Westport Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Weekend

Westport CT

16 September, 2021

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WESTPORT, CT — Happy weekend, Westport! See what's new on your Westport Patch community calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events throughout Westport: Featured Event: Congregation for Humanistic Judaism's Kol Nidre & Yom Kippur Services When: Thursday, September 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: virtual What: Free High Holiday Services The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Fairfield County, (CHJ), gathers with Jews everywhere to celebrate the significance of Yom Kippur. This year we hold services virtually, as we continue to avoid gathering in crowds. Guests are welcome, plea... Learn More Featured Event: Congregation for Humanistic Judaism's Kol Nidre & Yom Kippur Services (Rachel Dreyfus) Happy Hour at Bar MoCA When: Thursday, September 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: MoCA Westport What: Join MoCA Westport for Happy Hour from 5 - 7 p.m. every Thursday at Bar MoCA! Explore the Between the Ground and the Sky exhibition, enjoy a custom cocktail (this week's special is a Maple Manhattan), and and relax in our expansive outdoor space. Learn More Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day! Wear GOLD When: Friday, September 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Kings Highway Elementary School What: Event listing from Kings Highway Elementary School: Friday and September 17 (all day) Learn More Rise & Read - Kings Highway Elementary School When: Friday, September 17th at 8:15 a.m. Where: Kings Highway Elementary School What: Event listing from Kings Highway Elementary School: Friday, September 17 from 8:15 AM to 8:50 AM Learn More V G SOC Staples @ Greenwich - Staples High School Sports When: Friday, September 17th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Staples High School Sports What: Event listing from Staples High School Sports: Friday, September 17 at 4:30 PMV G SOC Staples @ Greenwich Learn More JV G SOC Staples @ Greenwich - Staples High School Sports When: Friday, September 17th at 4:45 p.m. Where: Staples High School Sports What: Event listing from Staples High School Sports: Friday, September 17 at 4:45 PMJV G SOC Staples @ Greenwich Learn More GFS Back-to-School Party! - Greens Farms Elementary School When: Friday, September 17th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Greens Farms Elementary School What: Event listing from Greens Farms Elementary School: Friday, September 17 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Regan Good: The Needle - Poetry and Storytelling in The Cafe When: Friday, September 17th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 20 Jesup RoadWestport, CT 06880, Westport, CT, 06880, US">Westport Events What: Event listing from Westport Events: Friday, September 17 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMCategory: Literature,Other Link: https://westportlibrary.org/event/regan-good-the-needle-poetry-and-storytelling-in-the-cafe/ Join poet Regan Good for a special evening of creativity and conversat... Learn More V FB Staples v. St. Joseph - Staples High School Sports When: Friday, September 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Staples High School Sports What: Event listing from Staples High School Sports: Friday, September 17 at 7:00 PMV FB Staples v. St. Joseph Learn More Featured Event: FCDS Kindergarten Play Day When: Saturday, September 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Fairfield Country Day School What: From extraordinary moments, to ordinary everyday occurrences; young boys are prepared to face the events of their lifetime with confidence, courage and compassion at Fairfield Country Day School. Join our Lower School faculty and admissions team on our campus for a Kindergarte... Learn More Featured Event: FCDS Kindergarten Play Day(Fairfield Country Day School) V G XC Staples @ Wilton - Staples High School Sports When: Saturday, September 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Staples High School Sports What: Event listing from Staples High School Sports: Saturday, September 18 at 9:00 AMV G XC Staples @ Wilton (Bus: 7:00 AM, Return 12:00 PM) Learn More V B XC Staples @ Wilton - Staples High School Sports When: Saturday, September 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Staples High School Sports What: Event listing from Staples High School Sports: Saturday, September 18 at 9:00 AMV B XC Staples @ Wilton (Bus: 7:00 AM, Return 12:00 PM) Learn More FR B SOC Staples v. Masuk - Staples Freshman Boys Soccer When: Saturday, September 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Staples Freshman Boys Soccer What: Event listing from Staples Freshman Boys Soccer: Saturday, September 18 at 10:00 AMFR B SOC Staples v. Masuk Learn More FR G SOC Staples @ Newtown - Staples Freshman Girls Soccer When: Saturday, September 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Staples Freshman Girls Soccer What: Event listing from Staples Freshman Girls Soccer: Saturday, September 18 at 10:00 AMFR G SOC Staples @ Newtown Learn More Destination Westport: Evergreen Burial Ground When: Saturday, September 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Meet on the southernmost entrance of the cemetery along Evergreen Avenue. What: Survey the resting place of past Westporters and learn their stories as you meander through Saugatuck Congregational Church's Evergreen Cemetery. Discover gravestones belonging to everyday citizens as well as prominent individuals and families. Meet on the southernmost entra... Learn More FR FH Staples @ Norwalk - Staples Freshman Field Hockey When: Saturday, September 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Staples