Concierge Calendar

Summer Celebrations ☀️ The holiday weekend begins with fireworks in Westport on July 2nd, and there's plenty more to look forward to. Celebrate Independence Day and savor the rest of an outstanding month—July in Connecticut! Click on any image below for details — enjoy each and every wonderful day!

7/1 Kid's Concert Elena Moon Park, a Korean-American musician, will take you on an "unhurried journey" from Westport's Levitt Pavilion to the other side of the world. Musical traditions and catchy tunes will get you dancing & singing along! 7/2 Light Up the Sky Celebrate at Westport's Compo Beach with a spectacular fireworks display sponsored by Melissa & Doug Bernstein. This annual event, organized by Parks & Rec and the Police Athletic League, is always a blast!

7/3 Rooftop Party Skip the beach crowds and watch the Norwalk fireworks from the rooftop of the SONO collection. Music by Factory Underground Tech plus a beer garden, food vendors and kids giveaways too. 7/4 Weston Celebrates The Weston Community comes out in full force for its Fourth of July Celebration. Entertainment, food and fireworks can be found at the school grounds, starting at 5pm. Wilton celebrates today too!

7/5 Fairfield Fireworks Get ready to light up the night! Fairfield’s biggest summer celebration is tonight as they set the skies above Penfield and Jennings Beaches ablaze with a dazzling Independence Day Fireworks Show! 7/6 Meet Marble Experience birds of prey outside their enclosures on the first Sunday of each summer month. Earthplace naturalists will discuss the animals' traits, behaviors, and unique characteristics while the birds interact with their handlers.

7/7 Rock Climb Tackle top rope routes and boulder problems at Rock Climb Fairfield, one of CT's largest indoor climbing gyms. The outstanding 4 story lead wall is the perfect place to learn a new skill or hang with friends. 7/8 Clam Bake Every summer, the Seaport Ferry in South Norwalk carries hundreds of hungry passengers to the historic 1868 Sheffield Island Lighthouse. Have you caught a famous Tuesday Night Clambake yet?

7/9 Candace Bushnell International best-selling novelist and creator of Sex and the City, is headlining at Westport Country Playhouse tonight. Candace will be sharing remarkable stories of fashion, literature and more. Grab your besties for a fab Girls’ Night! 7/10 A Hot Ticket Wakeman Town Farm is the place to be for an intimate dinner spotlighting Chef Brian Lewis, of The Cottage and OKO. His sweet corn tortelloni, black bass and wagyu beef brisket will delight your taste buds.

7/11 Unwind with Art Head to the Aldrich Museum for an elevated happy hour showcasing the art of Moko Fukuyama. Join the artist for a discussion of her Main Street Sculpture, Menagerie. 7/12 Lachat Meadow The Wicked Lo-Down blends raw Texas blues and with hard-hitting Northeast R&B into their own completely original sound. Rock out with the KMS Team tonight at the farm.

7/13 Wimbledon Win No need to go to London—catch the finals at The Clubhouse. Indoors, their 20' tv will give you a court-side vantage point. To capture the outdoor feeling, head to the rooftop and watch every volley on their anti-glare screens. 7/14 Set Sail Doesn't have to be a manic Monday! Extend the weekend and set sail on Long Island Sound. Did you know Longshore Sailing School rents Hobies, Quests, Bugs and kayaks/SUPs too? Make a reservation now!

7/15 Healthy Pickings Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches...pick your own at Silverman's Farm in Easton! Short on time? Stop in the Country Market for fresh produce and more. 7/16 Beat the Heat The Victorian Cottage at the Fairfield Museum is a fun place for little ones to escape summer's heat. Open 10-12 for kids to create, explore, and play. Free with museum admission.

7/17 As the Sun Sets It's time for laughs at the beach! The 21 & Over Comedy Series is back at Penfield Pavilion—where the drinks are cold, the jokes are hot, and the views are unbeatable. Gather your crew and get ready for a night of non-stop laughs. 7/18 Fun & Games A family game show! Bring your brood and join the friendly competition this morning at Westport Library. Silly physical challenges, lightning fast trivia questions, and more fun will be had. Starts at 10:30am.

7/19 Red Barn Live Residual Groove provides the music, the Village Market will make the picnic and Ambler Farm provides the atmosphere. Doors open at 4:30pm for this lovely evening under the stars. 7/20 One Mile Swim For 46 years, swimmers have braved the Sound to raise money for the Westport-Weston YMCA aquatics. These programs teach essential swimming and life saving water safety skills.

7/21 Yoga for Children Welcome summer! Easton Library hosts a fun and engaging child and caregiver yoga class. Designed to create a bonding experience through playful poses and mindful practices, the class starts at 10:30am. 7/22 Volcano Effect! The CT Science Center invites children, ages 7+, to explore the Earth’s features. Build a model with examples from each sphere, and create a volcanic event! A hands-on workshop held at the Weston Library.

7/23 Fairfield Heroes Touch-a-truck meets story time at the Fairfield Woods Branch Library. Each week your preschooler can meet a community worker, explore their vehicle and enjoy a story outside. 7/24 Lost Island Grab your beach blanket and snacks. Tonight, Fairfield Parks and Rec continues its Sand Jam Movie series with Moana 2, where Moana searches for the lost island of Motufetu.

7/25 Carousel Day National Merry-Go-Round Day! Ride the 1914 carousel & explore beautiful Bushnell Park. One of only three Stein and Goldstein carousels left in existence, you'll be in awe of the craftsmanship! 7/26 SummerFest Ridgefield's Main Street comes alive today with live entertainment, great food, handmade goods, art by local vendors, and lots of family fun! Sidewalk sales too. Starts at 10am.

7/27 Boardwalk Art This weekend's Stamford Art Festival will feature over 100 curated artists and makers, live music, food vendors, and kids' art activities. Located at Harbor Point and the boardwalk. 7/28 Pigs on Parade Take a stroll through Stamford to find 26 fiberglass pigs, painted by local and regional artists. Set in public places, the likes of Elvis Piggsley and Kevin Bacon will bring you smiles along the way.

7/29 For 64 years... Spice up the dog days of summer with some fresh reading materials! The five-day, 64th annual, Pequot Book Sale ends today. You are sure to find some treasures to take you on a summer reading adventure. 7/30 Floating Fun 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.

7/31 Thrills & Giggles Ride the classic Wooden Warrior, the Big Flush Watercoaster and the new Crazy 8 Rollercoaster— Quassy Amusement Park is certain to deliver a day of fun! Bring your suit and enjoy the Splash Away Bay Waterpark too.

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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