Monroe Weekend Planner: Oct. 10-12

Looking for something to do this weekend? There’s plenty going on in town and nearby. Click on the green links for more information.

Monroe

Friday, Oct. 10

• Two Planks Theater Company presents Tennessee Williams’ Glass Menagerie, 7:30 p.m., $20

Saturday, Oct. 11

• Masuk High Class of 1989 25th Reunion, 7 p.m.-12 a.m., Trumbull Marriott, $85
• Two Planks Theater Company presents Tennessee Williams’ Glass Menagerie, 7:30 p.m., $20

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Bethel

Bethel’s Imagination Art Walk is Oct. 3-31. Win a FREE camera & more! Click here for details.

Saturday, Oct. 11

• Grand Opening Crossfit Bethel, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Apple Festival at First Congregational Church of Bethel, 46 Main Street, Bethel, 10 a.m. -4 p.m., rain or shine. Crafts, Fall and Christmas decorations, Outside Vendors, Silent Auction of Decorated Christmas trees, Cheese Booth, Apple pies and other baked goods, Children’s games and Bounce House, Great Food and Music.

Sunday, Oct. 12

• Pizzeria Lauretano Jazz Night, 6 p.m., Swing du Jour (featuring Howard Bujese and Larry Urbon) $15

Brookfield

Saturday, Oct. 11

• Yankee Fair Donation Days, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Special Exhibit Opening, 12- 4 p.m., Brookfield Historical Society Museum
• Women’s Conference, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Faith Church, 600 Danbury Road, New Milford, $20, includes, breakfast, lunch and conference materials. Register online: http://www.faithchurch.cc/events/2014/10/11/womens-conference
  For more info: 860-354-7700 or melvettehill@gmail.com

Sunday, Oct. 12

• 4 Corners Block Party, 12-5 p.m.
• Free Scarecrow Decorating Day, 12 - 1:30 p.m. as part of the Four Corners Block Party. Bring along old clothes, a brown bag, and accessories. Pre-register by calling (203) 775-7310. Location: Lawn next to CT Energy Store, 31 Old Route 7.
• Brookfield Craft Center Demo Day, 12-5 p.m.

Danbury

Saturday, Oct. 11

• Irish Cultural Center Scavenger Hunt, 1 p.m., $20 per person
• Pumpkin Patch Trains at Danbury Railway Museum,10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $10
• Pulaski Polka Dinner at the Polish American Club, $22
• The Ultimate Rod Stewart Tribute at The Palace Danbury, 165 Main St., 8 p.m. Purchase tickets online at www.thepalacedanbury.com, by phone at (203) 794-9944, or at the box office starting one hour before showtime.
• Live music at Two Steps, Ives Street. The Mighty Ploughboys, 10 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 12

• Pumpkin Patch Trains at Danbury Railway Museum, 12:30-3:30 p.m., $10

Newtown

Saturday, Oct. 11

• Shuck & Drive Fest at McLaughlin Vineyards,1 p.m. Bike race, music fest & more! Click here for info. Click here for tickets.
• Newtown Pumpkin Festival, 3-9:30 p.m.
• Castle Hill Farm Corn Maze, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 8.50 per person, 3 & under free
• Passport to Sandy Hook, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 12

• Shuck & Drive Fest at McLaughlin Vineyards. Bike race, music fest & more!Click here for info. Click here for tickets.
• Castle Hill Farm Corn Maze, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 8.50 per person, 3 & under free

Ridgefield

Saturday, Oct. 11

• The Cab Calloway Orchestra kicks off The Big Read of The Great Gatsby, Ridgefield Playhouse, 7:30 p.m., $38, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org

Sunday, Oct. 12

• Jazz concert with The Bearcats, 2 p.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org

Shelton

Friday, Oct. 10

• Pine Rock Fire Department Ziti Dinner, 6-9 p.m., $10 at the door, 722 Long Hill Ave.

Saturday, Oct. 11

• Hoptoberfest Craft Beer Festival & Wing Contest, 1-5 p.m. at the pavilion at the Riverwalk, 100 Canal St.
• Break Your Sugar Addiction: Free Workshop, 7:30 p.m. Shelton Community Center 41 Church St.

Weston-Redding-Easton

Saturday, Oct. 11

• CT Regiment Revolutionary War Easton Encampment & Living History
• Pumpkin Patch Trains at Danbury Railway Museum,10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $10
• Senate District 28 candidates Republican Tony Hwang and Democrat Kim Fawcett debate at the Weston Library, 10:30a.m.-12 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 12

• Weston Booster Club’s Harvest Hoedown, farm-fresh food and wine festival, 4-7:30 p.m., Chestnut Farm, 227 Lyons Plain Road, $100 per person, reserve by visiting whsboosters.com
• Pumpkin Patch Trains at Danbury Railway Museum, 12:30-3:30 p.m., $10

Wilton

Friday, Oct. 10

• Wilton Library presents Dmitri Wright’s presentation on The Color of Light in Natural, Post and Transcendent Impressionism, 6-7:30 p.m.. Info: wiltonlibrary.org, 203-762-3950.

Saturday, Oct. 11

• Timeless Gatherings, at the Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., presented by The Wilton Garden Club, $10 ticket includes daily drawing and tea in the 1860 Abbott Barn. Info: wiltonhistorical.org, 203-762-7257.

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