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Fall Into Autumn At New Canaan Nature Center's Annual Fair

NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- New Canaan Nature Center's 47th Annual Fall Fair is this Saturday, Oct. 22, featuring a wide variety of activities.

Pumpkin painting is a continuing tradition at the Fall Festival.

Pumpkin painting is a continuing tradition at the Fall Festival.

Photo Credit: New Canaan Nature Center Facebook
The apple slingshot will be returning this year as well.

The apple slingshot will be returning this year as well.

Photo Credit: New Canaan Nature Center Facebook
Human hamster-ball racing will be one of the attractions at the Fall Festival.

Human hamster-ball racing will be one of the attractions at the Fall Festival.

Photo Credit: New Canaan Nature Center Facebook
Bungee jumping is another return feature at the Fall Festival.

Bungee jumping is another return feature at the Fall Festival.

Photo Credit: New Canaan Nature Center Facebook
Come wander the Fall Festival's crazy maze.

Come wander the Fall Festival's crazy maze.

Photo Credit: New Canaan Nature Center Facebook

"Experience pony rides, crazy maze, carnival games, bungee jump, zip line, human hamster-ball racing, apple sling shots, pumpkin decorating and so much more," organizers said.

"Great food, beverages and baked goods will satisfy hungry appetites as children and families listen and dance to the music."

For members, the fair opens at 9.30 a.m. For non-members, it's 10 a.m.

Admission is still free, and folks can either buy ticket individually at the event or buy "Busy Bee Bands" which include unlimited rides (except pony rides) and attractions for a single price. It doesn't include the food tent, bake sale and carnival games. 

If bought in advance, the bands are $40 for adult and child members, and free for kids under 2. You can buy them here. They'll be $50 at the door.

For non-members, they're $50 in advance.

To save $10 on entry and get in at 9:30, become a member of the Nature Center. You can do that here.  

No dogs are allowed at the event. The rain-or-shine fair runs until 5 p.m. Call 203-966-9577, ext. 10, for more information.

The New Canaan Nature Center is a nonprofit environmental education center, located at 144 Oenoke Ridge.

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