Whether you're in search of something fun to do with the kids or you have a babysitter and are planning a night out, look no further because Patch editors have picked a variety of events taking place today and tomorrow to help you make the most of your weekend. Click on the headline of each for more information.
Milford: Girl Scouts' Cookie Sale
Where: Stop & Shop, 1360 E Town Rd, Milford, CT
When: Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $0 to attend, cookie prices vary
Description: "Girl Scout cookies are here! Cookies will be for sale at Stop & Shop on East Town Road on Saturday. Come down and buy a box or two. Or send a box to our troops through our Cookies for Heroes program."
Norwalk: Around the World Series Egypt
Where: Stepping Stones Museum for Children
When: Saturday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: In a highly participatory and entertaining program, Egyptian artist Karim Nagi demonstrates the depth of Arab art through music and dance.
Greenwich: Yale MFA: Five Years Later
Where: Flinn Gallery, Greenwich Library, 101 W Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT |Get Directions »
When: Saturday, March 2, 2013, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Art exhibit illustrates what happens in the five years after graduation from Yale for artists Cat Balco, John Bianchi, Jonathan Brand, Breehan James, Andy Lane, Beth Livinsperger and Jacob Rhodes.
Super Pet Adoption Day
Where: 137 High Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT | Get Directions »
When: Saturday, March 2, 2013, 11:00 am
Cost: Free
Description: Come meet your new best friend while joining STAR - Stamford Animal Rescue and some of our friends: Project Precious Rescue, Inc., Westchester Humane Society, Pets Alive Westchester, Cat Assistance NY, Adopt-a-Dog, Ryan's Barkery, CT Humane Society and PAWS - Norwalk
Norwalk: Norwalk Stamp Show
Where: 10 Allen Road
When: Saturday, March 2, at 10 a.m.
Cost: No admission cost
Description: Stamp collectors throughout southwestern Connecticut will convene in Norwalk as the Norwalk Stamp Club honors the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation with a special cache and canellation at its annual Stamp Show.
Greenwich: First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point Park
Where: Greenwich Point, Tods Driftway & Shore Rd, Old Greenwich, CT |Get Directions »
When: Sunday, March 3, 2013, 9 a.m.
Cost: Free.
Description: Meet at the concession stand for a walk along the coast and park trails to see the winged inhabitants of the town park. Bring binoculars. Held in collaboration with Bruce Museum, Wild Wings, and Audubon Greenwich.
The Southbury Bridal Show
Where: The Heritage Hotel, 522 Heritage Rd, Southbury, CT
When: Sunday, March 3, 2013, 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Brides, friends and family members can enjoy an afternoon of browsing the areas top wedding industry vendors as businesses showcase their products and services.
Darien: 46th Annual Darien Antiques Show
Where: First Congregational Church of Darien, 14 Brookside Rd, Darien, CT
When: Saturday, from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 11:30 am to 5 pm.
Cost: Tickets are $10 at the door; $8 for seniors, advanced sales, and ad/discount card holders.
Description: Celebrating its 46th year, the show features over 33 hand-selected dealers of fine furniture, art, carpets, jewelry, and decorative accessories. Party proceeds primarily benefit Inspirica (formerly St. Luke’s Lifeworks).
Fairfield: Friends Classic Mini Golf Extravaganza
Where: Fairfield Woods Branch Library, 1147 Fairfield Woods Rd, Fairfield, CT
When: Sunday, March 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $5/person or $20/family
Description: Come play mini-golf inside the Fairfield Woods Branch Library! Raffle baskets, food and fun.
Oxford: Youth Baseball Tryouts
Where: Oxford High School
When: Sunday at Noon
Cost: Registration fee; discuss at tryouts
Description: Youth baseball players in Oxford must try out in order to be placed on a team. All players make a team.
Naugatuck: Clothing Drive
Where: Naugatuck High School
When: Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Cost: Donations of clothes accepted
Description: Bring clothes for the NHS softball team's clothing drive.
Bethel: Spring Cycling Series
Where: 7 Francis J. Clarke Circle
When: Sunday, March 3, at 8 a.m.
Cost: $25
Description: Get your bike ready. The Bethel Spring Series returns to the Francis J. Clarke Circle for seven Sundays in March and April 2013, held under the auspices of USA Cycling, the national cycling federation.
Bridgeport: Mikey's Way Hockey Game
Where: 600 Main St.
When: Sunday, March 3, at 3 p.m.
Cost: $20
Description: The Bridegport Sound Tigers will be hosting The Connecticut Whale at Webster Bank Arena. Of the ticket price, $5 will go directly to Mikey's Way.
Brookfield: Self Defense Seminar
Where: FormFitting Fitness, 265 Federal Road
When: Saturday, March 2, at 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: A guest speaker will teach the basic principles and techniques of the most effective self defense methods.
Easton: Easton DTC Mid-Winter Cocktail Party
Where: 10 Easton Heights Lane
When: Saturday, March 2, at 7 p.m.
Cost: $25
Description: The Easton DTC would like to invite everyone regardless of affiliation to the second annual Mid-Winter Cocktail Party to celebrate four Democratic officials who have volunteered their time and talents for many years, and have recently stepped down from their positions in town government.
Shelton: Suzanne Sheridan Sings
Where: Huntington Street Café, 90 Huntington St.
When: Saturday, March 2, at 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Huntington Street Café in Shelton has a habit and her name is Suzanne Sheridan. For good reason – Sheridan knows her way around a song and the crowds at Huntington Street Café know a good thing when they hear it.
Weston: Opera Dinner Series
Where: Cobb's Mill Inn, 12 Old Mill Rd.
When: Sunday, March 3, at 5 p.m.
Cost: $35
Description: "Diva" Laura Papallo will entertain you with an interesting look at the development of the Viennese School of Classical Music. Chef Michael Achille will prepare Viennese specialties like Wiener Schnitzel and Sachertorte for your dining pleasure. "Diva" Laura will sing your Viennese favorites while you dine.
Wilton: Ticket Sales for The Little Mermaid Jr.
Where: Village Market, 108 Old Ridgefield Road
When: Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to noon
Cost: Tickets are $12 each.
Description: Ticket sales for The Little Mermaid Jr. show will be at the Village Market are ongoing. Performances are March 15 to 17.
Wilton: Cat Adoption Event
Where: Wilton Town Hall, 238 Danbury Road
When: Saturday, March 2, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free to attend, cost to adopt
Woodbury: Maple Syrup Demonstrations
Where: Flanders Nature Center, 5 Church Hill Road
When: Saturday, March 2, at 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Come experience a New England tradition: the maple sugar-making process at Flanders Nature Center's fully-functioning Sugar House.
Description: Animals in Distress is a free roaming cat shelter located in Wilton behind Town Hall. Stop by every Saturday or by appointment.
Woodbridge: WVFA's Snowflake Dance
Where: 10 Milhaven Road
When: Saturday, March 2, at 7 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person or $175 for a table of 8
Description: Come enjoy a night out dancing, a silent auction, food and more.
Woodbridge: Bethwood Bash Band Night
Where: 10 Selden St.
When: Sunday, March 3, at 5 p.m.
Cost: $5
Description: Bethwood Bash Band Night features live music by the Forresters, Terra Firma, REVvival and THOSE GUYS, gaming, basketball, food and fun. Open to Amity 7th and 8th graders only.
