Westport, CT: Grab your friends and family and celebrate fall in downtown Westport as Westoberfest Craft Beer & Family Fall Festival returns for its ninth year on Saturday, October 3, from 1–5 PM at Sigrid Schultz Plaza and along Elm Street . The annual fall celebration brings together craft beer, live music, food, art, shopping and family activities for an afternoon in the heart of downtown. Admission to Westoberfest is FREE , with a separate Beer Tasting Pass available for guests 21 and older. More Than 50 Beers to Sample Beer lovers can sample more than 50 local and regional beers from over 20 breweries . Advance Beer Tasting Passes are $50 , increasing to $55 on event day . Each participant receives an age-verified wristband, tasting punch card, collectible Westoberfest tasting glass and koozie. Live Music, Art & Family Fun One Bad Oyster will take the stage with its energetic ska-surf sound, providing the soundtrack for the afternoon. Families will also find plenty to do, including carnival games, pumpkin decorating and hands-on art activities . New this year, MoCA\CT, One River School of Art + Design and Whimsy Works Atelier are teaming up to bring fall-inspired creative activities to the family area. The popular stein-holding competition also returns, hosted by CBS News Weather Anchor and Westport resident Lonnie Quinn . Guests can grab something to eat from a variety of food vendors, including Blind Rhino, Fryborg, LemoNate’s, Paradise Island Food and Van Leeuwen Ice Cream , while Elm Street will feature additional shopping and community vendors throughout the afternoon. Westoberfest is rain or shine and free to attend. Beer tasting requires a separate pass and is limited to guests 21 and older. Westoberfest is produced by the Westport Downtown Association in collaboration with The Grapevine and Castle Wine & Spirits, with a portion of event proceeds supporting downtown beautification projects, local nonprofits and future community events. Saturday, October 3 | 1–5 PM Sigrid Schultz Plaza & Elm Street | Downtown Westport General Admission: FREE Beer Tasting: $50 advance | $55 day-of Purchase Beer Tasting Passes and get the latest Westoberfest details at westportdowntown.com/westoberfest .
Connecticut: Just in time for spooky season, Connecticut has launched a brand-new way to explore the state’s darker history, legendary ghost stories and mysterious places. Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Office of Statewide Marketing and Tourism announced the Connecticut Haunted History Trail, featuring more than 130 locations statewide connected to haunted landmarks, paranormal lore, colonial witch-trial history and centuries of unexplained stories. 👻 Explore Connecticut’s Haunted Side The trail covers nine categories, including haunted homes, museums and theaters; historic cemeteries; hiking trails; ghost and paranormal tours; restaurants; lighthouses; witch, occult and metaphysical collections; hotels; and sites connected to Connecticut’s colonial witch trials. Visitors can choose their favorite stops and create their own haunted fall road trip. 🧙 Connecticut’s Witch Trials Came Before Salem One of the most fascinating parts of the trail explores Connecticut’s colonial witch-trial history. Connecticut’s witch trials began in 1647 — approximately 45 years before Salem — when Alse (Alice) Young of Windsor became the first person executed for witchcraft in the American colonies. At least 49 people were accused of witchcraft in colonial Connecticut , at least 34 were indicted and at least 11 were executed. In 2023, the Connecticut General Assembly formally acknowledged the injustice committed against those accused and convicted and apologized to their descendants. 🔦 Ghost Stories, Legends & Paranormal Places The Haunted History Trail goes well beyond witch-trial history. Travelers can discover historic homes and theaters associated with reported paranormal activity, centuries-old cemeteries, reportedly haunted restaurants and hotels, mysterious lighthouse lore, ghost tours, unusual collections and locations tied to Connecticut legends. With more than 130 stops, visitors can build an adventure around whatever interests them most — history, ghosts, folklore, hiking or simply discovering someplace new. The Haunted History Trail joins other statewide tourism experiences including the Connecticut Pizza Trail, Oyster Trail and Christmas Movie Trail. 🎃 Plan Your Haunted Road Trip With Halloween approaching, it’s the perfect time to grab a friend, pick a few stops and discover Connecticut’s mysterious side. 👻 Explore the interactive Connecticut Haunted History Trail map and start planning your adventure at CTvisit.com/haunted-history. Happy haunting! 🎃👻
