Durham & Middlefield's Full Weekend Guide: Lyman Orchards' Kids Market, Book Truck And Rescue Dogs

MIDDLEFIELD, CT — Lyman Orchards turns its Apple Barrel Farm Market into a holiday shopping stop Saturday, with young entrepreneurs, a mobile bookstore and adoptable dogs. In Durham, the library throws a Dog Man release party Thursday, and 1741 Pub & Grill has music Friday and game nights Thursday and Sunday.

This Weekend's Arts & Entertainment

• Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time Release Party, Thursday, Nov. 5, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Crafts, activities and games celebrate the newest Dog Man book. It's for kindergarten and up with an adult; registration is required. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham
• Seeds to Success: Holiday Kids Market, Saturday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids ages 5 to 17 run their own booths selling handmade items and other gifts on the Apple Barrel patio. Lyman Orchards' Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield
• The Lit Stop: Mobile Bookstore, Saturday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Step aboard the book truck to browse books for children and adults, with local author appearances and signings. Lyman Orchards' Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield
• Adopt a Rescue Dog, Saturday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. DogStar Rescue brings adoptable dogs to the parking lot behind the market and talks about fostering and volunteering. Lyman Orchards' Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield

This Weekend's Restaurants & Bars

• Board Game Speed Dating, Ages 25-39, Thursday, Nov. 5, 6 to 8 p.m. A gaming concierge rotates singles through several board games over food and drinks. 1741 Pub & Grill, 72 Lyman Road, Middlefield
• Friday Night Live Music: Chris Cavaliere, Friday, Nov. 6, 6 to 9 p.m. The Bridgeport singer-songwriter plays during dinner. 1741 Pub & Grill, 72 Lyman Road, Middlefield
• Mixtape Match, Sunday, Nov. 8, 6 to 8 p.m. Digital Tracks DJ hosts a free, bingo-style music game. 1741 Pub & Grill, 72 Lyman Road, Middlefield

Shop the kids market, find a book, meet a rescue dog and end the weekend with a game night at the orchard.

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