Fresh local produce & fun
Farm stand and country markets for fresh veggies and other
locally produced items, and a great ambiance pleasing to kids and adultss
An adorable little market for fresh local vegetables, dairy items, ice cream, flowers (bacon & sausage too). Check out the farm animals as they graze at the bottom of the hill behind the market.
Sherwood Farm
355 Sport Hill RdAn adorable little market for fresh local vegetables, dairy items, ice cream, flowers (bacon & sausage too). Check out the farm animals as they graze at the bottom of the hill behind the market.
This country store/ animal farm is worth the visit, if a tad pricey. The fresh fruit pies, yummy pastries and icecream are farm made. Produce is local. Unique gift items, memorabilia abound. Kids love the animal farm, just accross the street from the store. Often, you can catch a ride into the orchards and pick your own fresh fruit.
33 locals recommend
Silverman's Farm
451 Sport Hill RdThis country store/ animal farm is worth the visit, if a tad pricey. The fresh fruit pies, yummy pastries and icecream are farm made. Produce is local. Unique gift items, memorabilia abound. Kids love the animal farm, just accross the street from the store. Often, you can catch a ride into the orchards and pick your own fresh fruit.
Restaurants Black Rock Turnpike & Fairfield Center
Great margaritas and love to enjoy a meal on the open air terrace - their fish salad is a favorite of mine.
Puerto Vallarta
2000 Black Rock TurnpikeGreat margaritas and love to enjoy a meal on the open air terrace - their fish salad is a favorite of mine.
Bonani Indian Kitchen
2090 Black Rock TurnpikeQuality food and a few places to sit outside..check their website for coupons
A bit pricey but yummy tapas and good wine on a lovely outdoor terrace (be sure to reserve your table on the terrace)
51 locals recommend
Barcelona Wine Bar
222 Summer StA bit pricey but yummy tapas and good wine on a lovely outdoor terrace (be sure to reserve your table on the terrace)
Famous and outstanding pizzeria
Order online and pick it up
or reserve a table plenty of time in advance
https://www.pepespizzeria.com/fairfield-2/
170 locals recommend
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
157 Wooster StFamous and outstanding pizzeria
Order online and pick it up
or reserve a table plenty of time in advance
https://www.pepespizzeria.com/fairfield-2/
Rate # 3 of 143 restaurants in Fairfield, CT
Great pasta & outdoor seating (reserve your table ahead)
Centro Ristorante & Bar
1435 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824-5907
203-255-1210
You can also call for take out and cook the pasta at home:
Dinner for 2 or 4 $17.95 / $29.95
Your choice of homemade pastas and sauces with Caesar salad, brick-oven Italian bread and marinated olives. Buen appetito!
15 locals recommend
Centro Ristorante
1435 Post RdRate # 3 of 143 restaurants in Fairfield, CT
Great pasta & outdoor seating (reserve your table ahead)
Centro Ristorante & Bar
1435 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824-5907
203-255-1210
You can also call for take out and cook the pasta at home:
Dinner for 2 or 4 $17.95 / $29.95
Your choice of homemade pastas and sauces with Caesar salad, brick-oven Italian bread and marinated olives. Buen appetito!
After a long, hot day, I enjoy fresh sushi and asian cuisine in this spacious air-conditionned restaurant. The quality of the food and the service are both commendable.
LC Chen'sOnline Ordering Menu
303 Tunxis Hill Cut Off
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 335-3288
Noon - 10:00 PM
97% of 442 customers recommended
https://www.lcchen.com/#/
LC Chen's
303 Tunxis Hill Cut OffAfter a long, hot day, I enjoy fresh sushi and asian cuisine in this spacious air-conditionned restaurant. The quality of the food and the service are both commendable.
LC Chen'sOnline Ordering Menu
303 Tunxis Hill Cut Off
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 335-3288
Noon - 10:00 PM
97% of 442 customers recommended
https://www.lcchen.com/#/
A slightly sophisticated crowd. The ambiance is for adults or parents with highschool or college age children. Good food.
Indoor and veranda seating.
