Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary

Start date: Saturday, November 14 2026.
Schedule: Saturday, 11:00&nbsp;AM - 1:00&nbsp;PM
Location: Catherine's Learning Barn | 8 Commerce Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Description:
*For the safety and comfort for all, no pets are allowed.
As the seasons change, discover one of nature's most cherished traditions for supporting wellness. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn about the remarkable benefits of elderberries and the herbs that have long been paired with them, including rosehips, cinnamon, ginger, orange peel, and cloves.
Together, we'll create a nourishing batch of elderberry syrup from start to finish using local honey harvested from the sanctuary's own apiary. Along the way, you'll gain practical knowledge about each ingredient, why they're used, and how they come together to create a delicious seasonal staple.
Each participant will leave with an 8-ounce glass bottle of freshly crafted elderberry syrup, beautifully labeled and ready to enjoy throughout the winter months. Whether you're new to herbal wellness or looking to expand your natural remedy toolkit, this workshop is a warm, engaging way to celebrate the gifts of the season.
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Local Event: Elderberry Syrup Workshop

Fairfield County

Newtown

Connecticut

Elderberry Syrup Workshop

Start date: Saturday, November 14 2026.
Schedule: Saturday, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Catherine's Learning Barn | 8 Commerce...

Start date: Saturday, November 14 2026.
Schedule: Saturday, 3:00&nbsp;PM - 4:00&nbsp;PM


Location: Catherine's Learning Barn | 8 Commerce Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Description:
*For the safety and comfort for all, no pets are allowed.
Join us for our Soulful Saturday as we bring a deeply restorative angelic serenade sound bath to the peaceful setting of Catherine’s Learning Barn. Suitable for all levels, this immersive experience invites you to slow down and soften, held in a space where the sanctuary itself supports rest and renewal.
We are honored to welcome Master Sound Practitioner Terry Eldh, whose work blends ethereal sound and voice to create a truly transportive journey. Through the otherworldly tones of alchemy crystal singing bowls, a magical crystal harp, and Terry’s remarkable three-octave angelic soprano voice, you’ll be gently guided into the depths of your inner world and toward the light of your higher self.
Emerge from this experience feeling refreshed and profoundly at ease, carrying a sense of calm and clarity long after the final note fades.Register at <a href="https://app.amilia.com/store/en/cvhas/shop/activities/6996299" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">app.amilia.com/store/en/cvhas/shop/activities/6996299</a>

Local Event: Sanctuary Sound Bath Class

Sanctuary Sound Bath Class

Start date: Saturday, November 14 2026.
Schedule: Saturday, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM


Location: Catherine's Learning Barn | 8...

Start date: Saturday, November 21 2026.
Schedule: Saturday, 12:00&nbsp;PM - 2:00&nbsp;PM
Resource person: Ken Elkins, Sanctuary Director of Education
Location: Catherine's Learning Barn | 8 Commerce Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Description:
*For the safety and comfort for all, no pets are allowed.
Help us tuck the sanctuary in for winter! Build bird feeders, create bunny bungalows, make nature-inspired crafts, and discover how local wildlife survives the cold months ahead. In our Discovery Den, step into the paws, ears and eyes of winter animals and experience the world through their remarkable senses. A hands-on adventure for the whole family along with a free treat of “cups of kindness” hot chocolate!
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Local Event: Settle in the Sanctuary for Winter

Settle in the Sanctuary for Winter

Start date: Saturday, November 21 2026.
Schedule: Saturday, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Resource person: Ken Elkins, Sanctuary Director...

