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​Saturday September 7th
2 - 5pm

Over 50 participating Saugatuck venues, 6 bands, 4 bounce houses, boat rides, Maker Faire, balloon bender, hoola hoops and of course food and drinks!!!!!


​Westport


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​Greenwich Wine & Food Festival


​Roger Sherman Baldwin Park

Master Chef Wine Dinner Fri 09/20/19 
Wine & Food Festival Sat 09/21/19
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   Fri 7:30P - 10:30P  Sat 12:30 - 10:30P

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​Greenwich Wine & Food Festival


​Roger Sherman Baldwin Park

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​Fourth of July Festivities

DARIEN
 

07/07 - Rain date 07/08 

The event will include performances by the
Community Band and the LEAF JUMPERS!
With food trucks, face painting & more!
For the FIRST TIME THIS YEAR Parking Passes will be available for purchase at the Parks and Recreation office starting Monday June 24th    


Resident $30 & Non-Resident $40
THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF PARKING PASSES SO PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY
Performance Schedule
6:30PM
Gates Open 
6:45PM 
Community Band 
8:00PM 
Leaf Jumpers 
Dusk or 9:15PM
FIREWORKS!!!
This year's Fireworks are presented by 
Baywater Properties, PG Properties, The Darien Sport Shop, The Corbin District, The Town of Darien, Ring's End, First County Bank, Nielsen's Florist, Orchard Tree Care Specialist, Rand Insurance, Merrill Lynch, Dolcetti, Inc, The Growing Concern, City Carting and Darien Toy Box
THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE FIREWORKS POSSIBLE!!!!!

​FAIRFIELD
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07/03 - Rain date 07/05


Come Celebrate Independence Day with an explosive Grucci Firework show. Fireworks explode just after dark, usually around 9:15 PM, from a barge off of Long Island Sound so the show can be seen easily from either Penfield or Jennings Beaches. 

When: July 3, entertainment starts at 6 p.m., fireworks start around 9:15 p.m. Rain date is July 5.
Where: Jennings Beach, 880 S. Benson Road, or Penfield Beach, 323 Fairfield Beach Road.

Limited Parking: Beach Parking lots can be accessed either with a Season Beach Sticker or by purchasing a Daily Pass for $50.00 per vehicle (cash only). Daily Passes will be limited to the first 300 vehicles at Jennings Beach and 100 vehicles at Penfield Beach. A Daily Parking Fee will also be charged to park at the Ash Creek Open Space Parking Lot the day of the fireworks.

Lots will fill. Plan on getting there early so as not to be disappointed. 

Restrictions: Please remember that Alcoholic Beverages are not permitted on Town beaches, and you will not be permitted to bring your own grill.

Inclement Weather: In the case of inclement weather, please call 203-256-3144.



GREENWICH

Info 
07/06 - Rain date 07/07

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Greenwich Point Beach, 11 Tods Driftway, Old Greenwich, CT 06870, USA map 
The Town of Greenwich, CT will present firework displays at Binney Park and Greenwich Point Park. Both displays are scheduled for Saturday, July 6, with a rain date of Sunday, July 7. 

The Binney Park Show will start at approximately 9:10 p.m. and the Greenwich Point Show will begin at approximately 9:35 p.m. It is strongly recommended that anyone planning to attend either display and especially the Greenwich Point display arrive early and bring a working flashlight. Please continue reading for additional information. 


Parks & Rec Ph. 203-618-7649 / Rain Cancellations Ph. 203-861-6100​



NEW CANAAN
Info 
07/04 - Rain date 07/05 (fireworks only)

39th Annual New Canaan Family Fourth of July Celebration
Thu Jul 4th 5:00pm
Waveny Park, 677 South Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840, USA map 


The 39th Annual Family Fourth of July Celebration will begin at 5:00 pm on Thursday July 4, 2019 when Waveny Park will open to entrance pass holders at the main gate on South Avenue.Activities will include family picnicking, children’s games and several gourmet food trucks. Live music will include “Mind the Gap” from 5:30-7:00 pm, and the Town Band from 7:00-9:15 pm. A spectacular fireworks display is scheduled to start soon thereafter.
Entrance passes are currently on sale for New Canaan residents at $35 per car and are available online at www.newcanaan.info through June 28 and in person at the Recreation Department office in Waveny House, Baskin-Robbins, the New Canaan Toy Store, Walter Stewart’s Market and Town Clerk’s Office all through July 3. A limited number of non-resident passes at $65 per car are available at the Recreation Department Office through July 3.
Contact the New Canaan Recreation Department for any additional information
203-594-3600.



