The annual community toy drive is collecting donations now through Saturday to support local children, police say.
This year, it is slated for the Four Town Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 18.
Pumpkins are a seasonal favorite and there are several places in the area to get them.
There are plenty of fall activities within a short distance to Somers and Ellington.
The annual event on the weekend following Labor Day has been canceled due to "circumstances beyond our control," fire officials said.
Your guide to 2025 fireworks displays close by for Ellington and Somers residents.
Here are some of the best places football fans can catch the big game in both Tolland and Hartford counties.
Here is a sampling of events happening in and near Ellington and Somers to close out 2024 on New Year's Eve.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to compile a list of light displays within an easy drive from town.
Santa Claus is coming to a number of area locations, all within a reasonable drive of Ellington and Somers.
Patch and T-Mobile are teaming up to bring moments of thankfulness from a dinner table in your community to a wider audience.
Here's how to contribute locally on Giving Tuesday 2024.
See what dining options are out there on Thanksgiving Day in north-central Connecticut.
Patch and T-Mobile are teaming up to bring your moments of thankfulness from the dinner table to a wider audience.
The annual festival of family fun is slated for Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Four Town Fairgrounds.
Whether you plan to carve a jack-o’-lantern or just add some festive flair to your stoop, there are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Ellington and Somers.
Where to take mom locally.
Here are a few New Year's Eve options in north central Connecticut.
Several places in Tolland and Hartford counties are offering visits with Santa this year.
A guide to finding live Christmas trees in Tolland and Hartford counties.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to compile a list of holiday light displays in and around Ellington and Somers 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.
Most events and activities will now take place inside the barns at the Four Town Fairgrounds Saturday, enabling family enjoyment for all.
Prizes in different scarecrow categories will range from cash to gift cards to custom packages.
A guide to some pumpkin patches near Ellington and Somers.
Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.
The popular October family festival is in peril due to a shortage of volunteers, according to organizer Kara Wolters.
The first National Night Out in Somers brought residents together with first responders and civic organizations. Here is a photo gallery.
Father's Day is the perfect time to give a big thanks to all the dads who put smiles on our faces. Ellington-Somers, meet Steven Breault.
Father's Day is the perfect time to give a big thanks to all the dads who put smiles on our faces. Ellington-Somers, meet Jacob Bycholski.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to shine a light on awesome dads. Ellington-Somers, meet Will Cumbo.
Parades and ceremonies in numerous towns will highlight Memorial Day weekend events in the local area.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Ellington-Somers area. Meet Michelle Morrill.
A few ideas on how to say so long to 2022 and welcome in 2023 in Hartford and Tolland counties.
Over 100 new jackets were donated during a drive Saturday by Juliet Kiner of Somers and her parents.
There are plenty of holiday tree options in Hartford and Tolland counties.
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.