From Drive-in Movies to Lights Festivals we have some pretty awesome
PAST EVENTS
Our Personal Faves!
1st WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL
March 6th, 2021
Our launch event with over 900 tickets sold. An immersive winter-themed experience, featuring a walk-through Light Path and a Maker and Crafts space.
Farm-To-Table (21+ Dinner Party)
October 6th, 2022
An intimate fundraising dinner party with a masterfully cooked three-course meal. The event was limited to only 30 seats, $150 per ticket, and was our fastest selling event in Up | Next history, selling out the day tickets opened!
Second Teen Job Fair @ Staples High
April 5th, 2023
Students of Staples high had the opportunity to explore work opportunities at various local businesses tables. Up | Next also provided real-time interview tips and mock interviews to prepare teens for the event.
#FeedFairfieldCounty
2022
Through a variety of youth-led projects, events, and fundraisers, #FeedFairfieldCounty managed to supply meals for over 12,000 residents across the county in just one year!
2nd Winter Lights Festival
February 12th, 2022
Taking place on Jesup Green, right in the heart of downtown Westport, patrons enjoyed a full decoration-making kit, complimentary hot chocolate, free admission to Toquet Hall’s Game Night, and the walk-through light tunnel.
During the event Up | Next’s President and Founder Addison Moore revealed the organization’s then biggest community initiative: Feed Fairfield County!
Holiday Pop-Up Shop
December 10th, 2022
Attendees had the opportunity to browse a large array of creative high-quality products created by local teen entrepreneurs. Additionally, the event also featured a full-service gift wrapping station courtesy of Up | Next!
Some Of Our Other Best Past Events!
Teen Summer Job Fair
June 13th, 2021
Local teens had the opportunity to come down to the beautiful grounds of MoCA Westport and explore amazing work opportunities at various local businesses including job offerings from the FBI. Connectalent provided real-time interview tips to prepare teens for their interviews.
Giggle’s Haunted Teddy Bear Factory
October 29th, 2021
A chilling interactive walkthrough fundraiser where patrons had to make it through giggle’s abandoned teddy bear factory, solving puzzles and escaping Giggles with only a flashlight and their wits!
Pop-Up Food Drives
February 1st-9th, 2025
Some of our fastest food drive turnarounds which involved collecting, announcing, and donating a few hundred pounds of food—all within a single day.
’24 Summer Bake Sales
Summer Months, 2022
Over the summer months, the Up | Next team hosted a variety of summer-themes treat stands as well as food drives to raise awareness for Feed Fairfield County.
Ice Cream Pop-Up Shop
September 16th 2023
Taking place in the Toquet Hall alley in the center of Westport, the Ice cream popup shop had a fun and beachy atmosphere and boasted a variety of new creative specialty crafted flavors and treats for the community to enjoy!
Winter Wonderland Immersive Trivia Nights
December 11th, 2021
An innovative twist on a winter-themed trivia nights, using lighting rigs, fake snow, original music, and a bit of acting— of all our trivia nights this one was by far our best! The event was complete with free milkshakes and a large cash pool prize!
’22 Summer Bake Sales
Summer Months, 2022
Over the summer months, the Up | Next team hosted a variety of summer-themes treat stands as well as food drives to raise awareness for Feed Fairfield County.
Giggle’s Second Annual Haunted Teddy Bear Factory
October 28&9th, 2022
Our second haunted house, where patrons had to make it through giggle’s abandoned teddy bear factory, solving puzzles and escaping Giggles with only a flashlight and their wits!
Thanksgiving Food Drives
November 21st-23rd, 2022
Our biggest food drive initiative with food drive boxes throughout 15 different stores and businesses in Westport.
Fairfield Up | Next Teens Teen Game Events
2023
After launching, our amazing Fairfield team put on a ton of exciting and fun interactive and innovative events ranging from game nights to cotton candy parties in an effort to raise funds to relive food insecurity.
’23 Summer Bake Sales
Summer Months, 2023
Over the summer months, the Up | Next team hosted a variety of summer-themes treat stands as well as food drives to raise awareness for their new branch in Fairfield.
Outdoor Summer Movie Night
August 16th, 2023
Up | Next invited the community to come down to the center of downtown Westport on Jesup Green for a movie showing, complete with candy, snacks, and a popcorn making station!
Giggle’s Third Annual Haunted Teddy Bear Factory
October 28&9th, 2022
Our scariest event yet, the third giggles haunted house gave patrons the opportunity to explore giggle’s abandoned teddy bear factory, solving puzzles and escaping Giggles with only a flashlight and their wits!
Second Winter Pop-Up Shop
October 28&9th, 2022
Our scariest event yet, the third giggles haunted house gave patrons the opportunity to explore giggle’s abandoned teddy bear factory, solving puzzles and escaping Giggles with only a flashlight and their wits!
