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FALL FUN FOR ALL FROM APPLE PICKING TO HAWK WATCHING, THERE ARE PLENTY OF WAYS TO GET OUT AND ABOUT THIS MONTH by l ayl a lisiewski
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his month we’re debuting a new partnership with our friends at Greenwich Moms, a great resource for parents in town. Layla Liwsiewski, Greenwich mom of four and founder of Greenwich Moms and its parent company, The Local Moms Network, will be sharing her favorite things to do each month, from seasonal activities to can’t-miss events. @greenwich_moms and greenwichmoms.com GRTA is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and promoting open space, historic trails and the tradition of horseback riding for our community and future generations. Become a member to support this initiative and be in the know about GRTA trails, events and horse shows. thegrta.org
No. 2 No. 1 A DAY IN THE COUNTRY The end of September marks one of our favorite events: A Day in the Country Family Horse Show on Sunday, September 26 at the Milliken Estate in backcountry. With a horse show, tailgating, field day activities, contests, petting zoo, stick-pony classes (for adults and kids) and food trucks, the event promises a fun family day. A Day in the Country is presented by the Greenwich Riding and Trails Association. The
Nothing says fall in New England like apple picking. Some of our favorite nearby spots are Silverman’s Farm in Easton (where you can feed farm animals), Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard in North Salem, New York (which hosts a weekend fall festival with bouncy castles, hard cider and more), and Outhouse Orchards also in North Salem (in addition, enjoy the corn maze, hayrides and pumpkin picking). Host a post-apple-picking party with family and friends after an hour or two at the orchard. Grab some pie dishes or tins and hand out copies of easy apple recipes to your guests and get the baking party started. For more spots visit, greenwichmoms.com/whereto-go-apple-picking
No. 3 HAWK WATCH FAMILY FUN DAYS In celebration of counting tens of thousands of raptors as they migrate over our sanctuaries, the Greenwich Audubon Center will hold multiple days of exciting programs for all ages this month. Hawk Watch Family Fun Days will include live raptor shows, a petting zoo, games, activities and food trucks. The center’s Community Science programs will offer a chance to engage in hands-on research to help protect birds and the habitat they need. Go to greenwich.audubon.org for dates and program details.
No. 4 ENJOY LIVE MUSIC Now that we can gather once again to party, sing and dance, there are a ton of concerts happening in Greenwich and beyond this month. A few highlights include: Greenwich Town Party on Sunday, September 5, featuring Eagles, Zac Brown Band, Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Caroline Jones; Sheryl Crow at The Capitol Theatre on Tuesday, September 14 and Wednesday the 15; Vinny Nobile & The Jazz Alliance at the Greenwich Historical Society on Thursday, September 16; Eli Young Band at the Palace Theatre on Friday, September 17; and Chris Botti at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, September 26. G
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APPLE PICKING: JULIA D'AGOSTINO; AUDOBON: OLIVIA CHRISTINA; RIBBONS: CONTRIBUTED
APPLE PICKING PARTY
