Get Out: Martial Arts, Oysters, Apples, Pancakes, 9/11

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

1. Martial Arts for St. Jude - Oxford
Where/When: Mike Ziniak's Academy of Tae Kwon Do, Sat,3pm - 6pm
Why Go: Join this martial arts studio in supporting cancer research by watching the black belt students break boards and other activities.
Pricing: Free, donations welcome

2. Norwalk Oyster Festival - Norwalk
Where/When: Norwalk Seaport Association, Sept. 9 - 11
Why Go: Join this annual festival and enjoy live music, family activities and plenty of fresh food, including of course oysters.
Pricing: Adults, $10 - $12; children 5 - 12, $5; under 5, free

3. Remembrance Sunday and Pancake Breakfast - Oxford
Where/When: The Oxford United Church of Christ Congregational, Sun, 10am
Why Go: Remember the families of 9/11 and stay for a pancake breakfast after the service hosted by the youth group.
Pricing: Free

4. Apple Festival - Monroe
Where/When: St. Peter's Episcopal Church On The Green, Sat, Sun, 10am - 5pm
Why Go: Enjoy crafts, food, face painting and games at this annual event.
Pricing: Admission is free

5. BeadForLife - Woodbury
Where/When: Beads & More, Daily
Why Go: Buy jewelry that benefits women in Uganda.
Pricing: Jewelry priced from $5 - $30

6. Croptoberfest - Southbury
Where/When: Heritage Resort & Conference Center, Sept. 9 - 11
Why Go: Bring those photos you've been meaning to put into an album and come to this 3-day scrapbooking event.
Pricing: Varies depending on length of stay and number of meals.

7. 9-11 Memorial Service - Dodgingtown
Where/When: 66 Dodgingtown Rd, Sun, 8:15am
Why Go: Dodgingtown resident Howard Lasher is hosting a memorial service to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001 at the site of the U.S. flag painted on a row of trees on his property.
Pricing: Free

8. Steve Martin's PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE - Newtown
Where/When: Town Players' Little Theatre, Sept. 9, 10, 8pm - 9:30pm
Why Go: Come enjoy Steve Martin's comedy set in 1904 Paris.
Pricing: $20; $10 children 10 and under

9. Winsor Music with Peggy Pearson - Newtown
Where/When: Edmond Town Hall Theatre, Sun, 3pm
Why Go: Come listen to this concert, which includes a comemmorative piece written for 9/11.
Pricing: Adults, $20; Children, free

10. Water For Elephants (PG-13) - Newtown
Where/When: Edmond Town Hall Theatre, Fri, Sat, 7pm, 9:10pm;
Sun - Thu, 7pm; Matinees: Sat, 1pm, 4pm; Tue, 1pm
Why Go: Robert Pattison and Reese Witherspoon star in this circus love story.
Pricing: $2