Danbury Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week

Danbury CT

04 October, 2021

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DANBURY, CT — Hoping to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from around the Danbury area. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Hosting an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a speaker series, a barbecue, or a video game night, 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 week throughout Danbury: HSS Pain & Stress Management Phone Programs When: Monday, October 4th at 12:45 p.m. What: The Hospital for Special Surgery hosts a variety of free pain & stress management classes over the phone. Did you know that breathing practices and other mind-body techniques can help you to manage chronic pain and stress? Join our certified yoga instructors for guided me... Learn More BookTalk: Adult Book Discussion -"Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" When: Monday, October 4th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Danbury Public Library What: All adult readers are invited to attend this monthly book discussion facilitated by Catherine Riordan and FRIENDS member and volunteer. Join us for one or all of these engaging discussions. Funding for the refreshments provided by the FRIENDS of the Danbury Library. Can't mak... Learn More Exhuming the Past: Connecticut's Vampires! - Virtual Program When: Monday, October 4th at 6:00 p.m. Where: FREE LIVE Virtual Program via ZOOM What: Please Note: This is a virtual program via Zoom. Participants will receive a link to the program via email once they have registered. Registration closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, October 4, 2021. In the winter of 1990, and two pre-teen aged boys were playing in a private sand and... Learn More Mini Masters: Learn about Frida Kahlo @Danbury Library (FREE for ages 6-10) When: Tuesday, October 5th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Danbury Public Library 170 Main Street, Danbury CT 06810 What: This is a LIVE, IN-PERSON event at the Library. Explore great artists and their masterpieces! Each month discover one of the world's great artists through stories and hands-on art activities. October 5: Frida Kahlo - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about Mexican ... Learn More SpeedCubing Club for age 10+ @Danbury Library When: Tuesday, October 5th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Danbury Public Library What: Come join us to learn all about speedcubing! Beginners and experienced cubers are all welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach you to solve a 3x3 Rubik's Cube or learn to solve it faster.It's a great way to make new friends or keep up with old ones while enjoying a fun... Learn More Virtual Yoga at Whole Fit When: Tuesday, October 5th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Whole Fit, LLC What: Whole Fit Boutique Yoga and Fitness of New Fairfield offers virtual yoga via Zoom every Tuesday. Join us for Graceful Vinyasa Flow with Kim Jones. 5:30 - 6:30 pm. $10. All levels welcome. Email [email protected] to register or for more information. Learn More Highlights (Virtual) of the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art When: Tuesday, October 5th at 6:30 p.m. Where: FREE LIVE Virtual Program via ZOOM What: Please Note: This is a virtual program via Zoom. Participants will receive a link to the program via email upon completing registration. Enjoy a virtual presentation of the highlights of the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, CT. A museum docent will showcase the b... Learn More Master Gardener Talk: Container Gardening - Virtual or In Person @Danbury Library When: Tuesday, October 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Danbury Public Library What: Please Note: This is a hybrid program. Participants may come to the Danbury Library to attend the course, or use the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation and reminder emails to participate virtually. Join us for another enlightening talk with Master Gardener, D... Learn More Hawaiian Hula Dance When: Tuesday, October 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Vitti's Dance Studio What: October session begins Tuesday 10/5 from 7 – 7:45 p.m. A graceful story told through dance, Hula enhances your memory as you learn steps, instructs you in the meanings of hand & body movements and teaches you how to understand & interpret lyrics of songs. Instructor I... Learn More Tiny Tots Storytime (Infants - 18 months) @Danbury Library When: Wednesday, October 6th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury, CT, 06810 What: This is a Live, In-Person event at the Library Bond with your tiny tot through songs, nursery rhymes, and simple stories! This in-person lapsit storytime is designed for infants up to 18 months old and their caregivers. Free! For children up to 18 months and one caregiver. L... Learn More The Reading Road Trip: Full STEAM Ahead - a Virtual Adventure (for ages 5+) When: Wednesday, October 6th at 11:00 a.m. Where: https://www.facebook.com/pg/danburylibrary/videos What: THIS IS A PRE RECORDED PROGRAM VIA FACEBOOK Checkers and Snoozer are back for some brand new adventures! This fall join your favorite wacky inventor and his robot sidekick and unlock your creative potential through books, arts and crafts, health and wellness tips, and science ... Learn More Girls Who Code 2021-22 @Danbury Library (for