NO. 1 SUMMER STAGE
June 17: Bob Button Big Band—Show/Dance Tunes | Binney Park, 7 p.m.
July 8: The Bearcats—Jazz | Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 7 p.m.
July 15: Hey Now—The Best of the ’70s | Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 7 p.m.
July 19: Dixieland Jazz Band Concert on the Sound | Island Beach/Ferry departs dock at 4 p.m., returns at 6 p.m. **Park pass and ferry fees apply. Rain date: July 26.
July 22: Just Sixties—Longest Running Sixties Tribute in U.S. | Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 7 p.m.
July 26: Sound Beach Community Band—The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John | Binney Park, 7 p.m.
July 29: Gunsmoke—Country | Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 7 p.m.
August 5: The Future Heavies—The Best Music of the ’80s | Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 7 p.m.
August 12: Marc Berger and Ride—American Roots Music | Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 7 p.m.
August 16: Dixieland Jazz Band Concert on the Sound | Island Beach/Ferry departs dock at 4 p.m., returns at 6 p.m. **Park pass and ferry fees apply. Rain date: August 23.
August 19: Billy and the Showmen—R&B | Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 7 p.m.
August 30: Sound Beach Community Band—Wicked Good: The Music of Stephen Schwartz | Binney Park, 7 p.m.
NO. 2 MAKE A SPLASH
Byram Park’s family-friendly pool complex is a summertime favorite, featuring a 6,400-square-foot main pool with six 25-meter lap lanes and gradual entry, plus a 400-square-foot kiddie pool and a 1,000-square-foot interactive splash pad. The pavilion includes changing rooms, restrooms, a lifeguard station and a concession stand. A park/beach pass is required for entry.
NO. 3 GET THE SCOOP
We love ice cream year-round, but summer is the perfect excuse to turn dessert into an outing. From classic cones to gelato and Dole Whip, these local favorites make sweet stops for warm-weather family adventures.
Cups n’ Cones
235 Sound Beach Avenue
Gelato & Cioccolato
232 E Putnam Avenue
Gofer Ice Cream Greenwich
522 E Putnam Avenue
Van Leeuwen
375 Greenwich Avenue
Island Fin Poke for Dole Soft Serve
136 E Putnam Avenue
Meli Melo Creperie
362 Greenwich Avenue
NO. 4 SKY LIGHTS
Greenwich’s annual fireworks displays return July 2 in Binney Park and Greenwich Point Park. The rain date is July 11. Standard entry rules for Greenwich Point apply, and vehicular access to the Point closes at 8 p.m. or earlier if parking reaches capacity. For weather updates or cancellation information, call 203-861-6100.
NO. 5 BABY STEPS
The The Local Moms Network Baby Registry Guide takes the guesswork out of building your registry with mom-tested, baby-approved recommendations for everything from nursery essentials to feeding gear. Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or refreshing the basics, this helpful guide makes it easy to register with confidence—and share with the next mom-to-be. thelocalmomsnetwork.com/ultimate-baby-guide/
Every month, Layla Lisiewski, Greenwich mom of four and founder of Greenwich Moms and its parent company, The Local Moms Network, shares some of her favorite things to do—from seasonal activities to can’t-miss events. Follow @greenwich_moms on Instagram, sign up for the newsletter, and check out the calendar at greenwichmoms.com.