Preserving the Heritage and Distinctive Character of the Nichols Community
The Nichols Improvement Association is a non-profit 501c3 located in the heart of historic Nichols in Trumbull CT. Situated on 42 beautiful acres, the NIA is home to the landmark Bunny Fountain, Five Pennies Playground, Frog Pond, Moore Ball Fields, and the Nichols Community Center (a.k.a. the Starkweather House). The expansive property also includes the Nichols Green, the site of the Flag Pole, WWI & WWII memorials, and our beautiful Christmas Tree.
Enjoy the Benefits of NIA Membership
All residents living in the Nichols Fire Tax District are invited to join the NIA and participate in the community activities we offer year-round. Monetary donations and membership fees allow us to improve the historic NIA property, cover operating costs and help to fund our proprietary programs and events.
Members Receive:
- Parking Sticker(s)
- Our Monthly NIA e-Newsletter
- Use of 42-acres of property, including our 5 Pennies Playground, Frog Pond and walking trails
- The ability to rent the Starkweather House and the Moore Ball Fields for private events
- Priority access and discounted rates for all NIA programs, classes, and camps
- Entry to all of our free workshops and events
- All memberships are 100% tax deductible and are good for one calendar year (From January 1st to December 31st)
IMPORTANT: Membership in the NIA is for Trumbull Residents living in the Nichols Fire Tax District. To determine if you qualify, please visit the Trumbull parcel database HERE. Fire Codes are shown as: (L) LongHill, (N) Nichols, (T) TrumCenter
-Members Only-
Property Rental
The Starkweather House and the Moore Ball Fields can be rented
exclusively by NIA Members for private events and functions.
NIA Programs
Starkweather Summer Camp
Choose half or full day summer activities for children ages 4-10.
NIA JingleBellRun
December 7th, 2024 marks our 36th annual winter classic! Join us for 5K or a fun run!
NIA Announcements
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We’re just one week away from the 36th annual Jingle Bell Run! If you haven’t registered yet, be sure to do so before Sunday night at 11:59pm as the price is about to go up. Don’t wait until the last minute!
The Tree lighting will start at 6pm Sunday, December 8th:
Please join us for our Annual Tree Lighting & musical performance by the Hillcrest Choraleers. Rumor has it that Santa will be taking a break from the North Pole to make a special visit to Nichols! The event will take place on the NIA Green.
You may park at the NIA parking lot and walk over (please use the crosswalk) or the local church parking lots. Please do not park in the NUMC circle driveway as Santa needs a place to get out!
Jingle Bells & Bobbleheads!
We’ll be bringing them together for our 36th annual Jingle Bell Run on Saturday, December 7th.
Register before this Saturday night to avoid a price increase!
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A huge thanks to our refreshment sponsors for their generous donations! Participants of the Jingle Bell Run who stick around for our post-race "Jingle Mingle" will get to enjoy donuts from Plasko's, hot chocolate & cider from The Vintage Horse, bagels from J Bagels & Cafe, bottled water from The Sitting Duck Tavern and non-alcoholic beer samples from Athletic Brewing!
If you haven't signed up yet, be sure to register today!
niatrumbull.org/jinglebellrun/
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Once again, the NIA Jingle Bell Run will award our coveted Santa bobblehead to the male & female winners of each 5k age group!
Be sure to stick around at the post race "Jingle Mingle" to see if you were fast enough to get one – and if you haven't signed up yet, be sure to register today!
niatrumbull.org/jinglebellrun/
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NIA Kids Holiday Party- December 8th, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST
It’s the holiday season at the NIA and we hope you can join us for our annual NIA Holiday Kid‘s Party! We will have holiday-themed activities, snacks, and drinks!
Due to indoor capacity, registration will be limited as follows:
–NIA Members only
-50 children total (25 children per time slot)
-Adults will be limited to 1 Adult per child indoors
-A waiting list will be created once the 50 spots are filled
NO WALK-INS since we need to order our fun holiday crafts ahead of time and house space is limited!
REGISTRATION INFO
Due to popular demand, this event will be limited to NIA members only, membership status will be verified after registration.
Use this link below to register!
form.jotform.com/243187161377158
Please choose a time slot:
Time slot: 3-4pm 25 Kids
Time slot: 4-5pm 25 Kids
Please only include child count in your registration! If all time slots are full, you can be added to the waitlist.
Please email events@niatrumbull.org with any questions.
Check Out Our Upcoming NIA Events
Luminaria Sale Opening
The Luminaria display is something to behold and a long standing Nichols tradition on Christmas Eve. The luminaries are votive candles placed in sand (or bird seed) at the bottom of paper […]
NIA Executive Board Meeting
Starkweather House - 1773 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull, CT 06611, USA 1773 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull, CT, United StatesThis is not a public meeting. This is for Executive Board Members only at this time. If there is going to be a public board meeting the NIA will post […]
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