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From Beach Parties to BBQ’s: What’s Happening This Independence Day Week.
Summer Fun & Concerts | Sunday, June 29 – Saturday, July 5, 2025
Get ready to celebrate the season in star-spangled style! This Fourth of July week, Fairfield County and surrounding areas are bursting with festive events—from dazzling fireworks and patriotic parades to lively beach parties and unforgettable outdoor concerts. Whether you're planning a fun family outing or a weekend escape with friends, we’ve rounded up the top events to make this week a celebration to remember. Let the summer magic begin!
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- Ansonia: Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire(6:30pm)
- Bridgeport: KT Lay at Port 5(3 pm)
- 🎇🗽 Danbury: Town Fireworks over Candlewood Lake (9pm)
- Easton: Hitch & The Giddyup LIVE at Easton Concerts on the Hill(6-8 PM)
- Fairfield: Ketlic Kick at Sherman Green Gazebo (6:30-8 pm)
- Newtown: Katrina & Mark Duo at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards(2–5 PM)
- Newtown: Pilates with Goats at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(11am)
- Newtown: Chocolate Fondue Dip & Sip at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(12pm)
- Newtown: Sourdough 101 Class at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(12pm)
- Newtown: Hot Fun In The Summertime with Panacea at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards(6pm)
- Norwalk: Jeremy Beck & The Heavy Duty Horns w/Emily Wade Adams at Bayley Beach(5:30pm)
- Piermont, NY: Sunday Piano Brunch with Kevin Lovejoy at OTTO'S(12pm-3pm)
- Redding: Already Gone at Redding Town Green (6-8 pm)
- Shelton: Griffin Anthony at Jones Winery(2-4pm)
- Stratford: Frank Chiafari LIVE at Outriggers(2pm-5pm)
- Stamford: TJ at New York Comedy Club(7pm)
- Trumbull: Beggars & Choosers at Trumbull Sunday Concert Series at Town Gazebo( 4:00 PM)
- Westport: Artemis at Levitt Pavilion(7:00pm)
- Weston: Summer Sundays at Weston History & Culture Center(1pm-4pm)
- Weston: Southern Fried at Weston History & Culture Center's Music at the Barn(5:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
- Weston: Southern Fried: Music at The Barn(5:30-7pm)
- Woodbury: Dan Sawyer (Acoustic) LIVE at Woodbury Brewing Company(2pm)
- Bridgeport: Sushi Funk at Black Rock Summer Concert Series(6:30pm – 8:30pm)
- East Haven: Bluegrass Jam at the Shore Line Trolley Museum (6-8:30pm)
- Fairfield: Ghost-Note W/ Allysha Joy LIVE at StageOne in FTC(8 pm)
- Oxford: Lost Rebel at Jackson Cove Summer Concert(6:30pm)
- Ridgefield: I Draw Slow at Ballard Park(7:00 PM)
- Trumbull: The Singing Gnome LIVE at Trumbull's Kids Summer Concerts(10 am)
- Trumbull: Backbeat at Trumbull Summer Concert Series(7:00 pm)
- Danbury: Carillon Concert Series: Carla Staffaroni(1pm-2pm)
- Fairfield: Peanut Butter Jam Concert with Les Julian at the Sherman Green Gazebo(10:15 AM – 11:00 AM)
- New Canaan: KENN MORR LIVE at Waveny Park (7:30-9:30 pm)
- Newtown: Ceremony & Sound: A Sacred Gathering at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards(6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
- Newtown: Salsa & Bachata Dance Night at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6pm)
- 🎇🗽 Stamford: Fireworks at Cummings Beach (9pm)
- Stratford: Round Two LIVE at Outriggers(5pm-9pm)
- 🎇🗽 Stratford: Independence Day Fireworks at Short Beach (9pm)
- 🎇🗽Westport: Independence Day Fireworks Celebration at Compo Beach (9pm)
- 🎇🗽 Derby: Annual Fireworks at 3rd Street (9pm)
- Milford: The Lost Marbles at Fridays After Five Concerts – Fowler Field(6 pm)
- Newtown: Christian Radzion LIVE at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards(5:30–8:30 PM)
- Newtown: Dirty Martinis at Newtown Summer Concert Series( 6:30 PM - 8 PM)
- 🎇🗽 Norwalk: Rowayton Fireworks w/ Soul Amazing with DJ Jimmy Nuzzo at Shady Beach(7pm)
- Piermont, NY: Jazz Thursdays w/ Jessica Healey + Kevin Lovejoy at OTTO’S (6-9pm)
- Ridgefield: Fairfield Counts at Ballard Park( 7:00 PM)
- Ridgefield: Hitch & the Giddyup LIVE at Nod Hill Brewery(6:30pm)
- Stratford: Nayra & Cyril LIVE at Outriggers(5pm-8pm)
- 🎇🗽 Shelton: Downtown Fireworks w/Darik & The Funbags at Music Under the Stars Summer Concert Series(7pm)
- Weston: Summer Thursdays at Weston History & Culture Center(1pm-4pm)
- 🎇🗽 West Haven: Savin Rock Fireworks at Bradley Point (9:15pm)
