606 Walnut Tree Hill Road, Shelton, CT

6:30 - 8:30 pm. Menu featuring Pita with Tzatziki; Feta stuffed Eggplant; Rosemary Roasted Leg of Lamb with Briam; and a Honey Dessert. Enjoy our relaxed and educational evenings where we taste four different wines and eat a pleasant meal, prepared by Chef Sherry Swanson, designed to highlight fresh seasonal farm foods paired with the delicious wines we have selected. We delve into the cultural aspects of the wines and foods we are serving as well as explore the terminology of flavor. $75.

504 Sport Hill Rd, Easton, CT

From Sept. 9 through 11, St. Dimitrie Orthodox Church of Easton, located at 504 Sport Hill Rd., will host the 37th Annual Food Festival of 2016.

224 Danbury Rd., Wilton, CT Phone: 203-762-7257.

Basket artist Gail Halvorsen will demonstrate how she creates her artwork at this informal, informative gallery event on Friday, September 9 from 12:30 – 2:00 at the Wilton Historical Society. Her extraordinary work is now on view there in the Burt Barn Gallery in the exhibition Hickory, Ash & Reed: Traditional Baskets, Contemporary Makers. The cost, including lunch, is $25 for Members of the Wilton Historical Society, $35 for Non-members. Space is limited, please register at info@wiltonhistorical.org or call 203-762-7257

10 Woodside Lane, Westport, CT Phone: 203-557-4400.

10 AM — 12 PM Experience nature through the eyes of local experts who will host local mini-excursion! Fridays at 10 am (except for 8/26, begins at 1 pm) and last approximately 90 minutes. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Free to Members; Non-members: $5. September 9 - From Mice to Deer: Characteristics All Mammals Share Discover the mammals found in our sanctuary with Earthplace Naturalist Pete Fraboni. Big or small, all mammals have common characteristics to be explored using examples found on the walk.

Monroe, CT 06468.

Monroe Historical Society Textile and Tag Sale days are Sept. 9,10,11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Beardsley House at 31 Great Ring Road in Monroe.

Niles Road, New Hartford, CT

Come play on big trucks in New Hartford. Second Saturday in September 11am-3pm (Rain or Shine) Field House Lawn (parking at Niles Road entrance) $6 donation per child - adults free when accompanied by a child! Join the Fun at this Community Tradition! An Afternoon of Fun for the Whole Family!

2325 Burr St., Fairfield, CT

9 a.m. Hike the trails with our naturalist and learn what birds are migrating. Bring binoculars if you have them! Ages 12 and up. Donation suggested. Please call to reserve your spot. 203-259-6305 ext. 109.

1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, CT Phone: 203-966-9700.

1pm - 4pm. Free and Open to the Public. You are invited to the School of Art Annual Fall Open Studios. Silvermine Faculty will be demonstrating and offering hands-on activities for all ages to sample throughout the event.

10 North Water Street, Norwalk, CT Phone: (203) 852-0700.

Grandchildren are priceless, but they're of a special value to Nana and Papa on "Grandparents Weekend" Sept. 10 & 11 when each child's ticket purchased is good for one free grandparent's admission. Child admission is $15.95 for ages 3-12. The free grandparent admission is a value of $22.95 (or, for ages 65+, $20.95).

880 South Benson Road , Fairfield, CT

Jennings Beach. Walkers and runners of all levels and ages are welcome to participate. Registration and check in begin at 7:45 a.m. The 5K race, which is USATF-sanctioned and certified, begins at 9 a.m. A children's Fun Run will follow at 10:15 a.m. Both individuals and teams can register in advance at http://community.cancercare.org/walkct.