Stratford Events Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend

Stratford CT

07 October, 2021

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STRATFORD, CT — Ready for 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 Stratford area. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a hackathon, a block party, or painting in the park, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events throughout Stratford: Zacks' Frozen Yogurt (PTSA fundraiser) When: Thursday, October 7th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Stratford High School What: Event listing from Stratford High School: Thursday, October 7 from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Astronomy Club Visits Saturn - Stratford Library When: Thursday, October 7th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Thursday, October 7 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMAges 7 to 12. We'll be meeting on Zoom to talk about Saturn, finishing with a craft, game, or activity. As of right now, this event does NOT have a kit, and just a Zoom - we'll let you know if that ch... Learn More Featured Event: 40th Anniversary Asbury Short Film Concert- An Eveing of the world's best short films! When: Friday, October 8th at 8:00 p.m. Where: The Bijou Theatre What: Asbury Shorts USA, celebrating its 40th anniversary year, lands at the historic Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport, and Ct on Friday night - October 8th - to present their nationally recognized Short Film Concert.  8:00pm showtime! Recommended for ages 16 and way above. The best in short... Learn More Featured Event: 40th Anniversary Asbury Short Film Concert- An Eveing of the world's best short films! (Doug LeClaire) Book Scientists - Hispanic Heritage - Stratford Library When: Friday, October 8th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Friday, October 8 (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 Friday Fun (outside) - Stratford Library When: Friday, October 8th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Friday, October 8 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMAges 2-5. Stories and other preschool activities. For safety, all adults, and any children who are able are asked to wear masks and social distance. This program meets outside in the Library's bac... Learn More Featured Event: The Tidal Exchange FLEA Market When: Saturday, October 9th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 411 Barnum Avenue Cutoff What: Fairfield County's Coolest Flea Market and Swap Meet! Friends and families are flocking to Stratford to find what they are looking for! See what the tide brings in EVERY SATURDAY when a tidal wave of vendors gather at 411 Barnum Ave Cutoff. Look for the LA Fitness Building. ... Learn More Featured Event: The Tidal Exchange FLEA Market (Tom Dillon) Featured Event: Family Holiday Photo Day When: Saturday, October 9th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 323 Fairfield Beach Rd What: Family Photo Shoot Join us Saturday October 9th at Penfield Pavilion for Family Photo Shoot Day with our recommended vendor and local photographer, Dariusz Terepka! Choose from two (2) wintery backgrounds, perfect for sending out your Holiday postcards! The reservation fee of ... Learn More Featured Event: Family Holiday Photo Day (Dariusz Terepka) Colossal Kielbasa Food Stand - Garlic Festival When: Saturday, October 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Bethlehem Fair Grounds What: Road Trip! - Everything Garlic 10/9 & 10/10 - 9am-5pm Come Join Us Learn More 3rd Annual "Bags at the Beach" Charity Cornhole Tournament When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 1 Dorne Dr What: The Friends of Jared's Dog Park & The Friends of Short Beach have teamed up again for Stratford's 3rd Annual 'Bags at the Beach' Charity Cornhole Tournament!All proceeds from 'Bags at the Beach' will benefit Jared's Dog Park, in Stratford's Roosevelt Forest. CASH prizes ar... Learn More Free Virtual Home Buyer Seminar When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Online What: Join us on Zoom to learn about the steps of the Home Buying Process. Our panel of industry professionals will discuss topics such as current loan programs, credit counseling services, buying in a seller's market, and ways to protect yourself throughout the buying process. Emai... Learn More Watercolor Leaf Paintings - Stratford Library When: Saturday, October 9th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Saturday, October 9 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PMChildren ages 7 to 12 can paint a leaf collage with watercolors, alongside their siblings (over 7 only please) and their caregivers. Family groups encouraged; everyone will get supplies with which... Learn More The Great Family Read - Framed by James Ponti When: Sunday, October 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Sunday, October 10 (all day)The Great Family Read for the month of October is Framed by James Ponti. Ages 7-12 and their family members. Instill a love of literacy by reading together as a family! Each month we'll choose a high-interest bo... Learn More Colossal Kielbasa Food Stand - Garlic Fest When: Sunday, October 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Bethlehem Fair Grounds What: Road Trip! - Everything Garlic 10/9 & 10/10 - 9am-5pm Come Join Us Learn More The Stratford United Methodist Pumpkin Patch Starts on October 10! When: Sunday, October 10th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 2600 Main St What: The Stratford United Methodist Pumpkin Patch opens on Sunday, October 10, from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m.  