Apple season has officially clocked out and the jack-o-lanterns have done their job… which means it’s time to put those last bits of fall bounty to delicious use instead of pretending we’re still going to carve “just one more.” This cozy Maple Pumpkin Hot Cider situation is your victory lap for peak Connecticut autumn - porch pumpkins, apple orchard haul, all of it.

Ingredients

Instructions

Add 1–2 oz of bourbon, spiced rum, or apple brandy to each mug.

And if you want to level it up the proper Quiet Corner way, splash in a little something from Westcure Farm in Pomfret - because nothing says “fall isn’t over until I say it’s over” like local pumpkin cider spiked with craft Connecticut spirits.

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LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | Allysen Callery | 7-10pm

Danielson | Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice | 4pm - The Killingly Public Library (25 Westcott Rd) is celebrating pumpkin spice, with tasty treats, and an opportunity to create you own pumpkin confection. Register

Thompson | Cribbage Tournament | 6pm $ - Triple Raven Brewing (27 Main St) is holding a 1-on1 cribbage tournament. Bring your cribbage board, and a competitive spirit!

TRIVIA

Woodstock Tavern - Woodstock | 6:30-8:30pm
Stomping Ground - Putnam | 7-11pm
Hank’s - Brooklyn | 6:30pm
Bear Hands Brewing - Putnam | 6pm
Mill Town Grill - Thompson | 6:30pm

North Grosvenordale | The Swamp Yankee | 6pm - Thompson Historical Society is holding a presentation on the origins of the Swamp Yankee at Thompson Public Library (934 Riverside Dr).

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Music Lady Cafe - Central Village | Karaoke | 8:30-11:55pm
⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | Straight Up Jazz Series | 5:30-7:30pm
⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | Mike Wood | 8-11pm

TRIVIA

Trolley Pub - Willimantic | 7:30pm
Midway Restaurant - Ashford | 7pm

Pomfret | Myth LARP | 6pm $ - If you’re into, or wanted to get into LARP-ing (Live Action Role Playing), Myth LARP is holding a weekend long event at Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp (326 Taft Pond Rd). More info/tix

Thompson | Flea Market & Swap Meet | 11am $ - Thompson Speedway (205 E Thompson Rd) is holding their 54th annual flea market & swap meet. $15 general admission, kids under 12 - free.

Thompson | Sock Knitting Workshop Pt. 1 | 1pm - Thompson Public Library (934 Riverside Dr) wants to teach you how to knit a cozy pair of socks - perfect for a stocking stuffer, or the stocking itself. This is a 3-part workshop. Register

Willimantic | Bruce John’s “Genre Jam” | 7:30-9:30pm $ - Let me start off by saying that 20% of the ticket sales for this show go toward the Covenant Soup kitchen, which is awesome. The River Room (50 Riverside Dr) is hosting local music legend Bruce John (one of the co-founders of the Shaboo Inn) and a collection of talented musicians to take you on a musical journey through time and genre. Tix

Willimantic | Mean Girls Jr. | 7-9pm $ - Check out Windham Theater Guild’s (779 Main St) production of Mean Girls Jr. based on the film and Broadway musical. Showtimes available throughout the weekend. Tix

Willimantic | Messages From Heaven | 6:30-8:30pm $ - The Windham Tech PFO has arranged for an evening with Rebecca Anne LoCicero, a well-known local medium, who will be doing a mediumship at Windham Tech (210 Birch St). For tickets, contact the Windham Tech PFO.

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ American Cafe - Plainfield | Karaoke | 9-11:55pm
⬢ Music Lady Cafe - Central Village | Karaoke | 9pm
⬢ The Crossings - Putnam | Hold My Beer | 6pm
⬢ Black Dog - Putnam | Rock-Kin-On | 8pm
⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | The Willie J Laws Band | 8-11pm

TRIVIA

Music Lady Cafe - Central Village | 7pm
Taylor Brooke - Woodstock | 6:30pm

Canterbury | Thanksgiving Food Drive | 10am-2pm - The First Congregational Church (6 S Canterbury Rd) Youth Group is challenging local services groups to friendly food drive competition. Whoever collects the most Thanksgiving food items will win a pizza party, and the fact that they are helping out the Canterbury Cares Food Pantry, immensely!

Danielson | Winter Wonderland Bazaar | 8am-1pm - Westfield Church (210 Main St) is kicking off the holiday gift buying season with a Winter Wonderland Bazaar and Craft Fair. Even if you don’t buy anything, you can check out the building - it was built in 1854!

