Stamford Downtown Partners on SUMMER IN THE PARK for Summer 2025 Stamford Downtown is proud to partner with Mill River Park, Parachute Concerts, The Karp Family , and Hey Stamford! to present SUMMER IN PARK for Summer 2025. SUMMER IN THE PARK’ LAUNCHES IN MILL RIVER PARK Stamford Downtown Heats Up with Three Weeks of Music, Food & Entertainment this July A brand-new tradition kicks off this July as Summer in the Park makes its debut at Mill River Park in Stamford Downtown. Created in partnership with Mill River Park, Parachute Concerts, Stamford Downtown, The Karp Family , and Hey Stamford! , this inaugural three-week celebration will unite music lovers, foodies, and culture seekers for an unforgettable lineup of events— positioning Stamford as a must-visit destination for summer entertainment in the region . The series features headline performances by Busta Rhymes, Aly & AJ, Soulja Boy, Bow Wow , Fariana , and more—and culminates with the return of the beloved Hey Stamford! Food Festival , now celebrating its 8th year. Adding to the excitement, Summer Fun Fridays delivers Connecticut’s ultimate outdoor happy hour , featuring live tribute bands, themed bars, and rotating food vendors that bring a fresh energy to Mill River Park every Friday night. SUMMER FUN FRIDAYS Every Friday | 5 PM – 10 PM | Ages 21+ Connecticut’s premier outdoor happy hour, complete with live tribute bands, themed bars, and a rotating lineup of food vendors. Lineup: July 11: Raise Your Hands – A high-energy tribute to Bon Jovi July 18: Jammy Buffet – A tropical Jimmy Buffett-inspired experience July 25: Zac Brown Tribute Band – Country-rock hits under the stars HEADLINE CONCERT SERIES Live Music Under the Stars at Mill River Park | 5 PM – 10 PM Thursday, July 10: Busta Rhymes – Hip-hop icon delivers an explosive live show Saturday, July 12: Aly & AJ – Pop duo returns with fan-favorite hits and fresh new sounds Thursday, July 17: Bow Wow, Soulja Boy – A 2000s throwback party for the ages Saturday, July 19: Colombian Independence Day featuring authentic cuisine, dance troupes, and singer, rapper and songwriter Fariana . Thursday, July 24: Mariah the Scientist – Rising alt-R&B star brings soulful, emotional anthems HEY STAMFORD! FOOD FESTIVAL July 26 & 27 | All Ages | 1 PM - 9 PM Get ready to indulge in a true culinary adventure. The region’s top food trucks and restaurant vendors are rolling into Stamford for a weekend packed with flavor, fun, and non-stop bites . The signature food event of the summer returns for its 8th year, serving up a mouthwatering two-day experience featuring: Dozens of curated food vendors Live music performances Themed cocktail bars Interactive culinary experiences for all ages ADDITIONAL EVENTS AT A GLANCE Wednesday Night Beer Garden (with live DJ): July 16, 23, 30 & August 6 Jazz in the Park presented by The Karp Family and The Palace Theatre: Sunday, July 13 Fairfield County Dance Festival: Tuesday, July 15 JCC Summer Performance: Sunday, July 20 at 12:00 PM Connecticut Ballet Performance: Tuesday, July 22 TICKETS & INFORMATION For the full event lineup, ticket info, and latest updates, visit: www.SummerinthePark.com

Week of Wednesday, June 4 – Sunday, June 8, 2025 Another stacked week of concerts, comedy, outdoor events, car shows, family festivals, and more — all happening in and around Fairfield County! Whether you’re craving local live music, a day of food & fun, or something totally unexpected (Silent Disco at Aquila's Nest Vineyards, anyone?) We have your plans right here. This week’s guide is made possible by Edmond Town Hall in Newtown. Edmond Town Hall's featured event this week: Jason Salmon featuring Joe Gerics hits the Edmond Town Hall stage Saturday, June 7 (8–10 PM) ! Don’t miss this hilarious stand-up show. Plus, the ETH Drive-In Movie Series kicks off on Friday and Saturday with E.T. under the stars. 👉 Get Your Comedy Tickets | Drive-In Movie Info 🎤 Wednesday, June 4 🎷 Piermont, NY: Peruvian Jazz with Hector Morales Trio at OTTO'S (6-9pm). 