Safe Walk 2025

Sunday, October 5th, 2025
Waterford Duck Pond
Same Day Registration Opens at 8am – Walk Begins at 9am

Every October, Safe Futures brings the community together to take a stand against domestic violence. We hope you can join us for this special event during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

🎨 Craft Fair featuring local artists & vendors
🎟️ Raffle baskets for all ages and interests
🥯 Coffee & Breakfast food trucks
🎶 Music, family fun & more!

Cost to Participate:

Adult Registration: $25
Children & Students: Free*
*Children and students under 18 are welcome to attend without registering online
Same day registration will also be available.

General Information:

Parking: Parking for all attendees will be available at the Waterford Community Center, Town Hall, High School and parking lot to the entrance of the playground off of Boston Post Road in Waterford, CT. There will be no parking will be available at the Waterford Public Library, as it will be used as a drop-off for the craft fair vendors and volunteers only.
Check-In: Registration and check-in tables will be located directly across from the Community Center at Rope Ferry Road, at the end of the walkway leading down from the children’s playground, and in the library parking lot. Waterford Police Officers will be on site to help pedestrians cross safely. The starting line for the Walk will be recognizable by the purple balloon arch at the library.
Dog Policy: We love pets but only service dogs and police dogs are allowed at the Safe Walk.
Raffle Tickets: Cash or credit cards are accepted for purchase of raffle tickets! Winners will be announced by the end of the Safe Walk and will be contacted the following week if their raffle basket was not claimed.

Proceeds from the Safe Walk support our free and confidential services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking, elder abuse, and child abuse in Southeastern Connecticut. If you or someone you know needs help, please call our 24/7 Confidential Hotline at (860) 701-6001 or text CT Safe Connect at (888) 774-2900.