Norwalk Lineup: Fun things to do the weekend of Sept. 25

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Friday: September 25, 2026

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Tunes and Tales

Time: 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Location: 1 Belden Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850

Cost: Free

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Tunes and Tales invites children ages 5 and under to enjoy stories and songs that support emerging language skills. The program welcomes children who can sit quietly next to their grown-up, and a caregiver must be present. Space is limited.

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Rowayton Arts Center “RAC Masters” Exhibition

Time: Noon to 5 p.m.

Location: 145 Rowayton Ave.

Cost: Free

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The Rowayton Arts Center is showing “RAC Masters,” a small group exhibition where each artist presents a body of work. The show is open to the public, and you can just show up. It features Janine Brown, Kat Evans, Almudena Fernandez Vicens, Andy Kimmel, Andrea Letters, Lori Lohstoeter, Merrilee Main, Barbara O’Shea Strong, Annie Roberts, Anda Styler, and Zili Zhang.

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Magic: The Gathering Reality Fracture Prerelease

Time: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Location: 326 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851, USA

Cost: $32.91

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Battlegrounds Gaming is hosting a prerelease for the newest Magic: The Gathering set, Reality Fracture, so players can try the cards before the official release. Each player gets a prerelease kit with six booster packs to build a 40-card deck, then plays three casual rounds, with each match a best-of-three games. Basic lands are provided, and beginners are welcome. Players with three wins get five booster packs, two wins get three packs, and everyone else gets one pack.

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NPL Video Game Club

Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: Online via YouTube (Norwalk Public Library’s channel)

Cost: Free

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The Norwalk Public Library’s Video Game Club goes live on YouTube weekly, with in-house gamer Aldo playing a variety of video games while sharing fun facts and historical anecdotes and interacting with viewers. The family-friendly stream covers both classic and modern games, making it easy to tune in from home.

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TnT Dynamite Band, LIVE

Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Location: 165 Fillow St, Norwalk, CT 06850

Cost: Free

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TnT Dynamite Band plays live at Odeen’s at Oak Hills.

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Late Night Stereo, LIVE

Time: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Location: 314 Wilson Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854

Cost: Free

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Late Night Stereo plays live at 314 Beer Garden. The high-energy band brings the best of 90s and 2000s rock, pop, and punk to the stage, with a big setlist meant to get the crowd jumping and singing along.

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Harmony: A New Musical

Time: 8 p.m.

Location: 09 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851

Cost: $59 to $74

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Music Theatre of Connecticut opens its 40th anniversary season with “Harmony,” a Drama Desk Award winner with music by Barry Manilow. The show tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, a group of six young men in 1920s Germany who became famous for their smooth harmonies and silly stage antics. Their story took a serious turn when the group included Jewish singers as Germany’s politics changed. Told through the eyes of an older rabbi looking back on his youth, it’s a moving musical about friendship, love, and the power of music. Recommended for ages 13 and up.

The show runs through Sept. 27, with performances Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.

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Buzzcocks: Celebrating 50 Years of Buzzcocks

Time: 8 p.m.

Location: 103 Main Street, Norwalk, CT 06851

Cost: From $44.17

WPKN Community Radio 89.5 FM presents the punk band Buzzcocks as they celebrate 50 years, with Minds Eye opening the night. The floor is general admission standing room only, and the balcony has reserved seating.

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Tin Sandwich, LIVE

Time: 9 p.m. to midnight

Location: 148 Rowayton Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06853

Cost: Free

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Tin Sandwich plays live at Sails American Grill.

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Saturday: September 26, 2026

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2026 Oktoberfest Celebration

Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: 557 Chestnut Street, Norwalk, CT 06854

Cost: $40 (designated driver ticket: $35)

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Spacecat Brewing Company will throw its fifth annual Oktoberfest, and one ticket covers food for the day plus the first beer. Expect German-style beers brewed on-site, a beer tap truck outside, and a menu with soft pretzels, beer-braised bratwurst, schnitzel sliders, and käsespätzle. Live music comes from Pimpanella from noon to 2 p.m. and Dad Bod from 3 to 5 p.m. There are also two contests: a Brat Toss for teams of two at 2 p.m. and a Steinholding contest at 5 p.m. Designated driver tickets include unlimited soft drinks instead of a beer token.

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Norwalk’s Black Heritage Parade

Due to weather, the parade has been postponed until Oct. 11.

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Coding Saturdays

Time: 11 a.m. to noon

Location: Online via Zoom

Cost: Free

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Coding Saturdays teaches kids how to code using Scratch, a free block-based programming language developed by MIT for creating interactive stories, games, and animations. The online session runs via Zoom, with login details emailed after registration. Students in grade 2 and above are welcome, and a parent or guardian is recommended to join younger children during the program.

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Magic: The Gathering Reality Fracture Prerelease

Time: Noon to 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Location:  141 Washington Street, Norwalk, CT 06854

Cost: $32.91

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Battlegrounds Gaming is hosting a prerelease for the newest Magic: The Gathering set, Reality Fracture, so players can try the cards before the official release. Each player gets a prerelease kit with six booster packs to build a 40-card deck, then plays three casual rounds, with each match a best-of-three games. Basic lands are provided, and beginners are welcome. Players with three wins get five booster packs, two wins get three packs, and everyone else gets one pack.

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Rowayton Arts Center “RAC Masters” Exhibition

Time: Noon to 5 p.m.

