Get Out: Dancing, Flowers, Antiques, Shakespeare, Dogs

Check our picks for family activities as well as new bars, restaurants and shops to explore.

1. - Newtown
Where/When: , Sun, 6:30pm
Why Go: See this group of 54 singers perform a variety of music. The group has performed internationally and at Carnegie Hall.
Pricing: Free

2. - Waterbury
Where/When: 300 Grand St, Waterbury, Sun, 1pm - 4:30pm
Why Go: Join this annual effort to help the Connecticut Food Bank by forming or joining a team to raise money.
Pricing: See website

3. - Southbury
Where/When: Southbury Green Gazebo, Sat, 9am - 1pm
Why Go: The Southbury Garden Club will hold this sale rain or shine, and members are available to answer questions.
Pricing: Admission is free.

4. - Southbury
Where/When: , Fri, 5pm - 8pm
Why Go: Meet the staff at this salon, and get a free consultation and makeup advice. Eyelash extensions are available for $10.
Pricing: Free

5. - Woodbury
Where/When: Woodbury Senior/Community Center, Sat, 5:30pm - 8pm
Why Go: Enjoy beverages and hors d'oeuvres while getting items appraised by experts in antiques.
Pricing: $20 includes admission and appraisal of one item; $5 for each additional item.

6. - Woodbury
Where/When: Van Vleck Farm and Nature Sanctuary, Sat, 10am - 4pm
Why Go: Enjoy a day outdoors with live farm animals, tractor rides, gardening tips, craft demonstrations, food and live music.
Pricing: $5 per person; $15 per family

7. - Oxford
Where/When: , Fri, 6pm - 8pm
Why Go: Help raise funds for ALS while doing Zumba taught by five instructors.
Pricing: $20

8. - Sandy Hook
Where/When: , Sun, 3pm - 6pm
Why Go: Enjoy the comical Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged, wine tastings and a chance to win a car at this event.
Pricing: $35 includes admission and one car chance; $65, includes admission, wine tasting, 5 car chance and wine discount.

9. - Newtown
Where/When: , Sun, noon - 4pm
Why Go: The Reel Nutmeg Country Dancers will perform as well as teach the audience some dances. Tours of the Matthew Curtiss House will be available.
Pricing: Free; donations are welcome.

10. Unknown (PG-13)
Where/When: , Sun - Wed, 7pm; Matinees: Sun, 1pm, 4pm; Tue, 1pm
Why Go: Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger and January Jones star in this mystery thriller.
Pricing: $2

11. - Newtown
Where/When: , Sat, 8 pm
Why Go: 55 vocalists accompanied by an orchestra and marking its 12th year of singing
Pricing: $25 at the door/$20 in advance

12. - Newtown
Where/When: , Sat, 8 pm
Why Go: Blend of classical and contemporary music that spans ages and the globe
Pricing: $20 for adults; $10 for 18-years-old or younger

13.- Newtown
Where/When: Keatings Farm Road, Fairfield Hills, Sat, 10am - 1pm
Why Go: Annual 2K dog walk in support of Newtown dog park
Pricing: $25 a person; free for 12-year-olds and younger

14. - Newtown
Where/When: , May 19-24, 10am - 7pm
Why Go: Timed event competition with proceeds to Danbury Animal Welfare Society and the Spay & Neuter Association of Newtown. Weather permitting.
Pricing: $12 for two runs

15. - Newtown
Where/When: , May 20, 6-8pm
Why Go: Festival of the arts for middle and high school students in support of Newtown Relay for Life
Pricing: Free