Waveny Park
677 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT



NORWALK
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07/03 - Rain date 07/05

Norwalk Independence Day Fireworks - Calf Pasture Beach
Fri Jul 3rd 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Calf Pasture Beach, Calf Pasture Beach Rd, Norwalk, CT 06851, USA map 
5:30pm - The Amazing Andy Show - kid's show
6:00pm - DJ Nuzzo - dance party
8:00pm - Beagles & Mac featuring Billy Genuario
Fireworks at dusk
WEATHER CANCELLATIONS: 203-854-7938

Calf Pasture Beach
Norwalk, CT



RIDGEFIELD
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07/0
4 - Rain date 07/05

Ridgefield Family Fireworks Celebration -
Ridgefield High School


​Thu Jul 4th 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Ridgefield High School, 700 N Salem Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877, USA map 
Ridgefield's Family Fireworks Celebration - July 4th, 2019
Save the Date
Ridgefield's Family Firework Celebration
Thursday July 4th at the Ridgefield High school. Gates open at 6:00pm, Fireworks to begin at Dusk.
More information on Purchasing parking passes to follow soon.


Ridgefield High School
700 North Salem Rd., Ridgefield, CT​




ROWAYTON
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07/04 - Rain Date TBA

Rowayton Civic Association July 4th Fireworks - Bayley Beach
Thu Jul 4th 9:00pm
Bayley Beach, 11 Pine Point Rd, Norwalk, CT 06853, USA map 


Rowayton Fireworks will light up the sky from Bayley Beach on Thursday evening, July 4th. The fireworks show, put on by Atlas PyroVision, will be launched from a barge beginning at approximately 9:00pm. The performance will last approximately 30 minutes.
For more information on parking and picnicking, check the information below.
In addition to the RCA’s sponsorship, the show is made possible each year thanks to generous contributions from the Sixth Taxing District, Wee Burn Country Club, Roton Point Association, the Tokeneke Club, the Belle Island Improvement Association, Rowayton Beach Association, and Pine Point Association.
Access to parking at Bayley Beach will be according to daytime rules: vehicles with a Bayley Beach sticker will be admitted, a $40 Special Event Parking Fee will be charged to non-residents. We encourage you to walk to the fireworks if possible, as the parking lot fills up early! Please visit the RCA website for more information.
Parking and Traffic
Access to parking at Bayley Beach will be according to daytime rules: vehicles with a Bayley Beach sticker will be admitted, a $40 Special Event Parking Fee will be charged to non-residents. We encourage you to walk to the fireworks if possible, as the parking lot fills up early!
For Bayley Beach rules and regulations, visit the Sixth Taxing District’s website.


Bayley Beach
11 Pine Point Rd., Rowayton, CT



​WESTON

07/04 - Rain date 07/05 

Weston's Family 4th Celebration 2019 - Weston Middle School
Thu Jul 4th 4:30pm - 10:00pm
Weston Middle School, 135 School Rd, Weston, CT 
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Premier parking passes are now available to purchase for the 4th of July! these passes are only sold in the Parks & Recreation office, only 40 of the premier parking passes are available!
Passes are $30.00 for the car and entitle the holder to park in the closest lot to the field for the easiest entry and exit.
Normal first come first served parking in the various Weston school lots is $20.00 per car sold on the day of the 4th.
Walk ins are $5.00 per person.
gates open on Thursday July 4th at 4:30
Rain Date is Friday July 5th!

Weston Middle School field
135 School Rd., Weston, CT​


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WESTPORT

​07/03
 - Rain date 07/05 


Wednesday, Jul 3, 2019 5:00p to 11:00p
WPAL Fireworks Show at Compo Beach: 
2019 Westport P.A.L Independence Day Fireworks Show
at Compo Beach

Wednesday - July 3, 2019 - 9:00 PM (rain date July 5, 2019)
Tickets are required for entrance to Compo-purchase at
WPD 50 Jesup Rd or Westport Parks&Rec-262 Compo Rd S.


Please consider donating to WPAL in support of this event,
our youth sports programs, and the community.


Supported once again by Melissa & Doug.

