Things to Do This Weekend: Apple Harvest, Oktoberfest, Fiesta Latina
Southington’s Apple Harvest Festival returns for its second weekend, while New Haven hosts the Fiesta Latina street festival and a bird migration festival at Lighthouse Point Park. Guilford’s Oktoberfest and a family fun expo in New Haven round out the weekend.
Southington Apple Harvest Festival
The 57th annual festival spans two weekends on the Southington Town Green. The town lists family activities, food, live entertainment, vendors and shopping.
When: Friday, Oct. 9, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., with the arts and crafts show 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 11, noon-5 p.m. The town's shuttle bus runs Saturday and Sunday, not Friday.
Where: Southington Town Green, 75 Main St., Southington
Junta and the Yale Peabody Museum are turning Grand Avenue into a street festival with live music, salsa, cumbia and merengue. The event also includes local vendors, food trucks, youth booths and kids’ activities.
When: Saturday, Oct. 10. Noon-5 p.m.
Where: Junta for Progressive Action, 169 Grand Ave., New Haven
The afternoon features German-Austrian-Tyrolean music, Schuhplattler dancing, games and contests. The program includes live music from The Austrian Boys, a strolling accordionist and activities for children.
When: Saturday, Oct. 10. Noon-7 p.m.
Where: Martin-Bishop Field, also known as Fireman’s Field, 111 Long Hill Road, Guilford
Cost: $20 for adults 21+; $5 for ages 15-20; free for children under 15
The family-friendly festival celebrates bird migration with a hawk watch, educational and kids’ activities, lighthouse tours and guided bird walks. The schedule also includes a live raptor show and food and beverage vendors.
When: Saturday, Oct. 10. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Lighthouse Point Park, 2 Lighthouse Road, New Haven
The expo offers crafts, face painting, balloon twisting and activities for children. Families can meet community partners and take part in a scavenger hunt for a free scoop of ice cream, and the first 100 children through the door get a Halloween goody bag.
When: Saturday, Oct. 10. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: The Q House (Dixwell Community House), 197 Dixwell Ave., New Haven
Open Studios New Haven Downtown Weekend, New Haven, Saturday and Sunday: More than a dozen galleries and studios have special hours and events, with locations across downtown and nearby neighborhoods.