Launches Fundraising Campaign to Support Fall Season NORWALK, Conn. The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts announced today that its October production of Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party will move to The SoNo Collection in Norwalk, following the closure of the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, which had served as the production's original venue. The Downtown Cabaret Theatre, a beloved fixture of the Bridgeport arts community for more than 50 years, closed its doors this summer after its final production, A Chorus Line, concluded in June. Its closing left the Conservatory searching for a new home for The Wild Party on short notice. “We’re incredibly grateful to The SoNo Collection for stepping up and providing our students a stage to perform on,” said Danny Loftus George, President of The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts. “But this experience has made something very clear: Norwalk needs a dedicated space for the performing arts. A city of our cultural and musical pedigree deserves a world class performing arts center, too.” The Wild Party, set in the roaring 1920s and centered on a night of jazz, ambition, and desire, will now take the stage at The SoNo Collection, opening on October 8 and running through October 18. Details and tickets are available at www.thenorwalkconservatory.org. A Fundraising Campaign for the Fall Performance Season The unexpected venue change also comes with unexpected costs, and the Conservatory has launched a community fundraising campaign to help cover the expense of relocating The Wild Party and to accommodate the rest of its Fall season, including its November production of the Tennessee Williams classic, A Streetcar Named Desire. The Conservatory is inviting community members, alumni, families, and local arts supporters to contribute to the campaign, which will help ensure that both productions go on as planned, and move the school one step closer to securing a permanent performance venue in Norwalk. “Every gift, no matter the size, helps our students continue doing what they were born to do: perform,” added Colin Hosten, Director of Development. “We’re asking our community to rally around us the way they always have.” Donation information can be found at thenorwalkconservatory.org/donate.
Greenwich, CT: Greenwich Botanical Center in Cos Cob has a full calendar of fall programming planned, offering plenty of reasons to visit throughout the season. From September through November, the Botanical Center will feature a variety of seasonal programs centered around gardening, nature, creativity and family-friendly experiences. Visitors can explore everything from fall gardening and botanical arts to special presentations and hands-on seasonal activities. As Thanksgiving and the holidays approach, the calendar transitions into festive programming, including centerpiece and wreath decorating workshops. Whether you're an experienced gardener, looking to learn something new or simply searching for a unique fall activity in Greenwich, there's plenty happening at Greenwich Botanical Center this season. See the complete fall schedule, dates, program details and registration information here: Greenwich Botanical Center Program Calendar Greenwich Botanical Center 130 Bible Street, P.O. Box 1600 Cos Cob, Connecticut 06807 203-869-9242
Westport, CT: Grab your friends and family and celebrate fall in downtown Westport as Westoberfest Craft Beer & Family Fall Festival returns for its ninth year on Saturday, October 3, from 1–5 PM at Sigrid Schultz Plaza and along Elm Street . The annual fall celebration brings together craft beer, live music, food, art, shopping and family activities for an afternoon in the heart of downtown. Admission to Westoberfest is FREE , with a separate Beer Tasting Pass available for guests 21 and older. More Than 50 Beers to Sample Beer lovers can sample more than 50 local and regional beers from over 20 breweries . Advance Beer Tasting Passes are $50 , increasing to $55 on event day . Each participant receives an age-verified wristband, tasting punch card, collectible Westoberfest tasting glass and koozie. Live Music, Art & Family Fun One Bad Oyster will take the stage with its energetic ska-surf sound, providing the soundtrack for the afternoon. Families will also find plenty to do, including carnival games, pumpkin decorating and hands-on art activities . New this year, MoCA\CT, One River School of Art + Design and Whimsy Works Atelier are teaming up to bring fall-inspired creative activities to the family area. The popular stein-holding competition also returns, hosted by CBS News Weather Anchor and Westport resident Lonnie Quinn . Guests can grab something to eat from a variety of food vendors, including Blind Rhino, Fryborg, LemoNate’s, Paradise Island Food and Van Leeuwen Ice Cream , while Elm Street will feature additional shopping and community vendors throughout the afternoon. Westoberfest is rain or shine and free to attend. Beer tasting requires a separate pass and is limited to guests 21 and older. Westoberfest is produced by the Westport Downtown Association in collaboration with The Grapevine and Castle Wine & Spirits, with a portion of event proceeds supporting downtown beautification projects, local nonprofits and future community events. Saturday, October 3 | 1–5 PM Sigrid Schultz Plaza & Elm Street | Downtown Westport General Admission: FREE Beer Tasting: $50 advance | $55 day-of Purchase Beer Tasting Passes and get the latest Westoberfest details at westportdowntown.com/westoberfest .
