Editing Brookfield, Connecticut (section)

===Annual events===
* '''Brookfield Town Center Block Party''' – held the first Sunday of June, the Block Party is an annual street fair held in the heart of Brookfield's Town Center District, bringing together residents and visitors alike for a day of festive fun and entertainment. With a vibrant mix of local vendors, live music performances, and engaging activities for all ages, this street fair celebrates the spirit and diversity of the neighborhood, creating lasting memories and fostering a sense of unity. The event is organized by the Brookfield Town Center 4 Business, a consortium of local businesses in the district.<ref>Brookfield Town Center 4 Business Block Party https://btc4b.org/</ref>
* '''Easter Egg Hunt''' – the Parks and Recreation Department holds an Egg Hunt every year in the Municipal Center on the Sunday that Easter falls on.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Easter Egg Hunt {{!}} Brookfield CT |url=https://www.brookfieldct.gov/parks-recreation/slideshows/easter-egg-hunt |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=www.brookfieldct.gov}}</ref>
* '''Farmers Market''' – held on Fridays from 3PM to 6PM at the Brookfield Municipal Center throughout the Summer months. Vendors include farmers offering organic non-GMO fruits and vegetables, and local artisans from the tri-state area and New England.
* '''Halloween Run''' – held every year the weekend before Halloween; begins at the Municipal Center.
* '''Holiday Tree Lighting''' – held the first weekend of December, 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The town lights its Holiday Tree in the Brookfield Municipal Center this time every year. Kids can also sit on Santa's lap, and free hot chocolate and cookies are provided in the Town Hall.
* '''Indie Film Festival''' – every year in March, the Brookfield Arts Commission holds a festival lasting three days, consisting of short and foreign films.<ref>http://brookfieldartscommission.org/category/film-festival/ Brookfield Arts Commission - Film Festival</ref>
* '''Fire Dept. Kid's Day''' – held the first weekend of June, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fire company offers fire prevention and safety for the whole community. The membership provides demonstrations and practice for getting out alive through the use of a fire safety trailer, stop, drop and roll, and dialing 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency. They also team with outside agencies including the Brookfield Police Department to speak with residents about car seat safety and the importance of seat belts as well as the local Rotary Club to photograph children for the Amber Alert program. Kids and adults get to "dress up" in firefighter's gear–feeling the actual weight that firefighter's must carry.<ref>https://brookfieldfire.com/community-info/news/kids-day/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630163608/http://brookfieldfire.com/community-info/news/kids-day/ |date=June 30, 2016 }} Brookfield Volunteer Fire Department Kid's Day</ref> This also includes rides on two restored 1930's fire trucks owned by the department.<ref>https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Brookfield-Volunteer-Fire-Company-s-Kids-Day-11189595.php Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company's Kids Day brings family fun</ref>
* '''Memorial Day Parade''' – takes place on [[Memorial Day]] Weekend, running through the Brookfield Center Historic District. The parade consists of vintage and modern emergency vehicles, classic cars and supercars, and floats from various local and regional organizations.<ref>https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Memorial-Day-parades-and-events-scattered-around-1396189.php Memorial Day Parade Brookfield</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-05-26 |title=Brookfield Memorial Day Parade 2017: Details, Road Closures and More |url=https://patch.com/connecticut/brookfield/brookfield-memorial-day-parade-2017-details-road-closures-more |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=Brookfield, CT Patch |language=en}}</ref>
* '''Mother's Day 5k''' – The Parks & Rec Department holds an annual 5K on Mother's Day starting at Brookfield High School. Hundreds of runners and walkers from the region attend.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brookfield Mothers Day & We Care 5k |url=https://news.hamlethub.com/brookfield-connecticut/45082-brookfield-mothers-day-we-care-5k |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=HamletHub}}</ref>
* '''[[Relay For Life]] 5k''' – held each year in June at Brookfield High School.<ref>https://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Brookfield-High-school-to-hold-Relay-for-Life-108700.php Relay for Life Brookfield</ref>
* '''[[St. Baldrick's Foundation]] fundraiser''' – held every year in March at Brookfield High School.<ref>https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Brookfield-students-to-shave-heads-to-fight-cancer-12746975.php St. Baldrick's Fundraiser Brookfield High School</ref>