Fine WoodWorking New England Open House - April 26th & 27th
Fine Woodworking Magazine is holding a live event with the Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking
in Manchester, CT for a 2-day free event.
The event will feature hourly demonstrations, tool makers, an antique tool flea market and if you get hungry - lobster, pizza, BBQ & of course Banana's Ice Cream!
Hourly Demonstrations with expert woodworkers
Photo Cred: CT Valley School of Woodworking
Free 2 day event
Meet some tool makers and shop the antique tool flea market!
Photo Cred: CT Valley School of
Woodworking
Boxes for Boots Military Appreciation Day - May 4th
May is Military Appreciation Month!
Join us and many others on May 4th from 11 am - 3 pm for the Boxes to Boots fundraising event
which sends much-needed care packages to our troops overseas.
Come out to support our Military, play games, bounce in the bounce house,
enjoy the live music and of course get a scoop from of favorite ice cream!
At PNA Park 171 N. Plains Industrial Rd, Wallingford
Click here for more information about Boxes to Boots or contact Mike Goodrich at mgoodrich@srfm.com
Come out for this great cause!
photo cred: boxestoboots
All funds donated to this event will go to supporting the Boxes to Books care packages
Rain or Shine doesn't stop our military so it won't stop this event!
Wallingford Lacrosse Jamboree- May 5th
We are excited to be part of the Wallingford Lacrosse Jamboree this year!
This is a tournament style event that is Open to all Boys and Girls U8, U10, U12, and U14 Teams
Come support a wide variety of Lacrosse teams!
Click here for more information about Wallingford Lacrosse
We will be there with a special flavor created just for this event!
Find out more about Wallingford Lacrosse and the Jamboree
Rain or Shine it'll be a good time!
photo cred: Wallingford Lacrosse
Boys & Girls Club of Meriden: Spring Fest - May 18th
Join us for a FREE family-friendly event that’ll include activities for all at Cuno Camp, a beautiful and unique nature preserve right here in Meriden.
There will be activities and fun for everyone, including:
-Activities: kickball, basketball, volleyball, open swim (weather permitting), arts & crafts, bounce house, field games, and more!
-Food & Drink: Lost Tourist Brewing, Bananas Ice Cream, more to be announced!
-Touch-a-Truck: featuring Meriden's first responders (PD Cruiser, Fire Truck, and Ambulance), AJ Waste garbage truck, cement truck, and our very own Meriden Public Library Bookmobile!
-Guest appearances: DJ Derek Stefano on the pool deck, Empress Carrero Face Painter, and more to be announced!
All attendees will receive a free raffle ticket upon entry. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased on site for $5 each. Enter to win exciting prizes such as 2 weeks of Cuno Camp, a Family Art Night, and more!
Funds raised through Spring Fest are allocated towards subsidizing the cost of summer camp for local families in need.
Please contact Jaime Gianini at jgianini@bgcmeriden.org for more information.
Lots of fun activities are planned
FREE family fun event at Camp Cuno
Bring the whole family!
Holiday for Giving - thru December 4th
Bananas Ice Cream is teaming up with Holiday For Giving to collect food and toys for Wallingford families facing hardship.
Receive 10% off your order when you bring in an item for the collection box. Together we can help spread the magic of the season.
Click here for more information about Holiday for Giving
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Who doesn't like a discount on ice cream!
Holiday for Giving
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Sheehan High School Marching Band Competition - September 23rd
Lyman Hall Marching Band Competition - October 14th
We love being part of the towns Marching Band Competitions!
These are events where multiple high schools around the state come to competitively perform various shows
The students work so hard each year to perform at these wonderful events!
Due to the never ending Saturday rains we had this year Sheehan High School's competition was cancelled.
We were able to see Sheehan at Lyman Hall's competition.
Click here for more information about the Lyman Hall Music Program
Click here for more information about Sheehan's Music Program
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We loved listening to the music and visiting with the bands!
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HOWee after dark!
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Another rainy Saturday but that doesn't stop the need for ice cream!
Celebrate Wallingford - October 7th & 8th
Celebrate Wallingford is a 2-day festival featuring the Taste of Wallingford - where one can sample the food of local restaurants. There is live entertainment, arts & crafts shows, children's activities, and so much more!. This is a FREE yearly event with FREE parking.