ages 10-13 years) When: Wednesday, October 6th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Danbury Public Library What: This is a hybrid program. Participants may come to the Danbury Library to attend the course, or use the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation and reminder emails to participate virtually Join our sisterhood of supportive peers & role models using computer sci... Learn More Belly Dance with Riskallah Riyad When: Wednesday, October 6th at 4:45 p.m. Where: Vitti's Dance Studio What: Renowned dance teacher Riskallah Riyad (Dolores Matzen), has been teaching Middle Eastern dance arts for over 40 years. Dolores is known for her energetic teaching style, and the ability to communicate movement to students of any level! Beginner classes focus on basic movement... Learn More Kids in the Kitchen: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Granola Bars - LIVE - Virtual When: Wednesday, October 6th at 5:30 p.m. Where: FREE LIVE Virtual Program via ZOOM What: THIS IS A LIVE VIRTUAL PROGRAM VIA ZOOM. Ready to explore the world through food? Children ages 7-11 are invited to cook dinner or a special treat for their families using low-cost, healthy ingredients. Registrants will receive an ingredients list to purchase, then hop into yo... Learn More Multilevel Yoga at Whole Fit When: Wednesday, October 6th at 5:45 p.m. Where: Whole Fit, LLC What: Whole Fit is offering a multilevel yoga class with Dan Fleischman, every Wednesday from 5:45 to 6:45 pm. In-person and virtual options available. Email [email protected] to register. We also welcome walk-ins! Whole Fit, LLC3 Route 39, Unit 5New Fairfield, CT 06812Studio is... Learn More Danbury Library's TRIVIA NIGHT! @Charter Oak Brewery When: Wednesday, October 6th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Charter Oak Brewing What: We're so excited to be back LIVE and IN PERSON at Charter Oak Brewery! If you would like to play in person, doors open at 6pm and trivia begins at 6:30pm. No advance registration is necessary for in-person play. We will also be offering a Zoom component for those patrons who... Learn More Computer Basics - FREE Workshop @Danbury Library When: Wednesday, October 6th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Danbury Public Library What: Looking to expand your technology skills? Join us for this hands-on, interactive workshop designed for beginning and intermediate learners! You'll learn the basics of computer use to help increase your confidence and improve your skills. All you need is a willingness to learn... Learn More Find the Truth with Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society - FREE Virtual Program When: Wednesday, October 6th at 7:00 p.m. Where: FREE LIVE Virtual Program vi ZOOM What: Please Note: This is a virtual program via Zoom. Participants will receive a link to the program via email once they have registered. Registration closes at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Who you gonna call? For the past 5 years, Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Soci... Learn More Featured Event: Virtual Middle School Preview When: Thursday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Head of Walker's Middle School, Isabel Ceballos, and Director of Enrollment, Aline Rossiter, invite you to learn about Walker's Middle School. You will be introduced to a day in the life at Walker's Middle School, meet our students, and learn about academics, arts, co-curricul... Learn More Featured Event: Virtual Middle School Preview (Michelle Helmin) Featured Event: Free Virtual College Planning Workshop When: Thursday, October 7th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Online What: FREE College Planning Webinar 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 worksho... Learn More Featured Event: Free Virtual College Planning Workshop (admin) Hispanic Heritage Month Speaker Mariana Martinez When: Thursday, October 7th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Western Connecticut State University Student Center Theatre What: HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH GUEST SPEAKER – MARIANA C. MARTINEZ: In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, WCSU alumna Mariana C. Martinez will be a guest speaker on Thursday, October 7 at 6 p.m. in the Western Connecticut State University Midtown Student Center Theater, 181 White Stre... Learn More Wee Wigglers Storytime (Toddlers 18-36 months) @Danbury Library When: Thursday, October 7th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury, CT, 06810 What: This is a Live & In-Person event at the Library. Wiggle with your little ones during this music and movement based storytime! Sing songs, listen to stories, and get ready to move! This in-person storytime is designed for children ages 18-36 months. Free! For children 18-3... Learn More Knit & Knosh: A Social Knitting Group for Adults of All Skill Levels @Danbury Library When: Thursday, October 7th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury, CT, 06810 What: Meet, mingle and trade yarns with local knitters! Bring along your current project, or get started on something new! Knit and Knosh*, Danbury Library's weekly knitting group, is a casual and friendly group open to adults of all ages and skill levels. *Due to COVID-19 safety... Learn More Fall Prevention & Safety Bingo for Seniors @Danbury Library When: Thursday, October 7th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Danbury Public