Upcoming Town-Wide Events in Prospect! - Town of Prospect

CEQ NOTICE: Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality The October 6, 2026 edition of the Environmental Monitor has been published. It can be viewed at: portal.ct.gov/CEQ_Environmental_Monitor and is available in the town clerk’s office. The Environmental Monitor provides notice of proposed state actions, including transfers of state-owned land. In it are electronic links to additional information about the projects and instructions on how to submit comments. In this edition: Bristol, Clinton, Cromwell, Guilford, Hamden, Hartford, Killingly, Mansfield, New Haven, and Seymour. The next edition of the Environmental Monitor will be published on October 20, 2026. FINAL CALL FOR PUMPKIN FESTIVAL VENDORS!: Don’t forget! **Friday, October 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM is the FINAL DEADLINE** to sign up as a **Craft Vendor or Information Booth** for the Town of Prospect’s Annual Pumpkin Festival. After **4:00 PM on Friday, October 9th**, we will **no longer accept Craft Vendors or Information Booth Vendors**. If you are interested in participating, please complete the vendor application and **send your completed application to [email protected] by Friday, October 9th at 4:00 PM.** We look forward to seeing everyone at the Annual Prospect Pumpkin Festival! Horizon View Road Drainage Improvements: The Town of Prospect will be making drainage improvements on Horizon View Road, beginning October 5, 2026, weather permitting. The project will replace a damaged drainage pipe to help prevent erosion and protect the roadway. This project is fully funded by revenue generated through the Town’s Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device (ATESD) program.

Posted on September 10, 2026, Edited September 10, 2026 by Admin

Upcoming Town-Wide Events in Prospect!

There are lots of exciting **Town-Wide Events coming up in Prospect**, and we hope you’ll join us! Mark your calendars and come out to enjoy everything our wonderful community has to offer!

**Annual Town-Wide Tag Sale**

**Saturday, September 19th**

**9:00 AM – 4:00 PM**

**Rain or Shine!**

Clean out those closets, garages, and basements and turn those unwanted treasures into some extra cash!

**Household Hazardous Waste Event**

**Saturday, September 26th**

**9:00 AM – 2:00 PM**

**Ansonia Transfer Station**

A great opportunity to safely dispose of eligible household hazardous waste. Please see the flyer below for complete details and requirements.

**22nd Annual Prospect Pumpkin Festival**

**Saturday, October 17th**

**4:00 PM – 8:00 PM**

Come celebrate one of Prospect’s favorite annual traditions! Enjoy an evening of fun, festivities, and plenty of pumpkin spirit!

**Interested in Being a Pumpkin Festival Vendor?**

We would love to have you join us! If you would like to be a **vendor at the 2026 Prospect Pumpkin Festival**, please complete the **Vendor Application** and return it to:

**Email:** [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

**Drop Off:** Mayor’s Office

**36 Center Street**

**Prospect, CT 06712**

**Be sure to check out the flyers below for complete information about each event and the Pumpkin Festival Vendor Application.**

We hope you and your family can make it to one—or **ALL**—of these wonderful community events!

**Mark your calendars, Prospect—we can’t wait to see you there! **