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Declaration State of Emergency - Burn Ban:

The Town of Bolton has officially declared a State of Emergency to reinforce the State of Connecticut's Burn Ban. Due to the prolonged period of extremely dry weather coupled with the very dry ground and no immediate rain forecasted there is NO BURNING PERMITTED.  This declaration will stay in effect until the state removes its declaration and the state of emergency is lifted.

Recreation Programs

Holiday Light Tour in Bolton ct

Holiday Light Tour 2024

Holiday Light Tour in Bolton ct

Do you decorate the outside of your house for the holidays? Let us know by Monday December 2, 2024 and you can be listed on our map to join in the Holiday Light Tour around town. Join us in giving the families in our community the chance to see your outdoor holiday lights and vote for their favorite!


Click HERE to register your house.


Maps will be available on the town website starting Monday, December 9, 2024 and voting will be done online only with a link listed on the map. voting deadline- December 23, 2024

Holiday Tree Lighting  December 7 in Bolton CT

Holiday Tree Lighting

Holiday Tree Lighting  December 7 in Bolton CT

Join the Bolton Recreation Department for our annual Tree lighting on Saturday December 7th from 4-5 pm!
More information coming soon!


Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!
W.H. Preuss Sons
England Hardware
Simoniz USA, Inc.**
APEX Refrigeration Cooling and Heating LLC**


**Super Sponsors

Send Letters to Santa in Bolton CT

Letters to Santa

Send Letters to Santa in Bolton CT

Send your letters to Santa with a return address to the Bolton Recreation Department no later than December 6, 2024 to receive a letter back!


Mail letters to–
Bolton Recreation
Attn: Santa Claus
222 Bolton Center Rd
Bolton CT 06043

Charcuterie Board Class in Bolton CT

Charcuterie Board Class

Charcuterie Board Class in Bolton CT

When: Thursday, December 19, 2024
Where: Bolton Senior Center, 104 Notch Rd, Bolton CT 06043
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Cost: $55.00
Ages: Adults, 18+


Join the Bolton Recreation department and Emily Love from Make Food Lovely for an exciting and delicious class where you will learn how to create your very own charcuterie board! Emily brings all of the supplies to make the board (cutting board, knives, honey wands) and food. Each guest leaves with a beautiful board to share with loved ones! 

Kids Night Out

Who: Ages 3 and up (Must be potty trained)
When: 4:00pm-9:00pm

December 13– Holiday Themed
February 14– Valentine’s Day themed

Where: Herrick Park, 29 Hebron Rd Bolton CT 06043
Cost: $45.00 per night
Second Child discount- $40.00 per night

Contact the Recreation Department to receive discount.


Register HERE or December
Register HERE for February

Registration deadline is one week prior to the program date. 

Professional Development Days

Join the Bolton Recreation department on select no school professional development days for a day filled with fun and creativity. Each Professional Development day includes outdoor games and activities, indoor crafts, and a workshop put on by the staff!

February 14, 2025- Valentine's day - Register Here. 

Individual Day cost: $65
Am Care- $10 add on, PM care- $10 add on

Location: Herrick Park, 29 Hebron Rd, Bolton, CT 06043
Time: 9:30-3:30, AM Care 7:30-9:30, PM Care 3:30-5:30