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Regional Roundup of Weekend Events

From our neighborhood to the towns around us, if you're looking for something to do this weekend we've got you covered

Whether you're in search of something fun to do with the kids or you have a babysitter and are planning a night out, look no further because Patch editors have picked a variety of events taking place today and tomorrow to help you make the most of your weekend. Click on the headline of each for more information.

Monroe Farmers Market'

The Monroe Farmers' Market is held in front of Town Hall, 7 Fan Hill Road every Friday from 3 to 6 p.m.

Newtown: Arts Festival 

There will be live performances and workshops of dance and music, art presentations, art workshops, activities for children, and lots of food.  Click here for a schedule of events. 

Southbury: 2012 BentFest at Audubon Center

Family festival with live music by the blue grass band Wild Goose Nation, picnicking in the meadow, river and nature walks, local food vendors, kids’ activities, bird watching, raffle prizes and more.

Trumbull: 34th Annual Trumbull Arts Festival

Sunday, Sept. 16:

  • Trumbull Arts Festival: Fine Art, High-quality fine craft, Limited or handmade prints, Offset lithograph prints, Country Crafts, Handcraft item under $25, Painted / appliqued clothing, Photography; Trumbull Town Hall Green, 5866 Main Street,about 1 mile north of exit 48 off the Merritt Parkway. Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Discovery to Cure Walk returns for the fifth year to Westport's Sherwoods Island State Park on Sept. 16, bringing together hundreds of people of all ages, including cancer survivors, dedicated to raising funds and awareness for ovarian cancer research.

Sunday, Sept. 16

The annual Colonial Fair and Muster Day shows what it was like to live, play, eat and work during colonial times. To see photos and an article on the 2011 Colonial Fair & Muster Day, click here:

Friday, Sept. 14 & Saturday, Sept. 15

  • The Irish Heritage Society of Milford's Annual Milford Irish Festival will "Kick Off" on Friday, Sept. 14th with music by The AleHounds and Fenian Sons, food and drinks. 
  • On Saturday, the Festival gets into Full Swing with Irish Music by Stone Row, Broken Banjo Strings and the Highland Rovers. 
  • Children's activities from 11-6 will include face painting, arts and crafts, games and prizes, a Bounce House, and Rock climbing wall.
  • For more information, click here: .

McCoy's Pub features local and area live music acts every Friday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. They never charge admission, so if you enjoy live music please stop in and give them a listen. The music lineup can be found on the pub's website at: www.mccoyspub.net

About this column: From our neighborhood to the towns around us, if you're looking for something to do this weekend we've got you covered.

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Brooke Burling May 24, 2013 at 08:33 am
Only one week to go until auditions (Friday, May 31), so interested actors sign up now!
Laura Tulley May 23, 2013 at 12:23 pm
Thank you everyone for your comments. Carl - will try not to be offended by your "anyone withRead More half a brain" comment. I am dismayed to hear Dawn that you have made this effort and been turned down by the town and police department (it's not uncommon for me to see the police speeding up and down Moose Hill Road too!) Glad to hear, though, that I am not alone in seeing a need for people to get a grip on the road. Slow down. Hang up. Comply with stop signs and stop lights. Be courteous.
Laura May 23, 2013 at 11:17 am
I have been tail-gated so many times - everywhere in Monroe - I drive a little over the posted speedRead More limit BUT I respect the people walking (most of the time in the wrong direction) and bike riders (they too ride in the wrong direction. HANG UP THE PHONE - DON'T PIGGY BACK thru a stop sign, and learn the right of way rule. AND STOP SIGNS mean S T O P!!! Robin lane people are good for running stop signs. And Pepper Street is 25 mph - NOT 45 or 50!!! Walkers & runners FACE TRAFFIC - Bike riders RIDE WITH TRAFFIC. AND one more thing - don't block the drive ways if there is a stop light - and someone coming in or out - let them and move on. THANKS for letting me get this off my chest!!!!!
Dawn May 22, 2013 at 10:28 am
Good luck Laura, My husband and I tried to get some on Purdy Hill Road from Rt.111 to Rt.25. theyRead More said they can't do it. I have asked numerous times to have a police officer sit in Farmview or use our driveway, said it's too dangerous, go figure. Tired of drivers around town having no respect for other drivers and people walking on side of road. It gets to the point that I don't even want to leave my house. Get a clue people slow down, stay off phones, it's not hard.
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Nancy B. May 22, 2013 at 03:08 pm
Congratualtions to Mark and his family!!!!! Well done Mark.....your future is bright!