2026 Eliot Connects Give Warmth Event

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31st

11am- 2pm

@ Eliot Fire Dept/Dixon Park Area
In Support of Eliot Connects

Come together for a cozy winter gathering! Step inside the Fire Station to share a warm bowl of homemade soup, baked treats, play board games with your neighbors and a Kids Winter Gear Swap/Drive. Enjoy outdoor fun, a hot cocoa cart, fire pits & s’mores, ice skating and snowman making! (weather permitting). Event is “pay what you can” by donation & 100% of proceeds will fund Eliot Connects programs, initiatives & events.

• Homemade Soups & Baked Treats: We need a variety of soups (in crock pots) & baked treats.
• Board Game Table: We need gently used board games for families to play that will be donated after to KidsPLAY, EES & Baran Place.
• Outside Winter Fun: Fire pit & s’mores, Haven Homes & Lifestyle Hot Cocoa Cart, skating, snowman making & games all weather permitting! 
• Kids Winter Outer Gear Swap/Drive: Bring what you can & take what you need! Gently worn & washed or new items such as boots, snow pants, jackets, gloves & hats for ages 4 - 14yo kids sizes. Gear will be donated after the swap to kids at EES, KidsPLAY & YCCAC!

We are in need of volunteers, soup makers, bakers, games & kids outdoor gear!