Freshman Field Hockey What: Event listing from Staples Freshman Field Hockey: Saturday, September 18 at 11:00 AMFR FH Staples @ Norwalk Learn More Japanese Fall Festival with Bon Odori Dance When: Saturday, September 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: 20 Jesup Rd What: A free OUTDOOR public Japanese Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on Jesup Green, next to the Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport CT. This event will feature taiko drum performances, an Okinawan Dance performance, a live pla... Learn More Group Canoe Paddle - Westport Events When: Saturday, September 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: 10 Woodside LaneWestport, CT 06880, Westport, CT, 06880, US">Westport Events What: Event listing from Westport Events: Saturday, September 18 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMCategory: Outdoors/Recreation,Other Link: www.earthplace.org Our canoe paddles are a great way to spend an afternoon on the water with family or friends! Learn More Westport Rotary Club LobsterFest - Westport Events When: Saturday, September 18th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Westport Events What: Event listing from Westport Events: Saturday, September 18 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PMCategory: Fair/Festival,Fundraising Events Link: www.westportrotary.org Westport Rotary Club's LobsterFest returns this year to Compo Beach with an in-person event on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 3p... Learn More V B SOC Staples v. Greenwich - Staples High School Sports When: Saturday, September 18th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Staples High School Sports What: Event listing from Staples High School Sports: Saturday, September 18 at 4:00 PMV B SOC Staples v. Greenwich Learn More FR G VB Staples @ New Canaan - Staples Freshman Girls Volleyball When: Saturday, September 18th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Staples Freshman Girls Volleyball What: Event listing from Staples Freshman Girls Volleyball: Saturday, September 18 at 4:00 PMFR G VB Staples @ New Canaan Learn More JV B SOC Staples v. Greenwich - Staples High School Sports When: Saturday, September 18th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Staples High School Sports What: Event listing from Staples High School Sports: Saturday, September 18 at 4:00 PMJV B SOC Staples v. Greenwich Learn More JV FB Staples @ St. Joseph - Staples High School Sports When: Saturday, September 18th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Staples High School Sports What: Event listing from Staples High School Sports: Saturday, September 18 at 4:00 PMJV FB Staples @ St. Joseph Learn More KEYS invites you to "Come Together" for Music Education When: Saturday, September 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Many Satellite Events throughout Sept-Oct What: KEYS (Kids Empowered by Your Support) is inviting supporters to "Come Together" at small-scale fundraisers hosted by friends of KEYS throughout September and October 2021. The KEYS 2021 "Here Comes the Sun" Benefit has been transformed into many satellite events to celebrate a... Learn More Featured Event: "Our Common Ground: Insights From Listening to American Voters" When: Sunday, September 19th at 11:30 a.m. Where: The Unitarian Church in Westport What: How do we talk with each other about politics? How can we really hear what each other is saying and engage with civility and understanding? How far apart are we really in how we see the world? Please join award-winning CEO and writer Diane Hessan as she shares with us her rese... Learn More Featured Event: "Our Common Ground: Insights From Listening to American Voters" (The Unitarian Church in Westport) Homecoming (Episco-beef) - Christ & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Westport When: Sunday, September 19th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Christ & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Westport What: Event listing from Christ & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Westport: Sunday, September 19 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Learn More Wildflower ID via Zoom - Westport Events When: Sunday, September 19th at 1:00 p.m. Where: 10 Woodside LaneWestport, CT 06880, Westport, CT, 06880, US">Westport Events What: Event listing from Westport Events: Sunday, September 19 from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PMCategory: Education,Outdoors/Recreation Link: www.earthplace.org Talk with naturalist Veronica Swain over Zoom. She will speak about how to identify wildflowers in the local area. Learn More DRAG QUEEN BINGO hosted by Loosey LaDuca When: Sunday, September 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Fairfield Burr Homestead What: Fairfield Center Stage (FCS), a community theater group, will present a bingo fundraiser hosted by popular local drag queen, Loosey LaDuca, on Sunday Sep 19 at 3pm @ Burr Mansion tent, 739 Old Post Rd in downtown Fairfield. Part drag show and part bingo game, hostess Loosey L... Learn More Back-to-School Special Education Webinar When: Monday, September 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Zoom webinar (online) What: "Finding Your Voice as a Parent: Setting the Stage to Meet the Challenges of the School Year"Webinar Date: Monday, September 20th 7:00 p.m. EST Co-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford, CT)Register here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3BA567Speakers:Attorney Lawrence Berliner (Connec... Learn More Featured Event: Back-to-School Special Education Webinar (Rachel Berliner) Picture Day - Bedford Middle School When: Monday, September 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Bedford