Events

Description: Meriden has some great scary stories and mysteries, from the Black Dog in the Hanging Hills, to the Underhill Sanitorium, the Leatherman and even our very own Andrews Homestead. The Meriden Historical Society invites you to come enjoy some seasonal fun learning about spooky goings on in Meriden and in Connecticut. You will also learn about the origins of superstitions and we all love to get goosebumps.

Location Info: 41 West Main St., Meriden, CT

Contact Info: We are asking attendees to bring a new toy as admission which the Historical Society will donate to the holiday campaign in Meriden. Registration is required. Click here to register.

Description: This Committee provides school-to-career opportunities for students of all ages, educators and businesses. It promotes business education and training partnerships in the greater Meriden area. The committee meets at 8:30 a.m. on the last Tuesday of the month. Open to ALL!

Location Info: 546 So. Broad St., Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450

Contact Info: RSVP to the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203-235-7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

Description: Join us for our Hispanic Outreach Leaders in Action (HOLA) Committee meeting!

Location Info: 546 S. Broad St., Suite 2C, Meriden

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

Description: The Council is dedicated to identifying and promoting best practices in community and employee health and wellness through advocacy for health care access, literacy, policy and programs.

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

Description: You're invited to join Turnkey on Thursday, July 6 at 5:30 PM for their free, Connecticut business mixer. Enjoy free drinks and great food as you form connections with other business owners in the area. We aim to create a fun and friendly social environment where you can get to know professionals in the region.

Location Info: 546 S Broad St., STE 3E, Meriden

Contact Info: Register online to attend.

Description: Get the flu shot, Not the flu!

Meriden Department of Health & Human services is offering Appointment Only Flu Clinics

Child doses are FREE for kids 18 and under

Insurances accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Connecticare & Cigna

$20 for self pay ($30 for Flublok), cash or check accepted

Vaccines Available: Flumist & Fluzone for children, Fluval & Flublok for adults & High Dose Fluzone for Adults aged 65+

Location Info: 165 Miller Street, Meriden

Contact Info: To make an appointment, please call 203-630-4234

Location Info: 546 So. Broad St., Meriden, CT

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

Description: Join us after our Board Meeting at a networking event at the Meriden Historical Society! More details to come!

Location Info: 41 W Main Street, Meriden CT

Description: Grow your network! Join us to connect with fellow community members and organizations to talk about happenings here in Wallingford. This monthly gathering fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing, and expanding networks!

Location Info: 128 Center Street, Wallingford

Contact Info: RSVP by email!

Description: Join us as we plan our Meet the Chamber monthly events to grow our membership! All are welcome to become an ambassador! Share your Chamber experiences with prospective members as you grow your business as well.

Location Info: 546 S. Broad St., Ste. 2C, Meriden

Description: Join the Midstate Chamber in welcoming back the Young Business Leaders group! This event is for networking, connecting and learning more about YBL! Must RSVP.

Location Info: 546 South Broad Street, Suite 2C, Meriden

Contact Info: RSVP to the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203-235-7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

Description: Saint Paul School invites you to a Kindergarten Workshop for Families. They would love to meet your family.

Location Info: 461 Alling St., Kensington, CT 06037

Contact Info: For more information call 860-828-4343.

Description: The Government & Business Development Committee monitors local, state (in coordination with CBIA) and federal (in coordination with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce) legislative issues impacting business and considers programs to add value for Chamber members dues investment.Open to ALL!

Location Info: 546 So. Broad St., Suite 2C, Meriden, CT.

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

Description: Great hands on, creative opportunity for kids to make their own holiday ornaments! In Week 1, students will learn to work with clay and make 5 - 8 ornaments. The ornaments will then be fired in the kiln and ready for week two. In Week 2, Students will paint, string and seal the fired ornaments. Class facilitator is Ariana D'Avanza and will be held on Nov. 12th & 19th, 2023.

Location Info: 53 Colony St., Meriden, CT 06451

Contact Info: Cost is $25 for members or $30 for non-members. Class size is limited. Click here for more information or to register.

Description: CBNAlliance OPEN Networking Group Meeting: Join Chamber Business Network Alliance which is an OPEN LEADS Group comprised of members from the Midstate Chamber and the Hamden Chamber. All industries welcome (and multiple individuals from the same industry are welcome). Network and make new connections!

Location Info: 546 South Broad Street, Meriden, CT 06450

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

Description: Our Marketing and Publicity Committee Meeting is a great place to network with fellow professionals and discuss topics that are important in the marketing, communications, and publicity fields. All are welcome- we invite you to bring your questions, ideas, and expertise to this meeting where we can come together and problem solve to learn best practices and evolve in this post-Covid environment.

Location Info: 546 S. Broad St., Ste. 2C, Meriden, CT

Contact Info: RSVP to the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203-235-7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

Description: Join us for The Annual Chamber Choice Awards as we recognize the Accomplishments of the Hamden Region's Businesses, Community Leaders, Educators & Students.

Categories to nominate your favorite businesses are: Business of the year, Small Business of the Year, Women-Owned Business of the Year, Notable Citizen of the Year, Chamber Leadership Award, Minority-Owned Business of the Year, Business/community Advocate, and Service Organization of the Year.

Nominations are due by Friday, September 1, 2023. Click here to view the nomination criteria and to download the nomination form.

Location Info: 480 Sherman Ave., Hamden, CT

Contact Info: Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce - 203-288-6431

Description: Plan your Holiday Shopping early and give the gift of reading!

Join us for Hubcap Wallingford's Local and Northeast Meet and Greet Book Signing.

Location Info: 128 Center Street, Wallingford

Description: Click here for more information!

Description: Join the United Way of Meriden and Wallingford for this Pickleball Palooza Tournament. Hosted by Choat Rosemary Hall. This new fundraiser is for all players, ages, and levels of the trending sport.

There will be categories of Men's, Women's, & Mixed Doubles. Age brackets are under 30, 30-50, and 51+.

Location Info: 333 Christian St., Wallingford

Contact Info: Cost is $30 per player or $60 per team. Registration begins October 1st. For more information call 203-235-4403