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It's almost the weekend, Fairfield County.
Norwalk sets off its fireworks Friday night, a full day before the Fourth, so you can watch the sky light up over the Sound and still have the holiday wide open. The rest of the weekend leans into the country's 250th, from General Putnam on the steps of the Hoyt-Barnum house to a cookout and cornhole at Port 5.
ON THE AGENDA
01 · The Scoop, what just opened 02 · This weekend's headliner 03 · Where to eat and drink 04 · Live and loud, music this weekend 05 · Treat yourself
The dancer, choreographer, and director headlines the library's 27th annual benefit on October 28.
02 · THIS WEEKEND'S HEADLINER
Photo: City of Norwalk
Don't miss · Friday
Norwalk 4th of July Fireworks
Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk · Fri Jul 3 · Gates from 5 PM · Free
Norwalk runs its fireworks on the 3rd, so you get the show a night early and keep the Fourth open. Get there before sundown, the beach lot fills fast and the display goes off after dark over the Sound.
The Manchester songwriter brings her off-kilter folk to the small StageOne room. Doors at 7, an early set you can catch and still make it home before the holiday weekend hits full tilt. Tickets →
A free set on the Levitt lawn by the Saugatuck to open the holiday weekend. Bring a blanket and claim a spot early, the grass fills as the sun drops. Details →
A hands-on play museum on West Avenue built for the younger crowd, open all day before the evening fireworks. Closed Wednesdays, so the holiday week is a clean run. Plan your visit →
The History Center marks the anniversary at the Hoyt-Barnum house, the oldest in the city. Rick Petersen reads as General Putnam from the steps at 10 sharp. Details →
Port 5 throws a cookout for the anniversary with cornhole, a DJ, and a live set from The American 27's. Sign up in person at the hall ahead of the day. Details →
A free Fourth of July set on the Levitt lawn to close out the holiday. Spread a blanket on the grass and stay for the night air off the Saugatuck. Details →
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A free Woodstock-era tribute set to close the weekend on the Levitt lawn. Bring a blanket and let the harmonies carry over the Saugatuck as the light goes. Details →
The Bruce marks the country's 250th with a look at the food on early American tables. An indoor, air-conditioned way to spend a holiday Sunday with the kids. Details →
The SoNo aquarium runs its seals, sharks, and touch tanks all day, a cool indoor reset after a long holiday weekend. Easy to pair with a walk along the Norwalk River. Plan your visit →
03 · WHERE TO EAT & DRINK
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Carpenter's Pub
Neighborhood pub · Bridgeport (Black Rock)
The team behind Black Rock's bar scene opened this Fairfield Avenue pub in late spring, a proper neighborhood room with taps and a kitchen. Grab a stool early on a weekend night, the bar fills with regulars fast.
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A 2024-built Colonial on a North Stamford cul-de-sac, five bedrooms and an open main floor with everything still box-fresh. Move-in ready before the summer is out.
Paddle Stamford Harbor for a cause at the SoundWaters Flotilla
Stamford · Saturday, July 12 · 9:00 AM launch
Bring a kayak or paddleboard and join the flotilla from Cove Island Park out to Stamford Harbor, finishing at Boccuzzi Park. Registration is open, and every paddle supports SoundWaters' work on the Sound. Details →
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