Parks and Recreation

Special Events and Free Programs

Southbury Celebration

Saturday, September 6, 2025, 4:30-9:00pm

Lake Stibbs Field, Southbury Training School, 1461 South Britain Road

Food! Fun!! Fireworks!!! Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets and get set for a terrific evening of fun and celebration for all ages.

• Food court and music from 4:30 to 9:00pm
• FIREWORKS approximately at 8:15pm

Click here to view the list of food vendors, music lineup and other details.

No alcohol and no pets are permitted at the event. Caution should be exercised with service animals due to the large crowds and fireworks noises. Due to congested event traffic and safety concerns, there will be no pedestrian walking, no vehicle parking and no parent “drop off/pick up” along Route 172.

In case of inclement weather, please visit P&R page southburyct.myrec.com for updates.

Milkweed Sowing Workshop

Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 4:30-5:30pm

Southbury Parks and Recreation, 561 Main Street South

Southbury Land Trust will supply soil, water, and milkweed seeds. Participants need to bring garden gloves and 1-to-3 half-gallon cartons (used juice/milk cartons). FREE to attend, space is limited.

Registration required. Details and Registration.