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Thompson Recreation “Our mission is to enhance, promote and support quality recreation facilities and opportunities for all residents of the community.”
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ATTN THOMPSON FAMILIES:Join us next Thursday, October 22nd, for a FREE Spooktacular Halloween Event!5:30-6:30 PM - Trunk...
10/16/2026

ATTN THOMPSON FAMILIES:
Join us next Thursday, October 22nd, for a FREE Spooktacular Halloween Event!

5:30-6:30 PM - Trunk-or-Treat in the Mary R. Fisher Elementary School Parking Lot. Trunks will be stationed at MRFES. Patrons: Please park at the Tourtellotte Memorial High School Parking Lot.

6:15-6:45PM - Spooky Stories in the TMHS Auditorium

6:45-7:00PM - Annual Costume Contest on the Auditorium Stage!

7:00-8:00PM - FREE Interactive Children's Star Wars Show and Character Meet & Greet at TMHS Auditorium.

No registration required to attend. Non-Perishable Food Donations will be accepted at Auditorium Entrance.

Please, no candy in the Auditorium.

*We currently have 22 "Trunks" registered to participate in the Trunk-or-Treat event and would love to add a few more!*

If you would like to register your business, civic group, or family as a "trunk", please call the Thompson Rec office at 860-923-9440 or register your vehicle online:
https://thompsonct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29856

There was a great turnout for last weekend’s Community Day! We appreciate all of the friends and residents who arrived e...
10/10/2026

There was a great turnout for last weekend’s Community Day! We appreciate all of the friends and residents who arrived early for the volunteer and business of the year ceremonies… including the the one pictured flying above!

Photo credit: Darlene Tretheway

Thompson Recreation's Winter Youth Basketball League Registration is now Open!https://thompsonct.myrec.com/info/activiti...
10/08/2026

Thompson Recreation's Winter Youth Basketball League Registration is now Open!
https://thompsonct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29566

Thompson Youth Basketball is an instructional league sponsored by Thompson Recreation. It emphasizes the development of basketball skills, good sportsmanship and leadership skills. Plus it is lots of fun! The program runs for eight weeks. For ages 6 - 14 as of 12/31/26 (no high school students).

Early Registration pricing ends 11/1/26. Registration fees increase by $10 on 11/2/26.

Age 6 & 7 year olds / Rookie Co-ed - $55 Res / $65 Non-Res

Meet Thursday night in the MRFES gym to learn basics and for skills & drills and scrimmages. 5:30-6:30 PM. (No practice on 12/24/26 and 12/31/22)

Age 8 & 9 year olds / Junior Co-ed - $70 Reg fee

One weeknight practice and Saturday morning games at 9:00 a.m. Specific practice days and times TBA. (No practice or games, 12/21/26-1/3/27)

Grades 5 & 6 Boys - Senior Boys - $80 Reg fee
Grades 7 & 8 Boys - NBA Boys - $80 Reg fee

One weeknight practice and Saturday games. Specific days and times TBA. (No practice or games, 12/21/26-1/3/27). Teams will compete in Wentworth Tournament at the end of the season, tournament schedule TBA.

Grades 5 & 6 Girls - Senior Girls - $80 Reg fee
Grades 7 & 8 Girls - WNBA Girls - $80 Reg fee

One weeknight practice in Thompson and Saturday games. Specific days and time TBA. (No practice or games, 12/21/26-1/3/27). Teams will compete in the Wentworth Tournament at the end of the season, tournament schedule TBA.


Thursday, Nov. 19 MANDATORY PLAYER EVALUATION
(except Rookie Age 6-7)
TMHS Gym
Note: Please do not bring personal balls, we will supply them.
This evaluation night is the last chance for registrations to be taken for the season.

5:30—6:30pm
Junior Co-ed (Grades 3&4)
Senior Boys (Grades 5&6)

6:30—7:30pm
NBA Boys (Grades 7&8.)
Senior/WNBA Girls (Gr. 5-8)

All youth age 8-14 must attend mandatory evaluation session at the Tourtellotte Memorial High School gym. This includes all Junior, Senior and NBA division players. We will evaluate players in order to make teams as equal as possible. Note: We are unable to grant requests for specific coaches, teams, or teammates (with the exception of immediate family members.)


COACHES CORNER - Basketball Coaches and Assistant Coaches needed ! (sign up on-line as well)
Player Evaluations: Thursday, November 19 from 5:30 - 7:30p.m. at TMHS gym
Mandatory Coaches ’ Meeting: Thursday, November 23, 6:30pm at the Town Hall

Thompson Youth Basketball is an instructional league sponsored by Thompson Recreation. It emphasizes the development of basketball skills, good sportsmanship and leadership skills. Plus it is lots of fun! The program runs for eight weeks. For ages 6 - 14 as of 12/31/26 (no high school students).