Start date: Saturday, November 21 2026.
Schedule: Saturday, 6:00&nbsp;PM - 8:00&nbsp;PM


Location: Catherine's Learning Barn | 8 Commerce Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Description:
This November, spend a cozy evening at the sanctuary getting creative and bringing a little bit of nature home with you!
At this hands-on holiday workshop, you’ll create three beautiful, nature-inspired gifts and seasonal decorations to enjoy yourself or share with someone special. Make a fragrant&nbsp;DIY simmer pot&nbsp;filled with seasonal ingredients, design a&nbsp;dried citrus garland&nbsp;using a colorful mix of oranges, grapefruits, lemons and limes, and create&nbsp;clay ornaments&nbsp;pressed with greenery gathered from nature.
We’ll provide all the materials and plenty of inspiration, along with a selection of decorative accents to make each creation uniquely yours. Just bring your favorite beverage -&nbsp;BYOB! -&nbsp;and get ready for a festive evening of crafting and a little holiday cheer.
Class is led by Herbalist Melissa Lewis, owner of Balms in New Milford, a beloved herb shop offering organic and ethically harvested herbs and remedies. With nearly a decade of study and hundreds of certified herbal training hours, Melissa brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for sharing the healing power of plants.&nbsp;Register at&nbsp;<a href="https://app.amilia.com/store/en/cvhas/shop/activities/7324466" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">app.amilia.com/store/en/cvhas/shop/activities/7324466</a>

Local Event: Inspired By Nature: A Holiday Craft Night

Inspired By Nature: A Holiday Craft Night

Start date: Saturday, November 21 2026.
Schedule: Saturday, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM


Location: Catherine's Learning Barn | 8...

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Woodbury-Middlebury

Pre-Demoltion Sale Sale is only on Sunday, October 25th
9am - 3pm Sunday, October 25 21 Burr Farms Rd, Westport Cash, Venmo, Zelle
All items in the home are for sale - some furniture, rugs, books, TV's, Rugs, clothing, kitchen items, home decor and a trailer.
The larger items for sale are the water heater, kitchen cabinets, bluestone, plantings, A/C Unit, HVAC System, Garage Doors, Windows, Vanities, Showers, Toilets, Sinks, Furnace, Interior and exterior doors and more.

Local Event: Pre-Demolition Sale

Westport

Pre-Demolition Sale

Pre-Demoltion Sale Sale is only on Sunday, October 25th
9am - 3pm Sunday, October 25 21 Burr Farms Rd, Westport  Cash, Venmo,...

The 36th &nbsp;Annual Doll Show featuring vendors with Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls, Bears, Toys, Miniatures and Holiday Items. Also featuring a Doll Hospital. Sunday, October 25 from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Southbury Fire Station 461 Main St. S., Southbury, CT. &nbsp;Admission: $7 Adults, $1 Children, Children under 12 free. Info: jennylinddollclub@gmail.com.&nbsp;

Local Event: Jenny Lind Doll show

Jenny Lind Doll show

The 36th  Annual Doll Show featuring vendors with Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls, Bears, Toys, Miniatures and Holiday...

Newtown Community Center

The Newtown Lions Club is planning our 4th annual Model Train Show Event to benefit Childhood Cancer Research on Sunday October 25 from 10 AM – 2:00 PM at the Newtown Community Center, 8 Simpson St. in Newtown, Ct. There will be fun and games as well as the great Model Railroad layouts for the Kids to enjoy as always. 
The event will features several different operating model railroads encompassing over 1700 square feet and don’t miss your opportunity to Win the First Prize, a Starter Model Railroad. For the serious and occasional hobbyist there will also be Model Railroading Clinics to teach the beginner and experienced modeler methods of developing creative model railroads. Several vendors attending will be selling model railroad equipment, and accessories on Do-it-Yourself modeling (DIY) and much more. Makes Great Gift ideas for this time of year! There will be lectures on our area railroads. I’ll bet you didn’t know about Newtown’s historic railroads. Come see and hear all about it! There will be Door Prizes, Food Trucks, Video and slide Presentations on historic railroads throughout the day. Come join us for a great day with a nostalgic look back in time at our Railroads with this exciting Model Railroad exhibition and help the Newtown Lions help our community in the fight against Childhood Cancer.

Local Event: Newtwon Lions Model Train Show to benefit Childhood Cancer

Newtwon Lions Model Train Show to benefit...

