Health & Fitness
Kids Events and Farmers' Markets for this Weekend
There's some great events for adults and kids this weekend and some are even FREE! Here's a list of Farmers' Markets in the area to check out as well.
There’s some great things happening on this beautiful weekend coming up that I want to tell you about. So be sure to get outside and enjoy time with family and friends!
Let’s start off with the wonderful Farmers’ Markets and entertainment going on this weekend:
Today, Thursday June 7th, we have Westport’s Farmers’ Market going on at Imperial Avenue in the Commuter Lot. You can’t miss it! Lot’s of great vendor’s that supply anything from fresh veggies, to raw milk. There’s wonderful bakeries that have everything Gluten FREE and it tastes delish! So, that’s today from 10am to 2pm.
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Saturday, June 9th, we have Fairfield’s Greenfield Hills Farmers’ Market at 1950 Bronson Road from 12:30pm to 4pm and it’s a big one!
June 9th, Greenwich’s Farmers’ Market in the Commuter Parking Lot off exit 3 (I-95). This one goes from 9:30am to 1pm. (WF&V Accepted and FMNP Authorized)
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June 9th, New Canaan’s Farmers’ Market in the Old Center School Parking Lot (South Avenue & Maple Street) and will be going on from 10am to 2pm. FMVP Authorized and WF&V Accepted! Also, at the New Canaan Farmers’ Market, there will be entertainment by Bern McWain and he will be playing acoustic, classic Americana, blues, and New Orleans Style songs! Sounds pretty amazing. He will be playing here every second Saturday of every other month. Come check it out! Good food, great people and entertainment to boot.
Sunday, June 10th, we have Collinsville Farmers’ Market on Main Street, Downtown Collinsville – Town Parking Lot. It will be open from 10am to 1pm and it’s their Opening Day! They will also have entertainment - Bill Benson will be performing. WF&V Accepted and SNAP.
Hope you can get out and make it to one of these. As the month goes on and we get more into summer, there will be a lot more Farmers’ Markets for everyone to go too.
Now let’s get into what’s happening for the kids. There’s a bunch of great stuff, so check it out below and have fun!
Thursday, May 31 through Sunday, June 24 – Art About Town: Street Party
Exhibit in 70 stores and restaurants, live performances, music, art demos and more
Where: Main St, Westport
When: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Who: Presented by Downtown Merchants Association
How: visit website for more info at www.artabouttownwestport.com
Cost: Free!
Monday, June 11 through Monday, June 11 – Summer Youth Job Fair
If you’re between the ages of 16-24, and want a summer job, come to the Summer Youth Job Fair. Over 30 employers.
Where: Housatonic Community College, 900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT
When: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Who: Baron Keel 203-610-8679, bkeel@careerresources. com
Sponsored by the CT Dept of Labor and Career Resources
How: For more info, contact Baron Keel, see above
Cost: Free!
Monday, June 11 through Monday, June 18 – Meditation Vacation Station
Toquet Hall will be hosting a series of free meditation workshops for students. Taught by Westporter Laura Meisels, no experience is needed, and students can drop in. Come learn some techniques for becoming more relaxed and balanced.
Where: Toquet Hall, Westport
When: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Who: Contact Kevin Godburn (Toquet Hall Director) at 203-341-1155 or at toquethall@hotmail.com
How: Just drop in!
Cost: Free
Saturday, May 19 through Sunday, September 9 – Blue Man Group Making Waves
Blue Man Group – Making Waves is a playful multi-sensory exploration of sound and interactive entertainment for the whole family. Using extraordinary JBL technology, the exhibit features the dynamic Blue Man Group as your guide to the science of sound.
Where: Mathews Park, 303 West Ave, Norwalk
When: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Who: Stepping Stones Museum
How: for more information visit www.steppingstonesmuseum.org
Cost: event is free with admission
For more info: visit their website or call 203-899-0606
Sunday, June 17 through Sunday, June 17 – JCC Kids Triathlon
Swimming, cycling and running for kids ages 4-14! Through the fast growing sport of triathlon, children are given the opportunity to be fit and active, build strong friendships, and most importantly, reach their potential and have fun!
