Family Fun

Create your own flag celebrating you! Brainstorm about the things that make you unique as you walk through exhibitions such as Harmony Hammond and Sara Cwynar, then join us in The Studio to create a fabric flag painting that you can wave proudly.

Thursday, June 27, 2019, 2 pm to 4 pm

Free for members or with Museum admission
All ages

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Monday, July 1, 2019, 2 pm to 4 pm

Free for members or with Museum admission
All ages

It’s always fun and games at The Aldrich! Hop into The Studio to paint a piece of one of our new outdoor Jenga sets! Leave your bricks here to dry and come back later in the summer to use our Jenga sets in the Sculpture Garden.

Montreal-based, Canadian Blues rockers who combine rock with straight-ahead blues in a way that echoes the vibe of the great power trios from the 60’s and 70’s. Paul desLauriers was crowned Entertainer of the Year for the second year in a row at the 21st annual Maple Blues Awards held on January 15th 2018 in Toronto, Canada. The band also won multiple Maple Blues Awards. Rain venue: RP. Underwritten thanks to The Wadsworth Russell Lewis Trust Fund. 

CHIRP is a series of free Tuesday and Thursday night summer concerts in Ballard Park located in the heart of Ridgefield. CHIRP is totally funded by individual and foundation donations as well as contributions from local businesses. It is co-sponsored by the town of Ridgefield through its Parks & Rec. Dep’t.  and The Ridgefield Press. Concerts begin at 7p.m. Please understand that we love dogs BUT they are not permitted in Ballard Park.

CHIRP’s mission is to present to its audience music and professional musicians who would not normally otherwise have a venue in the Ridgefield/Danbury area.  It’s main goals are to build community through shared experience as well as to enhance Ridgefield’s reputation as a “Destination”

Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center 
FREE Admission

2014 IBMA Momentum Award winners for “Band of the Year,” this string quartet from Hendersonville, TN. plays mostly original music that isn’t quite country and certainly isn’t tradiational bluegrass. But notwithstanding, their fan base keeps growing. Rain venue: RP.Underwritten through the generosity of Purkiss Capital Advisors, LLC.

CHIRP is a series of free Tuesday and Thursday night summer concerts in Ballard Park located in the heart of Ridgefield. CHIRP is totally funded by individual and foundation donations as well as contributions from local businesses. It is co-sponsored by the town of Ridgefield through its Parks & Rec. Dep’t.  and The Ridgefield Press. Concerts begin at 7p.m. Please understand that we love dogs BUT they are not permitted in Ballard Park.

CHIRP’s mission is to present to its audience music and professional musicians who would not normally otherwise have a venue in the Ridgefield/Danbury area.  It’s main goals are to build community through shared experience as well as to enhance Ridgefield’s reputation as a “Destination”

July 4th is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you this Independence Day. We gathered up all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Ridgefield so you can start planning now.

Here’s what’s in store this July 4th in Ridgefield:

July 4th Festivities

Ridgefield’s Family Firework Celebration will be held at Ridgefield High School, 700 North Salem Road, on July 4, 2019. Gates open at 6:00 p.m.

No admittance is allowed without a $20 parking pass which can be purchased with cash or check only at Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield Town Hall or Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce. All proceeds go to the Family Fourth Committee.

Parking will be available at Ridgefield High School, Barlow Mountain, and Scotland Elementary. Shuttle buses will be provided to and from Barlow Mountain, and Scotland Elementary. Handicapped parking is available at Ridgefield High School. No grills or alcohol are permitted.

CAMP ALDRICH 2019: Week 1 – Funky Fresh 3-D Sculptures

Monday, July 8, 2019, 9 am to 5 pm

Week 1: Monday, July 8 to Friday, July 12
Entering Grades 1 through 3

No need for paper or canvas here! Create bright, inventive and fun 3-D constructions, creatures, and critters using a variety of techniques like plaster of Paris, paper-mâché, and so much more. Work with Aldrich teaching artist Erika Rohde to build sculptures that are out of this world!

This perennial favorite, The “The Heir to the Zydeco Throne” (Billboard Magazine) returns for the 10th consecutive year. Need we write more? Rain venue: RP Underwritten through the generosity of Sam Hur, Ridgefield Cleaners.

