There’s always something happening in Kent and the surrounding towns. From local markets and live music to outdoor adventures and community events, there’s plenty to explore.
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If you have a soft spot for old tools, rusty metal, and the stories that come with them, this one is worth a Saturday morning.
The Antique Tools and Trades in Connecticut (ATTIC) will host an Antique Tool Festival and Swap Meet on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Connecticut Antique Machinery Association grounds in Kent. Bring along an old or antique tool for appraisal or swap—or simply come browse and talk shop with fellow enthusiasts.
The event gets underway with setup at 7:30 a.m. and is free and open to the public, with refreshments available.
It’s the kind of distinctly local gathering we love: part history lesson, part treasure hunt, and part chance to meet people who can tell you exactly what that mysterious old implement in your garage was actually used for.
Go curious. You never know what you’ll find—or what you’ll learn about the tools hiding in your own collection.
Other happenings
Kent Lions plan Bingo night for Friday
Bingo night to support variety of community programs, services.
Sherman Artists to raffle artworks at Happy Acres Farm Day
SAA artists to contribute to Happy Acres Farm Day.
Become a certified baby sitter through library program
Training program open to youth in the area.
NCLC annual picnic set for Oct. 4
Variety of family activities to be offered.
Shredding Day at transfer station Oct. 10
Kent residents invited to Shredding Day.
Paranormal program planned at Falls Village library
Joe Franke, paranormal expert and founder of the Warren Society for Paranormal Research, will speak.
