UPDATE (Saturday, May 31): Due to today’s inclement weather, organizers have announced The 2025 Great Pootatuck Duck Race has been postponed 24 hours, to Sunday, June 1.
Heritage Park, 7 Glen Road
Duck race/raffle tickets $10
Rubber ducks will “dive” into Pootatuck River from Church Hill Road at 2:30, first 20 across finish line will win prizes for ticket holders, also ongoing live entertainment including live dance and local musicians, low-cost duck-themed souvenirs, booths featuring local clubs, organizations, et al, presented by and a major fundraiser for Newtown Lions Club charitable outreach; newtownlions.org.
Read more here: Newtown Lions Great Pootatuck River Duck Race Ticket Sales To Begin This Weekend
and here: Less Than A Month To Go Before Great Pootatuck Duck Race