246 Old Post Rd
Southport CT 06890
(203) 292-8779
12 locals recommend
Gray Goose
246 Old Post RdA slightly sophisticated crowd. The ambiance is for adults or parents with highschool or college age children. Good food.
Indoor and veranda seating.
246 Old Post Rd
Southport CT 06890
(203) 292-8779
Great pizza and salads and dinner specials delivered to your doorstep
1557 Black Rock Turnpike
203 330 0085 11 AM to 10 PM
Pizza Mediterranean
1557 Black Rock TurnpikeGreat pizza and salads and dinner specials delivered to your doorstep
1557 Black Rock Turnpike
203 330 0085 11 AM to 10 PM
International comfort food menu with an emphasis on gluten-free cuisine paired with local craft beer (opens at 3 PM)
2895 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport, CT, 06605
Black Rock Social House
2895 Fairfield AvenueInternational comfort food menu with an emphasis on gluten-free cuisine paired with local craft beer (opens at 3 PM)
2895 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport, CT, 06605
Great for breakfast or brunch with the family
Relaxed ambiance in the popular "Blackrock" section of Bridgeport
https://www.harborviewmarket.com/ phone 203 367 7336
218 Harborview Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605
203.367.7336
mon - fri // 6am - 5pm, sat // 6am - 4pm sun // 6am - 2pm
17 locals recommend
Harborview Market
218 Harborview AveGreat for breakfast or brunch with the family
Relaxed ambiance in the popular "Blackrock" section of Bridgeport
https://www.harborviewmarket.com/ phone 203 367 7336
218 Harborview Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605
203.367.7336
mon - fri // 6am - 5pm, sat // 6am - 4pm sun // 6am - 2pm
Vineyards for enjoying the view as much as wine
Lovely area to sit outside right next to the vines. This is one of a number of vineyards to visit in the area.
21 locals recommend
Paradise Hills Vineyard & Winery
15 Windswept Hill RdLovely area to sit outside right next to the vines. This is one of a number of vineyards to visit in the area.
Scenic destinations for a walk, a run, a hike or just to see
Places to bond with nature, get some exercise and/or relax
Take a two mile walk or run around the lake, check out the little waterfalls, sit in a quiet spot, enjoy the view and sounds of nature.
24 locals recommend
Lake Mohegan Dog Park
Morehouse HighwayTake a two mile walk or run around the lake, check out the little waterfalls, sit in a quiet spot, enjoy the view and sounds of nature.
An historic site for hiking and enjoying nature...a bit of a climb to the castle at the top
15 locals recommend
Hubbard Park
999 W Main StAn historic site for hiking and enjoying nature...a bit of a climb to the castle at the top
Locals love to take a stroll along the water at Saint Marys by the Sea
https://www.ctvisit.com/listings/saint-marys-sea
7 locals recommend
Saint Marys by the Sea
Locals love to take a stroll along the water at Saint Marys by the Sea
https://www.ctvisit.com/listings/saint-marys-sea
Just drive past to see the lovely boats or sit on a public bench next door. This is a private yacht club ...alway fun to see and have a dream about sailing...my favorite thing to do!
http://www.pequotyc.com/
Pequot Yacht Club
669 Harbor RdJust drive past to see the lovely boats or sit on a public bench next door. This is a private yacht club ...alway fun to see and have a dream about sailing...my favorite thing to do!
http://www.pequotyc.com/
The Beach! The Beach!
Biggest and best of Fairfield beaches (20minutes south)
Weekday pass $40/day, weekend pass $50/day
To walk on the jetty near beach entrance there is a little public parking lot near the marina ) - keep bearing left on access road to locate the jetty parking lot
38 locals recommend
Jennings Beach
880 S Benson RdBiggest and best of Fairfield beaches (20minutes south)
Weekday pass $40/day, weekend pass $50/day
To walk on the jetty near beach entrance there is a little public parking lot near the marina ) - keep bearing left on access road to locate the jetty parking lot
Fairfield Beach
A 22 minute drive from my home
https://mapcarta.com/22013998
Activities & entertainment
An entertaining spot for browsing little giftshop/cabins,
eating outside (it is a bit greasy) with a view of the marina, listening to music as bands are playing there most of the time, and dancing occurs here...sometimes on the tables!
