Stratford: See This Weekend's Upcoming Events In The Area

Stratford CT

12 August, 2021

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STRATFORD, CT — Looking for things to do in the Stratford area? See what's new on your Stratford Patch community calendar. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Wondering how you can add your own event? Whether you're planning a hackathon, a comedy night, or fashion show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in and near Stratford: ASL Advanced & Beginner - Stratford Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Thursday, August 12 from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PMLearn the basics of American Sign Language! Join teen volunteer instructor, Emily, for our *final* ASL summer meeting where you'll learn the alphabet along with current conversational symbols &amp... Learn More John Ciambriello Plays Bonfire Grille - Acoustic Show .... When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Bonfire Grille What: Two months in a row, I can get used to this. Bonfire Grille has invited me back to play at their beach side oasis. It's one of those "come for the food, and stay for the music." type nights. Their offerings are amazing. Check out the menu here ...https://www.milfordbonfiregrille.c... Learn More Stratford Library Gala Committee meeting When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Thursday and August 12 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMThe Stratford Library Gala Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Learn More Watercolor Art: Flowers - Stratford Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Thursday, August 12 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMChildren ages 6-12 will meet virtually to discover how to create summer flower designs with watercolors, and create an individual free-standing flower as well. Register starting 2 weeks prior. Pic... Learn More Featured Event: Medicare 101 When: Friday, August 13th at 10:03 a.m. Where: Virtual Seminar What: Turning 65 or planning on retiring soon? Have questions as to whether you qualify to get your Part B premium paid for re the Medicare Savings Program? Of just want to know how Medicare basically works? Please join us this Friday the 13th at 10:30 am for an informal educatio... Learn More Featured Event: Medicare 101 (Susan K Stokes) Book Scientists - Gardens - Stratford Library When: Friday, August 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Friday, August 13 (all day)Ages 3 to 12. Each Book Scientists kit will include two Library books (card required for check out), a craft, and/or an extension activity. Library books will be chosen by the child's age. When you are done, retu... Learn More Colossal Kielbasa Food Stand When: Friday, August 13th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 1300 Stratford Rd What: ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH LOT Friday, August 12th (12pm-2pm) Learn More Featured Event: Tribus Thee Year Anniversary Party! When: Saturday, August 14th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Tribus Beer Co. What: Three Year Anniversary Party w/ @fortinapizza @libertyrocktavern @wbcreamery @tarka.tenax @_seanoevil_ @thesplitcoils Three is kind of our thing so this year we're going big! We open at noon and go until the party ends! Stop by all day! We'll have Liberty Rock Tavern's food tr... Learn More Featured Event: Tribus Thee Year Anniversary Party! (Will Thresher) Last Day of Summer Reading - Stratford Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Saturday, August 14 (all day)The Children's Department encourages all children to finish up their summer reading and Astronomy Bingo activities by 8/14. Great job! Learn More CEVO 4 Course - Stratford Volunteer EMS When: Saturday, August 14th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Stratford Volunteer EMS What: Event listing from Stratford Volunteer EMS: Saturday, August 14 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMDetails CEVO 4 Certification Course Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator National Safety Council… More https://www.facebook.com/events/177620543795239 Learn More First in Flight Celebration - Town of Stratford When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Town of Stratford What: Event listing from Town of Stratford: Saturday, August 14 at 10:00 AMPlease join CT Air & Space Museum on Saturday, August 14th for a special celebration of early flight pioneer Gustave Whitehead! CASC board member and Whitehead expert Andy Kosch will have his replica Airc... Learn More Boothe Memorial Railway Society When: Saturday, August 14th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Boothe Memorial Park What: Please visit the operating model train museum and outdoor garden railroad. Please wear a mask indoors. Learn More Three Billy Goats Puppet Show - Stratford Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Saturday, August 14 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PMEnjoy watching The Three Billy Goats Gruff strut their stuff. Participate along with the puppet set each family unit will receive to keep. Family groups of up to five people welcome at each statio... Learn More Featured Event: The Shakespeare Market When: Sunday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 1850 Elm St What: The Shakespeare Market - A twice-monthly outdoor food and craft market on the grounds of the American Shakespeare Festival Theatre at 1850 Elm Street in Stratford 10am-2pm Parker's Tangent will be performing live.  AWESOME Stratford electric rock band!   Hand Made Crafts! CT G... Learn More Featured Event: The Shakespeare Market (Tom Dillon) The Shakespeare Market - Town of Stratford When: Sunday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Town of Stratford What: Event listing from Town of Stratford: Sunday, August 15 at 10:00 AMhttps://www.theshakespearemarket.org/home Learn More Book signing and discussion When: Sunday, August 15th at 1:30 p.m. Where: National Helicopter Museum Inc What: Author Igor Sikorsky will be discussing his newest book titled The Lindbergh -Sikorsky Connection and signing copies, This takes place at the National Helicopter Museum on Sunday 8/15/21 from 1.30 pm. The museum is located at the Stratford Train Station North Bound Side. 2480... Learn More Pug 3D Papercraft: Teen Grab 'n' Go - Stratford Library When: Monday, August 16th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Monday, August 16 (all day)Woof! Woof! Make your own life-size pug model by following the instructions provided in your Teen Grab 'n' Go Kit. Have patience & take your time--this craft is a bit more challenging than our other teen kits... Learn More Mini Candy Aquarium - Stratford Library When: Monday, August 16th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Monday, August 16 (all day)You don't have to love seafood to make this sweet craft! Make an edible mini aquarium with items found in the grocery store ,i.e. blue Jell-O, Nerds and Swedish fish. Who says you can't play with your food? Snap ... Learn More Toddler Time (on site) - Stratford Library When: Monday, August 16th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Monday, August 16 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMAges 0-2. Join us for rhymes, bounces, and socializing. Families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to create socially distanced areas for each family group. Registration is required ... Learn More Stratford Library Board 125th Anniversary Committee When: Monday, August 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Monday, August 16 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMThe Stratford Library Board 125th Anniversary Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Learn More Craft Night for Adults: Hexagon Shelf When: Monday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Monday, August 16 from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PMCan you believe these decorative mini shelves are made out of popsicle sticks? We will give you all the supplies you need to make your own version.Sign up and receive a Grab 'n' Go Craft Kit with su... Learn More Nutmeg Book Club - Wink - Stratford Library When: Monday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Monday, August 16 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMGrades 4 to 6. "Wink" by Rob Harrell. Book discussion and grab 'n' go kit, including the book and goodies related to the story to keep. Read the book, then join us on Zoom for discussion and activit... Learn More Gardens Story time - Stratford Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM3-5 year olds can enjoy stories, songs and a take home craft in our outdoor courtyard. Bring a blanket for kids to sit on, and please wear masks for safety. Learn More Check out more awesome local events, or add your own, on the Stratford Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. 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