Blue Star Welcome Week

Blue Star Welcome Week 2025 is Saturday, September 27th to Sunday, October 5th. Blue Star Welcome Week was created to recognize the 600,000 military families that move to new communities each year. This special week raises awareness and builds support for military families across the country This week is a chance for our community to come together and give a warm welcome to military families. Whether through local events, small gestures of kindness, or messages of support, we’ll help these…

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when

September 30, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

where

144 W Main St
Waterbury, CT United States

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Blue Star Welcome Week 2025 is Saturday, September 27th to Sunday, October 5th.
Blue Star Welcome Week was created to recognize the 600,000 military families that move to new communities each year. This special week raises awareness and builds support for military families across the country
This week is a chance for our community to come together and give a warm welcome to military families. Whether through local events, small gestures of kindness, or messages of support, we’ll help these families feel valued and connected. The Mattatuck Museum is a Blue Star Museum and offers free admission to military year round.

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