May 2023 Concierge Calendar

It's May! Did you know that more than 60 countries celebrate May 1st as International Workers' Day & some consider May Day the start of summer? While we wait until the end of summer for our Labor Day celebration, we cherish the holiday that marks our unofficial start to summer — Memorial Day. But there's lots happening before the parades step off, just keep reading! Curated for you, we hope the following events & ideas will enlighten, entertain, inspire and help you & yours love where you live just a little bit more. Click on any image below for details — enjoy each & every lengthening day!

5/1 Let's Play Ball Staples' Wreckers head to Fairfield to take on the 2022 Class LL State Champions — Fairfield Warde's Mustangs. Fans young and old get to the ballpark today for the 4pm first pitch. 5/2 Stress Relief The Outdoor Sports Center Adventure Series does it again! Catch the Fly Fishing Film Tour at Stage One in Fairfield tonight and see why fishing continues to rise in popularity.

5/3 Wild Wednesday Stop by Earthplace for an early lunch, for the Birds of Prey. Learn what they would eat in the wild, how they are cared for at Earthplace and other fun facts. Daily at 11 am. 5/4 Arch & Design Take a look at the architectural shift in houses of worships since WWII. Even conservative New England has adapted with symbolic abstraction and modern aesthetics. Presented by Fairfield Museum & History Center at 6pm.

5/5 Cinco de Mayo A live Mariachi band will get the party started at Geronimo in Fairfield. Food/drink specials inside & in the tented outdoor party. The DJ will keep the party going after 10pm. 5/6 Derby Day Tailgate on the Great Lawn, enjoy Kentucky fare, games, contests and an open bar while you watch the Run for the Roses at this fundraiser for Southport's Pequot Library. Prizes for best attire and hat!

5/7 Adventures in Oz Follow the yellow brick road across Lachat Town Farm on this indoor/outdoor immersive experience. Throughout the houses & barns, over rolling hills and through forest paths, you will meet your favorite Wizard of Oz characters. 5/5-5/7 & 5/12-5/14. 5/8 Minks to Sinks It's bargain Monday! Since 1931 volunteers have been hosting Minks to Sinks, a massive tag sale that benefits Family & Children’s Agency. Held at Wilton High School, the sale begins Saturday 5/7 & continues through Monday morning. Treasures await!

5/9 Just Dance Ready to learn some salsa, merengue and zumba moves? Join other adults and cool teens at The Cannon Grange in Wilton for a night of dance, fun and laughter. 7-9pm 5/10 Eat Away! The Taste of Westport returns to the Longshore Inn tonight. Benefitting local non-profit CLASP and its mission of aiding adults with autism and developmental disabilities, this 17th annual event is pure delight.

5/11 A Good Stretch Join 100 neighbors in celebrating Westport Weston Family YMCA's 100th birthday! No cake, just a rejuvenating & relaxing holistic yoga experience set at the beautiful Mahackeno Outdoor Center. Proceeds will strengthen the Y's financial assistance program, allowing the YMCA to be more accessible to all. 5/12 Movie Night Tom Hanks (aka Jimmy Dugan) said it but every movie buff and baseball fan knows it! Watch the classic, League of Their Own at Fairfield's Dougiello field tonight. Free admission — bring your blankets and chairs. Ice cream truck & concessions available.

5/13 Flowers for Mom Yep, Mothers' Day is tomorrow but not to worry — the local Garden Clubs have you covered! Wilton goes all out with a three day sale (5/10, 5/12 & 5/13). Westport takes online orders in advance of today's sale at Jesup Green in Westport. 🌸🌺 5/14 Dogwood Fest Trust us, Moms will love the Dogwood Festival at Greenfield Hill. Set on the church grounds adorned with pink and white blooming trees, you will find a little of everything — live music, crafts & games, snacks & bake-offs, plants & gardening tips.