Kids have a great time running all over the place here.
19 locals recommend
Captain's Cove Seaport
1 Bostwick AveAn entertaining spot for browsing little giftshop/cabins,
eating outside (it is a bit greasy) with a view of the marina, listening to music as bands are playing there most of the time, and dancing occurs here...sometimes on the tables!
Kids have a great time running all over the place here.
Rock Climb Fairfield
85 Mill Plain RdGood choice for some exercise on a rainy day
See if an event here sounds tempting
https://www.fairfieldtheatre.org/calendar
9 locals recommend
StageOne at FTC
70 Sanford StSee if an event here sounds tempting
https://www.fairfieldtheatre.org/calendar
Reserve online https://www.beardsleyzoo.org/
Great outing for kids...bring plenty of water to drink as you walk through the zoo (Super hot summer days can be a bit uncomfortable) Nice little carousel there also
63 locals recommend
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
1875 Noble AveReserve online https://www.beardsleyzoo.org/
Great outing for kids...bring plenty of water to drink as you walk through the zoo (Super hot summer days can be a bit uncomfortable) Nice little carousel there also
Grace Farms Foundation Interdisciplinary humanitarian mission:
Nature, Arts, Justice, Community, Faith
https://gracefarms.org
I cannot recommend any more amazing venue to explore
in the area !
80 acres of meadows, woodlands and ponds. SANAA architecture blends perfectly with the landscape incorporating an auditorium/theater, a small library, a delicious restaurant, coffee shop and more.
Free Admission
Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 - 5 pm
Monday Closed
365 Lukes Wood Rd, New Canaan, CT
Special Free Event
The River Retreat
Sept 25 2:30 to 5 PM
The River Retreat offers a self-directed way to encounter the faith initiative and its core question: what is the shape of flourishing life? Completed at an individual pace, over the course of a couple of hours, a whole day, or longer, it inspires insights about priorities, relationships, and visions of a life worthy of our shared humanity. Guests are encouraged to return and experience the retreat multiple times, as a discipline of discovery to listen for new pieces of wisdom, and consider what is truly worth wanting.
Join Faith Initiative Director Dr. Matthew Croasmun and Faith Initiative Coordinator Katie Grosh for an introduction to The River Retreat at 2:30 pm in the West Barn before setting out on your personal reflection.
Register for special reasonably-priced events like:
Sep 21, 2021 Astronomy/Fall Equinox
7:30 PM–9:00 PM $20 per person
Come explore the universe with The Explorers Club guest expert Astronomer Joe Martinez of Jupiter Joe’s Sidewalk Astronomy, and Nature Initiative Director Mark Fowler. This event inspires an understanding of the world beyond us and instills compassion and stewardship for our planet
Sept 23 or 25 Pollinator Walk
October 2, 7 or 9
1-2PM $20 per person
Enjoy a guided walk on our 80 acres with Nature Initiative Director, Mark Fowler and the founders of Pollinator-Pathways.org, who will explain how to restore native meadows and plants in outdoor spaces small and large, to nurture habitats for pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds.
Birdwatching
Sept 23 or 25 10-11 AM $20 per person
Join Master Birder Frank Mantlik and Nature Initiative Director Mark Fowler for an exploration of Grace Farms’ Walking Trails. See birds in their natural habitat and learn about the 100 species of birds that make Grace Farms home throughout the year, contributing to the natural biodiversity of our site. Early registration encouraged.
31 locals recommend
Grace Farms
365 Lukes Wood RdGrace Farms Foundation Interdisciplinary humanitarian mission:
Nature, Arts, Justice, Community, Faith
https://gracefarms.org
I cannot recommend any more amazing venue to explore
in the area !
80 acres of meadows, woodlands and ponds. SANAA architecture blends perfectly with the landscape incorporating an auditorium/theater, a small library, a delicious restaurant, coffee shop and more.
