Bristol Community Events - February 2026 - Issue 2
As part of our ongoing commitment to be more environmentally friendly and to ensure stakeholders have quick and easy access to critical information and happenings within our community and beyond, Bristol Public Schools will distribute flyers digitally through ParentSquare. Flyers will be sent in a bi-weekly e-blast format around the 1st and 15th of the month.
Are you looking to submit a flyer about an event within our community to be distributed? Visit our website for more information: https://www.bristol.k12.ct.us/flyers
February 2026 : Issue#2
An information night hosted by Bristol Early Childhood Collaborative in partnership with Bristol Public Schools for parents who either currently have a 504plan, IEp or think that their child may need one. We will be highlighting the differences and proper steps to take through BPS. Dr. Amy Martino, Pupil Services Director will be providing a Q&A as well as a presentation on the support Bristol Public Schools has to offer. Join us Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm at the Bristol Public Library
Sugar Cookie Decorating w/Royal Icing - Lucky Shamrock / Tuesday, March 10th 6:00PM
Please register using the website, or scan below:
Friends of the Bristol Public Library Winter Used Book Sale
The Friends of the Bristol Public Library will hold its annual Winter Used Book Sale from Wednesday, February 25 to Sunday, March 1 in the meeting rooms in the lower level of the Bristol Library, 5 High Street, Bristol. The sale includes more than eight thousand gently used hardcover and softcover books, DVDs, audio books, CDs and records. Books are priced from $.25 to
$2.00, and a large selection of specially priced books will also be available.
The sale opens with Preview Night (a $5.00 admission fee applies) on:
Wednesday, February 25 from 3:00 to 7:00PM
Regular sale hours (free admission)
Thursday, February 26 from 9:00AM to 7:00PM;
Friday, February 27 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM;
Saturday, February 28 from 9:00AM to 4:00 PM;
Sunday, March 1 from 1:00 to 3:00PM.
Books will be sold at half-price all day Saturday, and the sale closes on Sunday with a fill-the-bag sale ($5.00 for a brown bag and $3.00 for a plastic bag) from 1:00 to 3:00PM. Specially priced books are not included in the half-price and bag sales, but will be available for purchase.
The Winter Used Book Sale is the Friends’ primary fundraising event, and the proceeds help provide the Bristol libraries with items and services not included in the annual budget, such as summer reading programs for adults, teens and children, museum passes, and Friends-sponsored special programs. All of the items in the sale were donated by community members, and the
Friends appreciate the generosity that makes this fundraiser possible.
Bristol Bulldogs Youth Football and Cheer
2026 Spring Flag Football Registrations are now open! Games and practices will be on Sunday's beginning in April.
Ages 6u-14u will place 7v7 and we will have a fundamental program for ages 3-5 years old.
For more information visit: https://bristolyouthfootballcheer.sportngin.com/
Through the cookie program, Connecticut girls are learning how to set goals🎯, marketing strategies 📢, and people skills🤝 all while raising money to support their Troop activities and Community projects. Don't know any local Girl Scouts? Scan the qr code below to be connected to a troop in your area and place an order. No sweet tooth? You can also purchase cookies to be delivered to local service members🎖 and first responders 🚓🚒 🚑 through the Donate Cookies option. Thank you for supporting your local Girl Scouts, and the largest girl-led entrepreneurship program in the world.🌎
For more information visit: GSOFCT.org
June 15- August 21
Grades K-10
For more information visit: https://campchase.org/about-camp-chase/
HUSH Dance Crew is taking over Downtown Live!
Dance and sing along to all your favorite K-POP Songs on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:00pm
Downtown Live
70 Memorial Blvd.
Bristol, CT 06010
You can expect to see incredible dance moves and hear your favorite K-Pop songs at this amazing showcase!
Tickets start at just $28.25 (all-included pricing)
For more information and to purchase tickets visit: https://downtownlivect.com/listing/hush-k-pop-dance-crew/
Central Connecticut State University 2026 Summer Youth Programs Flyer
These programs are STEM based and are day programs that run 9a-3p with lunch included. For more information visit https://www.ccsu.edu/youth-programs and/or contact:
Jessie Browning
860.832.2129
browningj@ccsu.edu
Bristol Youth Lacrosse, Inc
Want to learn how to play lacrosse? Grades K-8 Boys & Girls-Youth lacrosse Spring Registration, we are now offering a free clinic for new players grades K-8 boys & girls
Visit our website for more information: https://www.bristolctlacrosse.com/
Bell City Broncos Youth Football
Want to play tackle football? Now registering for our Spring League!
Our spring football program (ages 8 - 14) is where the journey begins. Free indoor training starts now, official practices begin March 1 and games will be played from April to June ending with playoffs and a championship game in June.
Our fall football program (ages 5 - 13) is where the journey begins. Free indoor training starts mid July, official practices begin August 1 and games will be played from September to November ending with playoffs and a championship game in November.
Visit our website for more information: www.bristolcitybroncos.org
Avon Youth Hockey Tryouts
Are you looking for Youth Hockey Team?
This registration is for the 2026–2027 Avon Hockey Travel Team Tryouts for ages 8-14 years old. Avon Youth Hockey Tryouts begin in March at the Avon Old Farms, the program is looking to bring in more local families and players to develop and grow the sport.
For more information visit: https://www.avonhockey.com/
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Thank you for your continued support of Bristol Public Schools.