Exciting Pre-Holiday Events in Ridgefield this November

Ridgefield's Annual Turkey Trot

The leaves have nearly fallen and the temperature is cooling, which can only mean one thing: the excitement of the holiday season is almost here! We have so much to be thankful for in Ridgefield including many festive events all around town. We can’t wait to watch the turkeys trot and Main Street twinkle, so mark your calendars with this month’s wonderfully joyful events #inRidgefield.

Ridgefield Playhouse Gala with Bernadette Peters
November 4th
Ridgefield Playhouse
Join the Ridgefield Playhouse at their Fall Gala with Bernadette Peters as they honor Executive Director Allison Stockel! Tickets include a sit-down dinner, open bar, and silent auction, to be followed by a live auction and performance by Broadway star Bernadette Peters. Get tickets

Fine Day Holiday Fair
November 4-6
Onatru Farm Park, South Salem
Meet, shop, unwind, and delight in the holiday season! The Fine Day Fair is dressed up for the holidays with a festive market featuring one-of-a-kind gifts by artisans and makers from all over the country. We’re thrilled to offer an exclusive discount code for tickets to inRidgefield readers, enter code “INR” for 25% off for General Admission to the Fine Day Holiday Fair! Get tickets

#HandsOnHistory: It Takes A Village Exhibit
Through November 6th
Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center
This award-winning exhibition explores the interdependency of farms, families, and businesses across Ridgefield’s history. Each Sunday through November 6th, KTM&HC will host family demonstrations that put some of the exhibit’s featured trades on display, with live presentations of blacksmithing, shoemaking, and more by skilled craftspeople and artisans. Learn more

Bernadette Peters at The Ridgefield Playhouse Gala

#HandsOnHistory: It Takes A Village Exhibit

Focus On: Landscape Exhibit
November 5th-20th
Ridgefield Guild of Artists
The third in their series of Focus On shows, RGA’s Landscape exhibit emphasizes landscape in all its forms and function, through both realism and abstract art across all artistic mediums. Catch this show through November 20th. Learn more

Trio Brejeiro in Concert
November 6th
Congregation Shir Shalom
Enjoy a free concert featuring a mix of Jewish, Sephardic, Brazilian, and American Jazz with Trio Brejairo. The trio includes a violin, guitar, and upright bass to convey jazz music like you’ve never heard it before. Learn more

SPHERE Presents “The Greatest Showman”
November 6th
The Ridgefield Playhouse
SPHERE will bring this wonderful musical to Ridgefield for one night only! VIP tickets gain early entry to meet the cast, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and champagne, receive preferred seating, and bid early in an auction. General admission tickets are also available and for the show only. Get tickets

Trio Brejeiro in Concert

SPHERE Presents "The Greatest Showman"

Piano Barn…n
November 11th-12th
Ridgefield Theater Barn
Head to the Theater Barn for a night of live music mischief by talented performers. As at many New York City piano bars, anything can happen at a cabaret and you might even be encouraged to hop on stage yourself! Get tickets

“Time to Remember” Exhibit
Through November 13th
RPAC Gallery
This special exhibit includes all resident artists and showcases their best-selling and most memorable pieces from previous shows. While strolling downtown, be sure to stop by to celebrate your local artists and the gallery’s three years on Main Street. Learn more

The Wizard of Oz
November 17th
Prospector Theater
This timeless classic starring Judy Garland will be showing for one night only. An event the entire family can enjoy, it will be an incredibly special experience to see this magical film on the big screen. Get tickets

Holiday Boutique in the Barn
Begins November 17th
Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center
The Holiday Boutique in the Barn is back! Get into the holiday spirit and shop for everyone on your list all in one stop at our annual event, housed in the historic KTM&HC Carriage Barn. Find a selection of art, books, jewelry, crafts, holiday ornaments, puzzles, and more. Learn more

Ridgefield Theater Barn

Holiday Boutique in the Barn

Opening for “Day and Night” Exhibit
Opening for “Between Light and Dark” Exhibit
November 17th
RPAC Gallery & D. Colabella Fine Art Gallery
Join us a gallery hop featuring exhibit openings of “Day and Night” – a study in contrast featuring Visiting Artist Jen Williams & RPAC Resident Artists at RPAC Gallery, and “Between Light and Dark” – an exhibition featuring the works of leading NYC fashion photographer Udo Spreitzenbarth at D.Colabella Fine Art Gallery.

Ann’s Place Festival of Trees
November 18th-20th
The Summit in Danbury
Join us in the excitement of the 20th Annual Festival of Trees to benefit Ann’s Place! Take a stroll down a winter wonderland of beautifully decorated trees and then try your luck with awesome raffle prizes and an online auction. Get tickets

Eccentric Women of Ridgefield
November 18th-20th
Ridgefield Theater Barn
Presented jointly with the Ridgefield Historical Society, Eccentric Women of Ridgefield is a showcase of monologues, adapted for the stage from the storytelling of Dr. Darla Shaw, that celebrates four eccentric women of Ridgefield: Sarah Bishop, Mary Louise Beatrice Olcott, Jacqueline Seligmann, and Carmela Sabilia. Get tickets

"Day and Night" Exhibit

Eccentric Women of Ridgefield

Festive Home 2022
Begins November 19th
Ridgefield Guild of Artists
This event has been cancelled. Festive Home will be back in 2023!

Guys & Dolls
Through November 20th
ACT of Connecticut Theater
ACT of CT’s Artistic Director Daviel C. Levine brings this iconic Broadway hit to the stage in a way you’ve never seen before. Shows begin at 8pm Thursday through Sunday, with an additional performance on November 11 and a Sensory Friendly matinée on November 13th. Get tickets

Ridgfield’s 41st Annual Turkey Trot
November 24th
Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield
It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the annual 5k Turkey Trot and Fun Run to support the Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield! Put on your gloves and sneakers and join the fun for the 41st annual race. Register today

"Guys and Dolls"

Ridgefield's Annual Turkey Trot

Ridgefield’s Annual Tree Lighting
November 25th
Downtown Ridgefield
Let the holiday magic begin with Ridgefield’s annual tree lighting! The celebration will take place outside Town Hall and the trees all along Main Street will be lit simultaneously to kick off the holiday season. After the event, continue the festivities with some holiday shopping, meet-and-greet with Santa, and more! Learn more

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening
November 27th
The Ridgefield Playhouse
Jason Bonham, son of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, returns for an evening that will encompass hits from the iconic band’s entire career, including the albums Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin II, Led Zeppelin IV and Physical Graffiti. Get tickets

Wreath Festival
Begins November 28th
Woodcock Nature Center
Grab some friends and decorate a 24” balsam wreath while relaxing by a roaring fire! Group and individual ticket sales are available, and proceeds support the nature center’s programs in environmental education. Get tickets

Ridgefield's Annual Tree Lighting

We’ll see you #inRidgefield!

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