😂 Stamford: Comedy Showcase featuring KP Anderson, Maggie Lalley, Colin Pasquarella, Dan Kalwhite at New York Comedy Club Stamford (7pm) 🎶 Thursday, June 5 🍽️ Danbury: CityCenter Chow-Down 2025 – More Info (11:30 AM) 🎸 Fairfield: The Barons at Sherman Green Gazebo (6:30–8 PM) 🎵 Greenwich: Joe Calzone’s Mad Dog Redux at Music on the Great Lawn (6:30–8 PM) 🍷 Newtown: Small Business Speed Networking at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards (6–9 PM) 🎺 Piermont, NY: Jazz Thursday with Antonine Drye & Kevin Lovejoy at OTTO'S (6–9 PM) 🎤 Ridgefield: Honey Island Swamp Band at Ballard Park (7 PM) 😂 Stamford: Comedy Night with Kaneez Surka, Jared Waters & more at New York Comedy Club Stamford (7 PM) 🌟 Westport: Taste of Westport 2025: A Night at Studio 54 at The Inn at Longshore 🎸 Friday, June 6 🎶 Bethlehem: Southern Voice Band at March Farm’s Summer Concerts (6–8 PM) 🎤 Bridgeport: Gab Kallay at Port 5 (5–8:30 PM) 🎼 Brookfield: Sweet Redemption at Brookfield Concerts in the Park (6:30 PM) ☘️ Danbury: Mighty Ploughboys at CityCenter Danbury (7–9:30 PM) 🥁 Milford: Shot Down at Fowler Field’s Fridays After Five Concert (6 PM) 🦞 Newtown: Lobster Fest at Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue (5–9 PM) 🎸 Newtown: Christopher Newell LIVE at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards (5:30–8:30 PM) 🍷 Newtown: Sunset Wine Pairing Dinner at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards (6:30 PM) 📽️ Newtown: **ETH DRIVE-IN: E.T. ** at Edmond Town Hall (9 PM) 🎶 Norwalk: Jed Luckless LIVE at SONO 1420 (6–9 PM) 🎺 Stamford: Swing into the Park with Fairfield Counts at Mill River Park (7–9 PM) 😂 Stamford: Des Bishop: The Des Bishop Work Experience (4 showtimes) at New York Comedy Club Stamford 🎼 Wilton: Choral Concert at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church (8–9 PM) 🎻 Westport: Dan Tressler & Friends at Music on Church Lane (6–9 PM) 🥳 Saturday, June 7 🐯 Bridgeport: Wild Wine, Beer & Food Safari Party at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo (6 PM) 🥁 Fairfield: Silver Steel Student Band at Sherman Green Gazebo (6:30–8 PM) 🏹 Harwinton: Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire® – Info & Tickets (10:30 AM–6 PM) 🎶 Newtown: Parker's Tangent at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards (2:30–5:30 PM) 👑 Newtown: Decades Drag Music Show at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards (7 PM) 😂 Newtown: Stand-Up Comedy with Jason Salmon ft. Joe Gerics at Edmond Town Hall (8–10 PM) 📽️ Newtown: **ETH DRIVE-IN: E.T. ** at Edmond Town Hall (9 PM) 🦞 Sandy Hook: Lobster Fest 2025 at Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue (4 PM) 😂 Stamford: Early Bird Comedy at New York Comedy Club Stamford (4:30 PM) 😂 Stamford: Des Bishop continues (4 showtimes) at New York Comedy Club Stamford 🎤 Westport: Acoustic Elixir at Music on Church Lane (6–9 PM) 🍓 Sunday, June 8 🎸 Bridgeport: Black Rock Day w/ Simple Jim at Port 5 (3 PM) 🚘 Fairfield: Fairfield's 9th Annual Car Show at Ludlowe High School (9 AM–3 PM) 🎶 Fairfield: Herman & Company at Sherman Green Gazebo (6:30–8 PM) 🧒 Greenwich: Jumpin’ Jams @ Tides + Tunes (10 AM) 🎸 Greenwich: The Danned @ Tides + Tunes (4 PM) 🏹 Harwinton: Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire® – Tickets (10:30 AM–6 PM) 🏴‍☠️ Milford: 23rd Annual Pirate’s Day – Downtown Milford CT (8 AM–2 PM) 🍓 Mystic: Strawberry Festival at Olde Mistick Village (11 AM–6 PM) 🎪New Britain: Little Poland Festival – More Info (8:30 AM–7 PM) 🎶 Newtown: Valerie Rose at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards (2–5 PM) 🎧 Newtown: Silent Disco Spring Party at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards (6 PM) 🎤Norwalk: Flag Day with Fairfield Counts at Norwalk Green Summer Concerts (5–6:30 PM) 🎹 Piermont, NY: Sunday Piano Brunch with Kevin Lovejoy at OTTO'S (12–3 PM) 🎸 Shelton: Canyon at Jones Winery (2–4 PM) 🎤 Sherman: Unbroken Glass at Sherman Summer Concert Series (4–7 PM) 😂 Stamford: Comedy Night at New York Comedy Club Stamford (7 PM) 🎹 Trumbull: Pipe Organ Recital by Daniel Colaner at St. Theresa RC Church (4:30–5:30 PM) 🎪 Wilton: Georgetown Day – Event Info (12–5:30 PM)