Take a ride two very different ways at Earthplace the weekend of Oct. 5-6: A mechanical bull, left, is back for the nature center’s “Woodside Bash” on Oct. 5, while hay rides are among harvest-themed activities Oct. 6 at “Fall Festival.”

WESTPORT — Fall into a weekend full of autumnal fun Oct. 5 and 6 at Earthplace.

With leaves turning and a chill in the air, the nature center is hosting its traditional welcome to the season:

  • “Woodside Bash,” with food, drinks and music — even a mechanical bull — unfolds under the stars Oct. 5. An event tailored for adults, it will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. To reserve tickets, click here.
  • “Fall Festival” with games, animals, food trucks and harvest-time fun — pumpkin bowling to rotten log hotel to rock climbing — is set Oct. 6. It will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. For tickets, click here.

Both events will take place on the Earthplace grounds at 10 Woodside Lane.

For questions, call 203-557-4400.