Early Registration pricing ends 11/1/26. Registration fees increase by $10 on 11/2/26.

Age 6 & 7 year olds / Rookie Co-ed - $55 Res / $65 Non-Res

Meet Thursday night in the MRFES gym to learn basics and for skills & drills and scrimmages. 5:30-6:30 PM. (No practice on 12/24/26 and 12/31/22)

Age 8 & 9 year olds / Junior Co-ed - $70 Reg fee

One weeknight practice and Saturday morning games at 9:00 a.m. Specific practice days and times TBA. (No practice or games, 12/21/26-1/3/27)

Grades 5 & 6 Boys - Senior Boys - $80 Reg fee
Grades 7 & 8 Boys - NBA Boys - $80 Reg fee

One weeknight practice and Saturday games. Specific days and times TBA. (No practice or games, 12/21/26-1/3/27). Teams will compete in Wentworth Tournament at the end of the season, tournament schedule TBA.

Grades 5 & 6 Girls - Senior Girls - $80 Reg fee
Grades 7 & 8 Girls - WNBA Girls - $80 Reg fee

One weeknight practice in Thompson and Saturday games. Specific days and time TBA. (No practice or games, 12/21/26-1/3/27). Teams will compete in the Wentworth Tournament at the end of the season, tournament schedule TBA.


Thursday, Nov. 19 MANDATORY PLAYER EVALUATION
(except Rookie Age 6-7)
TMHS Gym
Note: Please do not bring personal balls, we will supply them.
This evaluation night is the last chance for registrations to be taken for the season.

5:30—6:30pm
Junior Co-ed (Grades 3&4)
Senior Boys (Grades 5&6)

6:30—7:30pm
NBA Boys (Grades 7&8.)
Senior/WNBA Girls (Gr. 5-8)

All youth age 8-14 must attend mandatory evaluation session at the Tourtellotte Memorial High School gym. This includes all Junior, Senior and NBA division players. We will evaluate players in order to make teams as equal as possible. Note: We are unable to grant requests for specific coaches, teams, or teammates (with the exception of immediate family members.)


COACHES CORNER - Basketball Coaches and Assistant Coaches needed ! (sign up on-line as well)
Player Evaluations: Thursday, November 19 from 5:30 - 7:30p.m. at TMHS gym
Mandatory Coaches ’ Meeting: Thursday, November 23, 6:30pm at the Town Hall

Thank you to all of the patrons, youth organizations, civic groups, vendors, and volunteers who came out to celebrate Th...
10/03/2026

Thank you to all of the patrons, youth organizations, civic groups, vendors, and volunteers who came out to celebrate Thompson on a beautiful 22nd Annual Thompson Community Day!

Congratulations to the 2026 Volunteer of the Year: Paul Provost!

Congratulations to the 2026 Business of the Year: The Tire Man!

The 22nd Annual Thompson Community Day! is tomorrow at Riverside Park!11AM-3PMVolunteer of the Year & Business of the Ye...
10/02/2026

The 22nd Annual Thompson Community Day! is tomorrow at Riverside Park!

11AM-3PM

Volunteer of the Year & Business of the Year Presentations!

Performances by Thompson Public Schools Music Department!

Expedition Reptile LLC Live reptile show!

Famous Franks Mill Town Grille Hot Dog Eating Contest (Register onsite)

Quest Martial Arts Demonstration

Food Trucks: Main St Gelato, Little B's BBQ, Creamery Brook Bison, Ray's Catering LLC, Johnny Hot Dogs

Jump Zone Rentals Kid's Inflatable Zone

And a Live Concert featuring Lickity Split Band!

Admission is free! Free parking is available at Thompson Town Hall, Thompson Library, and St. Joseph's Church

09/30/2026

ATTENTION : YOGA WITH Thompson Recreation AND SHELBY PEDERSON IS CANCELLED TONIGHT DUE TO ILLNESS.

New session begins on Wednesday 10/7 @ 630pm in Town of Thompson, CT at Thompson Public Library !!

Credit will be given for missed class . Registration is available online at www.thompsonrec.org.

The Thompson Historical Society will be opening the Ryscavage Auditorium as part of the 22nd Annual Thompson Community D...
09/29/2026

The Thompson Historical Society will be opening the Ryscavage Auditorium as part of the 22nd Annual Thompson Community Day!

FREE shuttle service from Riverside Park to Ryscavage Auditorium at TMHS will run througout the day. You can pickup the shuttle at the entrance of Riverside Park near the gazebo.

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09/28/2026

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Ray’s Catering will be at Riverside park in Thompson for family day on Saturday October 3rd

Address

815 Riverside Drive
North Grosvenor Dale, CT
06255

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+1 860-923-9440

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