Patio Party at Tico; Studio Sundays at Tavern Road; Furnishing Hope at West Bridge

BACK BAY — Get in your last bit of patio time before the weather turns with Tico's Fall Fest Patio Party this Saturday, September 27, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $35 and include sausage and other bites from the grill and a variety of drinks. [Eventbrite]

FORT POINT — Tavern Road's Studio Sundays series continues this Sunday, September 28, with Nicole Aquillano, "a former engineer who found her true passion in clay." Studio Sundays take place the last Sunday of the month with the bar opening at 4 p.m. and the artist showcasing his or her pieces from 4 to 7 p.m. The kitchen opens at 5 p.m. Food, drinks, and art can all be purchased, but entrance to the event is free. [Official Site]

KENDALL SQUARE — This Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., West Bridge is hosting a kid-friendly, carnival food-inspired fundraising event to support Furnishing Hope of Massachusetts, a non-profit that helps families transition out of homelessness. In addition to food from West Bridge's Matt Gaudet, Stephanie Cmar will also be in the house with her Stacked Donuts. Also: balloon animals, face-painting, live music, a silent auction, and more. Tickets are $50 (or $75 for a VIP ticket with early entry and a private cocktail reception); kids get in for $25. [Eventbrite]