Wednesday, September 21, 2011

What to Do This Weekend - Saturday, September 24th

Events on September 24th

The Zombies
8:00pm 
The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun
English Rock band The Zombies scored U.S. hits in the mid-60s with "She's Not There," "Tell Her No" and "Time Of The Season." Their album Odessey and Oracle is ranked #80 on Rolling Stone's list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. *Come early. Seating is limited. Must be 21 or older. Times and performers are subject to change.


Block Island Motoring Event
Block Island
see website
Come see all sorts of cool cars and trucks, from classic to modern. Kids enjoy the truck touch experience where they can get up close and personal with fire trucks, ambulances and more.
Water Street
New Shoreham, Rhode Island
800.383.2474


Rhode Island Seafood Festival
India Point Park
11am-6pm
Free Admission
Grand Festivals is bringing the First Annual Rhode Island Seafood Festival to India Point Park in the Fox Point neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island on Saturday, September 24th, 11:00 AM-6:00 PM. Visitors can celebrate the end of summer with the finest seafood from Rhode Island and southern New England, while listening to live music from the Pier Stage, and enjoying beer and wine from local distributors. Entry is free for all guests.
India Street
Providence, Rhode Island


Carousel Music Festival
Portland, CT
Performances by Rusted Root, StraddleDaddy, Shakedown, and The Circus Delecti side show complete the lineup. The stage will be hosted by rap artist MC Elvee and DJ N.E.B. of The Connect Beats Music Collective. The event also features carnival rides and fun houses, face painters, crowd performers, vendors, and food, making Carousel a unique family fun festival. Location: Portland Fairgrounds on Route 17A. Time: Noon-10 p.m. Cost: $20 in advance and 25 at the gate. Information and tickets: www.showclix.com or call 860-262-4538.


Antique Motor Vehicle Show
9:00a to 5:00p at Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT
Join us for our 14th annual Antique Motor Vehicle Show and get up close to a dazzling display of authentic pre-1930 cars, trucks and motorcycles. See the various types of vehicles that helped transport commerce from the land to the sea at the turn of the century. Enjoy a ride in an antique vehicle and experience the 20th century's newest mode of transportation. Cap off Sunday with the Grand Parade of Vehicles. Watch as the antique vehicles circle the Museum grounds in the annual event finale
Price: Free with regular admission


Pequotsepos Hikers
9:30a at Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, Mystic, CT
led by DPNC educator/naturalists; at Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme; babies in front or back carriers welcome; an easy hike with relatively flat terrain at a moderate pace; steady rain cancels; call to register
Price: Free; $10 non-members Phone: (860) 536-1216


National Estuaries Day Celebration
10:00a to 4:00p at Mystic Aquarium, Mystic, CT
With Long Island Sound in our backyard, doing our part to protect our local estuaries is critical. Aquarium guests will meet members of local environmental organizations and participate in fun, educational activities and games for the whole family. Kids can also participate in crafts and a scavenger hunt. Price: Free with admission
Phone: (860) 572-5955


"Wine +Cheese Tasting"
12:00p to 5:00p at Wine+Cheese Tasting, Westerly, RI
Wine +Cheese Tasting,five wines paired with five cheeses from Narraganset Creamery of Providence R.I.
Price: $10.00 Phone: (401) 322-7791 Age Suitability: 21 and up


Scarecrow Festival
9:30a to 5:30p at Preston City Congregational Church, Preston, CT
The 6th annual Scarecrow Festival held at Preston City Congregational Church is FREE to enter! New this year is a Wildlife Zoo Encounter, Minute to Win It, CL&P Energy Efficiency Booth and Backus Health Van. There is something for everyone with contests, food, children's area, live music and over 70 vendors and crafters! Price: Free
Phone: (860) 887-4647


Alpaca Farm Days
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Six Paca Farm, 44 Bozrah St., Bozrah; demonstrations, activities; also Sun.; free; (860) 204-0388.


3rd Annual Pet Parade
12:00p to 2:00p at Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall, Old Lyme, CT
Mother Goose is the theme for this event; all participants (pets and owners) are encouraged to dress as the story book character of their choice; takes place behind the Old Lyme Town Hall; lynnafarrell@comcast.net; rain date is September 25
Phone: (860) 391-1958


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