CHIRP is a series of free Tuesday and Thursday night summer concerts in Ballard Park located in the heart of Ridgefield. CHIRP is totally funded by individual and foundation donations as well as contributions from local businesses. It is co-sponsored by the town of Ridgefield through its Parks & Rec. Dep’t.  and The Ridgefield Press. Concerts begin at 7p.m. Please understand that we love dogs BUT they are not permitted in Ballard Park.

CHIRP’s mission is to present to its audience music and professional musicians who would not normally otherwise have a venue in the Ridgefield/Danbury area.  It’s main goals are to build community through shared experience as well as to enhance Ridgefield’s reputation as a “Destination”

Show & Shine for SPHERE

Muscle Cars, Street Rods, Classics, and Antiques!

No cut-off years..
New cars welcome!

Special Trophy Awards:
The Justin Cowen Award
Harrison Mauldin Award
Jeff Doyle Award

Raffle, Door Prizes, Food Vendors, and Live Music 

Theme: Life in Early Ridgefield

Explore life in early Ridgefield with fun, hands-on, educational activities!

Ridgefield’s first post office opened in the Keeler Tavern in 1792. Before telegraph and telephone, before text message and email, the postal service carried news throughout the 13 colonies and early United States. Campers will join Timothy Keeler as deputy postmasters along the post road, establishing their post offices and ensuring the news reaches its final destination!

For boys and girls entering grades 1-3

July 15 – 19, 2019 · 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
$250 per session ($225 with family membership, 10% sibling discount)

CAMP ALDRICH 2019: Week 2 – Fantastic and Flat: Exploring Art Making on Paper

Monday, July 15, 2019, 10 am to 5 pm

Week 2: Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19
Entering Grades 1 through 3

Break out your brushes – we are getting bold, bright, and colorful with our exploration into art making on a flat surface. Using pastels, paints, textiles, and other mixed media, make original pieces of art that encompass techniques such as collage and assemblage with Aldrich teaching artist Erika Rohde.

Sounding at times like a New Orleans trad band, a funkified Tower of Power-style outfit, and a horn-rock group, this Chicago based brass band has perfected a gritty and dynamic sound. Rain venue: RP

CHIRP is a series of free Tuesday and Thursday night summer concerts in Ballard Park located in the heart of Ridgefield. CHIRP is totally funded by individual and foundation donations as well as contributions from local businesses. It is co-sponsored by the town of Ridgefield through its Parks & Rec. Dep’t.  and The Ridgefield Press. Concerts begin at 7p.m. Please understand that we love dogs BUT they are not permitted in Ballard Park.

CHIRP’s mission is to present to its audience music and professional musicians who would not normally otherwise have a venue in the Ridgefield/Danbury area.  It’s main goals are to build community through shared experience as well as to enhance Ridgefield’s reputation as a “Destination”

Formed in April of 2008, and still touring with the original lineup, The HillBenders have firmly established their presence as one of the most energetic and engaging progressive acoustic bands on the scene and they continue to wow audiences from stages around the country and around the world. Rain venue: RP Underwritten thanks to the generosity of The John Katz Family Foundation.

CHIRP is a series of free Tuesday and Thursday night summer concerts in Ballard Park located in the heart of Ridgefield. CHIRP is totally funded by individual and foundation donations as well as contributions from local businesses. It is co-sponsored by the town of Ridgefield through its Parks & Rec. Dep’t.  and The Ridgefield Press. Concerts begin at 7p.m. Please understand that we love dogs BUT they are not permitted in Ballard Park.

CHIRP’s mission is to present to its audience music and professional musicians who would not normally otherwise have a venue in the Ridgefield/Danbury area.  It’s main goals are to build community through shared experience as well as to enhance Ridgefield’s reputation as a “Destination”

Join us on the Lounsbury House porch and lawn for an evening of great food and friendly people.

Summer-fun activities include lawn games, cornhole, horseshoes, wading pool, music and much more.

WHAT’S ON THE MENU??