Free Admission
Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 - 5 pm
Monday Closed
365 Lukes Wood Rd, New Canaan, CT
Special Free Event
The River Retreat
Sept 25 2:30 to 5 PM
The River Retreat offers a self-directed way to encounter the faith initiative and its core question: what is the shape of flourishing life? Completed at an individual pace, over the course of a couple of hours, a whole day, or longer, it inspires insights about priorities, relationships, and visions of a life worthy of our shared humanity. Guests are encouraged to return and experience the retreat multiple times, as a discipline of discovery to listen for new pieces of wisdom, and consider what is truly worth wanting.
Join Faith Initiative Director Dr. Matthew Croasmun and Faith Initiative Coordinator Katie Grosh for an introduction to The River Retreat at 2:30 pm in the West Barn before setting out on your personal reflection.
Register for special reasonably-priced events like:
Sep 21, 2021 Astronomy/Fall Equinox
7:30 PM–9:00 PM $20 per person
Come explore the universe with The Explorers Club guest expert Astronomer Joe Martinez of Jupiter Joe’s Sidewalk Astronomy, and Nature Initiative Director Mark Fowler. This event inspires an understanding of the world beyond us and instills compassion and stewardship for our planet
Sept 23 or 25 Pollinator Walk
October 2, 7 or 9
1-2PM $20 per person
Enjoy a guided walk on our 80 acres with Nature Initiative Director, Mark Fowler and the founders of Pollinator-Pathways.org, who will explain how to restore native meadows and plants in outdoor spaces small and large, to nurture habitats for pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds.
Birdwatching
Sept 23 or 25 10-11 AM $20 per person
Join Master Birder Frank Mantlik and Nature Initiative Director Mark Fowler for an exploration of Grace Farms’ Walking Trails. See birds in their natural habitat and learn about the 100 species of birds that make Grace Farms home throughout the year, contributing to the natural biodiversity of our site. Early registration encouraged.
258 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT https://thealdrich.org/news
2 acre sculpture garden 8000 sq ftcontemporary art museum in pittoresque Ridgefield, CT
See 52 Artists: Revisiting a Feminist Milestone
JUNE 4, 2022 TO JANUARY 8, 2023 | LOBBY, LEIR GALLERY, SCREENING ROOM, RAMP, PROJECT SPACE, BALCONY, SOUTH GALLERY, SOUND GALLERY, OPATRNY GALLERY
Celebrates the fifty-first anniversary of the historic exhibition Twenty Six Contemporary Women Artists, curated by Lucy R. Lippard and presented at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in 1971. 52 Artists will showcase work by the artists included in the original 1971 exhibition, alongside a new roster of twenty-six female identifying or nonbinary emerging artists, tracking the evolution of feminist art practices over the past five decades.
12am to 5pm, Saturdays 10am to 5pm, closed Tuesdays
Adults $12 Seniors & Students $7 https://shop.aldrichart.org/collections/admission
29 locals recommend
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
258 Main St258 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT https://thealdrich.org/news
2 acre sculpture garden 8000 sq ftcontemporary art museum in pittoresque Ridgefield, CT
See 52 Artists: Revisiting a Feminist Milestone
JUNE 4, 2022 TO JANUARY 8, 2023 | LOBBY, LEIR GALLERY, SCREENING ROOM, RAMP, PROJECT SPACE, BALCONY, SOUTH GALLERY, SOUND GALLERY, OPATRNY GALLERY
Celebrates the fifty-first anniversary of the historic exhibition Twenty Six Contemporary Women Artists, curated by Lucy R. Lippard and presented at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in 1971. 52 Artists will showcase work by the artists included in the original 1971 exhibition, alongside a new roster of twenty-six female identifying or nonbinary emerging artists, tracking the evolution of feminist art practices over the past five decades.
