1 Museum Dr., Greenwich, CT Phone: 203-869-0376.

Flora and Fauna brings together a selection of Anderson's large-scale botanical illustrations for which she is best-known and life-size scratchboard illustrations of birds. The three-foot tall, black-and-white images are striking, meticulously drawn from life in exacting detail. Two new pieces created for this show spotlight mounted birds selected from the Bruce Museum collection -- a red-breasted merganser and a barred owl. Hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm.

1010 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT

Come out and join us for a Corn Hole League experience and compete to be the Kings of Mill River Park! Sponsored by Half Full, your local Stamford brewery, discounted beer will be available every Corn Hole League evening. Corn Hole not enough for you? Try your hand at croquet, giant tic-tac-toe, or Can Jam, which will also be available for use! We're having a lawn party every Tuesday night and you're invited! Must be 21+ to register and play.

1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, CT Phone: 203.966.9700.

Reception: Sunday, September 18, 2016, 2pm - 4pm. Three NEW EXHIBITIONS opening Sunday, September 18, 2-4 pm. Reception open to the public: Barry Kiperman, "The Tabletop Schematics;" "Flow," a Guild Group Show; Karen Kalkstein, "Evensong". Show runs through October 29. Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Saturday: 12pm-5pm, Sunday: 1pm-5pm.

130 Bible Street, Cos Cob, CT Phone: (203) 869-9242.

Saturday, September 30 - Early Registration. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 1- Final Entries: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Judging: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Show Opens: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., FREE ADMISSION. Sunday, October 2 Show Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sale of Flowers: at 3:00 p.m.. FREE ADMISSION.

5 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury, CT Phone: (203) 263-3711; Ext 10..

Flanders is holding a photography contest. All submission must be in by Oct. 14. Prizes for the best submissions based on composition, image quality, originality and the story the image tells. The photo contest is an invitation to capture the spirit and beauty of autumn with images that might include foliage or any activity that best depicts the season. The photos do not need to be taken on a Flanders' property but instead can be taken anywhere that provides the photographer inspiration. Contestants may submit up to 5 entries. All entries must be in digital formats of 6MB or less in size. Submissions should be emailed to Flanders offices by October 14. Along with an entry blank identifying the photographer of the photo for each submitted photo. The cost for one submission is $5.00, 2/$7.00, 3/ $10.00, 4/$13 and 5/$15. All proceeds to benefit Flanders programming. Entry blanks as well as details on the contest can be found on their website at www.flandersnaturecenter.org or call Flanders at (203) 263-3711; Ext 10.

1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT Phone: 203-394-6565.

Enjoy a traditional fall experience with our tour guided hay wagon rides around the Zoo! Buy the $2 tickets at our main Gift Shop and get on the hay wagon at the WOLF Cabin. Rides are offered from 1 to 3 pm on weekends and school holidays in October and November.

15 South Smith Street, Norwalk, CT Phone: (203) 854-3200.

10 am - 1 pm. Enjoy the following: · Hands-on activities · Fire, Police, DPW and EMS demonstrations · Meet the Firefighters, Police Officers, Public Works staff and Hospital EMS that keep Norwalk safe · Great giveaways · Wastewater treatment plant tours · And much more... Event is held RAIN OR SHINE and is great for all ages!! Light refreshments are provided. Please bring non-perishable food items (such as peanut butter, jelly, pasta, and soup) to donate to the Person to Person Food Pantry in South Norwalk. Held at the Public Works Center.

144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT Phone: 203-966-9577.

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Don't miss your chance for outdoor family fun on the First Saturday of every month! This October, join us for a lesson in fire building & fire safety. Learn the essentials, as well as the different construction techniques & methods for building a safe campfire. We'll even wrap up the morning by roasting a marshmallow or two in celebration of all our hard work! This program is perfect for ALL ages and ALL members of the family. This is not a drop off program - all children must be accompanied by an adult. (Rain or shine  Spaces are limited & advanced registration is highly recommended. Please call (203) 966-9577 x10 to sign up today! Ages: All ages. Members: $10 per person / Kids Under 2: FREE / Non-Members: $15 per person / Kids Under 2: FREE

144, New Canaan, CT Phone: 203-968-9577.

Our 5th Annual Harvest Fest will be on Saturday, October 1 from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Bring your friends and join us as we sample a variety of beers and wine. There will be regional brewers, delicious food and live music by the Jazzholes at the Nature Center's 40-acre outdoor sanctuary.

Wilton, CT Phone: 203-762-7257.

11- 12noon. Making use of plentiful, beautiful fall leaves, the Wilton Historical Society is offering a stencil workshop for children ages 6 – 12 on Saturday, October 1 from 11:00 – 12:30. The children will use fabric paint, a brayer and fall leaves to stencil autumnal patterns on cotton dish towels made of flour sack cloth. Kids make special snacks. Wilton Historical Society Members $10 per child, maximum $25 per family; Non-members $15 per child, maximum $35 per family.