Check Out This List of Fun Things to Do this Weekend

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.

Bethel: Spring Cycling Series Kicks Off

Where: 7 Francis J Clarke Circle

When: Sunday, March 17, 8 a.m.

Cost: $25

Description: The Bethel Spring Series returns to the Francis J Clarke Circle  for seven Sundays in March and April 2013, held under the auspices of USA Cycling, the national cycling federation. This Series has become the cornerstone spring event for many racers in the New England area, drawing folks from as far away as Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and occasional guests from Canada and points south like Pennsylvania or Virginia.

Bethany: Bethany Lions Club Charity Auction

Where: 40 Peck Road

When: Friday, March 15, at 6:30 p.m.

Cost: Free to attend, varied costs for auction items

Description: All funds raised during this live auction will benefit college scholarships for Bethany high school seniors. Auction highlights: Golf foursomes at the Yale Golf Course, The Farms Country Club and several other local courses, a weekend away on Martha’s Vineyard and a number of Greenwich Workshop prints and collectibles. 

Where: The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, 182 Whisconier Rd, Brookfield

When: Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17, 12:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Description: March 16 auditions and callbacks on March 17, both at 12:30 p.m. Please arrive on time as a dance combination will be taught to everyone at the same time to begin auditions. You may be asked to stay after the vocal audition to work with other performers.

Brookfield: Shamrock 5K Run for the Goal

Where: Brookfield High School, 45 Long Meadow Hill Rd, Brookfield

When: Sunday, March 17, 10 a.m.

Cost: $26

Description: Brookfield lacrosse is hosting its first annual Shamrock 5k Run for the Goal, benefiting Michael J Fox foundation for Parkinson's Research and BHS lacrosse. 

Brookfield: Deming String Quartet at Brookfield Library

Where: Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Rd, Brookfield

When: Sunday, March 17, 3 p.m.

Cost: Free

Description: The Brookfield Library invites you to a free concert with The Deming String Quartet. The one-hour concert will include pieces by Bach, Haydn, Mendelssohn and more. Featured musicians are Larry Deming (violin), Diane Orson (violin), Barbara Wiggin (viola) and Patricia Smith (cello).

Darien: 'The 39 Steps' Play at Darien Arts Center

Where: Darien Arts Center, behind Darien Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Rd.

When: 8 p.m., Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16; 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17

Cost: $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $15 for students

Description: "The 39 Steps is a play that depends on a few very talented actors playing more than 150 different roles including train conductors, Nazi secret agents, lingerie salesmen, doddering politicians, police inspectors, and music hall acts, to name a few."

Easton: A Hard Road to Travel from Connecticut to Gettysburg 1863

Where: Easton Library, 691 Morehouse Road

When: Saturday, March 16, 2 p.m.

Cost: Free

Description: The story of four good friends who enlisted in the 17th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, Company D, will be told via their letters and historical documents. Together they marched, tented, survived the elements and disease and fought every day on the hard road to Gettysburg where on that fateful day of July 1, 1863, one of them would be killed, two wounded and only one left standing.

Fairfield: Alzheimer's Association Benefit w/ Band Together

Where: Fairfield Theatre Company 70 Sanford St, Fairfield

When: Saturday, March 15, 7-10 p.m.

Cost: $35

Description: Jerry Vigorito and Rob Fried lead Band Together through an evening of 90’s music to keep you dancing and singing in support of the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer Association.

Norwalk: Green Eyed Lady at Ash Creek Saloon

Where: Ash Creek Saloon, 2 Wilton Ave.

When: Friday, March 15, at 9:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Description: Rock/dance band Green Eyed Lady will get you moving.

Norwalk: Erin Go Bark for St. Catrick's Day

Where: Paws Pet Animal Welfare Society, 504 Main Ave.

When: March 15, 16, and 17, from noon to 4 p.m.

Cost: Free to attend, reduced adoption fee of $75 for cats and $160 for dogs for animals one year of age or older

Description: All pets adopted under this special event have been spayed/neutered, examined by a vet, vaccinated & microchipped. Cats have been tested for FiV/FeLV and dogs have been heartworm tested. The first 10 adopters will receive a $10 gift card to O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant.

Orange: Rotary Club Meeting

Where: Racebrook Country Club, 264 Derby Ave.

When: Friday, March 15, at 12:15 p.m.

Cost: Free to attend

Description: The Orange Rotary Club meets monthly.

Redding: JBHS Lacrosse Pancake Breakfast and Junior Clinics

Where: Joel Barlow High School, 100 Black Rock Turnpike

When: Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m.

Cost: $7 per person, $25 for a family of four

Description: Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, bacon/sausage, fruit, coffee, tea and orange juice. The indoor clinics are $10 per participant and will be run by the Barlow Lacrosse Varsity coaching staff and players.

Shelton: St. Joseph School Annual Fish Fry

Where: St. Joseph School, 430 Coram Ave.

When: Friday, March 15, at 5 p.m.

Cost: Not listed

Description: The next fish fry is scheduled for March 22.

Shelton: Paranormal Investigator Hosts Book Talk

Where: Public Library: Huntington Branch, 41 Church St.

When: Saturday, March 16, at 11 a.m.

Cost: Free

Description: Author and paranormal investigator Sydney Sherman will speak about her book, "You Are Not Alone." She will sell and sign books following her talk.

Weston: Kiwanis Wine Tasting

Where: Norfield Congregational Church, 64 Norfield Road

When: Saturday, March 16, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Cost: $75

Description: The wine tasting is an opportunity for Kiwanians and their families, neighbors and friends to taste delicious wines and enjoy hors d'oeuvres by Bon Soiree of Westport in a gracious party setting. 

Westport: Staples Players Present 'A Chorus Line'

Where: Staples High School, 70 North Ave, Westport, CT

When: Friday, March 15, 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $15

Description: Staples Players proudly present “A CHORUS LINE” Conceived, Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett, with a Book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante, Music by Marvin Hamlisch and Lyrics by Edward Kleban. Performances will take place at the main stage theatre at Staples High School on March 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd at 7:30 p.m., March 17th at 3 p.m. and March 21st at 7 p.m.

West Redding: Farmer's Market at Country Brother's Emporium

Where: 2 Long Ridge Rd.

When: Friday, March 15, 2 p.m.

Cost: Free to attend, price varies for wares

Description: Local produce, meats, homemade pickles, candies, pies, and container arrangements are just a few things that are on display from  participating vendors. "Back To The Woods" arbors and rustic furniture is on display. Amish products are available in the Emporium Shop. Gluten-free products are also available.

Woodbridge: BSA Troop 907 Spring Garden/Flower Sale

Where: Firehouse on Center Road

When: Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cost: Varied cost

Description: The Boy Scouts will be selling organic and natural fertilizers, mulch, grass seed, potting soil, lime, spring bulbs and early spring flowers: pansies, violas, alyssum, snapdragons, dianthus, hanging baskets and early vegetables. The sale will take place on March 16, 17, 23 and 24 and April 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.