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.
Woodbridge: Yoga With Your Youngster at Woodbridge Bodyworks
When: 2 p.m. Sunday, December 9
Where: 1768 Litchfield Tpke, Woodbridge, CT
Cost: Free
Description: Join owner and certified yoga instructor Rebecca Smith DeFelice, Woodbridge Bodyworks, on the yoga mat, with or without your youngster! This program is sponsored by Ezra Academy, a K-8 Jewish day school located in Woodbridge.
Seymour: Breakfast with Santa
When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 -11:30 a.m.
Where: Kokopelli School of Music and Arts, 30d Progress Ave, Seymour
Cost: FREE
Description: Join Santa for donuts, pastries, juice, and coffee this Saturday for a family fun event. Bring your camera!
Hamden: Bikes & Beers - Toys for Tots Ride
When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 1-6 p.m.
Where: The Outer Space 295 Treadwell St, Hamden, CT 06514
Cost: FREE
Description: The weather outside is frightful, but a bike ride would be so delightful! The CT Beer Trail is teaming up with Devil's Gear Bike Shop, The Outer Space craft beer bar in Hamden, CT, and Luck and Levity home brew shop for this special holiday edition of Bikes & Beers.
The holidays are upon us, and so is the cold weather. While many folks have already put their bikes away for the season, we will be hosting a special Bikes & Beer ride starting and finishing at The Outer Space, with a pit stop scheduled at the mid way point at Luck and Levity in New Haven.
Naugatuck: Every Christmas Story Ever Told
When: Play starts at 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Phoenix Stage Co., 686 Rubber Ave., Naugatuck
Cost: $18
Description: Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas Story Ever Told -- plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture, and every carol ever sung. A madcap romp through the holiday season!
Watertown: Tracey O' Shaughnessy Lecture and Book Signing
When: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8
Where: 250 Porter St, Watertown, CT
Cost: Free
Description: Tracey O' Shaughnessy, author and regional columnist, will be giving a lecture and book signing at Blue Horse Arts and JFoster Music Studios.
Woodbury: Flanders Artisan Marketplace
When: Noon Sunday, Dec. 9
Where: Flanders Nature Center
Cost: Free admission
Description: This holiday season, stop by Flanders and see what quality creations local crafters have created. There is a variety to choose from: beeswax candles, hand crafted quilts, hand knitted gloves, scarves and more, using Flanders' very own wool, handmade wreathes, honey, jewelry,
needle felted kits and creatures, pottery, wood building kits and more. Celebrate the season this year, keeping it handmade and local!
