A scene from an earlier “Woodside Bash” at Earthplace. / Contributed photo

WESTPORT — A fall weekend of fun, food and fundraising is in the offing Oct 2 and 3 at Earthplace.

The two-part celebration will feature a seasonal cornucopia of attractions hosted at the nature center, 10 Woodside Lane.

“Woodside Bash” kicks off the weekend, with an adults-only gathering under the stars from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2. It will feature a “harvest dinner,” an open bar with signature cocktails, music by Pimpinella and a mechanical bull, according to event organizers.

That’s right, a mechanical bull.

Riding a mechanical bull is one of the more active offerings at the “Woodside Bash” for adults. / Contributed phto

The next day, Sunday, Oct. 3, the “Fall Festival” unfolds from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with a range of family-friendly activities. In addition to Earthplace’s resident menagerie, there will be hay rides, a “donut-on-a-string” game, “corn pool,” a rock-climbing wall, music, food trucks and pumpkin bowling.

That’s right, pumpkin bowling.

Hay rides are among a host of autumnal activities planned at the Earthplace “Fall Festival.” / Contributed photo

Money raised by the events will help support the non-profit Earthplace’s programs, scholarships and live animal exhibits.

Tickets to the Woodside Bash cost $125. Register for the event here.

Tickets for the Fall Festival will be on sale at the event. Cost is $10 for children, $5 for adults.

For more information, call Earthplace at 203-557-4400 or visit its website here.

Add as a preferred source on Google