027
| DATE | ORGANIZATION | EVENT DESCRIPTION |
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| June 5, 2027 | La Grua Center |
La Grua Center Summer Soirée, 6-8:30PM, 32 Water Street, Stonington. La Grua Center’s annual fundraising cocktail party, bringing the community together in support of the Center’s year-round arts and cultural programming.
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