Compo Beach
64 Compo Beach Road, Westport, CT



WILTON
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07/04
 - Rain date 07/05

Wilton Fourth of July Celebration -
Thu Jul 4th 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Wilton Town Hall, 238 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT 06897, USA map 
8:30 AM: Freedom Run Road Race (5K)
12:00 PM: Republicans vs. Democrats Softball Game
5:00 PM: Live DJ, food trucks
9:30 PM: Fireworks! Approximate time

The Wilton Parks and Recreation Department is planning activities for the Town's July 4, 2019 celebration.
The Parks and Recreation Department will be selling 4th of July Patron Parking Passes for $35 through July 3rd. Parking passes may be obtained by visiting the Parks and Recreation Office at 180 School Road, Wilton, CT. Office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Passes may also be obtained by completing and returning the attached form to the Parks and Recreation Department office. Passes will be mailed to you. Parking passes for remote parking locations will also be available the evening of the event at $20.00 per vehicle. All proceeds offset cost of the evening's events.
In the event of rain, please call the Parks and Recreation hotline at (203) 454-5188 for event status. Rain date for the event is July 5th. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department office at (203) 834-6234 for further information.


Wilton High School/Wilton Green
395 Danbury Rd. (Rte 7), Wilton, CT
STAMFORD

Cummings Park
Shippan Ave., Stamford, CT
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SPRING FUN FOR EVERYONE!
Heckscher Farm Festival
Saturday, June 8 & Sunday, June 9
11 am - 3 pm, RAIN OR SHINE

Join us for great annual traditions such as live animal demonstrations and awesome food trucks, as well as new features such as our Pollinator Party, Artisan Market, and "Mini Bites" presentations. Rock out with live music from Annie and the Natural Wonder Band.

Members: $6 | Non-members: $12
Age 3 & under, Family Plus & Director’s Circle Members: FREE

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EAST COAST BREW FESTIVAL

Sat 06/16
2P - 5P
The Warehouse
FTC


Buy Tickets $65 Regular $55 Member


GoodWorks Entertainment presents their second annual craft beer festival. From the same people that brought you Flavour Beer Festival, get ready for EAST COAST BREW FESTIVAL.
 
 
A portion of the event proceeds will be donated to Homes for the Brave, a local non-profit located in Bridgeport, Connecticut with a mission of providing housing and services to individuals experiencing homelessness, especially Veterans.
 
“Our vision is to provide a model to enable homeless men, women, and their families, especially those who have served our country, to attain safe, affordable housing, meaningful life activity and a livable income so that they may return to a productive and meaningful life.”- Homes for the Brave
 
Anchors away! Be a part of the GoodWorks Brew Crew for another epic beer excursion! Featuring the best of the best craft beers from up and down the East Coast, this brew fest just may be the party of the year AND the best Father’s Day Gift EVER (Father’s Day is the next day)! The craft beer lineup will include heavy hitters: Kent Falls Brewing Company, SingleCut Beersmiths, Connecticut Valley Brewing Company, Two Roads Brewing Company, and Lawson’s Finest Liquids...just to name a few. Stay afloat and RSVP to our event on Facebook for exclusive announcements and postings on the full beer line up and to be in the know about all of the great happenings you will experience at ECBF.
 
In the Warehouse, sip on your favorite brews and jam out to the sounds of a live Reggae band to set the coastal mood. Keep the party going outside by grabbing some grub at one (or all three) of the food trucks...whatever floats your boat! Little Box Pizza of Stamford, CT is going to be serving up some fresh pizza pies, DrewbaQ is coming through with all the BBQ fixins’, or “seas” the day with a lobster roll from LobsterCraft of Fairfield, CT! All food is available for purchase and we dare you to pick just one. Grab your best mates and get ready to celebrate the best and most exclusive East Coast brews!
 
Each ticket includes event entry, a tasting glass for unlimited samples, snacks, water and live music.
 
All attendees must be 21+ with a valid ID.

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Oktoberfest on the Meadow


Fri 10/06
 
7P-10P 
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The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is the perfect place to celebrate Oktoberfest!

Invite friends after work for a casual and fun night on the Meadow, Friday, October 6, 7-10 pm.


Oktoberfest at the SM&NC features authentic German fare from Alpenhaus Restaurant of New Milford, local brews from Stamford’s Half Full Brewery, cider and beer from the world of Heineken, and a fun S’mores bar over an open fire pit. Music provided by our DJ from K.P. Events Group will keep the party rockin’ all evening.
​Tickets: $85 per person; adults 21 and up only, please. 


