Halloween Happenings This Week(end)
Monday, October 15, 2007
MONSTER MASK MAKING
When: Friday, October 19, 4 " 5:30 PM
Where: Fairfield Museum and History Center
Create a large mask inspired by all kinds of creatures using cardboard, glue, collage materials, tapes and natural materials.
Workshop is for ages 7-11.
$45 for museum members, $60 non-members
For more information, visit Fairfield Historical Society.
WIZARD ROCK
When: Friday, October 19, 7-8:30 PM
Where: Fairfield Library
Come to the library and wear the colors of your favorite Hogwarts house! The Whomping Willows are coming back to reprise the most popular library concert event ever: Original rock music inspired by the Harry Potter series. Merchandise will be available for purchase. No registration necessary for this one-of-a-kind event. www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org
AMERICAN GIRL HALLOWEEN PARTY
When: Saturday, October 20, 2-3:30 PM
Where: Where in the World
A benefit for Cancer Care for kids
Reservations are necessary, space is limited. Call 203-254-2627 Cost: $15
MONSTER MYSTERY MASH
When: Friday, October 19, 5:45 " 8:30
Where: Fairfield Woods Library
Do you like mysteries? If so, this fun-filled evening is for you. Join the teen library program as they orchestrate the 3rd season for this popular event. You'll work with a team in the dark, empty library trying to solve a mystery. Please register at www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org
"SOMETHING IS WICKED IN WESTPORT"
A haunted house to benefit the Westport Historical Society
When: Friday and Saturday, October 19 & 20, 7 PM - 10 PM
Where: Located in the Post Plaza in Westport (next to Barnes and Noble), this promises to be the experience of an 'after-lifetime.' Ghouls and fiends alike abound in ghastly event not to be missed.
Appropriate for adults and children over age 10. Admission to this house of terrors is $10. Not recommended for younger children. For information, call 203-222-1424 or email sgold@westporthistory.org. Proceeds support the educational programs of the Westport Historical Society.
ENCHANTED CASTLE IN FAIRFIELD
The Enchanted Castle, will be held at the Burr Mansion in Fairfield from October 20th through the 30th. Children and their families are invited to tour six fantasy theme rooms where they will interact with costumed characters.
The event is fully accessible for children of all abilities ages 2-9 with an adult. (No strollers, please). For dates and times, please check the calendar below or call 203-336-7364. This event is sponsored by The Auxiliary of Ahlbin Centers, a non-profit organization.
Admission is $5/person.
If you have a school group or play group and would like to reserve a time to visit the Enchanted Castle, please write:
When: Saturday, October 20, 10 AM - 5 PM; Sunday, October 21, 12N - 5 PM
PUMPKIN PICKING
Grab a wagon and head into the pumpkin patch to pick the perfect pumpkin. Hay rides and apple cider add to the fun.
When: Mon " Fri 10 AM " 6 PM, Sat "Sun 9 AM " 6 PM
Where: Greenfield Farms, 3763 Congress Street, Fairfield
HAUNTED HAYRIDES IN SHELTON
Give those kids a scare before Halloween. Fairview Tree Farm in Shelton offers four nights of Haunted Hayrides through the twisted pumpkin patch.
When: October 19, 20, 26 and 27; Continuous rides from 7 - 10 PM
Where: Fairview Tree Farm, 486 Walnut Tree Hill in Shelton
For more information, call 203-944-9090.
CREATE A SPOOKY HALLOWEEN CRAFT
At Blue Tulip's store in Fairfield. Kids can create a spooky Halloween door hanger on Sunday, October 21st from Noon to 1 PM. Cost: $5 www.bluetulip.com
2250 Black Rock Turnpike