Where: Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905
When: 8:00 AM (registration starts at 7)
Who: Mo Concepcion at mconcepcion@stamfordjcc.org or call at 203.487.0971
How: go to http://www.stamfordjcc.org
Cost: $40 per child
For more info: http://www.stamfordjcc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=JCC%20Kids%20Triathlon&category=Main
Only a couple more days for this one:
Planetarium Show: The Little Star that Could
Tuesday, June 5 through Friday, June 8
Little Star, an average yellow star, searches for planets
of his own to warm and protect. Along the way he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form clusters and galaxies. Little Star also learns about planets and our Solar System.
Where: Discovery Museum and Planetarium, 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport (203) 372-3521
When: 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Who: Family Activity
How: Tickets are available to purchase in the museum lobby. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm; Monday – closed
Cost: Ages 3-7, Student with ID & Senior Citizen $8; Adults $9.50.
Saturday Morning Bird Walk: Derby
Saturday, June 9
Come observe birds in the wild, sharpen your bird identification skills, or enjoy a morning hike through the grounds of the Kellogg Environmental Center and Osbornedale State Park.
Meet in the parking lot of the Kellogg Environmental Center and join volunteer Maria Stockmal for a relaxing weekend walk in search of local birds. All levels of birders are encouraged to participate. Walks last up to two hours, depending on conditions.
Where: Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby
When: 8:00 AM
Who: Everyone
How: For more information call Donna Kingston (203) 734-2513, donna.kingston@ct.gov
Cost: Free
Mad Dash Challenge: Newtown
Saturday, June 9
Fitness competition for advanced athletes, beginners and families (start times 8:30, 9 and 9:30, respectively) over course designed to be completed with partner will have participants jump, crawl, carry and climb their way to finish line, starts from and returns to NYA but course runs across much of Fairfield Hills
Where: Newtown Youth Academy, 4 Primrose Street, Newtown
When: 8:30 AM
Who: Everyone
How: Visit website for map. For more information call 203-426-0088
Cost: $25 adults, $15 children in advance (day of $35 and $20, respectively), $150 team of 10
Open House & Garden Anniversary Celebration: Matthew Curtiss House, Newtown
Sunday, June 10
Master gardener Holly Kocet will discuss plants that were included & excluded in garden established last year behind historic building, also ongoing open house & tours of building that serves as headquarters for Newtown Historical Society;
Where: Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street, Newtown
When: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: For more information visit www.NewtownHistory.org. or call 203-426-5937
Cost: Free (donations accepted for historical society)
Cinnamon Sky at McLaughlin Vineyards: Sandy Hook/Newtown
Sunday, June 10
Cinnamon Sky. Live music, wine tasting or glass of wine included, picnics welcome, no outside alcohol or pets.
Where: McLaughlin Vineyards, 14 Albert’s Hill Road, Sandy Hook/Newtown
When: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: For more information call 203-426-1533
Cost: $15 advance, $18 at door (children $7.50 and $9, respectively)
Last, but not least!
90 Days of Summer Promotions: Beardsley Zoo
Monday, May 28 through Monday, September 3
Enjoy these special savings from Memorial Day, May 28 through Labor Day, Sept. 3 as we celebrate the Zoo’s 90th birthday. Mondays: Roll Back Monday – all admission prices roll back to only $9! Tuesdays: $1 Carousel rides Wednesdays: Receive half-price admission if you were born in the 90s! MUST SHOW PROOF (Valid photo ID, birth certificate, passport, report card). Hint: If you were born in the 90s, you’d be 12-22 years old.
Where: Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport 203 394 6565
When: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: See website for more details.
Cost: See the day’s special for admission pricing.
For more info: Thursdays: If it’s a scorcher (over 90 degrees Fahrenheit), receive one free child admission with one paying adult. Fridays: Our 90th guest of the day gets in FREE and receives a special gift! Birthday Bonus! As we celebrate our birthday, we want you to celebrate yours! Anyone who comes to the Zoo on his or her birthday gets in free (photo ID with birthday required. Valid through 12/31/12).
There’s plenty to do and even a bunch of stuff for FREE! So get out and meet some people and learn something new. You and your kids will love it. It’s all about making memories.
