What's Up This Weekend: Zombies, Fairy Houses & Blessing of the Animals

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.

Celebration of Animals and Blessings of Pets

Where:
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6

Cost: Free

Description: Blessing of the animals, raffle prizes, pet adoption, pet psychic, pet portraits, vendors and more.

Make Creepy-Cute Zombie Felties & Fairy Houses

Where: Woodbury Public Library

When: 2 p.m. for zombies, 2:30 p.m. for fairy houses

Cost: Free 

Description: Teens in grades 6 -12 are invited to create creepy-cute pocket sized zombies using felt, beads and a little bit of sewing. Children will enjoy a fairy snack, listen to the story "Fairy Houses" by Tracy Kane, then work together to create a fairy house garden right outside the library using all natural materials.

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Book Signing with Author Katina Makris

Where: Byrd's Books, 213 Greenwood Ave., 2nd Floor, Bethel

When: Sunday, Oct. 7, at 1 p.m.

Cost: Free

Description: Rooted in personal recovery experience, a deep understanding of alternative medicine, and a poetic connection to nature, "Out of the Woods" is Katina Makris’ story about her battle with Lyme Disease. Registration is required. To do so, call Byrd’s Books at 203-730-2973 or e-mail events@ByrdsBooks.com.

Christ Church Tashua Apple Festival

Where: Christ Church Tashua

When: Sunday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost: Free

Description: The event will feature the church's famous homemade apple pies, a variety of baked goods, candy and caramel apples.

There will also be a wide variety of crafters, a Kid's Zone with bounce houses, face painting, games and children's crafts will all be featured. Returning to the festival this year will be Good As Gold Girls who will buy your old gold at a premium price.

Friends of the Trumbull Library October Book Nook Sale

Where: Trumbull Library, 33 Quality St.

When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cost: Varies

Description: A selection of fiction, fabulous children's books, and media. A select group of non-fiction offered at half- price. Donations welcome

Animal Festival in Stratford

Where: Paradise Green, Stratford, corner of Main Street and Huntington Road

When: Saturday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cost: Free

Description: Festival that will include a one mile dog walk, food, contests, canine demonstrations, games, music, local celebrities, entertainment, pet adoptions, low cost microchip clinic, a silent auction, crafters/vendors for people and pets and more.

Great Stratford Bird Festival

Where: Locations throughout Stratford

When: Oct. 5-7

Cost: Varies

Description: The annual bird festival celebrates the town's natural history, rich bird habitat, and the many indigenous shore, song and prey birds that live there and pass through on their migratory routes south for the winter. Click here for a full schedule of events.

Where: Noroton Heights Fire Department, 209 Noroton Ave., Darien

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 7

Cost: Free

Description: The Noroton Heights Fire Department's Open House in Darien will be a fun, exciting and educational experiance for the entire family.  We will have several demostarations and fire safety tips. This year they'll also be selling pumpkins.

Passport to Sandy Hook 

Where: Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire and Rescue Co., 18-20 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook 

When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, at 11 a.m.

Cost: Free

Description: Dine, shop, and visit all the attractions in the Sandy Hook Village of Newtown during this special event, which also features music, a bouncy house, prizes and samples.