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Join in Waterbury's weekly passeggiata on Wednesday evenings in the warm months! Stroll around town, chat with a neighbor, stop for a snack or drink, and just enjoy the community.
Passeggiata means "walk" or "stroll" in Italian, and refers to the tradition of leisurely walking at the end of the day in a central area among others who are doing the same thing. Beyond Italy, this evening stroll ritual occurs in Spain (the Paseo), Greece (the Volta), and several Middle Eastern cities.
The passeggiata in Italy and beyond has a communal feel and is a way to shift from day to evening; it is intentionally slow-paced and not meant as a workout. However, from a health standpoint, seeing each other and talking enhances the well-known physical benefits of regular walking. These downtown strolls strengthen community identity by creating a casual, simple gathering.
Waterbury's passeggiata will be held weekly on Wednesday evenings in the warmer months, with different events and activities happening throughout the season. Everyone is welcome to join at their own pace and schedule, with passeggiatas roughly beginning in late May on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm, with more information about specific events to come.
Businesses are encouraged to stay open late and offer Italian-inspired specials, and musicians are welcome to perform downtown, with information to come as the schedule develops. If you are interested in planning an event or activity to coincide with the passeggiata, or want to talk about ways to get involved, reach out to Ingrid Jonas at [email protected].
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Crossroads Beverage
Creemee window open until 7 pm
freak folk bier
Open 2-8 pm
Gallus Handcrafted Pasta
Open 5-9 pm
The Old Stagecoach Inn
Bar open until 9 pm
Paprika Catering Company
Open until 8 pm
Red Poppy Cakery
Open until 6 pm with a limited retail selection
The Tropic Brewing
Open 4-9 pm every Wednesday
Waterbury Public Library
Open until 8 pm
Yarn
Open until 5:30 pm
MakerSphere
Come make art in Jack's Alley with MakerSphere on the 3rd Wednesdays of the month this summer (6/17, 7/15, 8/19, 9/16)! Stop by for an interactive craft or activity open to all ages.
The Phoenix
Enjoy the Jazz Jam every third Wednesday, 6-9 pm, at The Phoenix! Hosted by TURNMusic, singers and instrumentalists gather to jam and invite all to come listen. A suggested donation of $10 supports the House Band and TURNMusic; BYOB, snacks, or dessert to share.
Prohibition Pig
Enjoy live bluegrass music at the Pro Pig Brewery every Wednesday
Stone's Throw Pizza
Stop by for weekly Passeggiata drink specials
Stowe Street Emporium
Offering 10% off between 5 pm and 6 pm
Waterbury Public Library
Enjoy live harp music in the Library Garden on select Wednesdays
Take Stowe Street to Main Street. Take a right at the light and find the Hope Cemetery behind the white Congregational Church. Wander through the cemetery and back on Winooski Street.
Take Stowe Street to Main Street. Take a left at the light, a right down Elm Street, and a left down Randall Street to the end. Take a right into the State Complex and another right almost immediately into the cornfield. Head to the left and follow the trail to return back to Main Street or head to the right around the cornfield and back through Hope Cemetery.
Take Jack's Alley to Bidwell Lane, then turn onto Foundry Street. Take a left onto Main Street, followed by a right on Park Row. Go around Rusty Parker Park and back onto Main Street.
Take Stowe Street to Main Street. Take a right at the light and head to the Waterbury Public Library (open until 8 pm). Wander through the Library Gardens or make a poem in the Word Garden. You may find live harp music being played by Waterbury's own Judi Byron!
Take a self-guided walking tour to see the varied and historic buildings around downtown Waterbury, including many on the National Register of Historic Places. Printed maps from the Waterbury Historical Society are available at select locations around town or for download, or follow a digital version here.
Take a self-guided walking Art Tour to visit downtown Waterbury's public artworks, including the permanent and rotating pieces in Jack's Alley, paintings on Stowe Street and Bidwell Lane, installations on the Waterbury State Office Complex, and more!
