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New England's Other Witch Hunt and a Farm Family Festival
From our neighborhood to the towns around us, if you're looking for something to do this weekend we've got you covered.
Whether you're in search of something fun to do with the kids or you have a babysitter and are planning a night out, look no further because Patch editors have picked a variety of events taking place today and tomorrow to help you make the most of your weekend. Click on the headline of each for more information.
Trumbull Agriscience Halloween Family Festival
Where: Trumbull Agriscience School, 536 Daniels Farm Road, Trumbull
When: Sat., Oct. 20, 2012, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Cost: $5
New England's Other Witch Hunt
Where: Trumbull Library, 33 Quality St.
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When: Sun., Oct. 21, 2012, 2 p.m.
Cost: $5
BBQ and Pumpkins
Where: P.J.'s Garden Exchange, 4244 Madison Ave., Trumbull
When: Sat., Oct. 20, 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
PRETZEL FEST
Where: St. Jude School, 707 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe
When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Presidential Politics: Behind the Scenes
Where: Jewish Federation of Western CT, Southbury
When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Cost: $18
Description: Iris Burnett, who has been a political advisor to two presidents and many elected officials, will give a presentation titled, “Presidential Politics: Behind the Scenes” in Southbury.
Woodbury: All Hollow's Eve at the Glebe House
Where: The Glebe House and Gertrude Jekyll Garden
When: 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20. Rain Date: Saturday, Oct. 27
Cost: Tickets in advance are $10 per person and $20 per family. At the door, tickets are $12 per person and $25 per family.
Description: Cemetery tours, costumed people portray ghosts of Woodbury's past. See article for full description.
Hamden Pet Fair
Where: Brooksvale Park 524 Brooksvale Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
When: October 20, 2012 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Cost: $25/person, $40/couple
What: Hamden R-DOG and Hamden Happy Tails Foundation are joining to present the Hamden Pet Fair. It will be held at Brooksvale Park, 524 Brooksvale Avenue, on Saturday, October 20, 2012, starting at 11:00 AM. The annual Happy Tails Halloween Pet Costume Parade will start at 1:00 PM.
"Barefoot in the Park" at Center Stage Shelton
Where: Center Stage Theatre, 54 Grove Street, Shelton CT
When: Friday, Oct. 19 and Saturday Oct. 20 at 8 p.m.
Cost: Adults $25, Students $10
Description: In this winsome comedy, newlyweds Corie and Paul negotiate their first apartment, eccentric neighbors and a meddling mother. This Neil Simon hit sparkles with lively wordplay and laughs as well as charming characters who find joy amid inspired lunacy.
Fairfield: Ozone Fitness Training Center Open House
Where: 338 Commerce Drive (entrance in the rear)
When: Saturday, Oct. 20 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: The new personal training and fitness studio opened in Fairfield in September and is welcoming new members. There will be class demonstrations, complimentary fitness assessments, and athletic demonstrations, as well as snacks provided by Harborview Market in Black Rock.
Stratford: Fire Department Holds Open House Saturday
Where: 2750 Main St., Stratford
When: Sat., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free to attend, $5 for pancake breakfast
Description: See what the typical day of firefighter is like with "real life" fire demonstrations and more at this year's fire department open house.
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