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Summer is here and we’re ready to dive into fun! The Stamford Moms 2025 Summer Fun Guide Presented by The Suzette Kraus Homes Team, is PACKED with things to do with the family all season long! Check out our list below for ways to get out on the Long Island Sound, ice cream spots, beaches, outdoor dining and SO MUCH MORE!
Happy Summer!
Looking for a summer filled with fun activities, fitness, and unforgettable memories? At the IC, we have everything you and your family need to make the most of the season—all in one place.
Click for Stamford Beach Info!
- Open weekends starting Memorial Day Weekend: May 24, 25 and 26 – Labor Day Weekend: August 30, 31 and September 1.
- Open weekdays starting Monday, June 23 – Monday, September 1.
- Lifeguard Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- No Lifeguards on Duty.
- Open weekends starting Saturday, June 19 – Sunday, August 10.
- Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Open weekdays starting Monday, June 21 – Friday, August 8.
- Hours: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Open weekends starting Memorial Day Weekend: May 24, 25 and 26 – Labor Day Weekend: August 30, 31, and September 1.
- Open weekdays starting Monday, June 23 – Monday, September 1.
- Tram Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Note: Parking permits are required at Stamford beaches, May 1 – September 30. Click here for details on how to get a permit!
Play in the sandbox at the Harbor Point Boardwalk! No beach permit needed!
Click for Dorothy Heroy Pool Info
- Open weekends starting Saturday, June 19 – Sunday, August 10.
- Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Open weekdays starting Monday, June 21 – Friday, August 8.
- Hours: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Note: Parking permit required at Dorothy Heroy Pool, May 1 – September 30.
Click for Splash Pad Info
Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily, weather permitting. The splash pad closes in the event of rain, thunderstorms, etc.
Chelsea Piers Splash Zone (indoor)
Indoors at Chelsea Piers, click here for the drop-in schedule.
Triangle Park Splash Pad
Open 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily, weather permitting
Click here for even more fun ways to cool off this summer!
Click here for a list of options!
If you’re looking to charter a boat for a few hours, there are several options in our area. They include:
Fairfield County Boat Charters
Captain Marco Sailboat Charter
Carefree Boat Club of Southern CT
Charter My Sea Ray
Fish Hunter Charters
Freedom Boat Club
Pelagic Beast
Take an afternoon or sunset Schooner Sail with SoundWaters!
Paddle Pub Connecticut
With Paddle Pub Connecticut, party on the water on Connecticut’s only pedal powered party boats, operating on the glistening Stamford Harbor and on the beautiful Milford Harbor on the Long Island Sound.
These custom crafted boats fit up to 26 guests in Stamford with 12 pedaling stations at the bar table and a lounge bench seating area. Cruises are 90 minutes long and are BYOB drinks and snacks!
Offering both Public and Private Cruises, Paddle Pub Connecticut is perfect for celebrating family and friends, birthdays, anniversaries, bachelorette or bachelor parties, staff appreciation events or just to enjoy a day on the water!
Click for a List of Stamford Ice Cream Shops!
Carvel: 1060 Long Ridge Road & 1980 West Main Street
Cold Stone Creamery: 1109 High Ridge Road
Dairy Queen: 885 Summer Street
Elm Street Diner: 463 Elm Street (milkshakes!)
Fed Truck (Longford’s Ice Cream freezer): 1051 Long Ridge Road
Gofer Ice Cream: 869 High Ridge Road & 2367 Summer Street
Longford’s Ice Cream Factory Outlet: 425 Fairfield Avenue
Milk N Cookies: 163 Bedford Street
Scoops and Smiles: 926 Hope Street
Sunny Daes Ice Cream: 633 Shippan Avenue
TropiGlace: 864 Cove Road
Visit Designs by Lee for everything you need for your garden… and have some fun!
Take a look at their selection of trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials seven days a week, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Be sure to bring the kids to play on their updated playground and visit the goats!
Be sure to keep an eye out for fun events for both adults and families all summer long. Click here to scroll through the events planned!
Click for a List of Outdoor Summer Concerts!
