Many of the organizations that make life better in Branford depend on volunteers.
From US Marine Corps annual Toys for Tots drives, to local businesses toy drives, there are still many ways to give, make the season bright.
The Main Street area will be abuzz with revelers, shoppers, browsers, carolers, sippers visiting retail shops, restaurants, pop-ups.
In Branford, kids (and parents) have lots of options when it comes to connecting with Santa in Branford this month.
Check out the Reindeer Route, Santa's Workshops, Holiday Markets, Shop, Sip, & Stroll, Reindeer Games & Snowflake Scavenger Hunt​ and more.
Parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m. from Branford High School, travels west on Main Street to Town Green with Tree Lighting set for 7:15 p.m.
Celebrate the season all month long with local lights, cozy stops, markets and hometown holiday charm.
Created in NYC in 2012 with a simple goal, to encourage people to do good, since then, Giving Tuesday has grown into a global movement.
​Browse decorated, pre-lit artificial trees, hand-decorated holiday wreaths to buy/bid on, and help fund the arts and student scholarship.
The day begins at 9 a.m., with the laying of wreaths, Taps at cemeteries with Naval Memorial Service on South Montowese Bridge at 12:15.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Branford.
Festival features live music, food vendors, local talent, and kids activities, car show, an Artisan Marketplace and the annual Road Race.
A Saturday event, including 'Shop Local,' the parade leaves Branford High School at 6:30 ends at Town Green for the holiday tree lighting.
Maintaining funding is a constant challenge for many nonprofits that fill gaps and meet other needs in the Branford area.
Here are some pumpkin patches nearby to check out, and an easy how-to carve a jack-o'-lantern guide.
Here's what you need to know about fireworks in Branford, parades and other July 4 celebrations.
A guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Branford.
Ceiliúradh Lá Fhéile Pádraig with bagpipers, Irish step dancers, live music, corned beef & cabbage, shepherd’s pie, and Guinness beef stew.
Benefitting Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter, Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, winning pet's pic will emblazon a beer label.
Community Dining Room's holiday Adopt-A-Family had 65 registered in 2022. This year, that number is 185, with dozens not yet "adopted."
Santa Claus is coming to town for Christmas. Find out where to see him below in the Branford area and across Connecticut.
Fresh Christmas trees are available for purchase in and around Branford. Here's where you can find them.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to compile a list of lights around town that deserve a drive-by.
Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 23, offer a range of dining experiences, from fine dining to fast casual to fast food.
This holiday season, consider donating and volunteering locally to make a positive impact in our community.
Here are some pumpkin patches near Branford to check out, and an easy how-to carve a jack-o'-lantern guide.
Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.
The family-friendly outdoor event features activities, a tag sale, crafts, vendors and food is set for Oct. 14, from 9 to 2.
Branford gets Independence Day festivities underway early, with fireworks set for Saturday.
Father's Day is the perfect time to give a big thanks to all the dads who put smiles on our faces. Branford, meet Edison Cumbicos.
Father's Day is the perfect time to give a big thanks to all the dads who put smiles on our faces. Branford, meet Patsy Santoro.
Parades, ceremonies, days of service, and more highlight Memorial Day Weekend May 27-29, in Branford and nearby communities.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Branford area. Meet Vanessa Cathey.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Branford area. Meet Tressine Sobolewski.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Branford area. Meet Cathy Wysokowski.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Branford area. Meet Francine Haddad of Branford!
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Branford area. Meet Rayma Puccino!
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Branford area. Meet Tracey Hurley!
Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.