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.
Where: Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Rd.
When: Saturday, March 23, 6 p.m.
Cost: $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $6 for children 12 and under.
Description: Citizens of the Year Guy and Judy Yale will be honored. Wine and cheese is served at 6 p.m. with dinner beginning at 7 p.m. There will be both a silent and a live auction.
Bethel: 2nd Annual Bethel Blooms
Where: Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School St.
When: Saturday, March 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: An Easter egg hunt, pictures with the Easter bunny and a community marketplace will take place.
Bethel: Drumming Circle
Where: Soul Focus, 145 Grassy Plain St.
When: Saturday, March 23, 7 p.m.
Cost: $25
Description: Soul Focus is a full-service wellness and awareness center a wide variety of spiritual health services for all ages in Bethel.
Bethel: Ecumenical Blessing of the Palms
Where: Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School St.
When: Sunday, March 24, 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: All members of the Bethel community are invited to join the First Congregational Church of Bethel, United Methodist Church and St. Thomas Episcopla churches as they gather for a brief service celebrating Palm Sunday.
Fairfield: 4th Annual Hair of the Dog Extravaganza
Where: Gaelic-American Club, 74 Beach Rd, Fairfield, CT
When: Saturday, March 23, two shows - 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Cost: $22
Description: "Essentially a variety show with diversity that gives it a uniqueness that is hard to describe."
Fairfield: Irish Band Black 47 at Fairfield Theatre Company
Where: Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St, Fairfield, CT
When: Saturday, March 23, 7 p.m.
Cost: $32
Description: "This band of Irish rockers blows up yesterday's reedy, tweedy, Irish Spring image and grinds it into your face."
Newtown: 'How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'
When: Tomorrow, March 21, 2013, 7:00 pm
Where: Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook, CT |
Cost: $16
Description: Newtown High School presents their spring musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. This is a family friendly musical with lots of singing and dancing.
Norwalk: Easter Egg Scramble
Where: SoNo MarketPlace, 314 Wilson Ave.
When: Sunday, March 24, 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Calling all children. Come meet the Easter Bunny and bring a basket to gather the eggs. Each one has a treat inside. This event will take place rain or shine. A brunch/lunch menu will be served all day and jazz music will be played from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Orange: Parents' Night Out
Where: My Gym Orange, 391 Boston Post Road
When: Friday, March 22, 6 p.m.
Cost: $25 for the first child, $10 per sibling
Description: Non-members welcome. This is a 3 hour fun-filled drop off for children of potty-trained age to age 9. Staff handles everything while you go enjoy a well-deserved evening off. Children will wear white to experience black light excitement, glow sticks and other glow-in-the dark themed activities.
Orange: Easter Egg Hunt
Where: High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road
When: Saturday, March 23, 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: The Easter Bunny will arrive at 12:30 p.m. one half-hour before the start of the Easter Egg Hunt itself. There will be face painting for the children, and hot coffee for the adults. In case of inclement weather, a rain or snow date is set for Saturday, March 30.
Rowayton: Moving Sale
Where: 26 Flicker Lane
When: Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Moving sale: Everything must go as the owner is moving overseas. Also a neighborhood and tag sale. Items: clothes, furniture, electronics, computer, office furniture, toys and tools.
Southbury: PHS Lacrosse Fundraiser
Where: United Church of Christ, Southbury
When: Friday, March 22, 7 p.m.
Cost: $5
Description: PHS Lacrosse is holding a Fundraiser Dance open to all PHS students.
Stamford: The Loft Artists Associaton Presents "Another View"
Where: Loft Artist Associates, 845 Canal St, Stamford, CT | Get Directions »
When: Friday, March 22, 2013, 6:00 pm
Cost: Free
Description: This collection of fifteen recent paintings features subject matter ranging from solitary and multiple figures in stylized settings, to completely free-flowing abstract landscapes of the mind.
Woodbridge: Fire Safety & Prevention Day In Memory of Eva Ryan Block
Where: Woodbridge Fire Department, 100 Center Rd.
When: Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Learn fire safety and prevention, proper installation and placement of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and how and when to use fire extinguishers. Other activities: Touch a fire truck, try on firefighting gear, free child finder stickers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors while supplies last.
Woodbridge: Beekeeping Workshop
Where: Massaro Community Farm, 41 Ford Rd.
When: Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m.
Cost: $10
Description: This first workshop will focus on hive assembly and spring preparation. See the Massaro Community Farm blog for more info on upcoming workshops.
