July 2023 Concierge Calendar

Summer Celebrations Westport kicked off the holiday weekend early with fireworks on June 29th, but there are lots more on tap. Celebrate our Independence day and enjoy the rest of a stellar month — July in Connecticut! Click on any image below for details — enjoy each & every hopefully sunny day!

7/1 Light Up the Sky Fairfield's show is tonight! Jennings and Penfield Beaches, or the Ash Creek Open Space are the places to be. Limited, non-resident daily parking fee of $50 is available to early arrivers. 7/2 Water 'Works Tonight it is Rowayton's turn. They put on a half hour show starting near 9 pm. While Bayley Beach will fill up fast, there is lots of shoreline in CT - grab your spot to watch the barge-lit fireworks.

7/3 Norwalk's Turn Calf Pasture and Shady Beach are the hot spots tonight. Grab a blanket and head to the shore! 7/4 Make a Night of It The Weston Community comes out in full force for its Fourth of July Celebration. Food, entertainment and fireworks can be found at the school grounds, starting at 5pm. Wilton celebrates today too!

7/5 Pub Trivia A visit to Nod Hill Brewery is extra fun tonight. Be there by 6:30 to sign up, play runs from 7 -9pm. Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd places. 7/6 CT Zoo Small but mighty, Beardsley Zoo offers a great day of fun. Add in summer animal shows every Thursday and Friday, starting July 6th at 11 am & 2pm. Free admission under the CT Summer at the Museum Program too!

7/7 Call in Sick A day on the Farmington River awaits! Traverse three sets of rapids on this scenic 2.5 mile ride down the river. Secure an extra tube for your beverages. Fun available any day, so you can work today if you must. 7/8 Family Fun Day The biggest family-oriented annual summer event at Wakeman Town Farm is today! Catch the bubble show and jam out to music from the School of Rock, among other fun activities.

7/9 Chris Coogan From Broadway to the University of Bridgeport, Chris Coogan brings people together with music. Kick back this Sunday evening with Chris in his home town, at the lovely Weston History & Culture Center. 7/10 Open Mic KMS fav, The Horseshoe Cafe in Southport, offers open-mic on Music Mondays. Professionals start at 7pm and you are free to take the stage following the show. Who's next?

7/11 Yappy Hour Bring your pup, or adopt one onsite from Lucky Dog Refuge at 314 Beer Garden. Happy hour runs from 5 - 8 pm and offers opportunities to shop for doggie gear. 7/12 Floral Art Master the art of floral design in a workshop presented by The Fresh Flower Bar of Fairfield. Ok, maybe it will take a couple of sessions, but fun is sure to be had. Today and 7/26.

7/13 Alive at Five Jump on the Metro and head to Stamford. Lil Jon takes the stage at Mill River Park. A 21+ event but awesome way to kick off the weekend. 7/14 The 4th + 10 Darien continues the celebration with a night of fireworks mid-month. Food trucks, face painting & community band. A fun night, held on the Darien High School grounds.

7/15 Art of Nature Current exhibits include The Constant Gardener (Tsao) and Inner Landscapes (Southport's Sao). Take a complimentary docent-led tour on Thursdays and Saturdays at 1 PM. Admission free with the CT Summer at the Museum Program (child under 18 plus one adult) 7/16 Circus Show Enjoy this outdoor show this weekend in Wilton. The acrobatic and musical tale follows a troupe of circus performers and will keep you spell-bound from start to finish. Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

7/17 Tee Time Carl Dickman Par 3 in Fairfield is perfect for an after-work or after-camp round of golf. Hosting a junior camp on Mondays until 3 pm, the course is then yours for the challenge until dusk. Fore! 7/18 Clam Bake Clams, lobsters and other local delectables makes for an authentic New England seafood feast. and the setting is pretty perfect too - Sheffield Island with its light house in the background. Join the Norwalk Seaport Association on this dinner cruise.

7/19 Hopalong & Dance Hopalong Andrew is tonight's guest for the Levitt Pavilion's Children's Series. Their folk and western music is clever & high-spirited. 7/20 Thursday Jam! Stop by Sherman Green in Fairfield to listen (and dance?) to the Low Darts. A great way to enjoy a beautiful summer night with kids & picnic. Proudly sponsored by KMS.

7/21 Minions! Catch the movie adventure, The Rise of Gru, tonight at Calf Pasture Beach. Parking fees apply but you can bring your own popcorn! 7/22 Wilton Fair Today, Wilton becomes an "exciting, action packed, bargain filled, entertaining and delicious destination" for all. Shopping, dining and entertainment can be found along Old Ridgefield Road to the town Gazebo.

7/23 Music at the Barn Weston History & Culture Center's music series continues with another fan-fave, Otis & The Hurricanes. Listen to some rock 'n roll classics and enjoy your picnic dinner. Fabulous way to spend a Sunday night. KMS Sponsored. 7/24 Ride a Bike! Explore the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail on two wheels. When you reach Sweet Claude's stop, don't hesitate. Your ice cream treat - possibly the BEST in CT - awaits!

7/25 Outer Space Calling rising first, second & third graders! Outer Space: The Next Frontier will have you immersed in solar systems, black holes, constellations and more. Part of the Summer Learning Clubs, this two-day program is offered by the Westport Library. 7/26 Art Studio Drop in to New Canaan's Grace Farms, where you can think, play, create, and spend time together experimenting with sensory-rich materials and different modes of art-making. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10am to 2pm.

7/27 Picture Books Local award-winning authors, the Brickley sisters, will lead children in grades 3 through 6 in engaging lessons, activities and games. The goal - making their very own picture books, at the Fairfield Public Library. 7/28 It's Friday Night Lachat's Friday Farmers Markets are back! Shop local vendors, listen to live music and catch up with your Weston neighbors. Lachat Town Farm, 4-8 pm

7/29 Funny Women The women who appear in WOACA are vibrant, brilliant and funny; they just happen to be of a certain age. Paving the way for the female comics you see performing today, these women over 50 provide endless laughs. 7/30 Pick Your Own Raspberries, blueberries and peaches! Now at Silverman's Farm in Easton. Apples, and fall, will be coming soon.

7/31 Is Hollywood Calling? From writing to producing to acting to post-production, MovieMaker is a 3-week film intensive that offers a unique journey to creating an actual film. Starts today, running through August 18th, this program is designed for high schooler and run by Sacred Heart University.

Newcomer or long-timer, we hope you all find something new to enjoy near home this month. Reach out to chat!

KMS Team at Compass M: 203.295.4375 kmsteam@compass.com kmscompass.com

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