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Get Out: Movies, Classic Cars, Reptiles, Karaoke

Activities for the week of Aug. 4 - 10

Check our picks for family activities as well as new bars, restaurants and shops to explore.

1. - Naugatuck
Where/When: , Sat, 4pm - 8pm
Why Go: Bring the family for giant board games, bounce houses, live music and a mini golf course, in addition to the classic cars.
Pricing: Free ($5 to register a car)

2. - Seymour
Where/When: Great Hill United Methodist Church, Sat, 4pm - 7pm
Why Go: Enjoy your choice of grilled meat with sides, beverage and dessert.
Pricing: Adults, $12; children 8 and younger, $8

3. - Sandy Hook
Where/When: 14 Cider Mill Rd, Sandy Hook, Sat, 9:30am - 11:30am
Why Go: This two-mile walk started by two 10-year-old girls is open to families and will benefit wildlife hurt by the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Pricing: $5 donation

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4. - Oxford
Where/When: , Sat, 9am - 3pm
Why Go: Help the Oxford High School Wolverine Players raise funds for their next drama production.
Pricing: $7

5. - Newtown
Where/When: , Mon, 1pm, 7pm
Why Go: Enjoy this classic movie with Burl Ives and Maureen O'Hara.
Pricing: Free

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6. - Sandy Hook
Where/When: , Mon - Fri, 9am - noon
Why Go: Kids can learn about Jesus with this year's theme Upside Down and Inside Out.
Pricing: Call for details.

7. - Southbury
Where/When: , Sat, 2pm
Why Go: Enjoy a DJ and karaoke and summer prizes will be announced.
Pricing: Free

8. - Woodbury
Where/When: , Sat, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Why Go: Part of the Armchair Traveler Series, learn about this part of the world from Sarah Hood and her adventures with her uncle.
Pricing: Free

9. - Woodbury
Where/When: , Sat, 11am - 11:30am
Why Go: Join Brian Kleinman of Riverside Reptiles with his reptiles and amphibians for a hand-on learning experience.
Pricing: Free

10. Kung Fu Panda (PG) - Newtown
Where/When: , Fri - Thu, 7pm, 9pm; Matinees: Fri - Sun, 1pm, 4pm; Mon - Thu, 1pm
Why Go: See this family-friendly animated favorite with the voices of Jack Black and Lucy Lu.
Pricing: $2

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