# Event Details - **Event Name**: The 224 Community Block Party - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: 224 EcoSpace Community Block Party & Back-to-School Book Bag GiveawayAbout this EventThe 224 EcoSpace is opening its doors to Hartford and inviting the whole community! Our inaugural Community Block Party is a free, open to all, family-friendly event featuring food trucks, local vendors, kids' activities, and community resources - all in one place.UPDATE: Registration to our 4th Annual Back-to-School Book Bag Giveaway is CLOSED. We will begin to distribute backpacks at 2:30PM!-Event Schedule:All Day | DJ Michelle BeeAll Day | Free Face Painting10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Hive Open House - Free Movement Classes REGISTER HERE10:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Ballet Hartford's Awakening Festival Open Rehearsal with Steve Rooks12:00 PM | Tea Blending Workshop with Natura Sol MediSUN REGISTER HERE12:30 PM | Bloomfield Jr. Warhawks Cheerleaders1:00 PM | Traditional Andean Music by Etienne Perley1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Haircuts with Barber Yowa1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Live Graffiti with Pop Tart2:00 PM | Bloomfield Jr. Warhawks Cheerleaders2:30 PM | 224 Backpack Giveaway2:30 PM | PURPOSE MVNT. Dance Performance3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Haircuts with Barber Alex Gomez3:30 PM | Two-Tone Performance4:00 PM | Ysanne Performance-PARKING: Parking is available in the front lot on Farmington Ave in the marked spaces, see map below All outdoor event activities are located at the back of the building on Nile St. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/0bc0f050-9c95-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w592-h740-dc081828-gmir.jpg ABOUT 224ECOSPACEThe 224 EcoSpace is an entrepreneurial and creative infrastructure hub. We help artists and entrepreneurs turn ideas into sustainable livelihoods by pairing space with mentorship, structure, and opportunity. What makes The 224 different is that we build pathways — from idea, to income, to long-term stability — all under one roof.Visit the224.org or contact us at 224team@the224.org to learn more.INTERESTED IN BEING VENDOR? for all the info!We are proud to recognize Constitution Management as one of our Community Sponsors. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hartford/the-224-community-block-party/100001989064506483 - **Event Categories**: parties, entertainment, back-to-school, workshops, art, kids, business, festivals, food-drinks, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 8 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 6 hours - Location: The 224 Ecospace - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hartford - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: The 224 Ecospace - **lat**: 41.7688397 - **long**: -72.6957506 - **full address**: The 224 Ecospace, 224 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The 224 Community Block Party - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/e5cb8b9e0b0d1804a8384a8a8e26929b3ee35c5a5e2f49c9e117b5bdb86a3a17-rimg-w1024-h768-dcf4f4f6-gmir.jpg?v=1779462688 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The 224 Community Block Party being held? - **A:** The 224 Community Block Party takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at The 224 Ecospace, 224 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The 224 Community Block Party? - **A:** The 224 Community Block Party is organized by The 224EcoSpace. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The 224 Community Block Party is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hartford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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