The Longest Table: Hartford
- UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
Connect. Create Community. Eat & Have Fun. WE have tables & chairs. YOU bring friends & food.
Date and time
Location
Whitman Court
Whitman Court Hartford, CT 06106About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours
- UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
Imagine a table as long as a city block, where you are surrounded by friends and neighbors -- some you know, others you don't know... yet. Everyone is enjoying their picnic supper and each other's company, celebrating our neighborhood and city.
Inspired by the famous Parisian Table d’Aude – and the hugely successful annual Longest Table in NYC – this free event hosted by the SoDo NRZ will bring neighbors together for a BYO-picnic at a block-long communal table. Join us for a connected and engaged Hartford moment!
- Longest Table Hartford
- Hosted by the South Downtown Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (SoDo NRZ)
- Whitman Court
- Saturday, June 21
- 5 to 7 pm
- FREE to attend, registration required
We’ll provide tables & chairs. Participants bring their own favorite picnic food & beverages.*
Sit together with family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, even perfect strangers. Organize a group or come solo – all are welcome!
RSVP here on Eventbrite. Email us at sodonrz@gmail.com if you have questions, or are interested in volunteering or being a Table Captain. And spread the word!
*Don't forget plates, cups, and utensils!
Frequently asked questions
There is no fee to attend. Just bring yourself, your family and friends, and something to eat and drink. Don't forget plates, cups, and utensils. We'll provide the tables, chairs, and new friends.
Pack a picnic supper! Bring whatever you would like to eat and drink. Make it at home or grab some takeout. Put together a group of friends and plan a menu together. Decorate with flowers or a colorful tablecloth. Don't forget plates, cups, and utensils. We will have tables & chairs.
Whitman Court will be closed to traffic. If you are driving instead of walking, taking a bus, or riding a scooter or bicycle, there is free street parking on weekends on Capitol Avenue. You could also park in the state lots on Capitol Avenue or the paid lot on Hudson Street near Pulaski Circle.
This event is produced by the South Downtown Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (SoDo NRZ), to build community and help neighbors meet one another. Learn more on our website: https://sodo-hartford.com.
This event is modeled after (and with enthusiastic permission from) The Longest Table NYC. Learn more on their website: https://www.longesttablecommunity.org/
We will only use your cell number to contact you if there is an issue on the day of the event and we need to cancel or inform you of an alternate location. We will not share your number or use it for any other purpose.
Everyone is welcome! Info like this helps us better understand who we're reaching and who is interested in engaging with our neighborhood.
The Longest Table Hartford is for neighbors of all ages. We encourage you to bring your kids!
Yes! All are welcome to grab a seat at the table. Coming alone is a fantastic way to meet neighbors and new friends.
Table Captains are volunteers who organize their own groups – inviting their friends, family, or work colleagues to join their table. Other Table Captains agree to captain a table of neighbors they don’t necessarily know. Their job is to help make everyone feel welcome and engaged.
Yes! Specifically, we need Table Captains, Set Up and Break Down teams, Entry Welcomers, and more! Teens are welcome to join us as volunteers. As a community-based event, volunteers at The Longest Table may be eligible for community service credits. To learn more, contact sodonrz@gmail.com.
Please bring all food ready-to-eat. There will be no cooking or grilling facilities on site.