For more information on the Celebrate Wallingford
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We needed a little more space for all that we bring! Freshly made waffle cones is a must!
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HOWee at work!
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Saturday was rainy but Sunday cleared up- it was so great to see so many old friends (customers) and meeting so many new ones!
Durham Farmers Market and More August - October 2023
Durham CT is hosting the Durham Farm Market & More until October 12, 2023, Banana's Ice Cream along with our Happiness on Wheels will be at many of the market dates. Come out to this FREE event and visit the locally grown and made produce and items. The kids can enjoy the FREE bounce house and their is music by local musicians weekly.
For more information on the Durham CT Farm Market & More click here
Located at 144 Pickett Lane, Durham, CT
So many great vendors weekly!
We love when family and friends visit us off site!
Overcast day but that doesn't stop the need for ice cream!
Apple Rehab Back to School Community Event September 8, 2023
Apple Rehab of Cromwell and staff are hosting a Back to School Festival on September 8th from 6 pm - 8 pm at 156 Berlin Rd, Cromwell, CT 06416. It's a FREE event for everyone to come to. There will be vendors, food trucks, a DJ, bounce house and raffles.
Hope to see you there!
For More information contact
Colleen Sosnoski MSW | Phone: (860)635-1010 | csosnoski@apple-rehab.com
HOWee will be there!
Apple Rehab Back to School Community Festival
Touch a truck
Yankee Chapter's Buick Car Show 2023
On August 20, 2023, Banana's Ice Cream along with our Happiness on Wheels will be at Wallingford Buick for the Yankee Chapter Buick Car Show. Come out to this FREE event and see some cool cars.
Contact Jim Comeau at 203 537 2408 for more information.
Some cars you may see !
Yankee Chapter's Buick Car Show
Some more care you may see!
"DOGHOUSE MUSIC FEST 6", A Benefit for St. Judes Children's Hospital Torrington, CT
On August 5, 2023, HOWee and Banana's Ice Cream will be at the DOGHOUSE MUSIC FEST 6 is a annual benefit for St. Judes children's hospital hosted by the JAMES GANG MC LITCHFIELD COUNTY. A 12hr fest featuring local & national bands and a variety of different vendors. Banana's will make a donation a percentage of the proceeds to St. Judes. This will be the 6th year for this event... Banana's first year here. They have raised near 15K in the first 5 years for St. Judes with the hope of doing better year after year.
For more information about the Doghouse Music Fest Click here
Meriden Humane Society Fundraiser July 21, 2023
On July 21, 2023, Banana's Ice Cream along with our Happiness on Wheels attended a fundraising event for the Meriden Humane Society hosted by Jordan's Way. Jordan’s Way is dedicated to publicized on social media the need for funds for shelters and to influence the Clearing of Shelters through their community outreach and advocacy. Chris has create a buzz around shelters that builds a compassionate community of pet parents willing to provide a permanent home. Any donation made goes to the shelter in need. Donations are always welcome.
For more information about the Meriden Humane Society click here.
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Wilcox High School Graphics Fundraiser June 5th & 6th, 2023
On June 5th and 6th, 2023, Banana's Ice Cream hosted Wilcox Graphics Department for a FUNdraising event. 10% of the proceeds of the sales from 5 pm - 9 pm for both days were donated to the graphics department.
For more information about the Wilcox Graphics Department click here
Enjoy the private party room
Fundraiser event
Now that's a big ice cream!
Gift Basket Donations
Thanks for asking us to help our local community and nonprofit organizations!
We love that our ice cream is a cherished prize and wish we could contribute to every group that requests a donation. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate every request.
To be considered for a donation, please:
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Drop off your donation request in person at our location
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The request should be on your organization letterhead and include event name, date and location.
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At least three weeks prior to your event.
Please keep in mind:
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If your request is denied, it is not a reflection on your organization or our relationship with it.
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If we have said "yes" in the past, it's not guaranteed that we will be able to contribute to your organization this time.
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Likewise, if we have said "no" in the past, it does not necessarily mean we will say "no" again.
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We can support you when you support us.
We look forward to helping your organization!