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"The Last Taste of Summer"

Craft Beer Festival


Sat 09/30/17
1P - 4:30P
Roger Sherman Baldwin Park


Over 80 brews and pours available for sampling.
Gates open up at 12pm for exclusive tastings for VIP ticket holders.

Buy tickets before the festival.
Gate prices will be higher for General Admission.


​General Admission 
BUY TICKETS

$40

Includes:
Over 80 craft beers and pours and unlimited tastings in the beer gardens
Souvenir tasting glass
Access to Connecticut's best food trucks
Awesome live music from local bands
Stroll through a variety of exhibits
Scenic views of Greenwich Harbor


VIP
BUY TICKETS

$75
Features:
Early access to the festival
Reserved VIP parking - until 1pm
Unlimited sampling of over 80 craft beers in the tasting tents
Souvenir tasting glass
Access to the best Connecticut food trucks
Stroll through a variety of exhibits
Great live music
Scenic views of Greenwich Harbor from the VIP tent
Awesome music from local bands
Exclusive access to specialty brews, sours and hard to find pours,
available only to VIP ticket holders

Oud Beersel Lambics (sour)
Timmermans Lambics (Sour)
St Louis Lambics (Sour)
Duchesse De Bourgogne (Sour)
St Bernardus
Kasteel
De Dolle
De Proef
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​Greenwich Wine & Food Festival

​Roger Sherman Baldwin Park

Master Chef Wine Dinner Fri 09/22/17 
Wine & Food Festibal Sat 09/23/17
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   Fri 7:30P - 10:30P  Sat 12:30 - 10:30P

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Mario Batali Joins Celebrity Chef Participants Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli and Adam Richman
Concert featuring Platinum   TRAIN


Check Out Blog from Last Year's Event

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Blues Views & BBQ


The Westport Downtown Merchants Association announces the
2017 Blues, Views & BBQ Festival,
with a Labor Day weekend lineup that includes headliners Galactic and Deep Banana Blackout, joined by returning fan favorite Anders Osborne.


Connecticut’s premier music festival is celebrating 10 years of delivering soulful, southern inspired food, music and family fun to the banks of the Saugatuck River in beautiful downtown Westport. A weekend experience that never disappoints sell out crowds,
this signature end of summer event is set to deliver another stand out year.


This year Blues Views and BBQ will feature 20 bands, including headlining performances on our main stage from funk powerhouses Galactic and Deep Banana Blackout. BVB has long been a venue for introducing up and coming and local talent along with our marquee headliners. In that same tradition, this year we welcome first time performers Bonerama, Paul Barrere & Fred Tackett performing the music of Little Feat, the New Orleans Suspects, Taz and Friends including Elise Testone, James Casey, Jackson Kinchloe, and Natalie Cressman, and local favorites Baby Dynamite and Sisterhood Blues Project.

Enjoy hours of family fun at the famous Jesup Jam with the bounce park, Touch a Truck, airbrush tattoos, pie and rib eating contests and our second stage showcasing local and family friendly musical entertainment all day long. Don’t miss the KCBS BBQ competition, and CTBites returns with cooking demos providing culinary inspiration. There will be plenty of food to satisfy every appetite.

With its all star lineup, this rousing music and culinary destination has become the hottest way to spend the last lingering days of summer.

The 10th annual Blues Views & BBQ Festival is happening Saturday, September 2nd and Sunday, September 3rd at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts.  

Tickets on sale now at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blues-views-and-bbq-festival-tickets-33889372024

Early Bird Pricing Available Now
Children under 12 are always free with a paid adult

Visit us on FB, and stay tuned to our website for event updates.
westportdma.com/bluesviewsandbbq
https://www.facebook.com/Blues-Views-BBQ-Festival-Westport-217585628253206/

SATURDAY
Baby Dynamite
Slam Allen
New Orleans Suspects
Paul Barrere & Fred Tackett from Little Feat
Bonerama
Galactic


SUNDAY
School of Rock
Sisterhood Blues Project
Selwyn Birchwood
Taz & Friends
Elise Testone (American Idol)
James Casey (Trey Anastasio)
Jackson Kinchloe (Sister Sparrow)
Natalie Cressman (Trey Anastasio)
Anders Osborne
Deep Banana Blackout


