This Week's Stratford Area Events

Stratford CT

18 October, 2021

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STRATFORD, CT — Curious about what to do in the Stratford area? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events taking place this week throughout Stratford. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Want to see 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 a few events happening this week throughout Stratford: Virtual Financial Aid Night - Stratford High School When: Monday, October 18th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Stratford High School What: Event listing from Stratford High School: Monday, October 18 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMThe Stratford High School Counseling Department invites you to attend Financial Aid Night on Monday, October 18th. The invitation with the registration link can be found attached to this email.... Learn More Craft Night for Adults: Splatter Painted Dish Towels When: Monday, October 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Monday and October 18 from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PMTry out splatter painting as you make your own nature inspired design on dishtowels. We will give you the supplies and instructions you need to try out this fun (and a little messy) painting techni... Learn More Featured Event: Red Cross Blood Drive 8-1PM When: Tuesday, October 19th at 8:00 p.m. Where: First United Church of Christ What: Much needed blood donations. Appointments available frm.11:15-12:15 Learn More Birds Story Time (outside) - Stratford Library When: Tuesday, October 19th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Tuesday, October 19 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 blamket or small folding cair for your child to sit on, as the big grown-up chair... Learn More Talk: AETNA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE - Stratford Library When: Tuesday, October 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Tuesday, October 19 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMGuest speaker Jim Lambert of First Choice Consulting, will cover all Aetna Medicare Advantage plans and answer any Medicare questions in this free program, open to the public. Turning 65? Which ... Learn More Upcoming meeting - Housatonic River Job Network!!! When: Tuesday, October 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Margaret S. Egan Center What: An open group dedicated to those underemployed or in transition. Meetings are held twice a month to share leads & hear excellent guest speakers! The primary goal – to always deliver superb, practical information for those in job search. Guest Speaker: Kimberly Saltus – Ma... Learn More Featured Event: Taxes in Retirement Seminar When: Wednesday, October 20th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Fairfield Museum & History Center What: THE NEW TAX AND FINANCIAL RULES HAVE CHANGED. Understand the potential impact taxes have on your retirement income. LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE: MUST CLICK HERE TO REGISTER If you're nearing retirement or already retired, you need to understand how taxes (including the new chang... Learn More Featured Event: Taxes in Retirement Seminar (Enlighten 567 Workshops) Paint Your Own Pumpkin - Stratford Library When: Wednesday, October 20th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Wednesday, October 20 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PMGet ready to celebrate Halloween by painting your own pumpkin. This event will be held outside in the library amphitheater. In case of bad weather grab and go kits will be made available instead... Learn More Featured Event: Taxes in Retirement Seminar When: Thursday, October 21st at 6:30 p.m. Where: Fairfield Museum & History Center What: THE NEW TAX AND FINANCIAL RULES HAVE CHANGED. Understand the potential impact taxes have on your retirement income. LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE: MUST CLICK HERE TO REGISTER If you're nearing retirement or already retired, you need to understand how taxes (including the new chang... Learn More Featured Event: Taxes in Retirement Seminar (Enlighten 567 Workshops) "P" Alphabet Parade Grab 'n' Go Craft When: Thursday, October 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Thursday, October 21 (all day)Ages 3 to 6. Enjoy a craft based on a letter of the alphabet. Registered families can pick up alphabet craft kits for the letter P starting 10/21 and for 2 weeks after. Visit the Children's Department for a pi... Learn More Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups - Stratford Library When: Thursday, October 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Thursday, October 21 (all day)Make a yummy "dirt" pumpkin cup using pudding and cookies that is all ready for the pumpkin patch! This program includes a Teen Grab 'n' Go kit for grades 6-13. The first 20 teens that stop by the Teen Departm... Learn More Stratford Library Board Meeting - Stratford Library When: Thursday, October 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Thursday, October 21 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMStratford Library Board MeetingZoom details will arrive in email This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host ... Learn More uCreate: Video Game Club Online - Stratford Library When: Thursday, October 