Middle School What: Event listing from Bedford Middle School: Monday, September 20 (all day) Learn More WestportWRITES: Introductory Memoir Writing Workshop When: Monday, September 20th at 12:30 p.m. Where: 20 Jesup RoadWestport, CT 06880, Westport, CT, 06880, US">Westport Events What: Event listing from Westport Events: Monday, September 20 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PMCategory: Lectures, Presentations, Workshops,Literature Link: https://westportlibrary.org/event/westportwrites-introductory-memoir-writing-workshop-3/2021-09-20/ Are you a beginning writer who wa... Learn More V B GLF Staples @ Darien - Staples High School Sports When: Monday, September 20th at 3:15 p.m. Where: Staples High School Sports What: Event listing from Staples High School Sports: Monday, September 20 at 3:15 PMV B GLF Staples @ Darien Learn More JV B GLF Staples @ Darien - Staples High School Sports When: Monday, September 20th at 3:15 p.m. Where: Staples High School Sports What: Event listing from Staples High School Sports: Monday, September 20 at 3:15 PMJV B GLF Staples @ Darien Learn More JV G VB Staples v. Fairfield Ludlowe When: Monday, September 20th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Staples High School Sports What: Event listing from Staples High School Sports: Monday, September 20 at 4:00 PMJV G VB Staples v. Fairfield Ludlowe Learn More FR G VB Staples v. Fairfield Ludlowe When: Monday, September 20th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Staples Freshman Girls Volleyball What: Event listing from Staples Freshman Girls Volleyball: Monday, September 20 at 4:00 PMFR G VB Staples v. Fairfield Ludlowe Learn More JV FH Staples @ Ridgefield - Staples High School Sports When: Monday, September 20th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Staples High School Sports What: Event listing from Staples High School Sports: Monday, September 20 at 4:30 PMJV FH Staples @ Ridgefield Learn More JV FH Staples v. Ridgefield - Staples High School Sports When: Monday, September 20th at 5:15 p.m. Where: Staples High School Sports What: Event listing from Staples High School Sports: Monday, September 20 at 5:15 PMJV FH Staples v. Ridgefield Learn More V G VB Staples v. Fairfield Ludlowe - Staples High School Sports When: Monday, September 20th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Staples High School Sports What: Event listing from Staples High School Sports: Monday, September 20 at 5:30 PMV G VB Staples v. Fairfield Ludlowe Learn More V FH Staples @ Ridgefield - Staples High School Sports When: Monday, September 20th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Staples High School Sports What: Event listing from Staples High School Sports: Monday, September 20 at 6:00 PMV FH Staples @ Ridgefield Learn More Navigating Social Security - The Westport Library When: Monday, September 20th at 6:00 p.m. Where: The Westport Library What: Event listing from The Westport Library: Monday, September 20 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMSocial Security is an important part of your retirement income. As reliance on Social Security continues to grow, it is important to understand your options and how to optimize your benefits. ... Learn More Board of Education Meeting - Bedford Middle School When: Monday, September 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bedford Middle School What: Event listing from Bedford Middle School: Monday, September 20 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Free Virtual College Planning Workshop When: Tuesday, September 21st at 7:30 p.m. Where: Online What: Please join us for a free educational college planning virtual workshop that will focus on high school and middle school students. Learn how decisions you make now will affect the college admissions and financial aid process. In this workshop, we will discuss: Critical infor... Learn More Free Virtual College Planning Workshop (admin) K-2 Back to School Night (virtual) - Long Lots Elementary School When: Tuesday, September 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Long Lots Elementary School What: Event listing from Long Lots Elementary School: Tuesday, September 21 (all day)Teachers will email Google Meet invitations Learn More PageTurner's Book Club - The Westport Library When: Tuesday, September 21st at 11:00 a.m. Where: The Westport Library What: Event listing from The Westport Library: Tuesday, September 21 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscuss Passing by Nella Larsen, a powerful and tragic story of racial identity that continues to resonate. Contact Carolyn Karwoski, [email protected] to register. Via Zoom Con... Learn More V B GLF Staples v. St. Joseph - Staples High School Sports When: Tuesday, September 21st at 3:00 p.m. Where: Staples High School Sports What: Event listing from Staples High School Sports: Tuesday, September 21 at 3:00 PMV B GLF Staples v. St. Joseph Learn More JV B GLF Staples v. St. Joseph - Staples High School Sports When: Tuesday, September 21st at 3:15 p.m. Where: Staples High School Sports What: Event listing from Staples High School Sports: Tuesday, September 21 at 3:15 PMJV B GLF Staples v. St. Joseph Learn More V Staples @ Darien - Staples High School Sports When: Tuesday, September 21st at 3:30 p.m. Where: Staples High School Sports What: Event listing from Staples High School Sports: Tuesday, September 21 at 3:30 PMV Staples @ Darien Learn More V G XC Staples @ Wilton, New Canaan, Stamford When: Tuesday, September 21st at 4:00 p.m. Where: Staples High School Sports What: Event listing from Staples High School Sports: Tuesday, September 21 at 4:00 PMV G XC Staples @ Wilton, New Canaan, Stamford Learn More V B XC Staples @ Wilton, New Canaan, Stamford When: Tuesday, September 21st