June marks the beginning of an exciting summer season in Ridgefield! Take a look at our favorite not-to-miss events and all the ways to experience arts and culture, outdoor activities, music and performances, and more.
We wish everyone a happy summer season #inRidgefield!
Opens Saturday, June 1st
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 from June 1st through October 5th.
Saturday, June 1st
Ballard Park
Ridgefield’s fifth annual Pride in the Park celebration will feature a variety of activities, crafts, entertainment and informational tables geared towards all ages. This event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, June 1st
Ridgefield Academy
Touch-A-Truck will feature different types of vehicles and all will be open for exploration. Interested families are welcome to learn more about Ridgefield Academy/Landmark Preschool during their visit.
Saturday, June 1st & Sunday, June 2nd
Onatru Farm Park, South Salem
Fine Day Fair is a place to meet artisans, designers, curators, and fellow tastemakers, and shop one-of-a-kind finds. It’s a place to support small businesses and artists all within a weekend.
Tuesdays & Thursdays Beginning June 4th
Ballard Park
CHIRP is a series of free Tuesday and Thursday night summer concerts in Ballard Park located in the heart of Ridgefield from June 4 through August 29, 2024. Concerts start at 7:00pm.
Friday, June 7th
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Kick off the weekend with Aldrich After Hours and enjoy drinks and special programming in the Museum’s galleries. Specialty cocktails inspired by the current exhibitions, as well as beer and wine, will be available for purchase.
Friday, June 7th
ACT of Connecticut
Gala guests will enjoy an elegant cocktail reception with delicious food provided by our favorite local restaurants, a fabulous silent & live auction plus incredible performances from past (and upcoming!) ACT of CT productions, followed by the BIG reveal of next season’s line-up!
Saturday, June 8th
Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center
Site admission is free on CT Open House Day! Visitors can enjoy tours of our historic tavern museum, get hands-on with our History Workshop exhibition, and explore the historic walled garden in gorgeous full bloom.
Sunday, June 9th
Ballard Park
Join Sweet Bean Events for Princesses in the Park for live performances, activities, and meet & greets with your favorite princesses and superheroes, music from Bach 2 Rock, craft and sensory stations, bounce castles and inflatables, superhero training, cookie decorating, horses and animal visitors, and more!
Sunday, June 9th
Main Street in Georgetown
Join us for live music, artisan & food vendors, and your favorite Georgetown businesses! Our mission is to celebrate the past, support and promote the community’s businesses and residents, and facilitate the continued revitalization of the Historic Village of Georgetown, Connecticut.
Friday, June 14th
Amber Room Colonnade
Every spring, The Center for Empowerment and Education (CEE) gathers for cocktails and dinner to honor and celebrate community members that are closely connected to advancing CEE’s mission. The Annual Dinner is the largest fundraiser to ensure we have the resources to provide crisis navigation, ongoing supportive, and prevention education and training services.
Begins Saturday, June 15th
All around Ridgefield
Join us in supporting Ridgefield’s arts and culture and local businesses! Starting June 15th through September 15th, sponsors and artists will be able to display their decorated KICKS Sneaker Sculptures around town. This event is hosted by Ridgefield Running Company. All proceeds from the event will be donated to KICKS for Kids and ArtFul Visual Arts Initiative.
Saturday, June 15th
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Visit the Museum for free 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, Esther Ruiz, Elizabeth Englander, and Layo Bright’s exhibitions at 1 pm, and drop-in to The Studio for art-making activities.
Saturday, June 15th
The Ridgefield Playhouse
Returning to the Playhouse stage for the first time in ten years, the Goo Goo Dolls will headline our 2024 Summer Fundraiser! Enter our outdoor event space and you will be emersed in a vintage, moody, summer garden party with live music, one-of-a-kind auction items, catered summer fare and signature cocktails.
Through Sunday, June 16th
ACT of Connecticut
Kinky Boots tells the story of two people with nothing in common – or so they think. Charlie is a factory owner struggling to save his family business. Lola is a fabulous entertainer with a wildly exciting idea. This unexpected pair learns to embrace their differences and finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible.
Through Sunday, June 16th
Ridgefield Guild of Artists
An overwhelming number of Guild members sent in submissions to this show: 142 pieces from 86 artists! It’ll be a blast of spring all over the gallery with colorful paintings, photography, prints, drawings, and sculpture, including a special garden bench…plus beautiful interpretive real flower arrangements from our new Garden Club friends.
Thursday, June 20th
The Meetinghouse
Discover summer plants, anticipate the season’s delights, and share the joy of a walk. All ages are welcome. Dress for the outdoors, the event happens rain or shine. Leashed, polite dogs invited. Join us for nature’s celebration!
Friday, June 21st
All around Ridgefield
Ridgefield is joining over 1000 cities worldwide for a live, free musical celebration throughout the town. Make Music Ridgefield is brought to you by the Ridgefield Arts Council as part of our mission to generate attention for Ridgefield’s vibrant arts community.
Through Saturday, June 22nd
Ridgefield Theater Barn
Join us for this Stephen Schwartz cult classic musical, headed for a 2024 West End revival! Performances will take place Friday and Saturday evenings through June 22nd at 8pm, with Sunday matinees June 9th and 16th at 5pm. Seating is cabaret-style, and the audience is invited to bring food and drinks.
Sunday, June 23rd
The Ridgefield Playhouse
With global sales totaling more than 75 million records, Grammy and American Music Award Winner Kenny G is the best-selling instrumental musician of all time. Don’t miss this one of a kind evening of pure talent and musicianship.
Thursday, June 27th
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Join us for a virtual conversation on the current exhibition Layo Bright: Dawn and Dusk with artist Layo Bright and curator and art historian Aindrea Emelife. This virtual talk will be accompanied by images of the works on view and a Q&A with the speakers.
For all the latest events in Ridgefield, visit our Events Calendar and follow us at @inridgefield!