- Bridgeport: Elana Zabari at Port 5(5:30-8:30pm)
- 🎇🗽: New Canaan Fireworks Celebration at Waveny Park (5pm)
- 🎇🗽 New Haven: New Haven Fireworks Celebration at Wilbur Cross HS (9pm)
- Newtown: Murray the Wheel at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards( 4–7 PM)
- Newtown: Wine and Wheels Car Show at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(3pm-8pm)
- Newtown: Brie Blossom Foodie at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6pm)
- Newtown: Baked Brie-liant Bites & Vino Nights at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards(6:30pm)
- Newtown: Friends & Family Glow Night in the Vines at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(7pm)
- 🎇🗽 Norwalk: Juicebox w/Alex Markov, Sheff & Kiddo Dust at Bayley Beach(4:30PM)
- 🎇🗽 New Canaan: New Canaan 4th of July FIREWORKS!(5pm)
- Ridgefield: Sir Tone & Twang LIVE at Nod Hill Brewery(2:30pm)
- Redding: Mike Milazzo LIVE at The Redding Roadhouse(7pm)
- Shelton: Seth Adam at Jones Winery(5–7pm)
- Stratford: Mike LoQuidice LIVE at Outriggers(5:30pm-8:30pm)
- 🎇🗽 Weston: Weston Family 4th of July Celebration at Weston MSF (4:30-10pm)
- Westport: Picnic on the 4th of July at Music on Church Lane(6:00pm – 9:00pm)
- Woodbury: Southern Desperation LIVE at Woodbury Brewing Company(8:30pm)
- Ansonia: Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire(6:30pm)
- Fairfield: Sukr Punch at Sherman Green Gazebo(6:30-8 pm)
- 🎇🗽 Fairfield: Fairfield's Independence Day Fireworks at Jennings Beaches(9:15pm)
- 🎇🗽 Fairfield: Fairfield's Independence Day Fireworks at Penfield Beache(9:15pm)
- 🎇🗽 Greenwich: Fireworks Displays at Binney Park(9pm)
- Newtown: Brass Band at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards(2–5 PM)
- Newtown: Belgian Chocolate and Wine Pairing at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(12pm)
- Newtown: CUBORICUA Salsa Band Show at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards(6pm)
- New Milford: The Pop Rocks LIVE at Housatonic River Brewing(7pm-10pm)
- 🎇🗽 Old Greenwich: Fireworks Displays at Greenwich Point(9:30pm)
- 🎇🗽 Orange: Independence Day Concert & Fireworks at Orange Fairgrounds (6:30pm)
- Ridgefield: Nathaniel Hintz LIVE at Nod Hill Brewery(5pm)
- Stamford: John Caparulo at New York Comedy Club Stamford( 7:00pm - 9:30pm)
- Stratford: Mike LoQuidice LIVE at Outriggers(5:30pm-8:30pm)
- Westport: Owen Daniel (Solo) at Music on Church Lane( 6:00pm – 9:00pm)
- Woodbury: Righteous Continental LIVE at Woodbury Brewing Company(8:30pm)
Experience a weekend of stories, bluegrass, and classic swing at Edmond Town Hall Nov. 13–15 featuring Dylan Thuras, Dan Tyminski, and The Rat Pack Tribute.
South Norwalk, CT - There’s always something stirring at SONO 1420 America’s Maritime Distillery , and this week is no exception! From hands-on cocktail workshop to live acoustic vibes, there’s a perfect blend of fun waiting in South Norwalk. Mixology Workshop – Thursday, November 13 | 6–8 PM Shake, stir, and sip your way through an evening of cocktail creativity with 1420’s principal mixologist, Blake Poon . Learn to craft two signature cocktails using premium spirits, fresh ingredients, and creative garnishes. Your $75 ticket includes a personal cocktail kit, two handcrafted drinks, and a charcuterie board. Acoustic SoNo Featuring Dave & Chrissy – Friday, November 14 | 6–9 PM Ease into the weekend with this dynamic duo performing everything from classic rock to modern pop favorites. The Acoustic SoNo Music Series pairs great music with craft cocktails and local bites—setting the tone for a perfect Friday night. Distillery Tour & Tasting – Saturday, November 15 | 2:30–4 PM Go behind the scenes of Connecticut’s first hemp seed-based distillery. For $30, enjoy a guided tour, spirits tasting, and a complimentary welcome cocktail. SONO 1420 – 19 Day Street, South Norwalk, CT. Your weekend starts here!
See Creedence Revived bring CCR’s greatest hits to life at The Palace Theatre Stamford, CT, on Nov. 21. A must-see classic rock event!
Fairfield County, CT - Fairfield County events made easy! Check out live music, holiday fairs, comedy shows & fall adventures near you.
Norwalk, CT – Benny Mikula kicks off Acoustic SoNo at SoNo 1420 this Friday, Nov 7, 6–9pm. Enjoy live music, craft cocktails, and holiday party options!
Danbury, CT - Experience the timeless music of Simon & Garfunkel as Scarborough Fair performs live at The Palace Theatre Danbury on Sunday, November 16.