Trumbull, CT - The Kennedy Center is planning two fun events the weekend of Sept. 15-16 around its Autism Project initiative.
Saturday, September 15–The Kennedy Center Food, Wine & BrewFest
The Kennedy Center Food, Wine & Brewfest on Saturday, September 15 kicks off a weekend of events in Fairfield for the benefit of The Kennedy Center Autism Project. This fun evening event precedes the Kennedy Center Autism SpectRUN set for September 16 at Jennings Beach. Fairfield Museum hosts this adult-only indoor/outdoor event at 370 Beach Road from 6 to 10 p.m. Enjoy local samplings with Food Trucks from Brick & Wood Pizza, Taco Loco & Super Duper Weenie, and Local Breweries including Two Roads, Half Full, Aspetuck Brew Lab, Fairfield Craft Ales & Athletic Brewing. Top it off with local sounds from Merwin Mountain Band for a great evening on tap! Tickets are $75 per person.
Sunday, September 16 –Fourth Annual Kennedy Center Autism SpectRUN
Show your colors and have some family fun at the 4th Annual Kennedy Center Autism SpectRUN on Sunday, September 16 at Jennings Beach, 800 S. Benson Road, Fairfield. Participants of all ages are encouraged to wear colorful attire and decorate their strollers or wagons.
The 5K Run/Walk and Mile Stroll includes two designated routes: 5K Timed Race and 1 Mile Walk/Stroll, both starting at 9 a.m. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 8:45 a.m.
Earlier, there are two non-competitive Kids Races: Kids 100 Yard Dash for children 7 and under at 8:25 a.m. and Kids ¼ Mile Run for children 8-16 years of age at 8:30 a.m. In addition, Parking Lot Zumba will get you warmed up at 8:45 a.m.
Enjoy the following family activities: Casey Carl’s Bubblemania, Bounce House, face painting, sensory tents, games, entertainment and food trucks.The SpectRUN is an Autism Sensory Friendly Event.
Prizes awarded for Most Colorful child, adult & team, Most Dollars Raised - individual and team, and for the timed race - Male & Female Champions plus Top Finishers in 8 age groups.
Online registration is open until September 14 at 4 p.m. or register at the event, which takes place rain or shine. Participants also can register on Saturday, September 15 at SoundRunner in Fairfield during Early Pickup from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The participation fee is $30/adult, $15/children 18 and under, and children 5 and under are free.
CONTACT INFO FOR BOTH EVENTS
For information, visit www.KC-Autism.org to register online at the Food, Wine and Brewfest tab or call The Kennedy Center at 203.365.8522, Ext. 213.
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