Programs & Special Events

The following fall programs & special events are facilitated by the Neighborhoods & Families Division.

Nathan Hale Movie Nights
Join us for our free, family-friendly movie night series indoors at the Nathan Hale Recreation Center! Attendees are welcomed to bring their own chairs & blankets. Light refreshments will be provided.

  • Meets: 1st Friday, January – April, screenings start @ 6:00 PM
  • Location: Nathan Hale Recreation Center, 160 Spruce Street
  • Ages: All ages welcome
  • Fee: No cost or registration required.

January 5th – INSIDE OUT (PG)

February 2nd – PADDINGTON (PG)

March 1st – MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (G)

April 5th – SHAUN THE SHEEP (PG)

Family Fun Night Series
 Family Fun Nights are based on the idea that, when it comes to creating connections – fun comes first! These events provide families a positive, no-cost opportunity for connection & recreation.

  • Meets: 3rd Friday, January – April, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Location: Nathan Hale Recreation Center, 160 Spruce Street
  • Ages: Pre-K - Grade 6
  • Fee: No cost or registration required.

JANUARY 19TH – BOARD GAME NIGHT
 Come cozy up for an evening of classic board games and new favorites at our Board Game Night. Attendees are welcomed to pick from a diverse selection of board game options or bring a favorite of their own!

FEBRUARY 16TH – VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE
 Dance the night away with family & friends at our Valentine’s Day Dance! Enjoy family-friendly music, dancing, games & more!

MARCH 15TH – FAMILY JEOPARDY NIGHT
 Test your trivia knowledge at our Family Jeopardy Night! Join us for an evening full of friendly competition and test your pop culture memory!

APRIL 19TH – ARTS AND CRAFTS NIGHT
 Enjoy a variety of art and crafts, including themed craft kits, activities, coloring pages & more!

 

Food Waste to Compost

Hate throwing away spoiled leftovers and food scraps? Come find out about the many food waste drop off/collection programs accessible to Manchester residents for recycling food waste into compost! We will also discuss resources available to residents who are interested in composting at their own homes.

  • Meets: W, 01/03/24, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Location: Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center, 153 Spruce Street
  • Ages: All welcome
  • Fee: No cost

     

    At-Home Composting

    Want to get started on composting and don't know how? Have you been composting, but have been unhappy with the results? Join us for our At-Home Composting workshop to learn from a UConn Master Composter!

  • Meets: W, 02/07/24, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Location: Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center, 153 Spruce Street
  • Ages: All welcome
  • Fee: No cost

     

    Vermiculture - Composting with Worms!

    Looking to compost, but don't have the space? Learn from a UConn Master Composter how to compost indoors with the magic of worms! A method that's suitable for almost any household!

  • Meets: W, 03/06/24, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Location: Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center, 153 Spruce Street
  • Ages: All welcome
  • Fee: No cost

     

    At-Home Composting

    Want to get started on composting and don't know how? Have you been composting, but have been unhappy with the results? Join us for our At-Home Composting workshop to learn from a UConn Master Composter!

  • Meets: W, 04/03/24, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Location: Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center, 153 Spruce Street
  • Ages: All welcome
  • Fee: No cost

 

 

Open Court Pickleball (Beginners)

This is an open court pickleball session for those new to the game of pickleball. Pickleballs & paddles will be provided, but players are welcomed to bring their own equipment. Please note that this is not an instructor-led session.

  • Session 1: M, 1/08/24-3/04/24, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (No session 1/15 & 2/19)
  • Session 2:  M, 3/11/24-4/22/24, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Location: Nathan Hale Recreation Center, 160 Spruce Street 
  • Ages: 16+ 
  • Fee: $30/$35 (NR)

 

Open Court Pickleball (Intermediate & Advanced)

This is an open court pickleball session for those experienced with the game of pickleball. Pickleballs & paddles will be provided, but players are welcomed to bring their own equipment. Please note that this is not an instructor-led session.

  • Session 1: T/Th, 1/09/24-2/1/24, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Session 2: T/Th, 2/06/24-2/29/24, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Session 3: T/Th, 3/05/24-3/28/24, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Session 4: T/Th, 4/02/24-04/25/24, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Location: Nathan Hale Recreation Center, 160 Spruce Street 
  • Ages: 16+ 
  • Fee: $30/$35 (NR) 

 

Drop-In Pickleball

This drop-in pickleball session is available for players of all skill levels. Pickleballs & paddles will be provided, but players are welcomed to bring their own equipment. Please note that this is not an instructor-led session. Registration is not required and there is no fee to attend. A valid Rec Card is required.

  • Meets: W, 1/10/24-4/24/24, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Location: Nathan Hale Recreation Center, 160 Spruce Street
  • Ages: 16+
  • Fee: No fee. Rec Card required.
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