The Pumpkin Patch will be open daily from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. from 10/11 through 10/31. Come and have fun with your family and friends and enjoy the pumpkins. We a... Learn More Indigenous Peoples/Columbus Day Event, Oct 11 Wangunk Family Stories 1600-2021 When: Monday, October 11th at 6:45 p.m. Where: Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (HFFC) Online What: Indigenous Connecticut: Wangunk Family Stories, 1600-2021 Monday, October 11, 2021 6:45 PM check-in. 7 PM program. Virtual meeting via videoconferencing On Monday October 11, a day which has become a day to remember the early roots of North America, a program on indigenous p... Learn More DIY Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub - Stratford Library When: Monday, October 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Monday, October 11 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PMIt's that time of year again when everything's coming up pumpkin! If you're a fan of pumpkin spice, this scrub can exfoliate and moisturize your skin with the subtle scent of pumpkin spice and he... Learn More Tin Painting Grab and Go Kit - Stratford Library When: Monday, October 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Monday, October 11 (all day)Hispanic Heritage Month celebration continues with Hojalata, or Mexican tin painting. Create your own work of art and share it with us in our Teen Discord server. This program includes a Teen Grab 'n' Go kit for... Learn More Teen 3D Coloring Puzzle: Grab 'n' Go When: Monday, October 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Monday, October 11 (all day)Color & construct your own easy-to- assemble 3D puzzle! Once you're finished, you can either keep it to decorate your own room or gift it to a friend. Supplies provided. This program includes a Teen Grab 'n'... Learn More Toddlers (outside) - Stratford Library When: Monday, October 11th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Monday, October 11 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMAges 0 to 2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and other pre-literacy activities. Weather permitting, meets outside in the Library Courtyard. For safety, adults are asked to wear masks, toddlers... are not! I... Learn More Monday Matinees: A QUIET PLACE 2 - Stratford Library When: Monday, October 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Monday, October 11 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PMThrilling sequel to original horror film starring Emily Blunt.Rated PG:13, 97 minutesFree and open to the public! Learn More Kids Coding Class - Stratford Library When: Monday, October 11th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Monday, October 11 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMAges 8-12. Try some Scratch computer coding with a monthly project, then we'll learn how to "decode" ancient writing like cuneiform, hieroglyphs, and runes. Meets monthly on Zoom. Zoom code will be... Learn More Stratford Library Board Anti-Racism Committee meeting When: Monday, October 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Monday, October 11 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMThe Stratford Library Board Anti-Racism Committee will meet at 7:00 p.m. Learn More Featured Event: Free Virtual College Planning Workshop When: Tuesday, October 12th at 7:30 p.m. Where: ON-LINE What: FREE Virtual College Planning Workshop 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 wo... Learn More Free Virtual College Planning Workshop (admin) Monsters Story Time (outside) - Stratford Library When: Tuesday, October 12th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Tuesday, October 12 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMAges 3 to 5. Meets outside in the Library back courtyard. For safety, everyone is asked to wear a mask. Bring a blanket or small portable chair for your children. We have large chairs for adults... Learn More Teen Book Buzz - Stratford Library When: Tuesday, October 12th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Tuesday, October 12 from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PMHear about the latest and greatest teen books and share what you're reading.Register & we'll send you the Teen Discord link to join us in our #BookChat Channel. 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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