Light up the Town: Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony
We welcomed in the holiday season on December 6 with our annual Light up the Town event.
The Town of Bloomfield officially ushered in the holiday season on Saturday, December 6th, with its annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony. The festive event saw local fire departments and community organizations gather to welcome the holidays and light up Town Hall. The holiday parade, which stepped off promptly at 6 PM, featured a vibrant procession of local fire apparatus and community groups. The highlight of the parade was the arrival of Santa Claus, who led the way aboard his signature classic fire truck. Following the parade, attention turned to Town Hall for the bright and festive Tree Lighting Ceremony. Once the town tree was illuminated, Santa Claus made himself available for photos, much to the delight of children of all ages.
Parade Awards & Categories
The Town awarded trophies to parade participants in the following categories:
- Best Appearing Engine: Bloomfield Volunteer Ambulance
- Best Antique Engine: Bloomfield Center Fire District
- Best Ladder Truck: Bloomfield Center Fire District
- Best Business Vehicle: Bloomfield Senior Services
- Farthest Distance Travelled Apparatus: Simsbury Fire Department
- Drill & Dance Team: Bloomfield Junior Warhawks
- Most Spirited and Entertaining: Bloomfield Public Works
Preschool & Youth Programs
Mommy & Me Drop-In Playtime
Sponsored by the FRC, this is an open gym time for parents, daycare providers, and preschoolers to enjoy quality playtime together. Visit with other Family Resource Center parents while your children play.
After School Adventures
This program for grades 5-8 provides Bloomfield youth with opportunities for social-emotional growth through team games, crafts, and activities. It includes both structured and unstructured time to encourage children to explore new interests.
Night Ball/Open Gym
An opportunity to to shoot some hoops and play with other in our open gym session
Youth Center & Nightball Membership
The Youth Center is a facility strictly for Bloomfield youth in grades K-12. It features a gymnasium, pool table, foosball, ping pong, and a lounge area with a TV and board games. At night, the center becomes a drop-in facility with a strong focus on Night Ball.
Spring Break Camp
Looking for something to do during Spring Break? Join us at the Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Center for Spring Break Camp. Children in Grades K-8 will be able to do Arts & Crafts, board games, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, sports in the gym or hang out in the Youth Center and play Pool or Air Hockey. Parents must provide a lunch and snacks for the day and will need to complete a Pick-Up Authorization and Medical History form.
Adult Programs & Special Events
Adult Basketball
Drop-In Basketball for adults 18 and older Proof of Age required for registration. *Membership required*
Therapeutic Yoga Classes!
Therapeutic yoga is a system of self-care that focuses on easy to learn yoga postures, breathing exercises and meditation that can be done anywhere and anytime to help manage stress and to promote: 1. Health and balance in the physical body. 2. Efficiency in breathing and energy levels. 3. Relaxation, calm and ease the mind. Classes are easy to moderate and suitable for beginners and can be done on a yoga mat or in a chair. Please wear loose comfortable clothing. Bring a yoga mat and a light blanket. All levels welcome.
Pickleball Drills, Skills, & Strategy
This program is designed for players of beginners and intermediate levels that are looking to expand their Pickleball game through drills, skills and strategy. Learn the foundation of the game. Proper grip, the beginning of good movement patterns and balance. Stroke development, both forehand and backhand, introduction to the volley, service plus return, and the rules. There will be no open play during this class and private instruction is not allowed. This program is being conducted by volunteers who suggested participants bring a non-perishable food item for the Bloomfield Food Bank. Sundays Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Instructors: David & Cathy Fee: Pickleball Membership
Pickleball Drop In Times
Sunday – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Monday – 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Tuesday – 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Friday – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM * Membership Required* Please be mindful that schedule changes may occur due to Town wide events. Email reminders will be sent prior to any change.
The Whole Dog- Dog Training Program
Eight week group dog training classes instructed by Hannah Grundmann CCDT/FF; founder of Elevation Dog Training LLC. The mission is to strengthen the bond between dogs and their humans through science-based, force-free, positive reinforcement training. Each dog can be accompanied by a max of two people. Dogs must be potty trained, have no bite history and non-reactive to other dogs. visit Hannah's website for more information on her background www.elevateyourdog.com