Connecticut: Just in time for spooky season, Connecticut has launched a brand-new way to explore the state’s darker history, legendary ghost stories and mysterious places. Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Office of Statewide Marketing and Tourism announced the Connecticut Haunted History Trail, featuring more than 130 locations statewide connected to haunted landmarks, paranormal lore, colonial witch-trial history and centuries of unexplained stories. 👻 Explore Connecticut’s Haunted Side The trail covers nine categories, including haunted homes, museums and theaters; historic cemeteries; hiking trails; ghost and paranormal tours; restaurants; lighthouses; witch, occult and metaphysical collections; hotels; and sites connected to Connecticut’s colonial witch trials. Visitors can choose their favorite stops and create their own haunted fall road trip. 🧙 Connecticut’s Witch Trials Came Before Salem One of the most fascinating parts of the trail explores Connecticut’s colonial witch-trial history. Connecticut’s witch trials began in 1647 — approximately 45 years before Salem — when Alse (Alice) Young of Windsor became the first person executed for witchcraft in the American colonies. At least 49 people were accused of witchcraft in colonial Connecticut , at least 34 were indicted and at least 11 were executed. In 2023, the Connecticut General Assembly formally acknowledged the injustice committed against those accused and convicted and apologized to their descendants. 🔦 Ghost Stories, Legends & Paranormal Places The Haunted History Trail goes well beyond witch-trial history. Travelers can discover historic homes and theaters associated with reported paranormal activity, centuries-old cemeteries, reportedly haunted restaurants and hotels, mysterious lighthouse lore, ghost tours, unusual collections and locations tied to Connecticut legends. With more than 130 stops, visitors can build an adventure around whatever interests them most — history, ghosts, folklore, hiking or simply discovering someplace new. The Haunted History Trail joins other statewide tourism experiences including the Connecticut Pizza Trail, Oyster Trail and Christmas Movie Trail. 🎃 Plan Your Haunted Road Trip With Halloween approaching, it’s the perfect time to grab a friend, pick a few stops and discover Connecticut’s mysterious side. 👻 Explore the interactive Connecticut Haunted History Trail map and start planning your adventure at CTvisit.com/haunted-history. Happy haunting! 🎃👻
Launches Fundraising Campaign to Support Fall Season NORWALK, Conn. The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts announced today that its October production of Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party will move to The SoNo Collection in Norwalk, following the closure of the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, which had served as the production's original venue. The Downtown Cabaret Theatre, a beloved fixture of the Bridgeport arts community for more than 50 years, closed its doors this summer after its final production, A Chorus Line, concluded in June. Its closing left the Conservatory searching for a new home for The Wild Party on short notice. “We’re incredibly grateful to The SoNo Collection for stepping up and providing our students a stage to perform on,” said Danny Loftus George, President of The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts. “But this experience has made something very clear: Norwalk needs a dedicated space for the performing arts. A city of our cultural and musical pedigree deserves a world class performing arts center, too.” The Wild Party, set in the roaring 1920s and centered on a night of jazz, ambition, and desire, will now take the stage at The SoNo Collection, opening on October 8 and running through October 18. Details and tickets are available at www.thenorwalkconservatory.org. A Fundraising Campaign for the Fall Performance Season The unexpected venue change also comes with unexpected costs, and the Conservatory has launched a community fundraising campaign to help cover the expense of relocating The Wild Party and to accommodate the rest of its Fall season, including its November production of the Tennessee Williams classic, A Streetcar Named Desire. The Conservatory is inviting community members, alumni, families, and local arts supporters to contribute to the campaign, which will help ensure that both productions go on as planned, and move the school one step closer to securing a permanent performance venue in Norwalk. “Every gift, no matter the size, helps our students continue doing what they were born to do: perform,” added Colin Hosten, Director of Development. “We’re asking our community to rally around us the way they always have.” Donation information can be found at thenorwalkconservatory.org/donate.
