Welcome to the Nichols Improvement Association
The Nichols Improvement Association (NIA) is a non-profit organization of volunteers chartered with helping to preserve the heritage and distinctive character of the Nichols community. We sponsor many family-oriented events throughout the year. Membership is available to Trumbull residents living in the Nichols Fire District.
Join the NIA
The Nichols Improvement Association (NIA) is located in the heart of the historic Nichols Farm district. Situated on 42 beautiful acres, the NIA is home to the Nichols Green, the Bunny Fountain, Five Pennies Playground, Nichols Lawn & Gazebo, Frog Pond, Moore Ball Fields, and The Starkweather House.
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Volunteers Needed!
We are currently looking for a person to join our Executive Board to help with Activities & Events.

We are also looking for people to help the Activities & Events Chairperson with events throughout the year. If you are interested in joining us (in any capacity), please send an email with availability and preferences to president@niatrumbull.org. If you have a friend you’d like to team up with and co- chair, let us know.

Email President@NIATrumbull.org

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:

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

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Property Rental

The Starkweather House and the Moore Ball Fields can be rented
exclusively by NIA Members for private events and functions.

NIA Programs

Our programming is designed to foster a strong sense of community and encourage neighbors to get to know each other. We offer a diverse range of events throughout the year that cater to people of all ages and interests. Our programming has been highly successful over the years, thanks to the support and involvement of our dedicated members and volunteers.

Starkweather Summer Camp

Choose half or full day summer activities for children ages 4-10.

NIA Adult Kickball League

Adults can get their kicks in our summer Kickball League!

NIA JingleBellRun

December 7th, 2024 marks our 36th annual winter classic! Join us for 5K or a fun run!

NIA Announcements

Check out our most recent announcements, and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook!

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11 hours ago

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! ... See MoreSee Less

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!
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5 days ago

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!

niatrumbull.org/jinglebellrun/

#trumbullnia #jinglebellrun #jingle5k #5k #5krun #trumbullct #nicholsct
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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/

#trumbullnia #jinglebellrun #jingle5k #5k #5krun #trumbullct #nicholsct #plaskos #thevintagehorse #jbagels #sittingducktavern #athleticbrewing
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2 weeks ago

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/

#trumbullnia #jinglebellrun #jingle5k #5k #5krun #trumbullct #nicholsct
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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.
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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 […]

Event Series NIA Board Meeting

NIA Executive Board Meeting

Starkweather House - 1773 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull, CT 06611, USA 1773 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull, CT, United States

This 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 […]

Our Mission

The NIA Mission is to initiate, promote, encourage, foster and support the improvement of the physical, cultural and recreational resources of that portion of the Town of Trumbull generally known as and referred to as the Village of Nichols.

Our History

We are always looking for information, pictures, and anything historical related to NIA – if you have anything you’d like to share, please send it to webmaster@niatrumbull.org

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