Concierge Calendar - April 2025

April Showers or Flowers? Hyacinths and daffodils are popping up everywhere - tulips can't be far behind! Soon the gardens at ColorBlends (see April 7th) will look like this. We hope this calendar helps you enjoy the beauty of spring and life in Fairfield County. Click on any image below for details!

4/1 A Worthy Cause Pequot Library celebrates its supporters with cookies and lemonade at 2pm. Naturally, donations are accepted anytime, at any library but why not make today the day? It's a perfect opportunity to give back to institutions that give us so much. 4/2 ReRead Book Club Speaking of books...head over to Walrus Alley in Westport to re-read some of the classic stories from high school, with a new, adult perspective. Do they improve with age? How has time changed your perspective? No reservations required.

4/3 Music & Media This five-day event at Westport Library is a forum for creators, artist and fans with panels, concerts and workshops. Catch Patti Smith on Thursday, the Wallflowers on Friday, explore Graffiti 101 on Saturday and so much more! 4/4 Foam Dart Battle Gear up and join us on April 4th for an epic night! This is a chance for the big kids to play and take over the Discovery Science Center and Planetarium. Bring your friends for a foam dart battle royale! BYOB (Bring Your Own Blaster), Ages 16+

4/5 Sheep Shearing Join Ambler Farm as they prep furry and feathered friends for higher temps. Resident sheep Jerry will have his wool shorn in preparation for the spring and summer. Free to watch, at 10am, then explore the grounds and visit the other farm animals. 4/6 Sunday Funday Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon filled with incredible flavors, craft beverages, live music, raffles, and more! Over 25+ top restaurants, craft brewers, distilleries, wine shops, and local vendors will be on hand thanks the Fairfield Moms' organizers.

4/7 Showers of Flowers COLORBLENDS collaborated with designer Jacqueline van der Kloet of the Netherlands to create a spring display garden showing what's possible with flowerbulbs. The House and Spring Garden are open every spring for six weeks from April 1 to around May 8th. 4/8 Zoo Lovers Day Did you know Beardsley is the only zoo in CT? Focusing on North and South American animals, the zoo participates in conservation efforts for endangered species. Set in beautiful Beardsely Park, with Victorian Greenhouse and pond.

4/9 Not just for... Love 'em or despise them, these colorful confections are a spring staple. But the most popular, non-chocolate Easter treat has other uses. Let your kids get creative at this Fairfield Library class - Peeps Dioramas, for those in grades 5 -12. Prizes will be awarded after online and in person voting. 4/10 Spring into Italy Mangia! Get ready for a hands-on culinary adventure that will transport you straight to the heart of Italy, from the comfort of Lachat Town Farm. In this hands-on workshop, you'll discover the art of crafting authentic and delicious Italian foods, with the freshest ingredients available!

4/11 Cooking for Kids Celebrate the season in this fun Easter/Passover-themed, one-time after-school cooking class at Wakeman Town Farm. We will prepare an array of tasty spring treats in Tim’s Kitchen with Chef Robyn & Chef Kathleen—and have a blast enjoying them! 4/12 Mulberry St. Play Join the Weston History & Culture Center as The Acme Stage Company performs a concert-reading of An Easter on Mulberry Street. In this bittersweet comedy, three families hold it together without their enlisted husbands/fathers.

4/13 Bunny Express Climb aboard for a train ride through the beautiful Litchfield Hills as spring emerges after a cold, long winter's nap. Trains stop at the Bunny Patch where the Easter Bunny and his rubber duck friends are waiting. Tickets go fast, reserve today! 4/14 Pick Your Own Halfinger Farms offers Dancing Daffodils, a field full of flower from which you can pick your favorites. Afterwards, enjoy a stroll through their greenhouses surrounded by beautiful, fresh plants waiting to grace your home's front entry.

4/15 Feeding Time! Make the rounds this morning, assisting the staff of the Maritime Aquarium feed an amazing assortment of animals, including harbor seals! You'll even get a behind-the-scenes view as the aquarists feed sharks in the Beyond the Sound exhibit. 4/16 Rapunzel Award-winning “Green Golly & Her Golden Flute” brings music and laughter to Weston Public Library. Enjoy this free family performance where you'll hear the tale of Rapunzel and the beautiful music of her flute. Fun vacation day activity at 1 pm.

4/17 Dine and Escape Become a journalist/spy in this daring dinner esacpe room at the Westport Museum. Can you gather secret documents of the rising National Socialist Party without getting caught? Multiple times during this vacation week. 4/18 Egg Hunt Join Earthplace for a spring woodland adventure! Enjoy an egg hunt in the woods, meet a live rabbit (and some egg-laying animals), and create spring-themed crafts! Multiple sessions, April 18 and 19th, ages 2 - 12.

4/19 No Food Waste Chef Nuno is taking center stage once more to prove that waste has no place in a masterful menu. This time, get hands on with Duck—croquettes, all-duck rice, and magret with orange. The Silo at Hunt Hill Farm, 6pm 4/20 Beach Service No matter your religion, a service at the beach is poignantly uplifting. At 8am, Easter Service (Southport Congregational) will be held at Sasco Hill Beach. Non-denominational summer services are held at Compo Beach.

4/21 Play in the Sand It's time! The community project to renovate the playground at Compo is underway. Build dates are April 21st - 26th. Volunteers are needed - there is a job for everyone! Bragging rights, a free volunteer t-shirt and breakfast or lunch while you work. 4/22 Earth Day! Celebrate Earth Day by helping to keep our community clean and beautiful. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to Fairfield's Jennings Beach for a fun and meaningful clean-up event. Gloves, bags and fresh, clean air provided.

4/23 CT Rivers The Audubon Society presents Healthy Rivers, Healthy Habit and You, a lunchtime conversation at Birdcraft Museum & Sanctuary in Fairfield. Learn what we can we do to help restore and protect our rivers. 4/24 Happy Days.... Are here again! Me, Myself and Barbara comes to the Westport Playhouse. Barbra Streisand’s early hits like “Bewitched,” and “Don’t Rain on My Parade” were songs of inspiration. Come hear what made Barbra, Barbra.

4/25 Into the Woods The Wilton Playshop puts on one of Sondheim's most popular works. "Into the Woods" is a musically sophisticated show that takes everyone's favorite storybook characters and brings them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece...and a rare modern classic. ​ 4/26 Spring Cleaning? Are you purging to prepare for the sale of your home? Perhaps you are changing a bedroom into an office? Today, Earthplace will accept your unwanted mattresses and box springs. Drop off for free recycling, from 8:30 -11:30am. Come back at 4pm to enjoy their Toast to the Trees!

4/27 Minute Man Race Westport Young Woman’s League hosts its 46th annual Minute Man Race at Compo Beach. This popular spring event attracts local and regional runners and walkers, to the scenic route along Long Island Sound and surrounding neighborhoods. 4/28 A Night of Music Fairfield University's Glee Club presents its annual Pops Concert. This year, they are featuring songs from great British artists —1960s through today. With outstanding soloists, duets and small groups, the Glee Club is also accompanied by the Pops Band.

4/29 Tuesday Trivia Love trivia? Wakeman Town Farm will be hosting their first-ever Trivia Night. Pizza by Tony Napolitano will provide fuel (feel free to BYO beverages). Entry fee benefits Help for Kids, a home-based service for at-risk children and their families. 4/30 Sports Innovation Innovations are transforming the business of sports. From emerging technologies in athlete performance and data analytics to advances in fan engagement and media, this event will dive into factors reshaping the sports business landscape.

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 203.295.4375 kmsteam@compass.com kmscompass.com

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