Greenwich, CT: Greenwich Botanical Center in Cos Cob has a full calendar of fall programming planned, offering plenty of reasons to visit throughout the season. From September through November, the Botanical Center will feature a variety of seasonal programs centered around gardening, nature, creativity and family-friendly experiences. Visitors can explore everything from fall gardening and botanical arts to special presentations and hands-on seasonal activities. As Thanksgiving and the holidays approach, the calendar transitions into festive programming, including centerpiece and wreath decorating workshops. Whether you're an experienced gardener, looking to learn something new or simply searching for a unique fall activity in Greenwich, there's plenty happening at Greenwich Botanical Center this season. See the complete fall schedule, dates, program details and registration information here: Greenwich Botanical Center Program Calendar Greenwich Botanical Center 130 Bible Street, P.O. Box 1600 Cos Cob, Connecticut 06807 203-869-9242
Westport, CT: Grab your friends and family and celebrate fall in downtown Westport as Westoberfest Craft Beer & Family Fall Festival returns for its ninth year on Saturday, October 3, from 1–5 PM at Sigrid Schultz Plaza and along Elm Street . The annual fall celebration brings together craft beer, live music, food, art, shopping and family activities for an afternoon in the heart of downtown. Admission to Westoberfest is FREE , with a separate Beer Tasting Pass available for guests 21 and older. More Than 50 Beers to Sample Beer lovers can sample more than 50 local and regional beers from over 20 breweries . Advance Beer Tasting Passes are $50 , increasing to $55 on event day . Each participant receives an age-verified wristband, tasting punch card, collectible Westoberfest tasting glass and koozie. Live Music, Art & Family Fun One Bad Oyster will take the stage with its energetic ska-surf sound, providing the soundtrack for the afternoon. Families will also find plenty to do, including carnival games, pumpkin decorating and hands-on art activities . New this year, MoCA\CT, One River School of Art + Design and Whimsy Works Atelier are teaming up to bring fall-inspired creative activities to the family area. The popular stein-holding competition also returns, hosted by CBS News Weather Anchor and Westport resident Lonnie Quinn . Guests can grab something to eat from a variety of food vendors, including Blind Rhino, Fryborg, LemoNate’s, Paradise Island Food and Van Leeuwen Ice Cream , while Elm Street will feature additional shopping and community vendors throughout the afternoon. Westoberfest is rain or shine and free to attend. Beer tasting requires a separate pass and is limited to guests 21 and older. Westoberfest is produced by the Westport Downtown Association in collaboration with The Grapevine and Castle Wine & Spirits, with a portion of event proceeds supporting downtown beautification projects, local nonprofits and future community events. Saturday, October 3 | 1–5 PM Sigrid Schultz Plaza & Elm Street | Downtown Westport General Admission: FREE Beer Tasting: $50 advance | $55 day-of Purchase Beer Tasting Passes and get the latest Westoberfest details at westportdowntown.com/westoberfest .