Summer Concert Series at Third Place by Half Full Brewery
A daytime party on Saturdays with a number of new bands plus some returning acts playing 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. every Saturday. The lineup is:
June 7: Homemade
June 14: Fan Fiction
June 21: Almost Ablaze
June 28: Dad Bod Band
July 12: Diggity
July 19: The Last Hoorah
July 26: Neafsey Trio
August 2: Moondogs
August 16: That’s What She Said
Bartlett Arboretum 2025 Summer Concert Series
The concert will take place on the Great Lawn. Bring chairs or a blanket, and a picnic dinner. In the event of rain, concerts will take place inside the Silver Education Center. Sundays, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
July 13: Gunsmoke
July 20: Western Electric
July 27: Maria Tiscia and Rio Bound
August 3: Cookie Thomas
August 10: Paul Gabriel
August 17: Otis and the Hurricanes
August 24: Sun Kings
Use code summer15 for 15% off tickets to Kids Bop!
Look out for summer event event info from Stamford Town Center and be sure to stop in so the kids can play at Angel Land, VOLA Soccer Training Center, Kiddo Land, the arcade or play area on level 7! Grab a book and enjoy some reading time at Barnes & Noble.
Enjoy some adult time by playing a game of pickleball at PickleBall America, getting in some laughs at New York Comedy Club or grabbing a bite at one of the great eateries in Restaurant Plaza!
Be sure to join us for Summer Fun Thursdays at 3 p.m. July 10 – August 21 for fun performances in Grand Court for the whole family!
Visit a Farmer’s Market
Click here to see the farmer’s market schedule for the 2025 season!
Prepare for an unforgettable summer experience at Chelsea Piers, where endless excitement awaits!
Delight in an array of thrilling activities that will ignite the spark of adventure in your little ones with action-packed Summer Camps and dynamic Sports Drop-Ins.
Push your limits in the luxury Fitness Club, with cutting-edge equipment, 100+ group fitness classes, a steam room, a sauna, and much more.
Workout Outdoors!
Click here for a list of outdoor workout options!
FREE Outdoor Fitness Class options available here!
A list of stroller friendly walking areas is available here!
5 great trails for a family hike available here!
Click here for a list of where to catch an outdoor movie!
Movies in the Park at Mill River Park
Pre-movie activities starting at 6 PM, and then the movie screening begins at sunset at TWO new locations at the NEW playground and the Whittingham Discovery Center.
June 21: Mufasa
Wicked: June 27
Harold & The Purple Crayon: August 8
A Minecraft Movie: August 2
Wednesdays beginning July 9. Bring a picnic and blanket/chairs and sit on the lawn in Commons Park to enjoy a complimentary movie. Movie begins at dusk, 8:30 p.m.
Click here for a list of restaurants in Stamford with Waterfront Dining!
Outdoor Dining & Boat Slips
Prime Stamford, 78 Southfield Avenue
Outdoor Dining & Reservations Strongly Suggested
The Wheel at the Village, 4 Star Point
Boat Slips
MEXiCUE, 15 Harbor Point Road
Outdoor Dining & Rooftop Patio
The Beer Garden at Shippan Landing, 290 Harbor Drive
Outdoors
The FREE Water Taxi is back this summer, between Prime/Crab Shell and Harbor Point! Click here for details.
Click here for a list of restaurants in Stamford with Rooftop Dining!
The Wheel at the Village, 4 Star Point
MEXiCUE, 15 Harbor Point Road
Sign of the Whale, 6 Harbor Point Road
Click here for a list of restaurants with patios we love!
DIG, 43 High Ridge Road
Farmhouse at the Crossroads, 2635 Long Ridge Road
Table 104, 299 Long Ridge Road
Many restaurants in Stamford Downtown are now offering extended outdoor dining for the summer! Click here for a list of restaurants! Some of the outdoor dining options we love are Lucky’s, Capriccio, Divina, Lorca, Columbus Park Trattoria, Kouzina Greek Taverna, Bartaco and Puerto Vallarta!
Dine at a Food Truck!
Click here for a list of Food Truck Festivals!