After reviewing nearly 70 submissions, we are proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Black Joy Poetry Contest!

Starting next spring, several town parks and facilities will undergo vast renovations to better meet the evolving needs of the local community. Facility and park improvements for the 2025 construction season include, but are not limited to, the Nathan Hale Pocket Park & grounds improvements, Charter Oak Park West, trails wayfinding stations and much more.

The shorter days & chill in the air can mean only one thing – fall has officially arrived! What better way to take in the new season than by joining the Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation at their diverse slate of fall programs, community projects and special events.

This August, join the Manchester community at the International Overdose Awareness Week, a community event dedicated to celebrating recovery and remembering lives lost to drug overdose.

This August, join the Manchester community at the International Overdose Awareness Week, a community event dedicated to celebrating recovery and remembering lives lost to drug overdose.

Celebrate the Fourth of July holiday at the Town of Manchester’s annual James “Dutch” Fogarty Independence Day Celebration this Saturday, July 6th. Enjoy a slate of live music, food vendors, artisan market, a kid’s zone and – of course – a live fireworks display.

Mark your calendars for the Town of Manchester’s annual Juneteenth Community Celebration on Saturday, June 22 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Market Field, 153 & 163 Spruce Street. Come commemorate the Juneteenth holiday alongside the local community and celebrate all that Manchester has to offer.

The Town of Manchester is home to dozens of robust public parks, greenspaces, and multi-use trails. As use of these greenspaces increases and connections between parks becomes ever more important, many Town offices and community organizations have shifted planning to better foster a more bike-friendly Manchester.

After reviewing dozens of submissions, we are proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Black Joy Youth Poetry Contest!

Looking for something new to do this spring? Maybe you wanted to get into yoga, art, or even pickleball? Well, the Town of Manchester’s Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation has you covered with their spring programming slate, which includes registration-based classes, drop-in activities, special events and much more.