Parks and Recreation & Commission on Aging (COA)
- Recreation 2025 Annual Town Event Schedule ~ Click to see this year's events
- Summer Day Camp with Putnam Rec ~ July 1-August 8, 2025
- Al Fresco Concert & River Fire in Rotary Park ~ Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Summer Basketball Clinic ~July 21, 22, 23rd, 2025 - REGISTRATION OPEN
- Concert & River Fire in Rotary Park ~ Saturday, August 9, 2025
- Main Street Car Cruise ~ throughout downtown ~ Sunday, August 10, 2025
- Pluck-a-Duck Extravaganza by Putnam Business Association in Rotary Park ~Sunday, August 10, 2025
- P.A.S.S. Program (Putnam After School Services) with Putnam Rec
- Savor the Flavor Annual Tasting Event ~ Sunday, September 7, 2025
- Particle Accelerator ~ A Benefit Concert in Rotary Park ~ NEW DATE Sept 13, 2025
- Annual Scarecrow Contest by Putnam Business Association ~ every October
- Zombie Fashion Show by Discover Putnam ~ Friday, October 3, 2025
- Great Pumpkin Fest ~ Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Downtown Trick or Treating ~ Saturday, October 25, 2025
- Santa Arrives and Lights Up Putnam ~ Friday, November 28, 2025 ~ 4pm
- Santa Saturdays in Putnam! ~ Santa has headed back to the North Pole workshop, but will visit again in 2025!
- Small Business Saturday in Putnam ~ always the Saturday after Thanksgiving, 10am-2pm ~ remember to make EVERY DAY a day to shop local!
- Holiday Dazzle Light Parade ~ Always the Sunday after Thanksgiving ~ Sunday, November 30, 2025 (rain date Sun December 7)
- Winter Youth Basketball ~ Stayed tuned for program in December 2025
- Fire & Ice Festival ~ Saturday, February 7, 2026 ~ 12 noon-8pm
- O'Putnam 5K & Wee Mile ~ Returning in 2026
- Gingerbread House Contest by Putnam Business Association ~ every December
- Greet the Easter Bunny ~ He'll hop back in for 2026!
- International Day ~ Downtown Putnam ~ Stay tuned for 2026 event!
- Quiet Corner Pride Festival ~ Stay tuned to see what happens in May 2026
- Beautification Day ~ Meet 8:30am in Rotary Park ~ Snacks & light lunch included!
- Fishing Derby for children by Putnam Rotary Club ~ every May ~ 9am-noon ~ Ages 15 & under
- Superhero Day ~ happened Saturday, May 17, 2025
- Fairy & Magic Festival ~ Happened Saturday, May 18, 2024 ***Watch for a future return***
- Memorial Day Parade & Program in the Park ~ Monday, May 25, 2026 ~ 10am start
- Juneteenth in Municipal Complex ~ June 19, 2026
- Putnam Fine Arts & Crafts Festival by Putnam Arts Council (PAC) at Municipal Complex ~ 2026 details to come
- Fireworks (9:15pm) & Concert (Headliners 7pm) in Rotary Park ~ Returning July 2026
- Click here for Forms to Rent Recreation Facilities
Recreation 2025 Annual Town Event Schedule ~ Click to see this year's events
Summer Day Camp with Putnam Rec ~ July 1-August 8, 2025
Al Fresco Concert & River Fire in Rotary Park ~ Saturday, July 19, 2025
Summer Basketball Clinic ~July 21, 22, 23rd, 2025 - REGISTRATION OPEN
Concert & River Fire in Rotary Park ~ Saturday, August 9, 2025
Main Street Car Cruise ~ throughout downtown ~ Sunday, August 10, 2025
Pluck-a-Duck Extravaganza by Putnam Business Association in Rotary Park ~Sunday, August 10, 2025
P.A.S.S. Program (Putnam After School Services) with Putnam Rec
Savor the Flavor Annual Tasting Event ~ Sunday, September 7, 2025
Particle Accelerator ~ A Benefit Concert in Rotary Park ~ NEW DATE Sept 13, 2025
Annual Scarecrow Contest by Putnam Business Association ~ every October
Zombie Fashion Show by Discover Putnam ~ Friday, October 3, 2025
Great Pumpkin Fest ~ Saturday, October 18, 2025
Downtown Trick or Treating ~ Saturday, October 25, 2025
Santa Arrives and Lights Up Putnam ~ Friday, November 28, 2025 ~ 4pm
Santa Saturdays in Putnam! ~ Santa has headed back to the North Pole workshop, but will visit again in 2025!
Small Business Saturday in Putnam ~ always the Saturday after Thanksgiving, 10am-2pm ~ remember to make EVERY DAY a day to shop local!
Holiday Dazzle Light Parade ~ Always the Sunday after Thanksgiving ~ Sunday, November 30, 2025 (rain date Sun December 7)
Winter Youth Basketball ~ Stayed tuned for program in December 2025
Fire & Ice Festival ~ Saturday, February 7, 2026 ~ 12 noon-8pm
O'Putnam 5K & Wee Mile ~ Returning in 2026
Gingerbread House Contest by Putnam Business Association ~ every December
Greet the Easter Bunny ~ He'll hop back in for 2026!
International Day ~ Downtown Putnam ~ Stay tuned for 2026 event!
Quiet Corner Pride Festival ~ Stay tuned to see what happens in May 2026
Beautification Day ~ Meet 8:30am in Rotary Park ~ Snacks & light lunch included!
Fishing Derby for children by Putnam Rotary Club ~ every May ~ 9am-noon ~ Ages 15 & under
Superhero Day ~ happened Saturday, May 17, 2025
Fairy & Magic Festival ~ Happened Saturday, May 18, 2024 ***Watch for a future return***
Memorial Day Parade & Program in the Park ~ Monday, May 25, 2026 ~ 10am start
Juneteenth in Municipal Complex ~ June 19, 2026
Putnam Fine Arts & Crafts Festival by Putnam Arts Council (PAC) at Municipal Complex ~ 2026 details to come
Fireworks (9:15pm) & Concert (Headliners 7pm) in Rotary Park ~ Returning July 2026
Click here for Forms to Rent Recreation Facilities
Welcome to the Parks and Recreation Department!
The Department of Parks and Recreations runs a comprehensive schedule of activities and programs for the youths, adults, and seniors in our community. We maintain and supervise all of the Parks and Park Buildings within the town. Our office is the point of contact for program registration and information. We also offer online forms for your convenience. In addition, you can find out about the projects by the Veterans Advisory Committee from this page.
Learn about Putnam Little League, WPTP Football & Cheer, NECONN Youth Soccer & QV Special Olympics
A great part of Putnam Youth Activities, click the links below to go directly to the organizations that offer:
As always, keep up to date with the Putnam Recreation for Kids facebook page here.