https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/rss/1-upcoming-events.xml/Upcoming Garrison Eventsenhttps://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/365-connecticon-2026/Dates: July 17-19, 2026 Location: Connecticut Convention Center 100 Columbus Blvd. Hartford, CT 06103 We’ll be set up on the Ballroom level with the Daily Market and other fan groups. Standard convention setup, tables and backdrop. Table Hours: Friday, July 17: 11:00am-7:00pm Saturday, July 18: 10:00am-7:00pm Sunday, July, 19: 9:30am-2:30pm Special Events: Star Wars Photoshoot (ours): Friday, July 17 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Walkway Upper Stairs Star Wars Photoshoot (not ours): Sun, Jul 19 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Walkway Lower Stairs Panel: Cosplay for a Cause: Meet the CT Star Wars costume clubs. Date/time TBD Panel (looking for presenters): TBD Costume focused panel e.g. Mandalorian Armor Building Please contact Alana if you are interested in co-hosting a panel. Connecticon will reimburse your pass if you host a panel. Please sign up for a table or wrangler shift, we desperately need more people to run the table and wrangle the photo op. Sign up sheet: Connecticon 2026 Sign-UpThu, 28 May 2026 12:31:16 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/364-terrificon-2026-8726-8926/LETS DO THE THING Where: Mohegan Sun Casino When: August 7-9 All Information Here:https://www.terrificon.com/home.html Tickets for costumed attendees will be 50% discounted for the day or weekend depending on how long you'll be there. Sign up sheet is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12gHREL5hcqalDf8sQSaQfk1U1o592E54w_O_Q4-FlPQ/edit?gid=0#gid=0Wed, 27 May 2026 01:38:53 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/362-updated-tm-shenanigans-mcfadden-collectables-collectors-expo-613/Event Name: TM Shenanigans McFadden Collectables Collectors Expo Venue: American Cafe Venue address: 724 Norwich Rd #3, Plainfield, CT 06374 Event Start: June 13th 2026 - 10:00 am Event End: June 13th 2026 - 5:00 pm Event Website: Expected number of attendees: 200+ Requested number of characters: 8 Requested character types: Secure changing/staging area: Yes Can troopers carry blasters: Yes Can troopers carry/bring props like lightsabers and staffs: Yes Is parking available: Yes Is venue accessible to those with limited mobility: Yes Amenities available at venue: A changing area will be proved onsite. Food will be provided for lunch for all 501st members. If there is any food allergies or restrictions please let me know. Water is also provided throughout the day. Comments: 30+ Vendors: a variety of collectibles, handmade items, and unique treasures. Food Trucks: Options for the local Garison for food. The event will be held outdoors. We can provide shade and table for event. Proceeds we be collected from each vendor for charity of choice. The event ends at 5 pm but volunteers are not expected to stay that long. Referred by: Jerred Best (501st Member)Thu, 14 May 2026 09:56:03 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/360-middletown-pride-parade-middletown-ct-6626/ALL PARKING LOTS.pdf2026 march lineup map.pdfPride March Orders 2026.pdf3 Pease .pdfMiddletown Pride parade Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14_VTovo6jtjAzH_jfjL_u1lwgTwIH3eQE5kP9SKb99M/edit?gid=0#gid=0 Details to follow closer to the eventTue, 21 Apr 2026 16:02:50 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/357-ct-children%E2%80%99s-star-wars-day/The annual May 4th visit at Connecticut Children’s is approaching. As in years past, the request is for 4-6 face characters for patient rounding, with supporting characters dispersed between the newly constructed entrances, cafeteria, and running programs in the Family Resource Center. Though signing up does not guarantee patient rounding, feedback from last year in addition to utilizing the new tower space should ensure all costumers have plenty of exposure with patients and families as they enter as well as staff. Flu vaccination may be required, but more on that to come depending on how the end of flu season looks. Details will be finalized but it’s a roughly 9 am arrival time with the festivies kicking off around 10, lasting until about 3. If you have multiple costumes please list them so we can present options to the organizer to plan their activities. Signups are to gauge interest and final roster will be selected jointly by all 3 groups commando staff before presenting to the host. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uqQwE-PuZMzMRSOI8cz7kP0w-6fQA_DNvQKXaJXqN1U/edit?usp=drivesdkThu, 02 Apr 2026 21:23:03 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/356-star-wars-a-new-hope-movie-screening-54/Event Name: Star Wars: A New Hope - movie screening Venue: The Bradley Playhouse Venue address: 30 Front Street Putnam, Connecticut 06260 USA Event Start: 05/04/2026 - 6:30 Event End: 05/04/2026 - 10:00 Event Website: Expected number of attendees: 200 Requested number of characters: 5 Requested character types: Secure changing/staging area: Yes Can troopers carry blasters: Yes Can troopers carry/bring props like lightsabers and staffs: Yes Is parking available: Yes Is venue accessible to those with limited mobility: No Amenities available at venue: We have dressing rooms below the stage area. There will be items in each room from our current production, but there should be space enough to allow costumed attendees room to change. There is also a bathroom in the dressing room area that costumed individuals will have access to, as well as a bubbler for water. Comments: We are showing Star Wars: A New Hope on May 4th in our 413 seat vaudeville era theater. We are hoping to get a few costumed actors to appear about 1 hour before the movie to greet and interact with patrons. We hope to also have the costumed individuals remain for the movie, wander through the theater, and interact with patrons at the end of the screening.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:18:35 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/355-star-wars-day-mystic-aquarium/Venue address: Mystic Aquarium, 55 Coogan Blvd. Mystic, CT Event Start: May 2, 2026 - 10:30 AM Event End: May 2, 2026 - 3:30 PM Event Website: www.mysticaquarium.org Expected number of attendees: ~3000 Requested number of characters: 20, as many as you can! Requested character types: All variations, obviously requesting common iconic characters Secure changing/staging area: Double conference room with restroom reserved (same as past) Can troopers carry blasters: Yes Can troopers carry/bring props like lightsabers and staffs: Yes Is parking available: Yes Photo-Op Backdrop: Please bring! If there is more than one option, please let us choose. Arrival Time: 9:30AMWed, 25 Mar 2026 21:57:09 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/354-asnuntuck-community-college-star-wars-day-415/Meet and Greet and hopefully an Adult Saber Training (12:30-1:30) for students at Asnuntuck CC. Event is indoors at the Student Center. A changing room will be provided, and a table if we want for cards and marketing. Other things will also be going on: A Star Wars movie will be showing, sabacc games, and foodWed, 25 Mar 2026 00:47:01 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/351-windsors-shad-derby-parade-51626/Event Name Windsor's Shad Derby Parade, special America 250 edition Event Address Windsor High School 50 Sage Park Rd. Windsor, CT 06095 United States Map It Event Description The Shad Derby Festival is a long standing Windsor, CT tradition. It began in 1955 with a fishing tournament to raise awareness of the growing pollution of the Connecticut River. In 1966, as the Fishing Derby grew in size a parade and festivities on the Windsor Town Green were added to promote the best of Windsor. The highlights of Shad Derby Day festivities is the annual Shad Derby Parade that marches through town from the High School to end at the Town Green in Windsor Center. The parade features many groups, including marching bands, fife and drum corps, the Shad Derby Monarch and Royal Court, first responders, school groups, sport groups, scouts, worship groups, and more. For this year, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the parade will have a America 250 theme. It would be wonderful to have a people from Kamino Base, Rebel Legion participate in the parade. It would align with the American Revolution vs. British Empire theme. It would help make the 2026 parade special. Date of Event 05/16/2026 Arrival Time 10:30 am Event Start Time 11:30 am Event End Time 01:00 pm Secure dressing area Yes Access to the event for those with disabilities? Yes Are prop weapons allowed? Yes Are lightsabers allowed? Yes Water and/or food, snacks Yes Parking either free or paid YesFri, 13 Mar 2026 23:43:00 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/350-geeky-bridal-show-ct-science-center-may-3rd/Event Name: Geeky Bridal Show Venue: CT Science Center Venue address: 250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103 Hartford, Connecticut 06103 USA Event Start: 5/3/2026 - 6pm Event End: 5/3/2026 - 10pm Event Website: www.geekybridalshow.com Expected number of attendees: 400 Requested number of characters: 20? Requested character types: Secure changing/staging area: Yes Can troopers carry blasters: Yes Can troopers carry/bring props like lightsabers and staffs: Yes Is parking available: Yes Is venue accessible to those with limited mobility: Yes Amenities available at venue: There's plenty of big areas in the CT science center, I'm sure we can close off an exhibit for you guys to use Comments: It's a geeky bridal show where all vendors attending will either provide geeky services or be geeks themselves so couples attending can connect easier with all of their wedding vendors.