There are plenty of community events and activities happening around Cheshire this April, ranging from the town's major road race to library workshops and local committee meetings.

Featured Community Events

Ion Bank Cheshire Road Races: Sunday, April 12, 2026. This major local event features a Half Marathon and 5K through scenic neighborhoods and the Farmington Canal Trail, plus Kids Fun Runs at Cheshire High School.

Touch a Truck 2026: Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Bartlem Park. A great family-friendly opportunity to explore various service vehicles.

Cheshire Repair Café: Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Bring broken items like clothes or appliances to be fixed by volunteers to keep them out of landfills.

Cheshire Public Library Highlights

The library has a full calendar for April, though note they are closed on Monday, April 20 for Patriots' Day.

Gardening Talk: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (6:00 PM). Hosted by the Cheshire Garden Club, focusing on container gardening.

Music of Connecticut’s Revolution: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (6:30 PM). A historical program featuring hymns and songs from the American Revolution.

Family Game Night: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (6:30 PM). Held during school vacation week.

Weekly Storytimes: Every Tuesday at 11:00 AM for preschoolers.

Town Government Meetings

If you're looking to stay involved with local planning, several committees are meeting this month:

Environment & Parks and Recreation Commissions: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (7:00 PM).

Planning and Zoning Commission: Monday, April 13, 2026 (7:00 PM).

Town Council: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (7:00 PM).

Cheshire Performing and Fine Arts Committee: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (6:30 PM). 1

The Recreation Department is responsible for planning and implementing hundreds of recreational programs, services, and events throughout the year for all ages. The department oversees the scheduling and use of the pavilions, town fields, trails, and the Youth Center as well as school fields and gyms for Recreation Programs and local sports organizations.

Cheshire Public Library

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Cheshire Art League
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Cheshire Art League est. 1958, is a welcoming community for artists, art admirers and enthusiasts.

Cheshire Town Players
Our mission is to provide the Cheshire, CT community with cultural enrichment and present opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to express themselves creatively through the performing arts.