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​SoNo Arts Festival


08/05 & 08/06/17

YES, It's Happening!!!
The SoNo Arts Festival, will happen in August 2017,  Enlivening the streets of historic South Norwalk, The SoNo Arts Festival will showcase the works of over 100 juried artists with live bands, tempting food vendors, special discounts at SoNo shops and restaurants and plenty of Free hands on art activities for children and families in our own Children's Art Playground.
The vibe is Fresh, Fun, Funky and Affordably Cool Art for everyone in every range.
Many exciting surprises await at this amazing art adventure in the heart of SoNo's eclectic waterfront design district.
Enjoy the artistic culinary delights  by dining in the many diverse Sono restaurants options.
Annual Puppet Parade marches Sunday August 6, 2017 at 2pm. 
Come share your love and laughter at this community art event!!


DARIEN
Info 
07/07 - Rain date 07/08 


Gates Open at 6:30pm
Darien Community Band Plays at 7:30pm


$30 Parking Pass on sale at Town Hall from June 15th - June 30th between 8:30am - 4pm
A PARKING PASS GUARANTEES YOU A SPACE ON CAMPUS!

Come early, bring your blanket and have a picnic at the fireworks!
Local food vendors will be back!

Fireworks at dusk.

Darien High School
80 High School Lane, Darien, CT



​FAIRFIELD
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07/02 - Rain date 07/03 & 04 if necessary

Come Celebrate Independence Day with an explosive Grucci Firework show. Fireworks explode just after dark, usually around 9:15 PM, from a barge off of Long Island Sound so the show can be seen easily from either Penfield or Jennings Beaches. 

Entertainment from 6P - 8:45P at Jennings Beach - Sand Jam DJ, Marvin Parsons

Entertainment from 6:45P - 9P at Penfield Beach - Silver Steel Band, Caribbean

Limited Parking: Beach Parking lots can be accessed either with a Season Beach Pass or by purchasing a Daily Pass for $50.00 per vehicle (cash only). Daily Passes will be limited to the first 350 vehicles at Jennings Beach and 50 vehicles at Penfield Beach. A Daily Parking Fee will also be charged to park at the Ash Creek Open Space Parking Lot the day of the fireworks.

Lots will fill. Plan on getting there early so as not to be disappointed. 

Restrictions: Please remember that Alcoholic Beverages are not permitted on Town beaches, and you will not be permitted to bring your own grill.

Inclement Weather: In the case of inclement weather, please call
203-256-3144.



GREENWICH
Info 

07/01 - Rain date 07/02

For the twelfth consecutive year, the Town will present displays at Binney Park and Greenwich Point Park. Both displays are scheduled for Saturday, July 1st, with a rain date of Sunday, July 2nd. The Binney Park Show will start at approximately 9:10 pm and the Greenwich Point Show will begin at approximately 9:35 pm. It is strongly recommended that anyone planning to attend either display and especially the Greenwich Point display arrive early.

Spectators at Greenwich Point will be entertained by a disc jockey stationed near the South Concession area starting at 7:00 pm. The fireworks display will be fired from the corner of Greenwich Point (Bluff Point), well beyond the South Concession Stand.

The Binney Park display will feature the Sound Beach Community Band. They will begin performing at 7:30 pm. They will be located on the Showmobile near the flag pole near Sound Beach Avenue.

Parks & Rec Ph. 203-618-7649 / Rain Cancellations Ph. 203-861-6100



NEW CANAAN
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07/04 - Rain date 07/05 (fireworks only)

The 37th Annual Family Fourth of July Celebration will be held on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Waveny Park (raindate of Wednesday, July 5- Fireworks Only).
The late day activities will include: family picnicking, live music, children's games area, food court, and a spectacular fireworks display.

A complete program of the day's activities will be published in the New Canaan Advertiser. Event passes are necessary to enter the park both by car or walking and may be purchased at the Recreation Department Office, Town Hall, and by New Canaan residents online at www.newcanaan.info The Family Fourth of July Celebration is made possible entirely through contributions from New Canaan residents, the business community, and local civic organizations. A community mailing will be sent out in late May with additional information about the event and where to purchase passes.
The 2017 pass fee is expected to be $35 for residents. 