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:26:22 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/349-hartford-yard-goats-star-wars-night-2026/Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:21:06 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/348-name-a-galaxy-far-far-away-new-haven-symphony-orchestra-concert/Event Name: A Galaxy Far, Far Away, New Haven Symphony Orchestra Concert Venue: Woolsey Hall (Yale Schwarzman Center) Venue address: 500 College St New Haven, CT 06511 United States New Haven, Connecticut 06515 USA Event Start: April 26 - 3:00 P.M Event End: April 26 - 4:30 P.M Event Website: https://newhavensymphony.org/event/galaxy-woolsey/ Expected number of attendees: 650 Requested number of characters: 6 Requested character types: Secure changing/staging area: Yes Can troopers carry blasters: No Can troopers carry/bring props like lightsabers and staffs: Yes Is parking available: Yes Is venue accessible to those with limited mobility: Yes Amenities available at venue: We can provide a private backstage green room within the Schwarzman Center. The space is secure and staff-monitored, with access to restrooms and seating. Bottled water will be provided. Please note that the primary changing space requires stair access; however, we are happy to coordinate alternative arrangements to accommodate members with limited mobility. For specific logistics, our operations team can assist directly at operations@newhavensymphony.com Comments: A Galaxy Far, Far Away is a live symphonic celebration of iconic science fiction film scores performed by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Perry So. The program includes music from Star Wars, E.T., Interstellar, Dune, and Star Trek. Costumes are encouraged, and this family-friendly event invites audiences of all ages to experience legendary sci-fi soundtracks performed live. We are seeking Stormtrooper appearances to enhance the immersive atmosphere and provide photo opportunities before the concert and during intermission! Referred by: Online research and your official website (501st.com)Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:02:02 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/346-hartford-wolfpack-star-wars-night-3726/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:19:34 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/345-space-expo/Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:49:14 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/343-star-wars-night-islanders-game/Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:08:27 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/341-new-haven-st-patricks-day-parade-2026-3152026/Fri, 03 Oct 2025 01:45:20 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/334-camp-harkness-haunted-hustle/Camp Harkness 301 Great Neck Rd, Waterford, CT 06385-3825Sun, 17 Aug 2025 19:46:22 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/330-connecticut-renaissance-faire-time-travelers-weekend/Event Name: Connecticut Renaissance Faire, Time Travelers Weekend Venue: Lebanon Fairgrounds Venue address: 122 Mack Rd, Lebanon,CT Lebanon , Connecticut 06249 USA Event Start: 10/11/2025 - 10:00 am Event End: 10/11/2025 - 4:00 PM Event Website: havefun@ctfaire.com Expected number of attendees: 2,,000 Requested number of characters: 50 Requested character types: Secure changing/staging area: Yes Can troopers carry blasters: Yes Can troopers carry/bring props like lightsabers and staffs: Yes Is parking available: Yes Is venue accessible to those with limited mobility: Yes Amenities available at venue: Secure changing area with shower, additional secure storage is available, water and food will be provided. All 501st participants are invited to stay for the after hours party Saturday night. Comments: Theme of the weekend is Time Travelers, costumes from Star Wars, Star Trek, Dr.Who and dozens of other genres are welcome. Referred by: Met several members at Terrificon comic convention.Thu, 19 Jun 2025 19:29:55 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/321-star-wars-night-baseball-game/Event Name: Star Wars Night Venue: Muzzy Field - Baseball Stadium Venue address: 15 Muzzy St, Bristol, CT 06010 Bristol, Connecticut 06010 USA Event Start: June 25th 2025 - 5:00 Event End: June 25th 2025 - 8:30 Event Website: https://bristolblues.pointstreaksites.com/view/bristolblues/home-page-657 Expected number of attendees: 100+ Requested number of characters: N/A Requested character types: Secure changing/staging area: Yes Can troopers carry blasters: Yes Can troopers carry/bring props like lightsabers and staffs: Yes Is parking available: Yes Is venue accessible to those with limited mobility: Yes Amenities available at venue: We can set up a space for attendees to change, additionally guests can come and hangout in costume for a while and then change into comfy clothes and stay and enjoy the game! We can also potentially provide food vouchers or drink vouchers depending on the number of individuals, not matter what entry to the game would be free to any members of the Connecticut 501st CT Garrison. Bathrooms are also availble to those who may need it. Comments: Wednesday June 25th Baseball Game Star Wars Themed Night Gates Open- 5:00 First Pitch- 6:20 Game Start- 6:30 We would love to have as many people as possible show up and would be able to shout you all out in the park and could even allow you to set up a table on the concourse if you wanted to share more about the organization... even if only two-three members could come we would also love if someone would be willing to throw out the ceremonial first pitch for the game around 6:20 The Bristol Blues are a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit and member of the New England Collegiate Baseball League ... we rely heavily on strong promotions and would love to see Star Wars Night succeed!! Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or I would be more than willing to hop on a call and explain this in more detail for you all!! Referred by: I have grown up as a Star Wars fan since I was a little girl and was beyond excited to find out my internship would be hosting a star wars themed night. I began searching safari for cosplay groups and landed upon the 501st CT Garrison and knew I had to reach out!Fri, 16 May 2025 12:27:30 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/297-weird-al-bigger-weirder-2025-tour/Sat, 05 Oct 2024 17:59:20 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/292-space-expo-at-the-new-england-air-museum/Event Name: Space expo 2025 at new England air museum in Windsor locks Connecticut Venue: Aerospace museum Venue address: 36 Perimeter RD Windsor Locks, Connecticut 06096 USA Event Start: 4/26/2025 - 9:00 AM. Event End: 4/26/2025 - 3:00 PM Event Website: New England air museum Expected number of attendees: 5,893 Requested number of characters: 300 Requested character types: Secure changing/staging area: Yes Can troopers carry blasters: Yes Can troopers carry/bring props like lightsabers and staffs: Yes Is parking available: Yes Is venue accessible to those with limited mobility: Yes Amenities available at venue: There are good sized changing rooms for the characters to change in Comments: Space expo 2025, where families come to learn about spacecraft, plus get better science fiction knowledge Referred by: Social media Facebook via Instagram Thank you very much for taking part in our Space Expo event this year! We are so happy to have you. Below is information for day of, if you have any questions please let me know! Overall Info The event will be held onsite at the New England Air Museum, 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks CT 06096 Saturday, April 26, 2025; 9AM – 3PM Your appearances will be 9:30AM – 11:30AM and 12:30PM – 2:30PM Check-in/Parking Please arrive to the museum for setup between 7:30AM and 8:30AM. The event will begin right at 9AM. Parking: When you arrive to the museum, there will be an open gate to the right of the building (with signs directing you). Please enter through the gate and park behind the building; staff will be there to show you where to park. Everyone will check in at our Civil Aviation Hangar doors. There will be signs and staff to direct. You will be given a gold wristband to indicate you are with the 501st. All volunteers for your group will be admitted for free; any additional guests coming to visit will need to pay admission at the front desk. Note: If you have anyone in your group that will be checking in AFTER 8:30AM, please have them park in the regular lot and check in at the front desk. Lunch Your lunch will be in the B-29 Classroom starting at 11:30AM. Lunch will be assorted sandwiches. There will also be a food truck onsite if you would like to purchase your own food. Event Info Your break area will also be in our B-29 Classroom. There are bathrooms in that area as well. You are welcome to leave your gear there during the event. Volunteers and staff from the museum will also be using this as a break/lunch area. You are welcome anywhere on the museum floor during your appearances! Guests will be in all three hangars. Breakdown The event ends at 3PM, all groups must leave the museum by 4PM as that is when we close. Space Expo 2025.xlsx - Google SheetsMon, 23 Sep 2024 13:43:41 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/290-new-haven-st-patricks-day-parade-31625/Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:26:32 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/250-hartford-yard-goats-star-wars-night-2024/Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:55:16 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/227-fandom-fest/Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:53:19 +0000https://ctg501.com/community/index.php?/events/event/110-postponed-new-haven-st-patricks-day-parade/The New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade is the??largest, single-day spectator event in the State of Connecticut, and one of our longest running troops. The weather forced us out of attending in 2019 but let's bounce back with a good showing in 2020! This post is a save-the-date. Further details will be posted in the run up to the event. Pictures from 2018:?? ??Mon, 11 Nov 2019 04:43:13 +0000