Day 2 of 2: the Friends of the Weston Library host the Connecticut Gold Coast Book Fair, a sale of rare books, antiquarian volumes, signed first editions, collectible children’s books, and ephemera, curated by prominent New England booksellers. Admission is free.

Learn about unnoticed but important ground-nesting bees in a free in-person Back Yard Beekeepers Association presentation by Dr. Jordan Kueneman of Cornell University. Dr. Kueneman will discuss what researchers are learning about these bees, why they choose particular nesting locations, and what can be done to help protect successful nesting sites. Advance registration is requested at backyardbeekeepers.com.

A special evening with Guiding Eyes graduate and author Deni Elliott and her guide dog, Hildy, celebrating the release of Ms. Elliott’s new memoir, “Catching Sight: How a Guide Dog Helped Me See Myself.” The evening includes a moderated Q&A, a live guide dog demonstration, and a book signing. Ms. Elliott was paired with Hildy through Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a nonprofit organization that provides guide dogs to people who are blind or visually impaired at no cost. Tickets, with or without a copy of the book, are available here.

A free concert by Grammy-nominated baritone Sidney Outlaw and pianist Piotr Kozlowsk, presenting the Connecticut premiere of 26 Ways of Looking at a Black Man, with music by B.E. Boykin and poetry by Raymond Patterson. An opportunity to hear a world-class performer presenting a deeply meaningful work that centers around Black artistry, identity, and lived experience. Free parking, handicap accessible. Light refreshments following the concert.

The 16th annual carnival features a hayride (on Sunday afternoon), inflatables, games for children and adults, a silent auction and raffles, live music, face painting, crafts vendors, food trucks, and burgers, Italian sausage, hot dogs, cotton candy, pretzels, and drinks. A blessing of the animals takes place in the parking lot on Saturday at 11:00 am.

Dressed in traditional clothing, Drew Shuptar-Rayvis, a citizen of the Pocomoke Indian Nation, will discuss the contributions, struggles and sacrifices made by Algonkian peoples during the Revolutionary War, with demonstrations and artifacts. A free event planned for outdoors, but will move inside if necessary. Walk-ins are welcome, but you can register in advance.

Beginning a new Backstories & Breakfast speaker series, WHCC presents Rebecca Gavin, who will share stories of Colonial women and men accused, tried, and executed as witches and discuss how Connecticut ultimately controlled the spread of accusations. A light, seasonal breakfast will be provided. $10 for WHCC members, $15 for non-members. Register here.