The Town of Manchester Office of Communications and Civic Engagement has reached a significant milestone in its dedication to community involvement and inclusivity. The proud recipient of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM) Municipal Excellence Awards in the Topical Category: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Award for the Your Voice Matters Manchester engagement platform.

In observance of the Christmas & New Year’s holiday, Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation facilities will adhere to holiday hours.

Attention Manchester Residents! Join us in celebrating community, family, and your well-being with a year of fun, family, and recreation for…Free!

Caleb Brackett has always been obsessed with creating. From music, to movies and visual art, creating stories to tell in different mediums ¬has been a driving force in his life.

The Manchester Youth Commission’s Philanthropy Committee is requesting proposals for Mini Grants of up to $1,000 per application to Manchester community groups which are either led by, or intended to benefit, youth in Manchester.

NO TIME TO COOK? LET US HELP YOU THROUGH THE PRE-HOLIDAY RUSH!

This year, the Town of Manchester celebrated its Bicentennial, a recognition of Manchester’s founding 200 years ago, all the way back in 1823. For many, 2023 served as a year-long celebration of Manchester, as we “remembered the past, celebrated the present, and dreamed about the future.”

Find programs, activities, and events for the 2024 Winter/Spring Season offered by the Town of Manchester Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation here!

This September will see two large scale, free Town of Manchester community events: the Hispanic Heritage Day Celebration and Lights in the Sky – A Drone Show Event.

Cycling Without Age Manchester has begun training cyclists “pilots” on how to load and unload their passengers, how to use the battery on the hills, finding the most enjoyable routes, and highlighting landmarks along the way.