Page 37 - Wallingford Magazine Issue 59 Spring 2026

Wallingford Events 2026

Thursday, June 18 Shop, Sip & Stroll Family Fun Day
Flag Day Celebration 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Choate Rosemary Hall Campus at the
6:30 p.m. Parisi Auditorium, Town Hall Corner of Christian St. & North Main St.
Don’t dash after the parade—stay and celebrate
Take part in a special Flag Day celebration that the best of Wallingford! Keep the spirit alive with our Celebrate the start of summer with a big dose of family
explores the and the Shop, Sip & Stroll at the many sidewalk sales and fun with a Food Truck Festival and kid-friendly activities.
values it represents. Hosted by the Wallingford Elks stay to Dine & Unwind at one of the many cafés, Kids of all ages can enjoy an afternoon of face painting,
Lodge #1365—advocates for Flag Day since 1908— restaurants, or pubs. Grab a bite, raise a toast, and magical entertainers, and stilt walkers—all coordinated
soak in the festive atmosphere with friends and family.
by the Wallingford Parks & Recreation Department
Thank You and historical insight, attendees of all ages will gain a Enjoy Americana signature drinks and appetizers and the Wallingford Family YMCA. Food trucks and ice
this presentation traces the evolution of our nation’s
engaging stories
cream trucks will be on-site to keep everyone happy and
created for the occasion.
to Our Sponsors greater understanding of the symbols that have united 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. well-fed as they enjoy the festivities.
Classic Car Show
Americans across generations.
WSO Patriotic Pops Concert
Friday, June 19 7:00 p.m. Lawn in Front of St. John Chapel on the Choate
Rosemary Hall Campus
Freedom Sponsor Juneteenth Stroll down to South Main Street and check out the (Shuttle buses will be running for parking)
Classic Car Show
America’s proud
All Day
legacy of automotive innovation and the era when
Explore Wallingford’s Witness Stones through a self- U.S. manufacturing set the standard for the world. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music under the
guided walking tour and companion podcast that summer sky! Celebrate the spirit of America with rousing
shares the stories of several enslaved individuals who American Dance Revolution marches, beloved folk tunes, Broadway and jazz favorites,
lived in our community. This Juneteenth experience 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. and iconic movie themes performed by the Wallingford
Symphony Orchestra. Bring your picnic blankets, your
honor the full history of our nation. Information and After a full day, there’s still more activities to keep the patriotic spirit—and take advantage of the convenient
instruction will be available on the Wallingford 250 good times rolling! Head uptown to Simpson Court shuttle bus for easy, stress-free parking. A night of
Red, White & Blue Sponsor website. for a high-spirited Block Dance under the stars. celebration you won’t want to miss!
Dance into the evening with crowd favorite DJ Johnny
Red, White & Hue Rozz, spinning feel-good tunes for all ages – from Saturday, July 4
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Paul Mellon Humanities Rotunda, classic hits to current chart-toppers. Independence Day Festivities
Choate Rosemary Hall 12:00 p.m. Wallingford Historical Society,
Sunday, June 21 Parsons House
Celebrate the colorful creativity of our community. Porch Beats & Patriotic Seats
The Wallingford Arts & Cultural Alliance’s 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Uptown Wallingford Bring a blanket or chair and a picnic lunch, gather with
Stars & Stripes Sponsor Semiquincentennial Art Show will showcase works family and neighbors, and at 1:30 p.m. hear a reading
from local artists across mediums—from painting and
of the Declaration of Independence. A ceremonial bell
photography to mixed media and sculpture. Bring your lawn chairs, walking shoes, and patriotic ringing and a display of photos and stories of the signers
spirit for Porch Beats & Patriotic Seats—Wallingford’s bring history to life. The Historical Society will also be open
Saturday, June 20 own Porchfest! From front stoops to shaded porches, for tours.
Red, White & YOU Parade
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Dutton Park to Prince Street Friday, August 14
cultures and customs woven into our nation. Liberty Tree Dedication Ceremony
Step into a world of red, white, and blue as 6:00 p.m. Center Street Cemetery
Wallingford hosts a patriotic parade! Floats adorned Red, White & Hue
12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Paul Mellon Humanities
Rotunda, Join us for a ceremony marking America’s 250th birthday
student groups. Enjoy local Fife and Drum Corps. Our Choate Rosemary Hall with a plaque unveiling and dedication of a Liberty Elm
youngest patriots are invited to join the Kids’ Bike and Tree donated by the Wallingford Historical society, on this,
Four Wheel Parade. Bring your family and friends for the 261st anniversary of America’s 1st Liberty Tree. This
a day of celebration. Celebrate the colorful creativity of our community. rare, disease-resistant American Liberty Elm—descended
The Wallingford Arts & Cultural Alliance’s from the iconic trees that became gathering places for
Semiquincentennial Art Show will showcase works colonists before the Revolution—stands as a living symbol
1776 Sponsor from local artists across mediums—from painting and of freedom, resilience, and civic pride. The Liberty Tree and
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND photography to mixed media and sculpture. bronze memorial plaque will serve as a lasting landmark
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC for Wallingford.