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Live Music, Local Flavor & Family Fun: Explore Fairfield County’s Best Events This Week!

Looking for things to do in and around Fairfield County this week? Whether you're in the mood for outdoor concerts, local brews, family fun, or moonlit vineyard experiences, your social calendar is about to be packed. From seaside jazz to psychic wine tastings and sandcastle contests to symphonic nights — here’s your curated roundup of can’t-miss events happening July 13–19! 


Featured Experiences - Sunday, July 13


🌞 Sunday Funday: July 13 


🎶 Mellow Mondays: July 14 


🎤 Turn It Up Tuesday: July 15 


🧘 Wellness & Wine Wednesdays: July 16 


🥂 Thirsty Thursdays: July 17 


 🎸 Feel-Good Fridays: July 18 


🎡 Super Saturday: July 19 


This week is bursting with vibes, vino, and variety — from tribute shows and trivia to DJ bingo, comedy, and pirates. Don't forget to check venue websites or social pages for weather-related updates and last-minute additions. 


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Live Music, Local Flavor & Family Fun: Explore Fairfield County’s Best Events This Week!

This Weekend's CT Paranormal Convention Releases Schedule July 12-13

By Charles Rosenay • July 9, 2025
Waterbury CT: This coming weekend, Saturday, July 12th and Sunday, July 13th, CT's Original (and only) Paranormal Convention returns for the 5th year, bringing its one-of-a-kind experience to Waterbury, Connecticut in the Crosby High School gym complex. "ParaConn" is an entertaining and informative celebration of all things strange, spooky, and supernatural. The complete weekend schedule of speakers and panelists has been released: SATURDAY JULY 12 11AM V.I.P. Admission – Early-Bird Visit to Special Guests, Authors, Vendors, Readers, and Exhibitors. Access to front row seating. NOON General Admission Doors Open 12:15 Jimmy Petonito: “Mr. Haunted Origins” 1PM Sam Baltrusis and Heidi Kemper: “Ethics in Mediumship” 1:45 Ron Yacovetti and Lourdes Gonzalez: “Analytic Idealism, Paranormality, & Spirit Communication” 2:30 The Shaman and The Showman: “A Haunting in Waterbury” 3PM John Zaffis, Bill Slevin, Carl Johnson: Chronicles of Demonologists” 3:45 Stacia Wills and Kathy Feketik: “Wardruna: Origins of a Healing Mission” 4:30 Laurissa Rex, Dave Childers, Alaura Hewey, Matt Brown: ”24 Hours in Hell Experience” 5:15 Danny and Lauren Perez/ The Radikals: “True Crime Objects: Echoes of Violence” Last call to visit the vendors for special deals or readings. SHOW ENDS at 6PM . SEE YOU TOMORROW SUNDAY JULY 13 11AM V.I.P. Admission – Early-Bird Visit to Special Guests, Authors, Vendors, Readers, and Exhibitors. Access to front row seating. NOON General Admission Doors Open 12:15 Leitreanna Brown, Gwen Johns, Blaine Rohan, and Nate Elwell: “All Access Network TV: Serial Killers, Super Natural, and Murderers” 1PM Kenneth Drake: “Hollywood's Psychic; The Call of The Spirit World” 1:45 April Busset: “Why Psychic Mediums are essential in Paranormal Investigations and TV” 2:30 The Shaman and the Showman: “Investigating the State of the Paranormal in the State of CT” 3PM Butch Patrick: “From Eddie Munster to Today” 3:45 Patty Griffin: “Whispers From Heaven” 4:30 Natalie Jones, Shannon Collins, and Kara Philip: “The Woman of Paraflixx” 5:15 Special Wardruna Experience Psychic Gallery – Panelists to be Announced Last chance to visit the vendors for special deals or readings. SHOW ENDS at 6PM . To celebrate its fifth year, ParaConn welcomes actor Butch Patrick as its “Special Celebrity Guest of Honor.” Patrick played "Eddie" in the original “The Munsters.” Visitors have the opportunity to meet the TV star, take photos, and get autographs. Also appearing is "The Godfather of the Paranormal,” John Zaffis, nephew of The Warrens. They are the headliners, but there are more than 30 leading voices of the paranormal, including the star of Hulu’s “Repossessed,” Leitreanna Terry-Brown, “Mr. Haunted” Jimmy Petonito, Waterbury's own renowned psychic, Patti Griffin, paranormal and true crime producer Gwen Johns, and celebrity psychic medium April Busset. A complete list of the guest speakers and celebrities can be found on www.ParaConn.org . Guest authors slated to appear over the weekend include Kenneth Drake and Charles F. Rosenay!!!. Often affectionately branded as “Hollywood’s Psychic,” Drake is now touring to promote his newest book, Branded by Spirits: A Life Between Worlds." Rosenay!!! is the author of True Ghost Stories of Connecticut. Along with Thomas Gormley, he is the producer of ParaConn. ParaConn runs from Noon-6pm both days (with an early-bird V.I.P. option for $25). General admission tickets are only $19.99 advance/$25 at the door. The weekend pass is $35 in advance. There is free parking, and the facility is air conditioned. Outside, there will be food trucks and live music by the rock band Painted Owls from Houston, TX. There will definitely be tickets at the door, but advance tickets are available from: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/para-con/ParaConnV2025 The ParaConn Facebook Event Page is https://www.facebook.com/events/1178169320539597 . For further information, email CTParaConn@gmail.com , visit the website www.ParaConn.org , or phone (203) 795-4737. 
Fairfield County Buzz: Your Ultimate Guide to July 6–12 Events & Summer Concert Kickoff.

