Let's Come Together and Shine Bright for Our Worthy Cause!
Get ready for an evening of creativity, connection, and fun! Paint your own medium-sized pumpkin while enjoying pizza, chicken bites, salad, soft drinks, and music from DJ Jacki. A cash bar will also be available; costumes are optional, and celebrated!
Date: Thursday, October 22 | Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Location: Elicit Brewing, Manchester, CT
Why Attend?
- Enjoy a fun night out with friends, family, or coworkers - or come solo and make new friends!
- Unleash your inner artist and create your own pumpkin masterpiece
- Dance and enjoy the festive atmosphere with music from DJ Jacki
- Support Shine Your Light CT and our mission to provide healing experiences through art, yoga, and creative expression throughout Greater Hartford and across Connecticut
- Make an even deeper impact by supporting our Purpose Patch
Your Ticket Includes
- One medium-sized pumpkin and all pumpkin-painting supplies
- A commemorative Shine Your Light CT pint glass
- Pizza, chicken bites, salad, and soft drinks
- An Elicit wristband, unlocking food and drink specials from 6pm to 9pm
- An evening of creativity, music, and community
Ticket Options
- Individual ticket: $35 | Group of five: $150 (save $25!)
Let’s create and elevate together while supporting creative and expressive opportunities for our community!
Ways To Support "Pumpkins with Purpose":
- Register Here
- Visit Our Purpose Patch to Make a Deeper Impact
- "Pints with Purpose Sponsor": Calling all businesses and entrepreneurs! For a $100 donation, we'll include your business cards in our Souvenir Pint Glasses so over 80 guests take your info home!
- Donate a Raffle Item
- Volunteer at Our Event
We can’t wait to see you there!
Join our Monthly "Ignite Your Inner Light" Series with WORK_SPACE!
From now until February 2027, Shine Your Light CT is partnering with WORK_SPACE to launch creative and wellness activities starting in April for Manchester residents and city guests. The program features family-friendly events such as painting sessions, nature workshops, drumming circles, and self-care workshops, all aimed at fostering community connections and enhancing mental well-being. With a focus on inclusivity, these activities encourage artistic expression and resilience. We hope to see you there!
To register, visit the WORK_SPACE Eventbrite page by clicking here.
HEALTH & WELLNESS BENEFITS
RELIEVE STRESS
BOOST SELF-ESTEEM & SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT
INCREASE EMPATHY AND LOVE
Creating and expressing gives your brain a break from usual thoughts, trains you to concentrate on details, and pay more attention to your environment.
INCREASE EMPATHY AND LOVE
BOOST SELF-ESTEEM & SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT
INCREASE EMPATHY AND LOVE
Experiencing expressive moments helps people understand and appreciate the differences we have. Expression can even release dopamine in the brain, which provides a feel-good sensation.
ENHANCE PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS
BOOST SELF-ESTEEM & SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT
BOOST SELF-ESTEEM & SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT
There's no right or wrong way to freely express yourself! Thinking out-of-the-box stimulates your brain to grow and come up with unique solutions.
BOOST SELF-ESTEEM & SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT
BOOST SELF-ESTEEM & SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT
BOOST SELF-ESTEEM & SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Drive, focus, and concentration increases during the creative process. You will enjoy getting to see the final product and the transformation within yourself.
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Let's Come together to Create & Elevate!
Join us at Elicit Brewing for a festive evening of pumpkin painting, live DJ, and delicious bites, all while supporting Shine Your Light CT!