Fall Family Fun Day for ALL Ages

The Unitarian Church in Westport, a Unitarian-Universalist congregation that serves greater lower Fairfield County and beyond, is opening its campus to fun and community on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 17. It has been too long since we’ve been able to come together in person and off a ZOOM screen! Originally scheduled for the evening, this event was moved to the afternoon so everything could be outside, with social distancing and lots of fresh air.  The afternoon will include a lot of outdoor fun for all ages, including: a Musical Mural (kind of like musical chairs but no one gets eliminated and we end up with awesome artwork); a Cake Carousel (dance in a circle, land on a lucky number, take home a cake); Rock Painting (bring your own, and there will be some available if you forget yours); and Bobbing for Donuts (this time the donuts will be hanging), among other activities. Other outside games are likely, and the playground is always a hit with younger children. Please come and enjoy yourselves. Unfortunately, we will NOT be offering a lot of food and refreshments, for COVID-safety reasons, but we encourage people to bring their own should they wish.

A highlight of the afternoon will be the opportunity to sing along with Eric, lead singer for the DizzyFish, a sought-after local band that sold-out in Ridgefield in September. Eric will lead us all in a familiar repertoire of The Best of the 70ssongs. So many of these gems will come back to us once we hear the chords; we’re guessing the kids will know a lot of these chestnuts, too, or just be mesmerized to see their parents and grandparents so engaged. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and their own refreshments and, especially, to lift their voices! There’s nothing that brings together a community like singing favorite tunes with abandon and fun and with an appreciation of past good times.