Waveny Park
677 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT



NORWALK
Info 

07/03 - Rain date 07/05

Entertainment at the Showmobile (for the kids) - The Amazing Andy Show 5:30P
Entertainment at Shady Beach - "Dance to the Music with DJ Nuzzo" 6P

Norwalk Parks & Rec is proud to present - Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes! Performance begins at 8P. They will perform before and after the fireworks. In case of rain they will play at The Concert Hall at 9P

Calf Pasture Beach
Norwalk, CT



RIDGEFIELD
Info 
07/0
4 - Rain date 07/05

Fireworks will light up the night at Ridgefield High School on July 4th as the town celebrates Independence Day with music, food, family fun, and FIREWORKS! Bring a picnic dinner or purchase food at the event. This event is sponsored by Fairfield County Bank!

Parking passes are required - Cash or Check Only! Purchase a pass for $20 each at Ridgefield Town Hall, Fairfield County Bank, or the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce (now located at 13 Grove Street). Checks payable to "Family 4th Committee." Handicapped parking is available at Ridgefield High School. Overflow parking is at Barlow Mountain and Scotland Elementary Schools with shuttle buses providing transportation to the High School and back. (NOTE: a parking pass is still required to park in the overflow parking.)

Rain Date: Tuesday, July 5th. No parking pass refunds in the event of postponement or cancelation.

Other details: No grills or alcohol permitted. All parking pass proceeds benefit the Family Fourth Fund.

Ridgefield High School
700 North Salem Rd., Ridgefield, CT



ROWAYTON
Info 

07/04 - Rain date 07/05 

Rowayton Fireworks will light up the sky offshore from Bayley Beach Tuesday evening, July 4. The fireworks, sponsored by the RCA, will be launched from a barge beginning at 9:15pm. The performance will last approximately 30 minutes. See below for more information on parking and picnicking. 

The scheduled rain dates are as follows:
Rowayton will have their rescheduled show on July 5 if Norwalk has not had their July 3 show cancelled.
If Norwalk’s show has been cancelled, and Rowayton’s show is cancelled, Rowayton will have their show on July 6 and Norwalk will have theirs on July 5.

Bayley Beach
11 Pine Point Rd., Rowayton, CT



STAMFORD
Info 
06/30 - Rain date 07/01 

The event will feature entertainment for residents throughout the evening, with the fireworks show put on by Bay Fireworks and entertainment provided by More Than Music DJ Service.

Fireworks 9:15P

Cummings Park
Shippan Ave., Stamford, CT

 

​WESTON
Info

07/04 - Rain date 07/05 

4:30pm - Ticket gates open on School Road -  $20.00 per car for parking and admission
 $5.00 for walk in admission fee -  No charge for children 5 and under

5P - 9P BARBECUE by Calise’s Food Market - Great BBQ Food and drinks available for purchase
6P - 7P - Westport Community Band Performance
6:15P - 7:15P - The Magic Genie performs
7:15P - 9:20P - Ticket To Ride (Beatles Tribute Band) performs
9:20P - Fireworks

BRING YOUR BLANKET OR CHAIR & ENJOY THE FIREWORKS!
(Note: There will be no seating allowed on Artificial Turf Fields.)

Weston Middle School field
135 School Rd., Weston, CT



WESTPORT
Info 
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07/03
 - Rain date 07/05 

The Westport PAL is proud to announce Melissa & Doug, LLC will once again sponsor our annual fireworks display on Monday, July 3rd, 2017 (Rain date Wednesday, July 5th 2017). The Westport PAL would like to thank Westporters Melissa and Doug Bernstein for their continued support of the Westport Police Athletic League. The First Family of Fireworks, The Grucci’s, will be providing the fireworks for our 61st Fireworks Show. Fireworks start at 9P.

Tickets go on sale Thursday, June 1st, 2017 and can be purchased at the Westport Police Department, 50 Jesup Road and the Westport Parks and Recreation Office, 260 Compo Road South in Westport. Ticket sales are limited and are on a first come first serve basis. Tickets are $35.00 per car and once tickets are sold out,
shuttle passes from Longshore will be available for purchase. 

Compo Beach
64 Compo Beach Road, Westport, CT



WILTON
Info 

07/04
 - Rain date 07/05

Wilton Parks & Recreation is planning the following activities and *bands for our July 4th Celebration:
8:30A: Freedom Run Road Race (5K)
12P: Republicans vs. Democrats Softball Game
5P: One Bad Oyster
6:30P: Shelter Dogs
8P: Retro Express
9:30P: Fireworks!