5/15 Lifelong Learning Become a better problem-solver with this 3-part series from Verso University at the Westport Library. Making a decision, accomplishing an objective, working towards a goal, dealing with a dilemma, handling transitions, working with family members or co-workers — you will learn strategies useful in any area of life. 5/16 Picasso Prints The Norwalk Center for Contemporary Printmaking hosts a talk with Ann Chernow, part of the duo that explored and eventually duplicated Picasso's undocumented printmaking techniques. Fascinating journey, which resulted in 53 prints, many on display at the CCP thru 5/21.

5/17 Family Tree Uncover your hidden branches this spring. Dive into the Ancestry and Heritage Quest Databases at the Westport Library. Today's session in the library will get you started, then you can access the databases from home with your library card. 5/18 Step in Time Grab hold and head on the adventure as Wilton High School Theater presents the Broadway Musical Mary Poppins! Multiple shows May 18th - 21st. It's practically perfect in every way!

5/19 Heaven Stood Still Born Billy Borsey in Stamford, CT, Willy DeVille transformed into one of the most original artists of his time. A mix of Rhythm & Blues, Cajun, Salsa, Mariachi, & Tejano music is only part of his mystery - discover The Incarnations of Willy DeVille in tonight's screening at Westport Library. 5/20 My Girl For more than 60 years the Temptations have been entertaining audiences with their music. Is it Just My Imagination, or do we all know their hits? This is your chance to hear them live and witness the famous Temptations' Walk on stage!

5/21 Fido Fest Today we celebrate our pups. Whether they can complete the obstacle course or not, there is plenty of opportunity for them to shine. Best tail wagger? Best singer? Best owner impersonator? All in good fun — come out and enjoy Westport's Winslow Park (aka The Dog Park). 5/22 Meander Monday Take a stroll among the beautiful trees (Dogwoods, White Ash, Sugar Maple, Giant Sequoia to start!) at Oak Lawn Cemetery & Arboretum. Using the self-guided tour, you can also view burial plots of prominent figures from Fairfield County. The recently-constructed Veterans Memorial Plaza is another highlight of this 100 acre property.

5/23 Tuesday Treats Got a taste for summer? Head on over to Saugatuck Sweets for an after-school ice cream or candy treat. With locations in Westport and Fairfield, it's super convenient. And did we mention they serve Longford Ice Cream, which is now made in Stamford CT? Yum! 5/24 On the Water Experience the joy of boating aboard the Seaport Association's 45 foot catamaran. Sail through Norwalk Harbor and onto Long Island Sound while listening to stories of merchants and sailors who have done the same for centuries. BYOB if you are inclined toast the sunset!

5/25 Sachuest Beach Nope, not an undiscovered local beach. It's the classic Americana Band that's set to entertain tonight at Fairfield's Sherman Green. Bring a picnic, blanket or chair & get an early start to the weekend. Enjoy Thursday evening concerts all summer long! 5/26 Memorial Fair The whole town will be there! An annual event, the Weston PTOs kick off the weekend-long fair for this long weekend Friday night. Friday 6-10pm Sat/Sun 2-10pm Monday 12:30-4:30pm

5/27 Before the BBQs Get in a 5k! Runners, joggers, walkers and strollers of all ages are welcome to join in the road race to experience the natural beauty of Weston in a whole new way. Proceeds benefit Weston High School. 5/28 Fine Arts Westport Fine Arts Festival takes place on Memorial Day Weekend. For its 50th anniversary, the show will feature 135 vendors of various fine art & craft media. Food & drinks vendors, live music and a children's' area too. Sat/Sun 10-5.

5/29 Private Honored Memorial Day Parades are held throughout Fairfield County, most at 10am. This year, the Westport parade will honor Private Benjamin (Ben Pepper), a World War II paratrooper who earned a Purple Heart. Click the image for some pre-reading — you'll want to give Ben a hearty, well-deserved salute as he passes by. 5/30 History Heals Westport Museum is offering a three-part discussion on the expression of grief. Explore historic collections—letters, diaries, textiles and objects—that illuminate ancestral feelings that reflect our modern experience. Learn how their stories progressed & how we continue to draw these stories into the light.

5/31 Shop Fresh Hooray! While indoor farmers' markets sustain us through the winter, nothing beats wandering an open air market full of fresh produce and local fare. Wilton's Farmers Market opens today at 12pm.

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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