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.
Pretzel Fest
Where: St. Jude School, 707 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe
When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
UMC Monroe Annual Harvest Festival
Where: The United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutlers Farm Road, Monroe
When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Rain or shine
Cost: Free
Blessed Lambs Fall Festival
Where: 175 White Plains Road, Trumbull
When: Sat., Oct. 13, 11 a.m.
Cost: free
BBQ and Pumpkins
Where: P.J.'s Garden Exchange, 4244 Madison Ave., Trumbull
When: Sat., Oct. 13, 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
Nichols Fire Department Open House
Where: 100 Shelton Road, Trumbull
When: Sun., Oct. 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Events will include a vehicle extrication, fires in a room with an without a sprinkler system and the opportunity to use the Connecticut CHIP program, used to identify children.
Celebration of People
Where: Naugatuck's Linden Park
When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: The Naugatuck Cultural Council is gathering people from all religions, races and creeds for a celebration of life
Frank Stella Exhibit at the Philip Johnson Glass House
Where: The Glass House 199 Elm St, New Canaan, CT 06840
When: Tours through Nov. 30
Cost: $30, includes tour of Glass House
Scarlatti Kirkpatrick (2006-present) is a series of recent works by the renowned American abstract artist Frank Stella. The series represents Stella's current and latest body of work.
The series' spiraling, polychrome works form a bold new chapter in Stella's decades-long career exploring artistic reinvention and technical innovation, and are unlike any work he has created before.
Frank Stella: Scarlatti Kirkpatrick will be presented in Da Monsta on The Glass House property and will be included on Site and Extended tours through Nov. 30, 2012.
Where: Bunnell High School, 1 Bulldog Boulevard, Stratford
When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m
Cost: Free
Description:Unclutter before the holiday season and drop off: wearable clothing, shoes, handbags, linens, stuffed animals, toys, board games, bicycles, etc. All donations will be shipped to needy countries and the high school band gets a donation based on the number of pounds collected. Follow signs around the back of Bunnell to a collection pod across from the softball field.
Fairfield: Pumpkin Festival
Where: Greenfield Farm
When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Sponsored by the Greenfield Hill Village Improvement Society. Come and enjoy pumpkin decorating, scarecrow making, refreshments, and hayrides!
Fairfield: Fall Scarecrow Festival
Where: Our Lady of the Assumption School
When: Sunday, Oct. 14, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Make your own scarecrows, enjoy delicious fall desserts, jump in the Moon Bounce, get your face painted, check out the book sale, watch a Halloween movie, and get your fall photos taken!
Bethel: Catch Fish For Science
Where: 68 Shelter Rock Rd, Bethel, CT
When: All day Saturday, Oct. 13
Cost: Free
Description: The Bethel Land Trust is currently doing a survey of what species live on our preserves and invites people to fish on five of its properties. After you've gone fishing, use this Internet form to report what you caught and if you saw any invasive species while fishing.
Newtown: Fall Slow Foods Swap Meet
Where: Graceful Planet, 7 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook, CT
When: 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13
Cost: Free
Description: A Slow Food Swap is part silent auction/part village marketplace/part fun-loving open house where your homemade, homegrown, and foraged creations become your own personal currency for use in swapping with other participant.
West Redding: The Fry Daddys Play the Lumberyard Pub
Where: 2 Main St, West Redding, CT
When: 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13
Cost: Free
Description: Fairfield County's classic rock cover band plays the Lumberyard Pub.
Wilton: Wilton High School Homecoming
Where: 395 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT
When: 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13
Cost: Free
Description: A WHS club festival will begin at 2 p.m., with carnival games, face-painting, Touch-a-Turtle and Pie-in-the-face. A homecoming parade led by the famous WHS Warrior band will begin at 2:30 p.m. and the Warrior football game vs. Brien McMahon is at 3 p.m. There will be food and music as well.
Where: Flanders Nature Center, 5 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury, CT
When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13
Cost: $5
Description: The event combines a variety of entertainment, activities, demonstrations, vendors, food and more. Well-known entertainers Sirius Coyote will provide the music for listening or dancing. A new feature at the Autumn Festival is “A Taste of Pumpkins.” Festival-goers will have the chance to sample a variety of pumpkin-based foods, home made by Flanders’ members and friends. Arts and crafts and food vendors add to the day’s fun.
Middlebury: Fall Pumpkin Festival & Free Pony Rides
Where: Pies & Pints, 1 Store Rd, Middlebury, CT
When: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13
Cost: Free
Description: Free pony rides from 1 to 3 p.m. Celebrate with pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin soup, pumpkin ravioli and for the adults, a variety of pumpkin beers on draft.
Pumpkins on the Pier
Where: Walnut Beach, Viscount Dr & E Broadway, Milford, CT
When: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 (Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 14)
Cost: Free
Description: To benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Milford, there will be a Pumpkin Decorating Area, Pumpkin Playground, Tractor Hay Ride, Horse & Buggy Ride, Children’s Game Area and so much more!
