Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Event Start: 9:30 AM
Event Location: Walnut Hill Park I Map
Contact: Kevin Thornton I 617-639-5514 I kthornton@parkinson.org
Event Highlights
Date: Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Registration Begins: 9:30 am
Moving Day Activities Begin: 10:00 am
Location: Walnut Hill Park, 184 W Main St, New Britain, CT 06052
Location & Parking
The event will be held at Walnut Hill Park, located at 184 W Main St, New Britain, CT 06052. Follow directional signs near the parking area. Parking lots are available on site. All parking is free.
Check-In/Registration
Check-in opens at 9:30 am. Stop by the check-in area to get your event program, drop off donations and pick up your Moving Day Rewards card, if eligible. We strongly recommend making online donations before the event. Remember, all participants must register in advance at MovingDayConnecticut.org.
Let us know you’re coming! Download the new Fundraise for Parkinson’s App and check in the day before so we know to expect you. You’ll still stop by the Registration tent upon arrival.”
Schedule of Events
9:30 am: Registration Opens
9:30 – 10:00 am: Explore resources, enjoy activities, connect with the community and join on-stage exercise demos.
10:00 am: We Move Ceremony
10:20 am: Moving Day Walk Begins
11:00 am: Final Awards at the We Move Stage
Walk Route
The Moving Day Walk is for participants of all ages and abilities; the route is only 1-mile total. The path is fully paved. Click HERE for the walk route map.
Restrooms
Restrooms will be available behind the Darius Miller Band Shell.
Refreshments
Participants are welcome to bring a water bottle to fill at one of our water stations, and light refreshments will be available on-site.
Pets
Dogs on short leashes are welcome to join you on Moving Day.
Donations
Drop off cash and checks at the check-in area. Credit card donations can be made online or via the NEW Fundraise for Parkinson’s Moving Day app. You can also mail checks with a note including the participant’s name to ensure proper credit.
Parkinson’s Foundation
Attn: Moving Day Connecticut
5757 Waterford District Drive
Suite 310
Miami, FL 33126
Moving Day Rewards
Participants who raise $100+ receive a Moving Day T-shirt. Check out additional rewards here. Pick up T-shirts and other rewards at the Rewards Tent. Participants who raise $1,000+ will receive the All Star Mover Quarter Zip Sweatshirt after the event.
To learn more about Parkinson’s resources in your area, please visit our website at Parkinson.org/NewEngland
If you have any questions about Moving Day, are interested in sponsorship opportunities or would like information about the foundation, please contact us below:
Kevin Thornton I 617-639-5514 I kthornton@parkinson.org
Mailing address:
ATTN: Moving Day Connecticut / Kevin Thornton
Parkinson’s Foundation New England
5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310
Miami, FL 33126