Wilton Parks & Recreation Department is now selling 4th of July Booster Parking Passes for designated areas.
Vehicles without the 4th of July Booster Parking Pass will be charged a fee of $20.00 per vehicle the night of the event.
All monies collected go to offset the evening’s cost.

By becoming a Wilton 4th of July Booster, you will receive a guaranteed parking pass to your choice of lots
adjacent to the concert and fireworks area.
Spaces are limited and passes are issued on a first come –
first served basis, so please send your request early.

Wilton High School/Wilton Green
395 Danbury Rd. (Rte 7), Wilton, CT
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Norwalk Arts Festival
06/24 & 06/25/17
10A - 4P
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2017 YANKEE DOODLE FAIR
JUNE 15TH – JUNE 18th
Sponsored by the WESTPORT WOMAN’S CLUB
44 IMPERIAL AVENUE, WESTPORT, CT
203-227-4240


FREE ADMISSION!

THURS 6-10P
FRI 6-10P
SAT 1-10P
SUN 1-5P

CARNIVAL RIDES AND GAMES!

PAY-ONE-PRICE UNLIMITED-RIDES WRISTBANDS
EVERY DAY AND NIGHT
RIDE IN THE RAIN!
RIDES AND THE FAIR WILL CLOSE ONLY IN SEVERE WEATHER

INTERNATIONAL FOOD COURT!
JR’S DELI AND GRILLE
CHEF TONY DELICIAS
SKIP’S GOOD HUMOR ICE CREAM
COLD BEVERAGES

FAIR SPECIAL EVENTS
• TOUCH-A-BOAT    • SAND ART     • FACE PAINTING     • TAKE-A-CHANCE DRAWING
• NEW CANAAN PSYCHIC    • WESTPORT URGENT CARE EQUIPMENT DEMO
• SUZUKI SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCE    • CURIO COTTAGE THRIFT SHOP
• WOMAN’S CLUB BAKE SALE     • INDOOR CAFE

RAFFLE

GRAND PRIZE: $1,000

SECOND PRIZE: 8 WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE Flex

Tickets


THIRD PRIZE: $350 SILVER RIBBON Gift Certificate

RAFFLE DRAWING will be held on Sunday at 5pm
TAKE-A-CHANCE DRAWINGS will be held on Sunday at 4pm

(Need not be present to win.)

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​"Greenwich International Film Festival"

06/01/17 - 06/04/17


The four-day festival features 60+ international film premieres and screenings, a star-studded opening night party, educational panels and workshops, a VIP lounge, and the Changemaker Honoree Gala that honors an actor and actress who’ve used film to impact positive change. Significant cash prizes including an award for the Best Social Impact Film are awarded to filmmakers each year.



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GREENWICH TOWN PARTY

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IS AN ANNUAL CELEBRATION FOR THE PEOPLE OF GREENWICH TO COME TOGETHER AND PARTICIPATE, TO EXPERIENCE THE STRENGTH OF OUR COMMUNITY

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​SATURDAY AUGUST 6TH   
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"INSIDE OUT" IN SONO! 

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A cool new event is happening on Washington Street. 

Art, food, fashion and music from11AM to 9PM this Saturday.
Summer sale, 15% off selected works at LoveArt gallery.

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The 5th Annual Food Tasting and Retail Experience
Saturday September 10, 2016  2pm - 5pm 
 

Tickets/Passport $10, Children 5-12 $5
TICKETS CAN ONLY BE BOUGHT ON SITE DAY OF EVENT
(locations on map , below) Ticket sales begin @1:45pm
Beer, Wine and Drinks are available from inside most of the participating Restaurants
or stop by our 2 Outside Beer Gardens
The 5th Annual Food Tasting and Retail Experience
Saturday September 10, 2016  2pm - 5pm 
 
Tickets/Passport $10, Children 5-12 $5
TICKETS CAN ONLY BE BOUGHT ON SITE DAY OF EVENT
(locations on map , below) Ticket sales begin @1:45pm
Beer, Wine and Drinks are available from inside most of the participating Restaurants
or stop by our 2 Outside Beer Gardens


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Bruce Museum

Outdoor Arts Festival

10/08/16 - 10/09/16

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10A - 5P

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​​WESTPORT UNCORKED!


