Things to do in Fairfield County this week and next make the most of long summer days and lively evenings close to home. Outdoor concerts, polo, farmers markets, and waterfront gatherings offer easy reasons to spend time outside. Families can catch a movie, explore a planetarium laser show, or take on an escape room together. Live music stretches from local parks to larger stages, with plenty of familiar songs in the mix. Art, history, and hands on workshops add a quieter change of pace. Across the county, these local events make it easy to reconnect, try something different, and enjoy what is happening right where we live.
Across Fairfield County
1. Concert, Sound Beach Community Band
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Binney Park, Greenwich
The Sound Beach Community Band performs a program built around the music of Billy Joel and Elton John. Familiar melodies get the full concert band treatment in an easygoing outdoor setting.
2. Comedy, Monroe Martin and Friends
Friday, July 24, 2026
New York Comedy Club Stamford, Stamford
Monroe Martin leads a showcase featuring Chris Scopo, Sabeen Sadiq and Jeff Scheen. The lineup brings several distinct comedic styles together for a full evening of stand up.
3. Concert, The Bookends at Waveny Park
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Waveny Park, New Canaan
The Bookends perform favorite songs from the 1960s and 1970s on the back lawn. Listeners can spread out a blanket or bring a chair for an easygoing evening of live music.
4. Workshop, Paint Night at the Beach
Friday, July 24, 2026
Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk
An instructor from Art by Smile guides participants through painting a beach scene on canvas. Real seashells add texture and a coastal touch, and no painting experience is required.
5. Market, Wilton Farmers’ Market
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Wilton Town Green, Wilton
Connecticut farmers and makers gather with seasonal produce, baked goods, prepared foods, flowers, jewelry and handcrafted goods. Families can browse the stalls, pick up lunch and listen for live music while spending time in the center of town.
Greenwich Magazine
1. Market, Greenwich Farmers Market with Pizza
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Arch Street Commuter Lot, Greenwich
The outdoor market brings local farms and food vendors together for a morning of seasonal shopping. Two Guys Making Pizza joins the July market, making it easy to pick up lunch while browsing.
2. Polo Match at Greenwich Polo Club
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Greenwich Polo Club, Greenwich
Players take to the field for an afternoon of fast paced polo, with lawn seating that keeps spectators close to the action. Guests can bring a picnic or choose from food trucks, and children under 12 are admitted without a ticket.
3. Concert, Sound Beach Community Band
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Binney Park, Greenwich
The Sound Beach Community Band performs a program built around the music of Billy Joel and Elton John. Familiar melodies get the full concert band treatment in an easygoing outdoor setting.
4. Escape Room, Ciphers and Secrets Teen Night
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Greenwich Historical Society, Cos Cob
Teams of teen spies step into 1779 to investigate whether David Bush was a Loyalist. Players solve clues, crack codes and try to unlock a secret cupboard before time runs out, followed by pizza and soda.
5. Workshop, Inside the Crossword with Natan Last
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Greenwich Library, Greenwich
Acclaimed crossword creator Natan Last leads an adult workshop on what goes into building a great puzzle. Participants will explore the choices behind clues, grids and the satisfying logic of a well constructed crossword.
Stamford Magazine
1. Comedy, Monroe Martin and Friends
Friday, July 24, 2026
New York Comedy Club Stamford, Stamford
Monroe Martin leads a showcase featuring Chris Scopo, Sabeen Sadiq and Jeff Scheen. The lineup brings several distinct comedic styles together for a full evening of stand up.
2. Market, Stamford Downtown Farmers Market
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Veterans Park, Stamford
Local vendors fill the park with seasonal produce, flowers, baked goods, cheeses, oils and other market finds. The morning also includes outdoor yoga and live music, weather permitting.
3. Festival, Colombian Carnival at Stamford Town Center
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Stamford Town Center, Stamford
Dance performances and live music anchor this celebration on the restaurant plaza. Food, games and other activities create a lively afternoon that families can enjoy together.
4. Laser Show, Taylor Swift in Light and Sound
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Planetarium and Astronomy Center, Stamford
Taylor Swift’s music is reimagined through colorful laser effects projected across the planetarium dome. The show pairs familiar hits with an immersive light display for fans of all ages.
5. Concert, Bennie Rose at Street Beats
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Ferguson Library Plaza, Stamford
Bennie Rose performs outdoors as part of Stamford Downtown’s pop up music series. The busking style concert brings live music into the plaza for an easygoing summer evening.
New Canaan, Darien and Rowayton Magazine
1. Workshop, Paint Night at the Beach
Friday, July 24, 2026
Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk
An instructor from Art by Smile guides participants through painting a beach scene on canvas. Real seashells add texture and a coastal touch, and no painting experience is required.
2. Family Film, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Friday, July 24, 2026
Darien Library, Darien
Mario and Luigi head across the galaxy after receiving an unexpected call for help. The animated adventure introduces Yoshi, Rosalina and Bowser Jr. as the familiar crew explores new worlds and faces new threats.
3. Concert, Anthem and Clement IriE
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Bayley Beach, Rowayton
Anthem and Clement IriE share the waterfront stage for an outdoor concert by the Sound. Families can bring a picnic and settle in for live music as the sun goes down.
4. Concert, The Bookends at Waveny Park
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Waveny Park, New Canaan
The Bookends perform favorite songs from the 1960s and 1970s on the back lawn. Listeners can spread out a blanket or bring a chair for an easygoing evening of live music.
5. Workshop, Crystal Reiki Healing with Patty Guice
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Salt Cave of Darien, Darien
Patty Guice leads a two part class exploring practical ways to work with crystals. Participants learn about protecting and gridding the home, building a crystal grid and using crystals during Reiki. The program closes with a group crystal Reiki session.
Westport, Weston and Wilton Magazine
1. Musical, Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville
Friday, July 24, 2026
Fairfield Theatre Company, Fairfield
A tropical romantic comedy follows island bartender and musician Tully as an ambitious visitor named Rachel changes his laid back routine. Professional actors and a live orchestra bring Jimmy Buffett favorites including Margaritaville, Fins and Cheeseburger in Paradise to the stage.
2. Concert, Desert Highway’s Eagles Tribute
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Levitt Pavilion, Westport
Desert Highway recreates the Eagles’ biggest hits through rich vocal harmonies and intricate guitar work. The nine member band performs without prerecorded tracks and adds a full horn section for songs including Hotel California, Take It Easy and Desperado.
3. Market, Wilton Farmers’ Market
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Wilton Town Green, Wilton
Connecticut farmers and makers gather with seasonal produce, baked goods, prepared foods, flowers, jewelry and handcrafted goods. Families can browse the stalls, pick up lunch and listen for live music while spending time in the center of town.
4. Exhibition, Weston Celebrates America 250
Through Friday, July 31, 2026
Weston Public Library, Weston
Nearly 50 local artists explore the nation’s past, present and future through works created for Weston’s America 250 commemoration. The exhibition brings together professional artists and hobbyists from across the community.
5. Escape Room, Washington’s Spies
Ongoing through Thursday, December 31, 2026
Westport Museum for History and Culture, Westport
Players step into the American Revolution as members of George Washington’s spy network searching for plans hidden inside a tavern strongbox. Teams follow clues and work together to complete the mission before they are discovered.