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What's Up This Weekend: Holiday 5K Run/Walk for Toys

From our neighborhood to the towns around us, if you're looking for something to do this weekend we've got you covered.

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.

Fairfield: Holiday 5K Run/Walk for Toys

Where: The Scandinavian Club, 1351 South Pine Creek Road, Fairfield

When: Sunday, Dec. 16 - 8:15 a.m. to register, 9:30 a.m. race start time.

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Cost: $10 on race day for people ages 19 and older, $5 for those ages 18 and under

Description: Bring a new, unwrapped toy for kids 1-16 to support the to for the Fairfield Police Benevolent Association's holiday toy drive for children at Bridgeport Hospital.

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Description: This no-cost holiday event allows you and your family experience the Bethlehem scene – just as Mary and Joseph did over two thousand years ago.

  • Ride a donkey
  • Register with the Census Taker
  • Knock on the Innkeeper’s Door
  • Walk through a Live Nativity
  • Visit the petting zoo

Holiday Party at the Historical Society

Where: Trumbull Historical Society, 1856 Huntington Tpke, Trumbull

When: Sunday, Dec. 16, 2-4 p.m.

Description: The Historical Society will be open for its annual Holiday Open House from 2-4pm. There will be crafts, refreshments (including hot cider!), and live music by Trumbull students. There will also be a raffle for a 3 story gingerbread house made by local resident, Helen Ingrassia. Our gift shop will also be open, where you can find craft kits, handmade ornaments, books, and stocking stuffers. There is a $5 suggested donation to help support our organization. Guests can then journey over to the NIA for its annual bonfire at 5pm!

 

AnimalsRFamily Adoption Event

Where: Choice Pet Supply, 949 High Ridge Road, Stamford

When: Saturday, 11 a.m.

Cost: Free

Description: Non-profit AnimalsRFamily will host an adoption at the Choice Pet Supply in Stamford.

"Behind the Scenes Tour" at the Maritime Aquarium

Where: Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St., Norwalk

When: Saturday, 8:15 a.m.

Cost: $32.50

Description: The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk opens its backstage spaces for a rare behind-the-scenes tour. Conducted before the Aquarium opens, from 8:15 to 10 a.m., the guided tour offers unique opportunities to see how the animal-husbandry staff meets the varying food and water needs of some 2,000 resident animals.

The tour includes stops at the Aquarium’s “fish kitchen,” where 18 tons of fish a year is prepared, and above the 110,000-gallon Open Ocean tank, where the dorsal fins of 8-foot sand tiger sharks cut through the water surface. Learn the delicate requirements of a jellyfish “nursery.”

Participants must be at least 10 years old; under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

The tour is limited to 25 people, so reservations are strongly recommended. Walk-up tickets will be sold, space permitting.

For reservations or more details, call (203) 852-0700, ext. 2206.

Free Christmas Concert

Where: Concert Hall, Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Ave., Norwalk

When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

Description: Norwalk Community Chorale, 52nd Annual Christmas Concert, A Blessing of Peace, Sponsored by Norwalk Recreation and Parks Department.

Shelton: 'The Snow Queen'

Where: Harvest Christian Center, 302 Soundview Ave

When: Saturday, Dec. 15: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. & Sunday, Dec. 16: 3 p.m.

Cost: $5-10

Description: The Snow Queen is the story of a young girl, Gerda, who is on a mission to rescue her dear friend Kai who has been taken away by the Snow Queen.  On her journey north she encounters an enchantress, ravens, royalty, robbers, and various other crazy characters. This fun winter story is performed by actors and dance students from Charis Performing Arts Center.

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