Location: 145 Rowayton Ave.

Cost: Free

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🔁

The Rowayton Arts Center is showing “RAC Masters,” a small group exhibition where each artist presents a body of work. The show is open to the public, and you can just show up. It features Janine Brown, Kat Evans, Almudena Fernandez Vicens, Andy Kimmel, Andrea Letters, Lori Lohstoeter, Merrilee Main, Barbara O’Shea Strong, Annie Roberts, Anda Styler, and Zili Zhang.

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Creative Writing with Jackie DeLise

Time: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: SoNo Community Room, 10 Washington St.

Cost: Free

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Jackie DeLise leads a gentle creative writing workshop that explores the spiritual side of words. Participants use poetic and prayerful prompts, reflection, and intention to write in a calm, quiet setting. No writing experience is needed, and writing journals and pens are provided.

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Harmony: A New Musical

Time: 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Location: 509 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851

Cost: $59 to $74

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Music Theatre of Connecticut opens its 40th anniversary season with “Harmony,” a Drama Desk Award winner with music by Barry Manilow. The show tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, a group of six young men in 1920s Germany who became famous for their smooth harmonies and silly stage antics. Their story took a serious turn when the group included Jewish singers as Germany’s politics changed. Told through the eyes of an older rabbi looking back on his youth, it’s a moving musical about friendship, love, and the power of music. Recommended for ages 13 and up.

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Robotics for Teens

Time: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Teen Room, Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850

Cost: Free

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Robotics for Teens teaches students how to build and program physical robots using LEGO Mindstorms EV3 kits. The in-person class welcomes students in grades 6 through 12, with a parent or guardian recommended for those in grades 6 and 7. Registration is required.

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Ellis Island Band, LIVE

Time: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Location: 314 Wilson Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854

Cost: Free

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Ellis Island, a five-member rock band from Fairfield, plays live at 314 Beer Garden. The group covers iconic rock from the ’70s to today, with songs from Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Radiohead, The Black Crowes, Pearl Jam, and Foo Fighters. They have played across Fairfield and New Haven Counties for over a decade at festivals, bars, breweries, and other events, bringing a high-energy show wherever they go.

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Boy Harsher, live

Time: 8 p.m.

Location: 103 Main Street, Norwalk, CT 06851

Cost: From $44.17

Premier Concerts and Manic present the dark wave duo Boy Harsher at District Music Hall, with Choir Boy and Evanora Unlimited opening. The floor is general admission standing room only, and the balcony has reserved seating.

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Nick Scopoletti, Live

Time: 8 p.m.

Location: 13 North Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851

Cost: $29

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Nick Scopoletti performs in Norwalk at Laurel Athletic Club.

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Rock en Español y Rumba, con Banda En Vivo Tocando Todos los Éxitos

Time: Doors at 9 p.m., live show at 10:15 p.m.

Location: 11 Washington St., Norwalk, CT 06854

Cost: From $20.54

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A live tribute band plays Spanish-language rock hits from the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s at Bambu Nightclub. Expect songs by Maná, Soda Stereo, Vilma Palma e Vampiros, Hombres G, Los Prisioneros, and Elefante, including crowd favorites like “Rayando el Sol,” “De Música Ligera,” and “Lamento Boliviano.” Casual elegant attire is recommended, and a valid ID is required.

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Sunday: September 27, 2026

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Geoff Hartwell, LIVE

Time: Noon to 3 p.m

Location: 141 Washington Street, Norwalk, CT 06854

Cost: Free

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Geoff Hartwell plays live at Washington Prime.

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Oktoberfest

Time: Noon to 6 p.m.

Location: 314 Wilson Avenue, Norwalk, CT 068544

Cost: $20.54+

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314 Beer Garden hosts its Oktoberfest celebration with brats, giant pretzels, and German beers. The Austrian Boys play traditional Austrian-German music and Alpine American rock from 3 to 6 p.m. Throughout the day, two Drink Puppeteers roam the beer garden so guests can try drinking without using their hands. At 6 p.m., the Stein Holding Challenge crowns one men’s and one women’s champion. Each winner takes home a $50 314 gift card, a 314 T-shirt, and their stein, plus a spot in the finals in Branford, CT on Saturday, Oct. 24.

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Harmony: A New Musical

Time: 2 p.m.

Location: 9 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851

Cost: $59 to $74

🔁

Music Theatre of Connecticut opens its 40th anniversary season with “Harmony,” a Drama Desk Award winner with music by Barry Manilow. The show tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, a group of six young men in 1920s Germany who became famous for their smooth harmonies and silly stage antics. Their story took a serious turn when the group included Jewish singers as Germany’s politics changed. Told through the eyes of an older rabbi looking back on his youth, it’s a moving musical about friendship, love, and the power of music. Recommended for ages 13 and up.

The show runs through Sept. 27, with performances Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.

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Youth Violence and Conflict Resolution

Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: SoNo Community Room, 10 Washington St.

Cost: Free

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Trivia Sundays at Troupe 429

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: 3 Wall Street, Norwalk, CT 06850

Cost: Free

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Troupe 429, Norwalk’s LGBTQ+ bar, hosts Trivia Sundays, with five rounds for prizes that you can play solo or with a team. Happy hour runs from 7 to 8 p.m. The event is free, 21+, and the bar stays open until 1 a.m.

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