Milford, CT: Downtown Milford will come alive with the sounds of jazz on Saturday, October 3, 2026 , as the Milford Arts Council presents the inaugural Jazz’n Downtown , a new immersive celebration combining live music, local art, dining and the charm of one of Connecticut’s favorite shoreline downtowns. Presented with lead Presenting Sponsor Coastal Bridge Advisors , Jazz’n Downtown is designed to be explored at your own pace. Visitors can arrive by train, car, boat, bike or foot and spend the day strolling Milford’s historic neighborhoods, waterways, boutiques, restaurants and artisan displays — all while live jazz provides the soundtrack. Jazz Throughout Downtown Milford Award-winning jazz performers will take the stage at three outdoor venues , including locations along Milford’s scenic waterfront. The music continues throughout the downtown experience, with solo and duo jazz performers appearing at participating restaurants during brunch, lunch and dinner. It’s more than a traditional music festival. Jazz’n Downtown brings music, art, food and community together throughout the heart of Milford, allowing guests to create their own experience and discover something new around every corner. An Evening Celebrating Ella & Louis The celebration continues that evening at Parsons Veterans’ Memorial Hall with a special tribute concert honoring two of jazz music’s most legendary performers, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong . The evening concert requires a separate ticket, while VIP packages offer an enhanced Jazz’n Downtown experience with reserved seating areas, an early reservation window for brunch, lunch and dinner, parking and reserved seating for the evening concert. About the Milford Arts Council Founded in 1972, the Milford Arts Council (MAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting and enriching the community through music, theater, visual arts, dance, film and creative expression. MAC presents more than 200 events annually and operates from the beautifully restored historic eastbound Milford train station, as well as the Firehouse Gallery at Walnut Beach. Jazz’n Downtown 📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026 📍 Downtown Milford, Connecticut 🎷 Event Information: jazzndowntown.org 🎟️ Tickets: Eventbrite – Jazz’n Downtown: The Ultimate Jazz & Arts Experience 🎨 Milford Arts Council: milfordarts.org ☎️ Information: 203-878-6647 Come for the jazz, explore downtown Milford, discover local artists, enjoy great food and make a full day — and night — of this brand-new Connecticut arts experience.

Love shopping small and discovering something you won’t find everywhere else? PopShop Market is bringing its popular curated artisan markets to Fairfield, Darien, Westport and Milford throughout the rest of 2026. PopShop isn’t your typical vendor fair. Each market features a carefully curated, hand-picked selection of artisans, makers, designers, boutiques and small businesses , offering everything from clothing and jewelry to home décor, specialty goods, self-care products and unique gifts. 🛍️ Save the Dates! DARIEN — Darien Commons 📅 September 19 • October 17 • November 21 FAIRFIELD — Elicit Brewing Co. 📅 September 27 • November 22 • December 6 WESTPORT — Westport Museum for History & Culture 📅 October 3 • November 15 MILFORD — Historic Milford Green 📅 November 7 With the holiday season approaching, PopShop is a great place to shop small, support local and find one-of-a-kind gifts while meeting some of the talented people behind the products. The best part? Every PopShop is different. The vendor lineup changes from market to market, so there’s always something new to discover. Grab a friend, make a day of it and see what catches your eye! SHOP SMALL 💛 SUPPORT LOCAL 💛 DISCOVER THE UNIQUE!