Library, 170 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810 What: Join us for Falls Prevention Bingo with Injury Prevention Coordinator Maria Tumag! Come play bingo and meet new people while learning how to reduce falls. Maria Tumang is the Injury Prevention Coordinator at Danbury Hospital. She seeks to increase public awareness about th... Learn More Friends of the Danbury Museum "Sell Your Old Gold" Fundraiser When: Thursday, October 7th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Danbury Museum & Historical Society What: For this fundraiser, your checkbook stays home—and this time, you take home the money! Learn More Friends of the Danbury Museum 10th Annual "Sell Your Old Gold" Fundraiser! When: Thursday, October 7th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Danbury Museum & Historical Society What: Support the Danbury Museum and go home with a little extra holiday money at this fundraiser where you leave your checkbook at home! Thursday, Friday, and Saturday October 7-9.  Learn More Hustle Intermediate Level When: Thursday, October 7th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Vitti's Dance Studio What: Intermediate Hustle is back at Vitti's Dance Studio! Fall session begins Thursday, October 7th at 8 pm. This class goes beyond the basics. Students must know & be comfortable with the 3-count rhythm, cross body lead & inside turns. Dust off your Hustle skills and pic... Learn More Friends of Danbury Library Fall Bag Day Sale When: Friday, October 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 15 Main St What: FRIENDS OF DANBURY LIBRARY SPECIAL FALL BAG DAYS SALE $10.00/BAG – FREE FRIENDS CLOTH BAG FILL BAG with BOOKS, CHILDREN'S BOOKS, CDs, DVDs (EXCLUDES RARE & COLLECTIBLES) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 10:00 AM-3:00 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CLOSED 2:00 – 3:00 PM 3:00 –... Learn More Wee Readers Fall Storytime for 3-5 year olds @Danbury Library When: Friday, October 8th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury, CT, 06810 What: Discover fall with your Wee Reader! Hear stories, sing songs, and play with your preschooler, and make a craft related to the story to reinforce the learning! Free! For children ages 3-5 and one caregiver. Limited space available. Registration required. Please register for ea... Learn More Live Music! Sting/Police Songs When: Friday, October 8th at 9:30 p.m. Where: Widow Brown's Cafe What: https://visiblespiritsmusic.co... Visible Spirits is Dan O'Connor performing songs by Sting, The Police and similar original music. Dan is from Fishkill NY and plays live music solo or as a duo in Connecticut and the Hudson Valley. Learn More Ride the Pumpkin Patch Train When: Saturday, October 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Danbury Railway Museum What: We're back! And it's the Fall harvest season so what better way to celebrate and welcome in the cooler weather than with a short ride on a vintage train to the Danbury Railway Museum's Pumpkin Patch. This popular annual family event will take place on four weekends, October ... Learn More Read with Rosie the Therapy Dog @Danbury library When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Danbury Public Library What: Read with Rosie the Therapy Dog! Pick your favorite book and read aloud during your special one-on-one time with Rosie. Not a reader? Come tell Rosie a story with a picture book. Especially helpful for reluctant readers and children with special needs. Each registrant will be ... Learn More Fall Reflections: Songs of Hope, Thanks, and New Beginnings When: Saturday, October 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Assumption Greek Orthodox Church What: Noteworthy, the Danbury-based a cappella singing ensemble, will present a free concert, Fall Reflections: Songs of Hope, Thanks, and New Beginnings.   There will be a selection of songs from sacred music to madrigals, ballads, folk and pop songs. NOTEWORTHY is an ensemble of 1... Learn More Fall Reflections: Songs of Hope, Thanks, and New Beginnings (free concert) When: Saturday, October 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Assumption Greek Orthodox Church What: Noteworthy, the Danbury-based a cappella singing ensemble, will present a free concert, Fall Reflections: Songs of Hope, Thanks, and New Beginnings, on Saturday, October 9th, 7 pm, at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church (30 Clapboard Ridge Danbury). There will be a selection of s... Learn More Vitti's Ballroom & Latin Social When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 p.m. Where: Vitti's Dance Studio What: Put on your dancing shoes and stroll on over to Vitti's Ballroom & Latin Social on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Dancing from 7:00 – 10:00 pm. Music by DJ Bill Hanna. Admission of $17 includes dessert, coffee and tea. Couples and singles are welcome. Preregistration requir... Learn More Ride the Pumpkin Patch Train When: Sunday, October 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Danbury Railway Museum What: We're back! And it's the Fall harvest season so what better way to celebrate and welcome in the cooler weather than with a short ride on a vintage train to the Danbury Railway Museum's Pumpkin Patch. This popular annual family event will take place on four weekends, October ... Learn More Check out more awesome local events, or add your own, on the Danbury 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.