Greenwich, CT Phone: 203.869.0376.

1-3 pm. A drop-in program designed for children of all ages and their families where participants can create a work of art in our workshop inspired by the Museum's collection and exhibitions. Families will explore the process of making fine art while using quality art-making supplies and discussing current exhibitions. $7.00 per person for Museum members, $15.00 for non-members, plus the cost of museum admission.

720 Pequot St., Southport, CT Phone: (203) 259-0346 ext. 20.

Pequot Library invites all artists to explore "en plein air," painting outdoors, during the week-long 18th Annual Fundraising Art Show, from Saturday, October 17 - Friday, October 23, 2015. Paint outdoors in picturesque Southport, CT! Entry forms and maps of locations are online at pequotlibrary.org and at the Front Desk at Pequot Library. Entries will be judged, awards bestowed, and winners will be included in a group exhibition in Pequot Library's Perkin Gallery.

39 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, CT 06903. Phone: 203.322-1646.

On Friday,7p.m to 1-p.m. Bring friends for a casual night out and celebrate the fall season. Enjoy seasonal Oktoberfest brews, dine on Oktoberfest favorites from Old Heidelberg, and enjoy live music from Green Eyed Lady  everyone's favorite oompah band!  For more information call 203.322-1646, e-mail info@stamfordmuseum.org or visit www.stamfordmuseum.org. All proceeds support the Stamford Museum & Nature Center.

39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, CT 06903. Phone: 203-322-1646.

Oktoberfest on the Meadow , Sponsored by RECKSON, SL Green==Friday, October 16, 7 – 10 pm. Bring friends for a casual night out and celebrate the fall season at SM&NC's Oktoberfest! Enjoy seasonal brews, dine on traditional German fare from The Alpenhaus, have fun at the "S'mores Bar", and enjoy live music from Green Eyed Lady. Purchase discounted tickets online in advance. Advance tickets must be purchased by midnight on October 15. In advance: SM&NC Member: $60 | Non-Member: $75, At the door: SM&NC Member: $70 | Non-Member: $85. For more information and to purchase tickets visit the website.

39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, CT 06903. Phone: 203-322-1646.

Outdoor Adventures: Fall Owl Prowl--Friday October 23, 6 – 7:30 pm. Discover the secret lives of our favorite feathered nocturnal friends – the owls with one of our environmental educators. Take a look at an owl's role in the food chain with participants dissecting an owl pellet. Meet our new non-releasable teaching Barred Owl, Willow, and discover the types of owls that call Connecticut home. Then, head out into the woods to call for the local owl species, who at this time of year will be preparing for winter. Limited enrollment. Pre-payment and pre-registration are required. Call 203.977.6521 to register. Meet at the Overbrook Nature Center. Members: $5 per person I Non-Members: $8 per person.

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

Join former First Selectman and Wilton historian Bob Russell on the final walking tour offered this fall of the Wilton Historical Society's preserved Lambert Corner buildings. To be held on Saturday, October 17 at 11:00, the hour-long guided tour includes the Lambert House, which was built on the site c.1726, and eight other buildings moved there in order to preserve them. They are the Lambert Cottage, Kent District School, Hurlbutt Street Country Store and Post Office, Wilton Railroad Station, Davenport Barn, Cannon Family General Store, 18th-century Cannon Family Corn Crib and the not-to-be-missed George Davenport Greek Revival Privy. The entire site comprises Wilton's Historic District #1. The group will set out from the porch of the Historical Christmas Barn.

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

Vote for your favorite scarecrow at the Boo at the Zoo event on October 25.

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

Activities and attractions for kids 8-15. Haunted hayrides, ghastly green house and farmer Beardsleys farmsted. $12 pre sale and for zoo members, $15 on the nights of the events. Saturday, October 17 - 6:30 PM - 10 PM

Friday, October 23 - 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Saturday, October 24 - 6:30 PM - 10 PM
Friday, October 30 - 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Saturday, October 31 - 6:30 PM - 10 PM

$12 Standard Ticket includes two haunted houses, haunted hayride, magician, face painters & more! Does not include food or beverage, but the Zoo's Peacock Café is open to the public during this event. Parking at the zoo is free of charge.

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

11:00 - 12:00 Join former First Selectman and Wilton historian Bob Russell on the first of two walking tours of the Wilton Historical Society's preserved Lambert Corner buildings. To be held on Saturday, September 19 at 11:00, the hour-long guided tour includes the Lambert House, which was built on the site c.1726, and eight other buildings moved there in order to preserve them.

605 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT Phone: 203-222-1424.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm.  Join the Westport Historical Society on October 17, for one of its most popular walking tours, a stroll through Old Saugatuck accompanied by guide Bob Mitchell. The tour begins at 3:00 p.m. and ends with a drink on the house at one of Saugatuck's favorite haunts, the Black Duck. There is a $10 donation, and $8 for members. Ages 12 and under are $5. Reservations are recommended: (203) 222-1424. Meet at the New York Bound Side.