This weekend in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT

Stonington Soccer Club’s Junior Sharks offers a playful, age-appropriate soccer experience for children ages 3.5 to 8 at Taugwonk Field in Stonington, CT. Through game-based activities and movement, participants build coordination, balance, confidence, teamwork, and essential soccer skills in a supportive setting. It welcomes both newcomers and kids who already love kicking a ball, with a focus on the whole child... learning, growing, making friends, and having fun. Registration is open for birth years 2019 through 2023 and will remain available in each age group until capacity is reached. Last fall, more than 160 children from Stonington and nearby communities took part.

Browse coolers stocked with frozen lamb, beef, chicken, pork, and eggs. If you already know what you need, place an order in advance online or through the full order form and pick it up at the market. Curbside pickup at the farm is available by appointment. CSA cards come in several sizes, and you can join the email list online to get early word on sales and package deals. Quarters and halves are available year round.

Celebrate cats of every kind at a family-friendly show and costume contest at Ocean Beach Park in New London, CT. See up to 35 breeds and more than 140 purebred and household pet cats as they compete across four judging rings. Judging runs continuously, with separate classes for kittens, championship, premiership, and household pets, and each judge hosts their own mini show. You can settle in to watch the action at the judging tables or stroll the floor to visit with exhibitors between rings. A cat costume contest takes place each day for cats entered in the show. The first 100 children each day receive free cat coloring books. Vendors will be on hand with cat-themed merchandise for pets and people, and food will be available with a food truck planned. A cat rescue will be on site to meet attendees. Some exhibitors may be open to discussing kittens or adults that are waiting at home. Photography is welcome with courtesy, and some cats designated as Pet Me Cats enjoy being petted with permission and hand sanitizing. Tickets are sold at the door and can be paid by credit, debit, or cash. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for seniors 60 plus, veterans, and children ages 5 to 12. Parking is free.

Discover the basics or refine your technique at a free miniature painting event for beginners and those looking to improve. A painting expert shares practical tips and techniques while you work on gaming minis. All materials are provided, including figures, paints, and tools, so the only thing to bring is creativity. This event recurs on the second and fourth Saturday of each month.

Celebrate the season by the water with a family-friendly pumpkin carving gathering at Three Belles Marina. Create a jack-o’-lantern to take home, whether the design is spooky, playful, or a detailed showpiece. The activity welcomes all ages and is priced at $5 per person. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of fall fun and make festive memories by the waterfront.

Meet authors from Waterford and neighboring towns at an author fair featuring conversations about their creative journeys and opportunities to share their work. Browse new titles, purchase books for yourself or as a gift, and get copies signed by the writers. This is a drop-in event. Light refreshments will be available. No registration is required. This free program is open to all.

At Foxwoods Resort Casino, Dinner in the Dark offers a sensory dining experience that supports Hope in Focus and its mission to advance treatments for inherited retinal diseases. Guests can look forward to a cocktail reception, a gourmet meal enjoyed blindfolded, live and silent auctions, dancing, and additional activities. Tickets are $175 per person, and a 20/20 Vision table for eight is $2,020. A free Hope in Focus IRD seminar is planned prior to the event, with further details to be announced.

Enjoy music from Chris Marolda at Fresca Tequila Bar & Grill, paired with food and drinks.

Sails Up 4 Cancer trivia is a chance to put your knowledge to the test with a trivia game.

Branded's Halloween party highlights costume creativity with cash awards for the sexiest costume, the most original idea, and the best couple. Wear your standout look and invite friends for a fun night.

Designed for dancers moving from beginner to improver and for improver students seeking extra support with more difficult footwork, this two hour workshop focuses on the steps needed to feel confident with higher level dances. The aim is to make the transition smoother, speed up progress, and add enjoyment in improver classes and at open dance sessions held here as well as at The Mishnock Barn. Please check the discussion section for what to know before attending, including the list of beginner steps. The fee is $30 per person. A 15 minute break is planned, so bringing a snack and a drink is encouraged. RSVP is requested, and the workshop will run with a minimum of six participants. Online sign up is available.

This Yugioh tournament has a $10 entry fee. The winner is guaranteed a box, and pack prizes increase based on attendance.

A treat truck will be at the yearly trunk or treat event, serving cool treats throughout. Visit the truck to trick or treat and enjoy something sweet while you are there.