All Weekend 

CT Moms Online Deja Boo Candy Drive (Fairfield County) 
Help rid your house of candy and support our troops. The drive benefits Operation Gratitude, who sends over 100,000 packages a year to boost morale of our Armed Forces. They enjoy the candy and often share it with children in the places they are stationed.  There are four drop off locations in Darien, Fairfield, Norwalk and Stamford. 
Free. Deadline of Monday, November 11 to drop off candy. 

Treats for Troops: Dolan Dental Candy Buyback Event in Wethersfield (Hartford County) 
Here is another opportunity to contribute to Operation Gratitude and help out the troops. Children will earn one dollar for every pound of candy donated, and can make cards to send to our soldiers. They will receive a colorful toothbrush and enter their name into a raffle to win great prizes by local businesses. Free.

You're A Good Man Charlie Brown in Wallingford (New Haven County) 
Shows can be difficult for little ones, but all ages will love this musical based on the "Peanuts" characters. Produced by the Choate Theater department, there are 2pm shows on Saturday and Sunday which is likely better for the pre-schoolers than the 730pm slot.
Friday-Sunday. Adults - $15; students - $10

Santa's Workshop Weekend and Craft Show in Waterbury (New Haven County) 
If you are ready to jump from Halloween right to Christmas this is the event for you. The CT Society of Santas put on this event that includes kids crafts, Santa parade, choral concert, Christmas village and model railroad display, photos with Santa, and festival of trees. Please bring an unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item. 
Saturday-Sunday. Free

Saturday, November 2 

Fall Back to Nature Day at the Trumbull Nature and Arts Center (Fairfield County) 
Come and see what this venue is all about at this free, family event. You'll enjoy a scavenger hunt on the trail and digging in the dirt. Make crafts, meet Ranger Mark, and guess the candy corn contest. Door prizes for ages 12 and under and learn about nature and our environment. Food and drink will be available for sale. 
Free, there will be a donation site for a local food bank. 

Let's Play Expo at the XL Center (Hartford County) 
This is a huge event taking place at the exhibition halls. There is a slew of entertainment including bouncy houses and trampolines, games, obstacle courses, scavenger hunts, glow-in-the-dark dancing, face painting, vendors, giveaways and more. Come in your Halloween costume, enter the contest and tour the haunted house. The Women of Faith event is also taking place at the XL Center that day, so be aware of crowds and arrive early to find good parking. 
Adults - $5; children under 12 - $5; cost varies for activities

Fall Spooktacular at The Coastal Center in Milford (New Haven County) 
If you didn't get enough Halloween fun, you'll want to check out this spooky carnival for all ages. Festive activities such as costume contests, caramel apple dipping, pumpkin bowling and scarecrow decorating. There will also be games, prizes, face painting, music, live animals and more. 
Members- $4, Nonmembers - $6

Discovery Day Family Open House at Long Wharf Theater (New Haven County) 
Calling all actors and actresses! The whole family will play detective as they search the theater and solve a mystery. You'll see how a show comes to life, through the props, costumes and scenery. They'll also give a fun acting workshop. This is a fundraiser to support the production of a family-friendly show in the spring. 
Admission is pay-what-you-can. 

Sunday, November 3 

Oyster Fishing Family Day at the Seaside Center in Greenwich (Fairfield County) 
As part of the First Sunday Science program, you'll participate in oyster fishing at Greenwich Point Park. Learn about the history and habitat of these magnificent mollusks. Appropriate for all ages. 
Free. 

Touch-A-Truck and Chili Cook-off at Stamford Museum & Nature Center (Fairfield County) 
Your children will love this hands-on event. Climb inside some amazing vehicles and learn about their purpose. New this year, sample fantastic chili and vote for your favorite. This is a fundraiser for the center and the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. 
Free with museum admission, chili cook-off is suggested donation of $10 per person or a bag of non-perishable food items. 

CT Veterans Parade (Hartford County) 
Downtown Hartford is the site of this 1.7-mile parade, the largest one in New England. It will last over 2 hours. Bring the whole family down and honor those who serve for our country. Free.

Peter and the Wolf in Woodbridge (New Haven County)
The JCC of Greater New Haven sponsors this event as part of the Arts and Culture Festival. The New Haven Symphony Orchestra will perform this timeless classic to be enjoyed by all ages.
Free. 

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Have a wonderful weekend!