The Newtown Lions Club is planning our 4th annual Model Train Show Event to benefit Childhood Cancer Research on Sunday October...

Newtwon Lions Model Train Show to benefit Childhood Cancer

Jay Estate

<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Balloon-300x200.jpg">Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone! Join us on Sunday, October 25 from 11am - 3pm. New this year in honor of the Montgolfier Brothers invention of the hot-air balloon in 1783 - you guessed it - learn all about the thermodynamics of these beautiful aircrafts from <a href="https://www.libertyballoon.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Liberty Balloon Company</a>. Enjoy outdoor activities and old-fashioned entertainment as we commemorate America 250 with a very special chance to see authentic centuries-old artifacts of the Revolutionary War at the historic first home of patriot and peacemaker John Jay. <a href="https://youtu.be/1-5rBwbfv08?si=7Y61Jf0fiNcaNAr2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Watch a video from last year's festival here.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b5a7d988-48ca-4a56-bb9b-28da36e2bc0e" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE TO AVOID THE LINES.</a>
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES
* Silhouette artist <a href="https://www.sweet-silhouette.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Varin Acevado</a> will create heirloom portraits. * Stilt walkers &amp; jugglers ensure super photo ops for the whole family! * Professional facepainters from <a href="https://www.jamesdaniel.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">James Daniel Entertainment </a>will create butterflies and dragons with deft dabs of paint and glitter! * Join the <a href="https://www.ryetroop2.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rye Boy Scouts Troop 2</a> for boat racing in the reflecting pool * Create your own take-home origami animals with talented volunteers from our Japanese community partners in Harrison. * Try your hand at special geocaching activities in honor of America at 250 highlighting John Jay's role as spymaster during the Revolutionary War. * Make a self-portrait with artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenjingxu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jing (Ellen) Xu </a>and ColorWorld. * Learn about robotics and STEAM with <a href="https://www.makeinspires.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MakeInspires.</a> * Don't miss the rocket show with <a href="https://newyorkcity.madscience.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mad Science!</a> * Pony rides and the petting zoo are family favorites!

ALL AGES
* Self-guided tours of<a href="https://parks.ny.gov/history/rev-war?utm_campaign=NYSOGS+Parks-RevWar250&amp;utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=Search&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23972741403&amp;gbraid=0AAAABD-CRbX_77SLGE4f5AlYAwtMckwIS&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlsfWBhD4ARIsACL7p1GnNW59-3sZb1eG8wDrPXmniU0OpY52GakfKQTDy-DZfXtRno0_JBwaAnZYEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Revisit the Revolution Exhibit</a> at the Jay Mansion. * Self-guided tours of the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens (2022 NYS Nonprofit Excellence, 2023 ICAA Landscape Design, 2026 GCA Historic Preservation). * Nibble on savories from food trucks and local favorites like Cousins Lobster Roll, Jimmy's Soft Serve, Crazy Taco Mex, Food Truck Refinery, Westchester Burger and Mangones Market. * LIVE Music from <a href="https://www.brooklynbluegrass.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective</a>. * Horse-drawn Carriage Rides by Pelham Bit Carriages. * Shop for the holidays early or for any occasion - explore gorgeous jewelry, sweaters, fine art photographs, handcrafted Japanese pottery from <a href="https://nslifestyles.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NS Lifestyles</a>, <a href="https://shopthebeehive.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Beehive</a>, <a href="https://www.crichlowfineart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Crichlow Fine Art</a>, <a href="https://hirokosceramics.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hiroko's Ceramics</a> and many more bespoke offerings from our vendors * Learn about 10,000 years of archaeology beneath our feet with Dr. Eugene Boesch.
More activities being added every day! Admission is $50 per family and $20 individual.
Thank you to our Jay Day Co-Chairs Lindsay Bello Martin, Claire Weschler, Jennifer Soliman and Julia Thalhammer and 2026 RCDS Community Engagement Fellow Ellora Shah.&nbsp;
More volunteers welcome! Contact us at <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a> to sign up for a shift.
The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is a dynamic nonprofit which manages the Jay Estate in Rye, New York. The 23-acre park that they have preserved and interpreted since 1992 is an award-winning culture hub and wildlife refuge on Long Island Sound. Located in the heart of Westchester’s only National Historic Landmark District, the site welcomes visitors April through November to learn about our nation’s flawed yet precious democracy through indoor and outdoor public programs. Offerings about American History feature prominent writers and educators. Free horticulture and birding workshops teach guests about native plants and wildlife. Family-friendly concerts draw hundreds for old-fashioned fun and unplugged enjoyment. The site is a member of NY State's Path Through History and Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail. Sign up to volunteer or access all they offer at <a href="https://jayheritagecenter.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.jayheritagecenter.org</a>
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Local Event: Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Westchester County