WINE & BEER TASTING  
DELICIOUS FOOD  
SILENT AND LIVE AUCTIO
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Fri 10/21/16
6:30P - 9:30P


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$60   BUY TICKETS 

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11/05/16 & 11/06/16


CraftWestport is the longest running indoor fine craft event in Connecticut.
For 41 years, this show has been the perfect place for unique,
one-of-a-kind, holiday shopping.
It features 175 top craft artists from across the country and includes a pop-up Marketplace of local Connecticut makers. 
CraftWestport has been run by the enthusiastic and hardworking volunteers of 
Westport Young Woman’s League 
​since 1976
and the funds raised by the League are given to worthy local charitable organizations.

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New canaan Nature Center


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DECEMBER 3RD & 4TH
Shop · Dine · Be Merry
  • Saturday, Dec 3rd - 10am to 6pm
  • Sunday, Dec 4th - 12noon to 5pm
Over 120 Participating Greenwich Merchants
View Map for Locations!

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​New Canaan Holiday Stroll


​The 2016 Holiday Stroll will be held on Friday, December 2nd and Saturday, December 3rd!

The annual Holiday Stroll has become a family favorite for New Canaan residents and those of our neighboring towns. Downtown New Canaan transforms into something out of a Dickens’s story book. Friday night kicks off with the arrival of Santa Claus, a lighting of the trees, carol singing, live entertainment while the stores stay open late and offer refreshments and holiday cheer.
Saturday includes pictures with Santa at Santa’s workshop, characters roaming the streets, more live entertainment, a Gingerbread House Tour and much more.
Delicious Food Available including Vermont's Waffle Cabin


​Join us at Lion's Paw & Co for

"Holiday Sparkle"


​​Join us at Lion's Paw & Co for

"Holiday Sparkle"

Thurs 12/08  6P-10P
 
1552 Post Rd. - Fairfield
203.255.0558
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during the annual Fairfield Shop & Stroll

Sponsored by:
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Little Pub - Fairfield
Fairfield Wine & Spirits
Fairfield County "It!"
William Pitt Real Estate

​Enjoy the 4th Annual Fairfield Holiday Shop & Stroll Event
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Shopping, Food, Music and More!


Participating shops will stay open late and will offer an assortment of hors d'oeuvres and seasonal refreshments.

Traveling carolers and musicians from local schools will fill the air with holiday cheer, and local restaurants will be offering dinner or drink specials.

The event will also feature a 90-minute ice-sculpting demonstration beginning at 6:00 pm at Sherman Green by world renowned ice carver Bill Covitz of Ice Matters.


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Westport Holiday
​12/10 Thru 12/22

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​Kid's Activities at Branson Hall  On Saturday, November 26 and December 10, we'll have fun activities your kids will enjoy, including watching the "Polar Express" move, crafts, and an Earthplace activity.  While this is not babysitting, you should be able to escape for a bit to do some holiday shopping!

Holiday Music  
We will have a number of regional groups performing across downtown to make the season bright.  
This will include
Staple's Orphenians (12/10, 2 -4PM and 12/22, 5-7PM),
Acoustic Dizzy Fish (12/13, 4-6PM and 12/20, 4-6PM) and
the Pop Music Academy (12/17, 12-3PM)


Santa Visits 
Santa will be downtown!
(12/11, 2-5PM, 12/13, 4-6PM. 12/17 12-3PM and 12/22, 3-5PM)


Horse & Buggy Rides 
come enjoy a nostalgic ride on 12/22 from 3-6PM

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First Night Westport 2017 

BLOG FROM FIRST NIGHT 2016

Celebrating our 23rd year! 
​Get ready to party til 10pm
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​Buy a button


​Schedule

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​Stamford Museum & Nature Center


​39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford, CT 06903

203.322.1646

Click for Schedule
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​Outdoor Crafts Festival
Greenwich

Bruce Museum
​

05/20/17
10A - 5P


The Outdoor Crafts Festival runs rain or shine from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on the grounds of the Museum. Over 70 artisans, many new to the show, gather to share their unique talents and crafts at this nationally recognized event. Juried exhibitors specialize in ceramics, wearable and decorative fiber, glassware, wood kitchenwares and furniture, jewelry and more - all available for purchase. The Festival also includes demonstrations, activities for children, international cuisine, and live musical performances on both days.
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