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Birds of prey are on display at Hawk Watch. Photo courtesy of Audubon Greenwich
Birds of prey are on display at Hawk Watch. Photo courtesy of Audubon Greenwich
9/11/19 - By Donald Eng

With so many corn mazes, festivals, and road races taking place all over the state, it's clear I'm not the only person in an autumn state of mind! On tap this weekend, there's Cider Saturday in New Canaan, the SeptemberFest in Fairfield, and of course, the beloved Berlin Fair. Greenwich Audubon has their annual informative and fun Hawk Watch, which includes lots of opportunities to get up close and personal with birds of prey.

These fall weekends are particularly action packed so make sure that you subscribe to our weekly newsletters and follow us on Facebook and Instagram so that you won't miss any of the fun! As always, our event calendar is updated with the latest activities, and our top suggestions for fun this weekend are broken down below. Have fun!

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There's all kinds of corny fun at the Four Town Fair. Photo courtesy of the fair
There's all kinds of corny fun at the Four Town Fair. Photo courtesy of the fair

Things To Do All Weekend

Audubon Greenwich's Annual Fall Festival & Hawk Watch Weekend

Greenwich
Join Greenwich Audubon for their exciting, family-friendly nature festival, celebrating the fall season and annual migration of raptors at Audubon Greenwich. READ MORE

Four Town Fair in Somers

Somers
Music, entertainment and fun for the whole family at the annual Four Town Fair in Somers where you will find various agricultural contests, livestock competitions, music, jugglers, a midway and more. READ MORE

Annual Berlin Fair

Berlin
This annual event operated by the Berlin Lions Club features concerts, a rodeo, contests, juggling shows, animal shows, livestock competitions, tractor, and truck pulls, and more. READ MORE

Avon Fall Food Truck Festival & Carnvial

Avon
The Avon Lions Club will sponsor a hometown carnival September 22 through September 24. Friday night will feature fireworks at 9 pm. The carnival will include 13 thrilling rides along with fun games and delicious carnival fare like cotton candy, snow cones, fried dough and candy apples. In addition, eight food trucks and a mobile pub have committed to the event. Trucks include Lane’s BBQ, New London Shaking Crab, Milkcraft ice cream, Betzy’s Puerto Rican food, the Farmington Polo Club’s mobile eatery, Soulfully Vegan, Sweets n’ Eats sausages and more. READ MORE

SeptemberFest

Fairfield ~ Free admission
SeptemberFest attracts thousands of people to a three-day weekend celebration with great food, fun games, and exciting rides. There's something for everyone, young and old. READ MORE

Wigwam Escape

Washington
Wigwam Escape is an immersive, hands-on learning experience through the Institute for American Indian Studies. Visitors will experience the daily live of native people in 1518.  READ MORE
Families cook cornbread over the fire at Cider Saturday. Photo courtesy of New Canaan Nature Center
Families cook cornbread over the fire at Cider Saturday. Photo courtesy of New Canaan Nature Center

Things To Do Saturday

Cider Saturday

New Canaan
Come and enjoy an early autumn afternoon of family fun with cider press demonstrations, apple slingshots, old-fashioned games, a pumpkin scavenger hunt, seasonal harvest crafts for kids, baked apples (one apple per person will be provided), and stories around the campfire. Also enjoy some homemade butter while cooking up some corn bread on a stick! Don’t miss: their Annual Apple Olympics! Join us on the Green to see if you have what it takes to complete our Pollinator Relay Race, get a strike while Bowling for Apples, and score a three-pointer at Apple... READ MORE

Dino-Snore

New Haven
Grab your pajamas and sleeping bags and head down to the Peabody for a night under the dinosaurs. The evening includes a scavenger hunt, fun natural history activities, hands-on specimens, and fantastic snacks. READ MORE

Honey Harvest Festival at the Bartlett Arboretum

Stamford
The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens is thrilled to present its first ever Honey Harvest Festival! This day dedicated to celebrating honey will be filled with bee-themed fun & education for everyone to enjoy. READ MORE

K9 Karnival

Shelton
Join Trap Falls Kennel Club at their annual K9 Karnival. READ MORE

Mega Kids Pop Up Event

Old Greenwich
Shop HUNDREDS of consignors with 40,000+ items of brand new and gently used items offering everything from baby toddler kids and maternity clothing baby equipment furniture and accessories books shoes seasonal items and toys toys toys! Most items are listed for 60-80% off retail. CASH & CREDIT READ MORE

New London Safety Day

New London
At the 3rd Annual New London Safety Day, A children's bicycle rodeo focused on safety. who participate in the bicycle rodeo focused on bicycle safety. Free hot dogs will be given to all attendees.  READ MORE

Things To Do Sunday

Audubon Greenwich's Annual Fall Festival & Hawk Watch Weekend

Greenwich
Join Greenwich Audubon for their exciting, family-friendly nature festival, celebrating the fall season and annual migration of raptors at Audubon Greenwich. READ MORE

Trash Dash

Norwalk
Stamford-based nonprofit Keep America Beautiful has teamed up with The Maritime Aquarium for their 'Trash Dash' - a family-friendly 5K event! Plogging is the new environmental fitness craze for people who want to help keep their communities clean. READ MORE

MS Walk: Simsbury

Simsbury
Walk MS combines friends, loved ones and co-workers to change the world for everyone affected by MS. Participants will complete either the 1.2-mile or 5K course. READ MORE

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