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

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21 October, 2021

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STRATFORD, CT — Looking for a family outing? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from around the Stratford area. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Want to add an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a board game night, or a conference, 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 all of this weekend's events in and around Stratford: 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) 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 and 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 and 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: HOUSE CLEANOUT SALE--10/23 & 24, 10:00AM through 2:30PM Indoors if Rain. When: Saturday, October 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: 150 TANGLEWOOD CIRCLE MILFORD 06461 What: Household Items, Small Kitchen Appliances, Glassware, New Packaged Health and Beauty Products, Unopened Cleaning Supplies, Coffee Mug Collection, Extension Cords, Salt and Pepper Shaker Collection, New in Package Party Supplies, Wedding Supplies, Women's Clothing, Camping Equi... Learn More 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 Tag Sale - Multi-Family When: Saturday, October 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: 135 Val Dr What: TAG SALE - MULTI-FAMILY RAIN OR SHINE Saturday & Sunday 10/23 & 10/24 Learn More Farm Fair When: Saturday, October 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Trumbull Agriscience What: It's Fall on the Farm so come visit the animals and have some fun! Free admission. The students and Friends of the Farm of the Trumbull Agriscience and Biotechnology Center are hosting a Halloween Farm Festival on Saturday, October 23, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at their scho... 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) Featured Event: The Third Annual Oddities Bazaar When: Sunday, October 24th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Arcade Mall What: Come one, come all! It's the moment you've been waiting for! The third annual Oddities Bazaar is headed to The historic Arcade Mall in beautiful downtown Bridgeport, CT. Oddities Bazaar features 100% local artists, crafters, and fine purveyors of curiosities, big and small. Al... Learn More Featured Event: The Third Annual Oddities Bazaar (Finn and Val Frankenstein) Featured Event: Breaking Out of "The Man Box": National Writer Mark Greene to Speak at Trinity Spiritual Center When: Sunday, October 24th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Trinity Episcopal Church What: Author of "The Little #MeToo Book for Men" and Founder of "Remaking Manhood" Podcast to Tackle Our Culture of Masculinity on October 24th Trinity Spiritual Center will host an exclusive, in-person and livestream event with writer, activist, and speaker on men's issues, Mark G... Learn More Featured Event: Breaking Out of "The Man Box": National Writer Mark Greene to Speak at Trinity Spiritual Center (Christopher Rieck) Featured Event: The Accidentals and Sawyer Fredericks Kick Off Voices Café's 11th Season When: Sunday, October 24th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Voices Cafe What: On Sunday, October 24 at 7:30pm, Voices Café, a renowned live music venue in Fairfield County, will kick off its 11th season with a dynamic double bill of The Accidentals and Sawyer Fredericks. This performance, part of their 25 city tour, will be live and streamed from The U... Learn More Featured Event: The Accidentals and Sawyer Fredericks Kick Off Voices Café's 11th Season (David Vita) 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 Sunday Afternoon Talks: SUTTON HOO, Part 2 When: Sunday, October 24th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Sunday, October 24 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM"The Sutton Hoo Treasures – Glitter and Understanding of a Vanished Time"The Sutton Hoo burial ship is the largest hoard when measured comprehensively over both variety and value in the British Isl... Learn More Featured Event: 10th Fairfield Restaurant Week When: Monday, October 25th at 9:00 a.m. What: Join us for the 10th annual Fairfield Restaurant Week! We hope you will visit a local favorite or try somewhere new during this 2-week event beginning on Monday, October 25th and running through Sunday, November 7th! For more information, visit www.experiencefairfieldct.org/ea... Learn More 10th Fairfield Restaurant Week (Mary Alice Limperopulos) Featured Event: November 15th, 16th "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes! When: Monday, October 25th at 9:00 a.m. Where: November 15th, 16th "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes! What: The Real Estate Market is Booming! Get your CT Real Estate license now and start Living your Dream...New November Day and Evening Sessions coming Monday and Tuesday, November 15th and 16th, 2021!AgentPrep (A Real Estate Education Company) is offering their Next sessions of "Li... Learn More Featured Event: November 15th, 16th "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes! (Rudy) DIY Halloween Spider Web Wreath - Stratford Library When: Monday, October 25th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Monday, October 25 (all day)Get ready for Halloween by creating your own creepy, crawly Spider Web Wreath. This program includes a Teen Grab 'n' Go kit for grades 6 - college freshmen. The first 20 teen registrants will receive an email fr... Learn More Try it: Bread Baking (Grab & Go kit) When: Monday, October 25th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Monday, October 25 (all day)Want to try something new? Sign up for a Bread Baking Grab & Go kit and try making your own delicious bread at home. Your kit will contain instructions and the basic materials to get you started with both tr... Learn More Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats - Stratford Library When: Monday, October 25th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Monday, October 25 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PMCelebrate Halloween with these candy corn Rice Krispie treats. No, there's no candy corn in them but they look like giant pieces of candy corn. We supply the pan, cereal, marshmallows and food co... Learn More Stratford Recreation Activities and Programs SIGN UP!! When: Monday, October 25th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 468 Birdseye St What: Stratford Recreation has Dance, Theater, Basketball, Track&Field, Pickle ball, Open gyms.  Beginning Oct 25th Sign up Now https://townofstratford.recdesk.com/Community/Home Learn More Girls Basketball Recreation League When: Monday, October 25th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 468 Birdseye St What: Girls Basketball Recreational League Tuesdays and Thursdays Nights (occasional Saturdays)Grades 3 –8(2 divisions NCAA grades 3,4,5 and WNBA grades 6,7,8)Practice Begins December 7thGames begin January 10th to March 10th1 to 2 games/practices per week; schedule permittingIAAOB... Learn More Career Coach (Drop-in Morning Session) When: Monday, October 25th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Monday, October 25 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMThe state-of-the art Career Coach bus from the American Job Center is back! It is a one-stop shop on wheels and mobile classroom which brings career services and computer training to you. Expert ... Learn More Career Coach (Drop-in Afternoon Session) When: Monday, October 25th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Monday, October 25 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMThe state-of-the art Career Coach bus from the American Job Center is back! It is a one-stop shop on wheels and mobile classroom which brings career services and computer training to you. Expert st... Learn More Nutmeg Book Club - Planet Earth is Blue When: Monday, October 25th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Monday, October 25 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMGrades 4 to 6. "Planet Earth is Blue" by Nicole Panteleakos. 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 fo... Learn More Books Over Coffee; THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME by Laura Dave When: Wednesday, October 27th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Stratford Library What: Event listing from Stratford Library: Wednesday, October 27 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMBOOKS OVER COFFEE returns to the Lovell Room for in-person programming! You can also visit via Zoom if you prefer. Get on the Zoom list by calling: 203.385.4... Learn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, 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.