Riverside BlockToberFest Returns to Willimantic
October 3rd from 1-5pm
A free afternoon of food, music, shopping, and fall fun comes to Riverside Drive on Saturday, October 3, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM.
BlockToberFest is back! Join us on Riverside Drive in Willimantic for an afternoon celebrating the fall season and the local people and businesses that make our community special. The event is free and open to all ages.
Explore local vendors and unique finds, enjoy food and treats, listen to live Oompah music by the Oompah Meisters, and visit the 3,500 sq. ft. beer garden. Families can also enjoy fall activities, including free pumpkin painting for kids, Karate Demonstrations, and Carnival Games. Whether you’re coming to shop, eat, catch the entertainment, or spend time with friends and neighbors, there’s plenty to discover.
BlockToberFest brings together small businesses, makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and community organizations for a day that puts downtown Willimantic in the spotlight.
Event details
When: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 1:00–5:00 PM
Where: Riverside Drive, Willimantic, CT
Rain date: Sunday, October 4
Admission: Free
Mark your calendar, bring your friends and family, and celebrate fall in Willimantic!
Presented by
Willimantic Renaissance, Inc.; Willimantic Downtown Neighborhood Association (WDNA); Eastern Connecticut State University; and The River Room – Willimantic.
Sponsored by
Rose Insurance Agency; Crane’s Wing Martial Arts; 804 Main Street; Jones Daly Team at Keller Williams Legacy Partners; YONO Yoga & Quiet Corner Float; Eastern Insurance Agents; Windham Connecticut Democratic Town Committee; Self Help Credit Union; Willimantic Brewing Company; and Mackey’s.
