Looking for things to do in Fairfield County this week and next.
Late April brings the kind of stretch that makes it easy to head out close to home, whether you are in the mood for live music, a smart talk, a family festival, or time outside. Across the county, museums, theaters, farms, parks, and local gathering places are filling up with spring programs that feel worth building an evening or afternoon around. Some plans are lively and social, others are quieter and more hands on, but all of them offer a good reason to step away from routine for a bit. It is a nice time of year to reconnect with familiar places and let the calendar make the decision for you once in a while.
Across Fairfield County
1. Family Kite Flying Festival
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Greenwich Point, Greenwich
Families bring their own kites to Greenwich Point for an afternoon on the beach and lawn. Once the wind picks up, the whole area turns into a field of color with plenty of room to spread out.
2. Conversation with Alton Brown
Friday, April 17, 2026
Stamford Palace Theatre, Stamford
Alton Brown’s live show mixes demonstrations, stories, and humor rather than a standard lecture. The format leaves room for cooking, stage bits, and the offbeat details people know from his television work.
3. Family Festival, Earth Day at Grace Farms
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Grace Farms, New Canaan
Grace Farms marks its 10th annual Earth Day with activities spread across the River building, Barns, and grounds. Birdwatching, seed activities, animal presentations, art making, and family games are all part of the day.
4. Comedy Show, Jared Freid Live
Friday, April 24, 2026
District Music Hall, Norwalk
Jared Freid brings his Table For One Tour to Norwalk for a stand up set centered on dating, app culture, and the awkward details of modern life. His comedy is conversational and current, with material that comes from everyday situations people tend to recognize right away.
5. Food Event, Taste of Wilton
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Riverside Wilton, Wilton
Restaurants, caterers, bakeries, brewers, and other food businesses come together for an evening of tastings. Guests move from table to table sampling a wide range of dishes and drinks from around town.
Greenwich Magazine
1. Film Screening with Georgia Hunter
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Bruce Museum, Greenwich
Author Georgia Hunter joins actors Amit Rahav and Eva Feiler for a conversation about We Were the Lucky Ones, followed by a screening of the pilot episode. The evening combines a cast discussion with the episode itself, so people get both the backstory and the film experience.
2. Chamber Players April Concert
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Round Hill Community Church, Greenwich
Monday, April 20, 2026
Greenwich Historical Society, Cos Cob
Works by Chadwick, Barber, and Florence Price are on the program for these Chamber Players performances. The smaller ensemble keeps the focus on the individual lines and the contrast between the three composers.
3. Family Kite Flying Festival
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Greenwich Point, Greenwich
Families bring their own kites to Greenwich Point for an afternoon on the beach and lawn. Once the wind picks up, the whole area turns into a field of color with plenty of room to spread out.
4. History Talk on American Intelligence
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Christ Church, Parish Hall, Greenwich
Dr. Jeffrey Rogg traces the history of American intelligence from the Revolutionary War to the present. The talk follows how intelligence work changed over time and how it shaped major moments in American history.
5. Calligraphy Workshop with Amy Peel
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Greenwich Historical Society, Cos Cob
Participants learn modern calligraphy with guidance from artist Amy Peel. The workshop focuses on brushstrokes and letter forms, with time to practice by hand.
Stamford Magazine
1. Conversation with Alton Brown
Friday, April 17, 2026
Stamford Palace Theatre, Stamford
Alton Brown’s live show mixes demonstrations, stories, and humor rather than a standard lecture. The format leaves room for cooking, stage bits, and the offbeat details people know from his television work.
2. EcoVintage Flea Market and Recycle Fest
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Stamford Museum and Nature Center, Stamford
Vintage vendors and eco minded sellers fill the grounds for a market built around secondhand finds and reuse. Shoppers can browse furniture, clothing, decor, and other goods in a more open air setting.
3. Mystery Authors Panel Discussion
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Harry Bennett Branch, Stamford
Four mystery and thriller writers talk about plot twists, character building, and suspense. A book sale and signing follows the discussion, giving people a chance to continue the conversation with the authors.
4. Arbor Earth Day Celebration
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens, Stamford
Local environmental groups, guided walks, presentations, and family activities are all part of Bartlett’s annual Earth Day event. Tree seedlings will also be handed out while supplies last.
5. Spring Sunday Fundays at Mill River
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Whittingham Discovery Center, Stamford
Story time and a seasonal craft make up this family program at Mill River Park. Children and caregivers move between reading and hands on activity in a relaxed setting.
New Canaan, Darien and Rowayton Magazine
1. Author Event, Tiny House Experience
Saturday, April 25, 2026
New Canaan Library, New Canaan
A tour of a tiny house, a film screening, and a live Q and A with the builders are all part of this program. Seeing the finished structure in person gives the conversation a more practical side.
2. Family Festival, Spring Into Nature
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Darien Nature Center, Darien
Games, exhibits, art, music, and animal interactions are all part of this Earth Day celebration. Community art projects, water themed activities, and a hawk release keep the day moving.
3. Comedy Show, Jared Freid Live
Friday, April 24, 2026
District Music Hall, Norwalk
Jared Freid brings his Table For One Tour to Norwalk for a stand up set centered on dating, app culture, and the awkward details of modern life. His comedy is conversational and current, with material that comes from everyday situations people tend to recognize right away.
4. Guided Walk, Wings and Wonders
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Bristow Bird Sanctuary, New Canaan
Peak migration is the focus of this guided birding walk, with attention to birdsong, breeding plumage, and seasonal changes along the trail. The walk gives people a chance to slow down and notice what is returning to the landscape.
5. Family Festival, Earth Day at Grace Farms
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Grace Farms, New Canaan
Grace Farms marks its 10th annual Earth Day with activities spread across the River building, Barns, and grounds. Birdwatching, seed activities, animal presentations, art making, and family games are all part of the day.
Westport, Weston and Wilton Magazine
1. Concert, Ryan Montbleau Band
Friday, April 17, 2026
The Warehouse at FTC, Fairfield
Ryan Montbleau’s set draws from soul, folk, funk, rock, and Americana. The music moves between acoustic songwriting and fuller band arrangements, with room for rhythm and improvisation.
2. Food Event, Taste of Wilton
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Riverside Wilton, Wilton
Restaurants, caterers, bakeries, brewers, and other food businesses come together for an evening of tastings. Guests move from table to table sampling a wide range of dishes and drinks from around town.
3. Comedy, Savannah Sipping Society
Through Sunday, April 26, 2026
Westport Community Theatre, Westport
Four women meet over happy hour and begin forming an unexpected friendship. Their conversations push the story forward as each one starts to rethink routines that have stopped working.
4. Guided Walk, Arbor Day at Earthplace
Friday, April 24, 2026
Earthplace, Westport
A naturalist leads this Arbor Day walk with a focus on trees, habitat, and seasonal change. The route gives participants a chance to look more closely at what is happening in the woods in late April.
5. Gala, Once Upon a Farm
Friday, April 24, 2026
Rolling Hills Country Club, Wilton
Ambler Farm marks its 20th anniversary with a fundraiser that includes dinner, drinks, a live bluegrass band, and an auction. Guests spend the evening on the grounds for a program built around music, food, and the farm’s ongoing work.