Sometimes it is the small things that make you smile, breathe a little easier, just enjoy a walk in the woods.

Vibrant color explosions abound this time of year as the weather saturates the color all around before winter hibernates the color wheel for the season.

As the fall season continues to ramp up, so does the programming slate from the Town of Manchester’s Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation. Check out the below program listings for a sampling of the many fall programs and special events available over the coming weeks.

Rick Meier has been turning wood since 1998. The joy of turning comes from uncovering the natural beauty inside a piece of wood, enhancing that beauty by shaping the wood into a form pleasing to the eye.

It is that time of year, when the air is crisp ushering in a wave of brilliant splashes of color and bountiful harvests, it is time for SCARECROWS!

The Town of Manchester’s Department of Leisure, Family, and Recreation will host the Northwest Park Annual Fall Festival the week of October 11-14 at Northwest Park, 448 Tolland Turnpike.

Join us @The Tiny Gallery for a not so elegant tea party complete with Tea Pots Races! Splendid Teapot Racing features remote-controlled teapots negotiating an obstacle course.

Join the Manchester Early Childhood Collaborative for an Infant Massage Workshop. This is a free opportunity for families that are expecting a baby or have an infant.

The “Fantastical Faeries” exhibit currently on display at The Tiny Gallery @ Northwest Park is a wonderful way to begin your journey to The Great Northwest Faerie Trail.

Manchester Town Clerk, Darryl Thames, welcomes you to attend this very special free event at Manchester Town Hall on Saturday, September 24, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.