ANSONIA — The following was sent in an email from the Ansonia Nature Center:

Autumn time is here, and the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center invites you to their annual Autumn Festival. Attractions include food trucks, petting zoo, pumpkin painting, face-painting, raffles, free-to-play children’s games, animal shows, vendors, and more!

The Autumn Festival is Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

NO park admission fee. Sponsored in part by the Friends of the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center and the City of Ansonia. Call us for more information at 203-736-1053.

Note: There will not be horse-drawn wagon rides this year.

Click here to access our FAQ.

We’re looking for a reliable adult volunteer to take the lead for the day’s parking crew. Click HERE to contact us specifically about this role.

If you’ve volunteered in the past and plan to help again, please click HERE and let us know so we can share our sign up form you need to fill out.

Thank you so much for your consideration.