Fairfield County Buzz: Your Ultimate Guide to July 6–12 Events & Summer Concert Kickoff.

By Cathy Ithier • July 6, 2025
Fairfield County Buzz: Your Ultimate Guide to July 6–12 Events & Summer Concert Kickoff.
Beardsley Zoo is now part of the CT Season Pass!

Beardsley Zoo is now part of the CT Season Pass!

July 5, 2025
Beardsley Zoo is now part of the CT Season Pass!
Disney’s The Little Mermaid Makes a Splash at The Summer Theatre of New Canaan starting Saturday.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid Makes a Splash at The Summer Theatre of New Canaan starting Saturday, July 12.

July 5, 2025
Disney’s The Little Mermaid Makes a Splash at The Summer Theatre of New Canaan starting Saturday, July 12.
Three-Time GRAMMY® Winner Gustavo Casenave Trio at Jazz on Main – June 12 in Mt. Kisco

Three-Time GRAMMY® Winner Gustavo Casenave Trio at Jazz on Main – June 12 in Mt. Kisco

July 3, 2025
Three-Time GRAMMY® Winner Gustavo Casenave Trio at Jazz on Main – June 12 in Mt. Kisco

From Beach Parties to BBQ’s: What’s Happening This Independence Day Week.

By Cathy Ithier • June 28, 2025
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! This Week’s Sponsor: Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association Where the magic happens—before and after dark. Looking for the ultimate summer getaway? Discover the Sullivan Catskills, home to the #1 Concert Venue in the USA — Bethel Woods Center for the Arts . Located on the legendary site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival, this nonprofit cultural center offers unforgettable experiences with live music, creative programs, and immersive history. Explore open-air pavilions, art-filled galleries, market sheds, and the award-winning Museum at Bethel Woods. Extend your July 4th celebration with a stay in the Catskills—plan your trip here ! Sunday, June 29 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) Monday, June 30 Stamford: Monday Night Mic at New York Comedy Club Stamford(7:30 pm) Tuesday, July 1 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) Wednesday, July 2 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) Thursday, July 3 🎇🗽 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) Friday, July 4 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) Saturday, July 5 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)
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