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Fairfield, Connecticut
offers plenty of special events no matter what time of year you visit. Festivals, fairs, arts and crafts shows, fireworks there's lots of fun in the Fairfield resort beach area for the whole family. From an Oyster Festival to Shakespeare on the Sound, and a Balloon Parade Spectacular to kick off the holidays the special events in Fairfield will thrill children of all ages from eight to eighty!
Annual Bird Carving and Wildlife Show usually held in May. Featuring world-class carvings, wildlife art, children's activities, fly fishing demos and much more.
Annual Dogwood Festival usually held in May, this special event includes an art show, children's activities, music, food and a walking tour of the historic town.
Discovery in the Garden Guests enjoy a tour of unique garden estates in historic Southport Village and Greenfield Hill. Usually held in June.
Annual SeptemberFest Rides, games and prizes, raffles, bingo and lots of good food.
Annual Barnum Festival Polo Classic Steinkraus Polo Match & Antique Car Display includes a champagne brunch. Usually held in mid- September.
Enchanted Forest Halloween is celebrated at the Connecticut Audubon Center in Fairfield. Includes a non-scary night time walk, games, crafts and refreshments. This is a great, safe and fun way to celebrate the autumn season.
Shakespeare on the Sound Professional outdoor theater on the waterfront. Guests are invited to bring a blanket, low chairs and a picnic. This event is free, but a donation is appreciated. Usually takes place in June.
Round Hill Highland Games in Norwalk a tradition for over 80 years. This event features pipe bands, a Scottish rock band, a rock climbing wall, children's activities, fish & chips and traditional Scottish meat pies.
SoNo Arts Celebration For over thirty years, the annual SoNo Arts Celebration lights up the streets of the historic waterfront of South Norwalk. Includes juried fine artists and craftspeople, live entertainment and a giant Puppet Parade.
Norwalk Seaport Association's Oyster Festival Usually held in September. This annual special event includes a Children's Village with rides and games, one of the largest arts & crafts shows in the country, a concert every night and a variety of food vendors.
Art to the Avenue in Greenwich An annual outdoor art exhibit in the town of Greenwich, usually held in May.
Winterfest An annual three-day festival presented by the Greenwich Historical Society. Includes a candlelight tour of the historic Bush-Holley House.
Barnum Festival's Great Street Parade Usually held in July, this is the largest parade in Connecticut to feature military units, drum corps, bag pipers, floasts, giant character balloons and clowns.
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