Paws in the Square, a free, family-friendly community event celebrating dogs, adoption, and local pet partners.
The Shops at Somerset Square, featuring adoptable dogs from Dog Star Rescue, Connecticut Humane Society, and pet-focused businesses including Rehab K9 Care, Hounds Town USA, and local artist JBMart, known for custom pet portraits.
Saturday, May 9, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The Shops at Somerset Square
Indoor location: Suite 530, near White House Black Market and HOTWORX
Paws in the Square returns with an engaging experience designed for dog lovers of all ages. Guests can meet adoptable pups, connect with local pet organizations, and explore a curated mix of pet-focused vendors.
Adding to the afternoon, Colony Grill will be onsite with their pizza truck, offering a casual dining option for guests to enjoy while strolling the center.
Thoughtful touches will be provided by Playa Bowls, Starbucks, and Lux Bond & Green, with gratitude to these Somerset Square tenants for supporting this community event. Supplies are limited and available while they last.
Additional family-friendly fun includes a balloon artist and free face painting.
The event is free and open to the community. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.
Vendor inquiries are welcome.
• Nonprofit organizations participate at no cost
• For-profit pop-ups: $25
• Certificate of insurance required
About The Shops at Somerset Square:
The Shops at Somerset Square is a premier community shopping and lifestyle destination in Glastonbury, CT. Offering a mix of national retailers, local boutiques, and dining options, the center is dedicated to creating engaging experiences for families and visitors. Through seasonal events, community programs, and interactive activations, The Shops at Somerset Square serves as a hub for connection, entertainment, and local engagement. For more information, visit TheShopsatSomersetSquare.com.
About Poag Shopping Centers:
Poag Shopping Centers is a national retail real estate firm specializing in the development, redevelopment, management, leasing, and marketing of open-air shopping centers and mixed-use environments. With more than 40 years of industry leadership and a legacy connected to the creation of the Lifestyle Center format, Poag is known for creating highly detailed, experience-driven retail destinations. The company brings a boutique, tailored approach to placemaking, merchandising, and property management across its expanding portfolio. For more information, visit PoagShoppingCenters.com.
About JLL:
For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with annual revenue of $23.4 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 113,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.