Connecticut: Just in time for spooky season, Connecticut has launched a brand-new way to explore the state’s darker history, legendary ghost stories and mysterious places. Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Office of Statewide Marketing and Tourism announced the Connecticut Haunted History Trail, featuring more than 130 locations statewide connected to haunted landmarks, paranormal lore, colonial witch-trial history and centuries of unexplained stories. 👻 Explore Connecticut’s Haunted Side The trail covers nine categories, including haunted homes, museums and theaters; historic cemeteries; hiking trails; ghost and paranormal tours; restaurants; lighthouses; witch, occult and metaphysical collections; hotels; and sites connected to Connecticut’s colonial witch trials. Visitors can choose their favorite stops and create their own haunted fall road trip. 🧙 Connecticut’s Witch Trials Came Before Salem One of the most fascinating parts of the trail explores Connecticut’s colonial witch-trial history. Connecticut’s witch trials began in 1647 — approximately 45 years before Salem — when Alse (Alice) Young of Windsor became the first person executed for witchcraft in the American colonies. At least 49 people were accused of witchcraft in colonial Connecticut , at least 34 were indicted and at least 11 were executed. In 2023, the Connecticut General Assembly formally acknowledged the injustice committed against those accused and convicted and apologized to their descendants. 🔦 Ghost Stories, Legends & Paranormal Places The Haunted History Trail goes well beyond witch-trial history. Travelers can discover historic homes and theaters associated with reported paranormal activity, centuries-old cemeteries, reportedly haunted restaurants and hotels, mysterious lighthouse lore, ghost tours, unusual collections and locations tied to Connecticut legends. With more than 130 stops, visitors can build an adventure around whatever interests them most — history, ghosts, folklore, hiking or simply discovering someplace new. The Haunted History Trail joins other statewide tourism experiences including the Connecticut Pizza Trail, Oyster Trail and Christmas Movie Trail. 🎃 Plan Your Haunted Road Trip With Halloween approaching, it’s the perfect time to grab a friend, pick a few stops and discover Connecticut’s mysterious side. 👻 Explore the interactive Connecticut Haunted History Trail map and start planning your adventure at CTvisit.com/haunted-history. Happy haunting! 🎃👻
Launches Fundraising Campaign to Support Fall Season NORWALK, Conn. The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts announced today that its October production of Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party will move to The SoNo Collection in Norwalk, following the closure of the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, which had served as the production's original venue. The Downtown Cabaret Theatre, a beloved fixture of the Bridgeport arts community for more than 50 years, closed its doors this summer after its final production, A Chorus Line, concluded in June. Its closing left the Conservatory searching for a new home for The Wild Party on short notice. “We’re incredibly grateful to The SoNo Collection for stepping up and providing our students a stage to perform on,” said Danny Loftus George, President of The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts. “But this experience has made something very clear: Norwalk needs a dedicated space for the performing arts. A city of our cultural and musical pedigree deserves a world class performing arts center, too.” The Wild Party, set in the roaring 1920s and centered on a night of jazz, ambition, and desire, will now take the stage at The SoNo Collection, opening on October 8 and running through October 18. Details and tickets are available at www.thenorwalkconservatory.org. A Fundraising Campaign for the Fall Performance Season The unexpected venue change also comes with unexpected costs, and the Conservatory has launched a community fundraising campaign to help cover the expense of relocating The Wild Party and to accommodate the rest of its Fall season, including its November production of the Tennessee Williams classic, A Streetcar Named Desire. The Conservatory is inviting community members, alumni, families, and local arts supporters to contribute to the campaign, which will help ensure that both productions go on as planned, and move the school one step closer to securing a permanent performance venue in Norwalk. “Every gift, no matter the size, helps our students continue doing what they were born to do: perform,” added Colin Hosten, Director of Development. “We’re asking our community to rally around us the way they always have.” Donation information can be found at thenorwalkconservatory.org/donate.
