It’s time for festive summer celebrations in Ridgefield!
This July, we invite you enjoy some of the most exciting happenings of the season, including amazing arts and culture events, inspiring exhibits, musical performances, summer activities for the family, and much more. We wish everyone a happy July #inRidgefield.
July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th
Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center
Poetry in the Garden is back for another summer season! The series, produced by Ridgefield Poet Laureate Emerita Barb Jennes, will feature some of the nation’s leading poets. Join us in the beautiful historic walled garden for weekly readings on Mondays in July.
Thursday, July 4th
Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center
Celebrate community, independence, and the 58th anniversary of our museum’s opening day! Explore the historic tavern, with volunteers on hand to answer questions, and participate in family activities in the barn. Free and open to the public.
Saturday, July 6th & 20th
The Meetinghouse
Join us in our studio as we create together in an inclusive atmosphere of artmaking. This will be a relaxed, fun opportunity to create with others on their artistic journey. Try it out! Hosted by Holli Levy. No charge and no experience necessary.
Saturday, July 6th
Ridgefield High School
Get ready for a night of fun, food, and fireworks with your loved ones! Gates open at 6:00pm. Bring your blankets and chairs to enjoy the show under the stars. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to create lasting memories with your family and friends.
Sunday, July 7th
Nod Hill Brewery
Join us outside at the Biergarden at Ridgefield’s Nod Hill Brewery and support Woodcock! Have a beer with Blue, Basil or Bob (pictured), imbibe with Izzy or sip in the sunshine with Sprinkles… Woodcock ambassador animals will also be at Nod Hill for the celebration.
Tuesdays July 9th, 16th, 23rd
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Through this three-session course, participants will engage deeply with the current exhibitions while having access to our galleries and the learning space in private evening sessions. Designed to provoke open and dynamic dialogue, participants will analyze, interpret, and discuss the contemporary artwork.
Friday, July 12th
Lounsbury House
Experience the ‘Riviera in Ridgefield’ with Sommelier Jillian Fontana and her assortment of Riviera-inspired wines! Sip, swirl, learn & laugh while enhancing your wine appreciation along with a selection of cheeses and delights. Proceeds benefit historic preservation at Lounsbury House.
Saturday, July 13th & 27th
Jesse Lee Church
Located on the site of the original town green, The Ridgefield Farmers Market will feature a curated selection of some of the best growers and makers around every other Saturday through October 5th.
Through Sunday, July 14th
D. Colabella Fine Art Gallery
Come and visit the “One Love” Exhibit featuring HEKTAD and David Hollier! Celebrate this show featuring Pop Art of different disciplines; one is graffiti or street style, another involves portraits and images created only with a typewriter. The exhibit will be on display through July 14th, 2024.
Tuesday, July 16th
The Prospector Theater
Get ready to sparkle, Ridgefield! Join us and The Prospector Theater for a fabulous 10th-anniversay kickoff! This event will include a ribbon cutting, refreshments, and giveaways. We look forward to seeing you there!
Friday, July 19th
The Ridgefield Playhouse
Hear all of your favorite 80s hits! The show is led by three of NYC’s top rock and pop vocalists and backed by a phenomenal band. From their neon colored flashy costumes to the remarkable renditions of the music we all loved, the Back to the Eighties Show by Jessie’s Girl is New York City area’s favorite 80’s throwback experience!
Saturday, July 20th
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Visit the Museum for free on the third Saturday of every month as part of our Third Saturdays program. Participate in a Story Time at 10:30 am, a Discovery Tour of Loie Hollowell, Elizabeth Englander, Layo Bright, and Esther Ruiz’s exhibitions at 1 pm, and drop-in to The Studio for art-making activities.
Saturday, July 27th
Main Street in Ridgefield
Join us for a fun summer celebration on beautiful Main Street in Ridgefield! The festival will include live entertainment, great food, fun summer activities, Touch-A-Truck for families, and a fun day out for everyone!
Saturday, July 27th
Lounsbury House
This free family-friendly event with a variety of emergency & construction vehicles for all to explore along with Ridgebury Farm & Stables ‘Farmer Phil’s’ Barnyard friends! Sensory sandbox fun with Ridgefield Parks & Rec and Kona Ice for purchase. Something for everyone!
Saturday, July 27th
The Ridgefield Playhouse
Famed New York Yankees Centerfielder and guitarist extraordinaire, Bernie Williams, is back for our 8th Annual Bernie Williams Day! This longstanding Playhouse tradition features a star-studded day with celebrities from the worlds of sports and music, all to benefit the Ridgefield Playhouse’s Arts in Education program. Also of interest: Bernie Williams Day All-Star Concert
Tuesdays & Thursdays in July
Ballard Park
CHIRP is a series of free summer concerts every Tuesday and Thursday through August 29, 2024. Concerts start at 7:00pm in Ballard Park. Bring your own chairs and blankets! View 2024 CHIRP Schedule
All month
All around Ridgefield (See map)
KICKS Public Art is an event where local citizens and businesses can purchase fiberglass resin sneaker sculptures to decorate in any and every way possible to be displayed all over Ridgefield, CT. All proceeds from the event will be donated to KICKS for Kids and ArtFul Visual Arts Initiative.