New York

Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone!...

South Britain Congregational Church

SBCC presents on the trail, and award-winning modern acoustic band that explores everything from Bluegrass to contemporary pop, from beautiful instrumentals to traditional songs. Since their concerts often sell out purchase your tickets online in advance. Southbritainchurch.org/concertTickets are $25, $20 for students&nbsp;

Local Event: On The Trail concert

On The Trail concert

SBCC presents on the trail, and award-winning modern acoustic band that explores everything from Bluegrass to contemporary pop,...

Greenwich Medical Spa at Plaza South, Newtown, CT

Join Greenwich Medical Spa as we celebrate the opening of our newest location in Newtown with a special First Look &amp; Ribbon Cutting at Plaza South.
The Newtown community is invited to step inside our beautiful new space, meet the GMS team, learn more about our aesthetic and medical wellness services, and celebrate our official arrival in Newtown.
Guests will have the opportunity to meet Katie Kajtor, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, the Nurse Practitioner leading GMS Newtown and a Sandy Hook native, along with members of the Greenwich Medical Spa team. Enjoy refreshments, explore the new location, learn about treatments and take advantage of special event pricing.
Founded in 2005, Greenwich Medical Spa is an award-winning, privately owned and woman-owned medical spa known for personalized care and beautiful, natural-looking results that are never overdone. Newtown marks GMS's eighth location and its newest community in Connecticut.
We look forward to meeting our Newtown neighbors and celebrating this exciting milestone together!
<h3>Event Details</h3>
Greenwich Medical Spa Newtown First Look &amp; Ribbon Cutting 
 📍 Greenwich Medical Spa at Plaza South, Newtown, CT 
 📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026 
 ⏰10:30 AM - 1 PM 
 🎟 RSVP Here: <a href="https://offers.greenwichmedicalspa.com/sign-up-submission-page-page-firstlook?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=blog-post&amp;utm_campaign=newtownribboncut&amp;utm_content=eventlisting" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://offers.greenwichmedicalspa.com/sign-up-submission-page-page-firstlook?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=blog-post&amp;utm_campaign=newtownribboncut&amp;utm_content=eventlisting</a>

What to Expect: Meet the GMS Newtown team, tour the new location, enjoy refreshments, learn about GMS treatments and services, and celebrate the official ribbon cutting.

Local Event: Greenwich Medical Spa Newtown First Look & Ribbon Cutting

Greenwich Medical Spa Newtown First Look &...

Join Greenwich Medical Spa as we celebrate the opening of our newest location in Newtown with a special First Look & Ribbon...

Greenwich Medical Spa Newtown First Look & Ribbon Cutting

Join Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary for a heartwarming evening featuring a full vegan buffet, raffles, and a silent auction. Enjoy 'Stories of Compassion' as all proceeds go directly toward supporting farmed animals rescued from situations of abuse, neglect, and abandonment.

Local Event: Annual Thanks-Living Dinner

New Haven

Annual Thanks-Living Dinner

Join Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary for a heartwarming evening featuring a full vegan buffet, raffles, and a silent auction....

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