August Fun in Ridgefield

Enjoy the summer haze and gorgeous weather in Ridgefield! August is set to be a busy month in town with gallery openings, concerts, performances, and other special activities for the kids. So, grab the sun block and head to Ridgefield for some summer fun!

Outdoor Sports Center Summer Hike Series
Woodcock Nature Trail
August 3rd
Join a guided hike/trail run and test out Merrell’s new line of trail running shoes and hikers. Enter into a raffle for an awesome prize as well.

Southwest Café Margarita 5K
Union Savings Bank Parking Lot
August 3rd
Enjoy a fun night out running with a free margarita at the finish line. This run benefits the Ridgefield Sunrise Cottage.

Shakespeare on the Green & Green Expo
The Ridgefield Playhouse
August 4th
Shakespeare’s classic play comes to life in a free, family-friendly production! The Green Expo is being held at the event as well. It will feature local businesses that are conscious about making environmentally friendly choices. Learn about sustainability and how to make smart choices every day.

RBSC Thirsty Thursdays
Ridgefield Bicycle Sports Club
August 8th
Tour around the town of Ridgefield and see all it has to offer. After the rides, the club will stop for bites and drinks.

RidgeCon After Dark
Ridgefield Library
August 9th
Enjoy an evening of 80s and 90s themed trivia, drag, music, karaoke, and themed drinks.

RidgeCon
Ridgefield Library
August 10th
The 5th Annual RidgeCon is filled with many great activities for the family to enjoy such as storytime, face painting, hair braiding, fashion shows, crafts, scavenger hunts and so much more.

Hike and Write: Nature Journaling and Sketching with Whitney Hoffman
Weir Farm National Historic Site and Art Center
August 10th
Get creative at Weir Farm with outdoor journaling and sketching. Supplies are provided.

Family & Children’s Aid Baseball Clinic
Jensen Field
August 17th
Family & Children’s Aid is partnering with the MLB Player’s Alumni to put together a free baseball clinic for ages 6-16. Learn baseball skills from former MLB players along with important life skills. This clinic is to raise awareness of the foster children in the area.

Bedlam 2019 Opening Reception
Ridgefield Guild of Artists
August 17th
The 8th annual Bedlam show will take place from August 17^th-September 1^st. Hang your own work at any spot in the gallery to create a fun and enticing atmosphere and conversation.

Art Walk 2019
Downtown Ridgefield
August 23rd
Many restaurants, businesses, and cultural venues will present the artwork of many artists in windows and on shop walls during this free, two-week festival. The streets of downtown Ridgefield will be transformed into a beautiful art gallery.

Sundays at the Peter Parley Schoolhouse
Ridgefield Historical Society
August 25th
Time travel back to the 18^th century at the Peter Parley Schoolhouse. Receive a guided tour, play with antique toys, write with quill pens, and wear a three-corner hat. Which of Ridgefield’s little red schoolhouses was closest to you?

CHIRP Concerts
Ballard Park
All Throughout August
CHIRP is a series of free Tuesday and Thursday night summer concerts in Ballard Park. This month, some of the performers include The Brother Brothers, Damn Tall Buildings, Cris Jacobs, and Marcia Ball.

Events at The Aldrich
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
August
The Aldrich will be bustling with special activities and wonderful exhibits throughout August. In addition to kid-friendly workshops and artist discussions, the museum will have several exciting exhibits on display.

Ridgefield Playhouse
Ridgefield Playhouse
All Throughout August
The Playhouse has a fantastic lineup of shows this month. Some highlights include the all-time favorite Beach Boys, Grammy Award Winner Corinne Bailey Rae, and nationwide performer Shaun Cassidy.

For more information on events this August, check out our events calendar. 

Photo Credits:

Top Image- Ridgefield Guild of Artists and Mary Harold