Staying in town for Memorial Day weekend and trying to find some festive fun? Check out this list of family friendly Memorial Day events in the area that will keep everyone entertained! If you want to head to the beach or pool check here for information about Stamford Beaches and Dorothy Heroy Pool! If you are looking to head out for a family hike, take a look at our 5 favorite family trails in the area, here!
Please note, many of these events are outdoors. Although we really hope the weather cooperates with the unofficial first weekend of summer… who knows what will happen. In the event of rainy weather, please be sure to check ahead to make sure nothing has changed!
All Weekend
Beer Garden at Shippan Landing
290 Harbor Drive
Friday: 4 p.m. – close
Saturday: 3 p.m. – close
Sunday: 2 p.m. – close
Mill River Park Carousel Rides
Saturday & Sunday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Q-Tip Daisies Craft on Saturday
Patriotic Ribbon Wands on Sunday
SoundWaters Kayak and Paddle Board Rentals
SoundWaters Dock in Boccuzzi Park, 200 Southfield Avenue
Saturday & Sunday
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sheffield Island Ferry
Norwalk Seaport Association Dock
Saturday – Monday
11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2 p.m.
Chris Rowlands LIVE
The Beardsley Zoo
Saturday – Monday
11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Saturday, May 25
Farmer’s Market at Fairgate Farm
129 Stillwater Avenue
9 a.m. – noon
Lego Motion Stop Workshop
Awesome Toys & Gifts, Stamford
10 a.m. – noon
Down On The Farm
Darien Nature Center
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
$10 per child, $5 per adult
Sunday, May 26
RCA Memorial Day Parade
Along Rowayton Avenue & McKinley Street
noon
After the parade, hear to the Fire House for hot dogs & soda.
Sunday Afternoon Music & Kids Draw FREE
Latham Park
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Charlie Happylife performing
Sunday Explorers
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Planetarium Show
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
1:30 p.m.
Science Sunday: Mineral Marvels
Bruce Museum, Greenwich
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
For ages 4+
Monday, May 27
Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk
Cummings Beach
8 a.m.
Ceremony at 11 a.m.
Jim Fixx Memorial Day Running Races
Greenwich Avenue
8:15 a.m. & 9:15 a.m.
5 mile & kids half mile!
Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department Memorial Day Parade
Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich
10 a.m.
New Canaan Memorial Day Parade
Starts at St. Mark’s Church, finishes at Lakeview Cemetery.
The route is down Main Street.
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Westport Memorial Day Parade
Up Riverside Avenue, over Post Road
9 a.m.
Coffee & doughnuts at Saugatuck Elementary, 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Darien Memorial Day Parade
Along the Post Road
10 a.m.
U.S. Air Force flyover along the Post Road around 10:30 a.m.
Darien EMS-Post 53 Memorial Day Food Fair
Tilley Pond Park, Darien
Following the parade – 2 p.m.
Ridgefield Memorial Day Parade
Beginning with opening remarks and a wreath-laying ceremony at the monument in front of Jesse Lee.
The parade ends at Ballard Park with a closing ceremony.
11:30 a.m.
Memorial Day Free Family Concert + Food Truck
Kahlo, 65 Westchester Avenue, Pound Ridge, NY
noon – 4 p.m.
Jay and Ray Concert, noon – 12:45 p.m.