Plainfield | Salute The Troops 5K, Soldier Stroll, Color Fun Run | 8:30am-1pm $ - Plainfield Rec is holding a handful of races, which will benefit local Veterans (VFW, American Legion, etc.). Sign Up

Putnam | Comedy Show | 7:30pm $ - The Bradley Playhouse (30 Front St) is welcoming Scott Higgins’ Comedy All-Stars back for an evening of laughs. Tix

Putnam | Amateur Boxing Tournament | 12pm $ - Aspiring boxers can jump into a tourney at Rude Dog Boxing (247 Kennedy Dr). All levels welcome. Call (941) 812-8866 for more details.

Thompson | Annual Fall Community Cleanup | 10am-12pm - Donate some time and a little elbow grease to help clean up the Thompson Hill Common.

Thompson | Trail Work Day | 8:30am - The Bay State Trail Riders Association is clearing trails (Baker Rd) in anticipation of their ride on the 16th. If you’re part of the group, or just want to help out, let them know you’re coming, here.

Willimantic | Making Maple Syrup | 10am $ - Windham Historical Society (627 Main St) is running a program to learn all about what it takes to make your own maple syrup. From identifying the right trees, equipment, and grades of syrup. Ticket includes a personalized journal, packet on techniques and recipes, and sampling different types of syrup. Tix

Willimantic | Thrift Shop Mini Market | 9am-12pm - The Thrift Shop at First Congregational Church (199 Valley St) is holding a mini-market including the thrift shop, a bake sale, crafts, and the Winter Willimantic Farmers Market! Go find some treasures!

Woodstock | The Christmas Barn 60th Anniversary | 11am-5pm - This year marks the 60th year of The Christmas Barn (835 Rt 169)! Live music from 1-3pm, BBQ for sale, and even a visit from Santa himself.

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Woodstock Tavern - Woodstock | Karaoke | 8-11pm
⬢ Triple Raven Brewing - Thompson | John Demers | 3-6pm
⬢ Music Lady Cafe - Central Village | Merge Right | 8pm
⬢ Hank’s - Brooklyn | Tino & Malone | 7-10pm
⬢ Broken Crust - Putnam | T. Ray Taylor | 5:30pm
⬢ Taylor Brooke - Woodstock | Cover Daddy’s | 2-5pm
⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | The Island Farm Ceilie Band | 1-4pm
⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | The Euphoralites | 8-11pm

Moosup | All-You-Can-Eat Brekky Benefit | 8-11am $ - The Masonic Lodge (69 Prospect St) is holding an all-you-can-eat breakfast to benefit MISSION: Moosup. Full brekky buffet, including made from scratch biscuits and gravy! $15/adults, $10/kids 6-12, Free-kids 5 and under.

North Grosvenordale | Turkey Trot | 9:30am $ - The Thompson Turkey Trot 5K trail race & 3K (162 W Thompson Rd) walk is back, once again. Open to all ages (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult), costumes are encouraged - talking Turkey-Day gear, and awards for overall top male & female, and top three male & female runners in each age group. Proceeds support Thompson trails, Parks & Rec, and TEEG food pantry. Call (860) 923-9440 for more info.

Pomfret | Benefit Evening | 3pm $ - Grill 37 (37 Putnam Rd) is holding a benefit for Christy’s Angels, which will feature The Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos. Contact Grill 37 for tickets.

Putnam | Card Trading Show | 9am-2pm $ - Sports memorabilia, Pokémon cards, Magic the Gathering cards, and pretty much any other hobby cards you can think of await at the Putnam Elks (64 Edmond St). $3 admission.

Thompson | Turkey Shoot | 12-2pm $ - If you’re a crack shot, and still need a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, Thompson Rod and Gun Club (93 Brandy Hill Rd) is holding a turkey shoot for $3/shot, or two shots for $5.

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Music Lady Cafe - Central Village | Open Mic | 4pm
⬢ Taylor Brooke - Woodstock | Turas | 2-5pm
⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | Leslie Alexandria Quartet | 1-4pm
⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | Open Mic | 7-11:30pm

Nothing going on today, but here’s a little peek at Tuesday!

11/11 | Putnam | Possum Paint Night | 6pm $ - Help raise money for Artemis Wildlife Rescue and paint an adorable possum at Bear Hands Brewing (75 Main St). There will also be some raffles and other fun activities going on as well. You can grab tickets here.