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Thursday, October 21 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMTEENS: Join us the third Thursday of each month for Video Game Club Online! For gamers grades 6 - freshman year of college. All skill levels are welcome. Register (beginning 10/7) and we'll email... Learn More Book Scientists -Dinosaurs - Stratford Library When: Friday, October 22nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Friday, October 22 (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, ret... Learn More The Stratford United Methodist Pumpkin Patch Returns beginning Friday 10/22/21 When: Friday, October 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Where: 2600 Main St What: CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO The Stratford United Methodist Pumpkin Patch will open Friday afternoon 10/22 and continue to be open every day from noon until 4:00 p.m. every day through October 31. Learn More "Perry Hallow" When: Friday, October 22nd at 5:00 p.m. Where: 1128 W Broad St What: Join us on Friday, October 22, from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm for a Perry House Fundraiser. The evening will be under a tent and include spooky dinner, drinks and entertainment. Costumes are encouraged! We look forward to you joining us! $65.00 per person Learn More Featured Event: Tag Sale! When: Saturday, October 23rd at 9:00 a.m. Where: 283 Bridgeport Ave What: Tag Sale! Rain or shine!  Learn More Featured Event: Tag Sale! (Outlander Lady) Featured Event: Block Party w/ Little House Brewing Co. When: Saturday, October 23rd at 12:00 p.m. Where: Tribus Beer Co. What: Block Party Oct 23rd w/ @littlehousebrew @chefdankardos @christianpetroni @sixpenny_oysters @callmevelez @tabletyrant Ya, it's about to get a little weird up in here. Join us Saturday October 23rd from 12pm-10pm for a Block Party w/ Little House. We're brewing up a tasty coll... Learn More Featured Event: Block Party w/ Little House Brewing Co. (Will Thresher) Multi-Family Tag Sale When: Saturday, October 23rd at 9:00 a.m. Where: 135 Val Dr What: TAG SALE Multi-Family October 23rd & 24th 9:00 am -3:00 pm  135 Val Drive, Stratford CT Variety of items. Household items, clothing, books, jewelry, Christmas treee, decorations, ice hockey goalie equipment, dresser, lamps, kitchen items, treadmill, Iron Horse, stepper and... Learn More Webinar: MEDICARE 101 - Stratford Library When: Saturday, October 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Saturday, October 23 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMYou are invited to a Zoom webinar.Topic: Medicare 101 Description: Are you currently enrolled in Medicare? Will you be turning 65 over the next year or two? Learn about eligibility, how and w... Learn More Autumn inspired Painting - Stratford Library When: Saturday, October 23rd at 2:30 p.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Saturday, October 23 from 2:30 PM to 3:45 PMChildren ages 7 to 12 create an autumnal picture, alongside their siblings (over 7 only please) and their caregivers. Family groups encouraged; everyone will get supplies with which to create the... Learn More Featured Event: The Shakespeare Renaissance Festival When: Sunday, October 24th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 1850 Elm St What: A Renaissance Festival is coming to town! Shakespeare Park will be transported back in time on Sunday October 24 from 10 am til 4. The grounds will be filled with professional performers in period garb creating a captivating day of costumed family fun. This Renaissance Fe... Learn More Featured Event: The Shakespeare Renaissance Festival (Tom Dillon) Science Sunday: Bats - Stratford Library When: Sunday, October 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Sunday, October 24 (all day)STEM Activity for Science-Loving Kids! Our Science Sunday topic for October is Bats! Tune into the Children's Department Science Adventures webpage Science Adventures | Stratford Library Association at any time... Learn More Fall Open House at St Joseph High School! When: Sunday, October 24th at 1:00 a.m. Where: St Joseph High School What: There is nothing like St Joe's Open House. Pay us a visit to campus and get a sense of the school environment while also having all of your individual questions answered. Open House is also a great way to get a feel for our school's intangible but important factors like commun... Learn More The Shakespeare Renaissance Festival When: Sunday, October 24th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 1880 Elm St What: A magically delicious day of sights, sound and smells of olden times. See the same view Stratford's first European colonists saw when then landed in 1639! Hear the clash of swords when the Knights fight! Smell the scents of fresh food and sweet treats as you wander back in ... Learn More American Shakespeare State Park, 1850 Elm Street, Stratford, CT 06615 When: Sunday, October 24th at 10:00 a.m. Where: American Shakespeare State Park What: Connecticut's newest Renaissance Festival, held on the grounds of The American Shakespeare Festival Theater Park! A classic Renaissance Faire with Harvest Festival and Halloween twist! Live performances, fantastic food, a variety of vendors, games galore! Come spend a day back... 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. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.