at 4:00 p.m. Where: Staples High School Sports What: Event listing from Staples High School Sports: Tuesday, September 21 at 4:00 PMV B XC Staples @ Wilton, New Canaan, Stamford Learn More V G SOC Staples @ Danbury - Staples High School Sports When: Tuesday, September 21st at 4:00 p.m. Where: Staples High School Sports What: Event listing from Staples High School Sports: Tuesday, September 21 at 4:00 PMV G SOC Staples @ Danbury Learn More JV G SOC Staples @ Danbury - Staples High School Sports When: Tuesday, September 21st at 4:00 p.m. Where: Staples High School Sports What: Event listing from Staples High School Sports: Tuesday, September 21 at 4:00 PMJV G SOC Staples @ Danbury Learn More College Financial Aid Application Webinar When: Tuesday, September 21st at 6:30 p.m. Where: The Westport Library What: Event listing from The Westport Library: Tuesday, September 21 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMJoin Staples High School Guidance and The Westport Library for College Financial Aid Application night. This virtual event will be held as a webinar. Julie Savino, Executive Director of Finan... Learn More Elementary School Grades K-2 Back to School Night When: Tuesday, September 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Westport Public Schools What: Event listing from Westport Public Schools: Tuesday, September 21 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Learn More Virtual Back-to-School (K-2) - Greens Farms Elementary School When: Tuesday, September 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Greens Farms Elementary School What: Event listing from Greens Farms Elementary School: Tuesday, September 21 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Learn More Back to School Night K-2 - Kings Highway Elementary School When: Tuesday, September 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Kings Highway Elementary School What:Event listing from Kings Highway Elementary School: Tuesday, September 21 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Learn More Heather Frimmer: BETTER TO TRUST - The Westport Library When: Tuesday, September 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Westport Library What: Event listing from The Westport Library: Tuesday, September 21 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMAuthor Heather Frimmer introduces her second novel, Better To Trust with book blogger Suzanne Leopold. Register to attend in person or from home and order a signed copy of BETTER TO TRUST.  W... Learn More Author Heather Frimmer: BETTER TO TRUST When: Tuesday, September 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: 20 Jesup RoadWestport, CT 06880, Westport, CT, 06880, US">Westport Events What: Event listing from Westport Events: Tuesday, September 21 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMCategory: Lectures, Presentations, Workshops,Literature Link: https://westportlibrary.org/event/better-to-trust/ Author Heather Frimmer introduces her second novel, Better To Trust with book blog... Learn More CHT Vestry Meeting Zoom - Christ & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Westport When: Tuesday, September 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Christ & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Westport What: Event listing from Christ & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Westport: Tuesday, September 21 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More FR G SOC Staples @ Fairfield Ludlowe When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Staples High School Sports What: Event listing from Staples High School Sports: Wednesday, September 22 (all day)FR G SOC Staples @ Fairfield Ludlowe Learn More 3-5 Back to School Night (virtual) - Long Lots Elementary School When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Long Lots Elementary School What: Event listing from Long Lots Elementary School: Wednesday, September 22 (all day)Teachers will email Google Meet invitations Learn More Business Networking Event When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 7:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: Business networking meeting. Visit the Westport Entrepreneurs Business Networking group. The zoom virtual meeting starts at 7am and ends at 8:30am. We have 30 members and looking for businesses across Fairfield County to extend our network and referral system. Membership is li... Learn More Policy Committee - Westport Public Schools When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 8:30 a.m. Where: Westport Public Schools What: Business networking meeting. Visit the Westport Entrepreneurs Business Networking group. The zoom virtual meeting starts at 7am and ends at 8:30am. We have 30 members and looking for businesses across Fairfield County to extend our network and referral system. Membership is li... Learn More 8th Grade Parent & Principals Coffee When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Where: Bedford Middle School What: Event listing from Bedford Middle School: Wednesday, September 22 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Learn More Red Cross Blood Drive - Westport Events When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: 465 Riverside AveWestport, CT 06880, Westport, CT, 06880, US">Westport Events What: Event listing from Westport Events: Wednesday, September 22 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PMCategory: Community Link: www.redcrossblood.org Blood Drive Sponsored by Westport American Legion Post 63 - For appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org. Use sponsor code VFWWestport or cal... Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Westport 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. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.