$60/Adult:
Fresh 1-1/2 pound Maine Lobster, Steamers and Mussels
New Potatoes, Corn-on-the-Cob and Watermelon

$20/Child:
Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Corn-on-the-Cob and Watermelon

Endless iced tea, lemonade and water for all!
Alcohol not included. BYOB

LOCATION:
Lounsbury House
316 Main Street, Ridgefield CT 06877

Ridgefield’s SummerFest is on Sat., July 20 from 10 am to 4 pm with sidewalk sales, food, music, children’s activities/games, shopping, touch-a-truck and more! Main Street & Bailey Avenue will be closed to traffic.  

Call 203.438.5992 or email us for details. More information to come!

for boys and girls entering grades 4-6

July 22 – 26, 2019 · 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
$250 per session ($225 with family membership, 10% sibling discount)

Theme: Cabinet of Curiosities

A predecessor to museums, cabinets of curiosities reached the height of their popularity in the 19^thCentury when everyone from princes to armchair scientists proudly showed off their collections. From natural specimens to man-made objects, from ancient artifacts to the newest technological wonders, everything was collected. Over the week, campers will collect and curate objects to create their own cabinet of curiosities.

Inspired interpretations and originals around a panorama of eclectic Yiddish repertoire, with musical influences ranging from Eastern European to Zydeco, Jazz , Latin, Funk etc. Rain venue:RP. Underwritten through the generosity of the Leir Foundation.

CHIRP is a series of free Tuesday and Thursday night summer concerts in Ballard Park located in the heart of Ridgefield. CHIRP is totally funded by individual and foundation donations as well as contributions from local businesses. It is co-sponsored by the town of Ridgefield through its Parks & Rec. Dep’t.  and The Ridgefield Press. Concerts begin at 7p.m. Please understand that we love dogs BUT they are not permitted in Ballard Park.

CHIRP’s mission is to present to its audience music and professional musicians who would not normally otherwise have a venue in the Ridgefield/Danbury area.  It’s main goals are to build community through shared experience as well as to enhance Ridgefield’s reputation as a “Destination”

Celebrating their 22nd year together and their 14th appearance at CHIRP, Elana James, Jake Erwin and Whit Smith possess “an arsenal full of technique and joy.” (NYTimes) Western Swing doesn’t get better than this. Rain venue: RPUnderwritten through the generosity of the Family of Alex Heckert

CHIRP is a series of free Tuesday and Thursday night summer concerts in Ballard Park located in the heart of Ridgefield. CHIRP is totally funded by individual and foundation donations as well as contributions from local businesses. It is co-sponsored by the town of Ridgefield through its Parks & Rec. Dep’t.  and The Ridgefield Press. Concerts begin at 7p.m. Please understand that we love dogs BUT they are not permitted in Ballard Park.

CHIRP’s mission is to present to its audience music and professional musicians who would not normally otherwise have a venue in the Ridgefield/Danbury area.  It’s main goals are to build community through shared experience as well as to enhance Ridgefield’s reputation as a “Destination”

July 29 – August 2, 2019 · 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
$250 per session ($225 with family membership, 10% sibling discount)

Theme: Vintage Fashion Design

Cut and construct a historic costume inspired by 19th century fashion found in the Museum’s collection. Brooklyn-based costume designer Corrine Huhnke will teach campers how to apply design elements from 19th century women’s and men’s fashion to construct a creation of their own using vintage clothing and accessories found in local second-hand shops. Campers will model their final creations at a fashion show for family and friends.

“An astonishing array of virtuosity” (Washington Post). One of the most engaging ensembles in the history of Celtic music returns to Ridgefield for their bi-annual visit. Rain venue: RP Underwritten thanks to the generosity of Tom & Marlene Gerhard.

CHIRP is a series of free Tuesday and Thursday night summer concerts in Ballard Park located in the heart of Ridgefield. CHIRP is totally funded by individual and foundation donations as well as contributions from local businesses. It is co-sponsored by the town of Ridgefield through its Parks & Rec. Dep’t.  and The Ridgefield Press. Concerts begin at 7p.m. Please understand that we love dogs BUT they are not permitted in Ballard Park.

CHIRP’s mission is to present to its audience music and professional musicians who would not normally otherwise have a venue in the Ridgefield/Danbury area.  It’s main goals are to build community through shared experience as well as to enhance Ridgefield’s reputation as a “Destination”