What's Going On This Weekend?

Holy stuff to do this weekend, Batman! Why is it that there is always a ton to do when the kids are back in school?

September 9-13 – Hebron
Hebron Harvest Fair, Hebron Lion's Fairgrounds, 347 Gilead St. (Rte. 85). Major agricultural fair with livestock shows, midway, exhibits, continuous stage entertainment, magic show, small animal barns, arts and crafts, food and product booths. Thu. 4-11 PM, Fri. noon-12 PM, Sat. 9 AM-11 PM, Sun. 9 AM-8 PM. Adults $10, children (under 12) free. (860) 228-0892

September 10-13 – North Haven
North Haven Fair. North Haven Fairground, Rte 5, 300 Washington Ave. Large agricultural fair featuring animal and agricultural exhibits, entertainment, vendors, rides and food. Arts and crafts, petting zoo, pony rides. Enjoy live music and special attractions. Call for entertainment line-up and admission prices. Thu 5-10PM, Fri 3-11PM, Sat 10AM-11PM, Sun 10AM-8PM. $9 Adults, children under 12 free with adult. www.northhaven-fair.com 203-239-3700

September 11-13 – East Norwalk
Norwalk Oyster Festival, Veteran's Memorial Park. Waterfront festival celebrates Long Island Sound's seafaring past. Events include live entertainment, arts and crafts, vintage vessels, demonstrations, juried crafters, international food court, exhibits, Kid's Cove. Admission: Adults $12, children (under 12) $3. Fri. 6 PM-11 PM, Sat. 11 AM-11 PM, Sun. 11 AM-8 PM. (203) 838-9444

September 11-13 - New Haven
Connecticut Folk Festival & Green Expo. Southern Connecticut State University, Crescent St.
Edgerton Park, Cliff St. Musical and environmental events including concerts, Grassy Hill Song Circle, green job fair, bicycle Tour des Farms, green exhibits, vendors and educational programming. Admission varies by event – Call for schedule. (203) 512-7614

September 12 - Old Lyme
High Hopes Family Hoedown. High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, 36 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme. Games and firefighter competitions. Outback Steakhouse BBQ dinner. Music by Smokehouse and riding demonstrations. 2 - 8:00 pm. $25 adults, $5 kids 6-12, under 6 free. www.highhopestr.org (860) 434-1974

September 12 - Middletown
Ryan Woods Autism Foundation Music Festival. Union Park, Main St. Music entertainment for the entire family, along with a petting zoo, sensory station, face painting. 11 AM-6 PM. Admission: Free. (860) 346-8777

September 12 - New Hartford
Big Wheels at Brodie. Brodie Park 550 West Hill Road Children will have the opportunity to explore vehicles with BIG WHEELS. They can also build items such as trucks, toolboxes and birdhouses at The Home Depot Builder’s Workshop. 11:00 AM, $5.00 child, adults free, www.friendsofbrodie.org
860-238-7305

September 13 – Hamden
Geology-of-the-Giant Hike. Sleeping Giant State Park off Rte. 10. About a 3 hour hike, wear comfortable shoes, bring snacks and water. Admission: Free. Hike begins at 1:30 p.m. (203) 272-7841

September 13 - Norwalk
Bring the grandparents to Stepping Stones museum on Sunday for Grandparents Day! (They'll get in for free.) Stick around to see The Jimmies perform at 5:00pm.

September 13- Woodbridge
Shalom New Haven Jewish Community Fair, JCC of Greater New Haven, 360 Amity Road. Live music & family fun activities such as pony rides, face painting, jugglers, shofar making workshop ($10/shofar), Schooner, Inc. Teach Tank with live animals from Long Island Sound, Neighborhood Music School musical petting zoo, New Haven Fire Department's Smoke Trailer and more! 12-4pm Free. www.jccnh.org 203-387-2424 x310