12am to 5pm, Saturdays 10am to 5pm, closed Tuesdays
Adults $12 Seniors & Students $7 https://shop.aldrichart.org/collections/admission
ELIOT LEWIS Sunday, June 20, 2021 - 7:00 pm EST @ The Ridgefield Playhouse OUTDOORS
Dar Williams-June 25 4h30to6h30PM Blue Oyster Cult at The Ridgefield Playhouse 80 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield, CT
Best known for folk hits “Iowa (Traveling III),” “Summer Child,” “The Beauty of the Rain” and others – critically acclaimed singer songwriter Dar Williams returns to the Playhouse
32 locals recommend
Ridgefield Playhouse
80 E Ridge RdELIOT LEWIS Sunday, June 20, 2021 - 7:00 pm EST @ The Ridgefield Playhouse OUTDOORS
Dar Williams-June 25 4h30to6h30PM Blue Oyster Cult at The Ridgefield Playhouse 80 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield, CT
Best known for folk hits “Iowa (Traveling III),” “Summer Child,” “The Beauty of the Rain” and others – critically acclaimed singer songwriter Dar Williams returns to the Playhouse
A new B&N right in the center of Westport shopping sprees
76 Post Rd E, Westport, CT 06880 203-221-7955
https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062147002-3400
open Sunday 11-7 Monday-Saturday 10-9
and for kids:
Virtual Event, Children's Event, Storytime (Children's)
Saturday June 26, 2021 11:00 AM
We welcome you to Saturday morning fun featuring a different picture book each week! Find us on our Facebook page or at YouTube.com/BarnesandNoble. Activity sheets available at BN.com/Storytime Can't wait to have you join us!
Barnes & Noble
76 Post Rd E A new B&N right in the center of Westport shopping sprees
76 Post Rd E, Westport, CT 06880 203-221-7955
https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062147002-3400
open Sunday 11-7 Monday-Saturday 10-9
and for kids:
Virtual Event, Children's Event, Storytime (Children's)
Saturday June 26, 2021 11:00 AM
We welcome you to Saturday morning fun featuring a different picture book each week! Find us on our Facebook page or at YouTube.com/BarnesandNoble. Activity sheets available at BN.com/Storytime Can't wait to have you join us!
FAIRFIELD COUNTY HUNT CLUB
174 Long Lots Road | Westport, CT 06880
(203) 227-8445 | info@huntclubonline.org
Stay abreast of events or just drive by and you may catch a glimpse of some riders.There is room to park on the side of the street for a few minutes to watch.
Hunt Club Lane
Hunt Club LaneFAIRFIELD COUNTY HUNT CLUB
174 Long Lots Road | Westport, CT 06880
(203) 227-8445 | info@huntclubonline.org
Stay abreast of events or just drive by and you may catch a glimpse of some riders.There is room to park on the side of the street for a few minutes to watch.
All sorts of happenings here:
Farmers market 10AM to 2PM Sundays
Concerts/Crafts Fairs
Sit outside for a meal at "Centro" on the Green.
Concerts/Craft fairs http://www.fairfieldfarmersmarket.org/
https://m.facebook.com/events/1047606542433889
https://local.aarp.org/event/summer-concert-series-barons-2021-06-24-fairfield-ct.html
Sherman Green Lot
Reef RoadAll sorts of happenings here:
Farmers market 10AM to 2PM Sundays
Concerts/Crafts Fairs
Sit outside for a meal at "Centro" on the Green.
Concerts/Craft fairs http://www.fairfieldfarmersmarket.org/
https://m.facebook.com/events/1047606542433889
https://local.aarp.org/event/summer-concert-series-barons-2021-06-24-fairfield-ct.html
Kids ages 5-8 art workshop Saturdays 10h30 AM
Single June/ July Session Kids Art Workshop
$80 with Erika McGhee
Next available session starts Jun 26, 2021 at 10:30 am, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Jul 3, 2021
https://mocawestport.coursestorm.com/category/saturday-morning-kids-art-workshop
10 locals recommend
MoCA Westport
19 Newtown TurnpikeKids ages 5-8 art workshop Saturdays 10h30 AM
Single June/ July Session Kids Art Workshop
$80 with Erika McGhee
Next available session starts Jun 26, 2021 at 10:30 am, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Jul 3, 2021
https://mocawestport.coursestorm.com/category/saturday-morning-kids-art-workshop
For kids, a 4 minute walk to the park (swings, covered picnic area, softball diamond) around the corner.
Walk down the driveway, turn right and head up the hill and around to this little park. Plenty of room to run, play, picnic and maybe catch a game
140 Stevenson Rd
140 Stevenson RoadFor kids, a 4 minute walk to the park (swings, covered picnic area, softball diamond) around the corner.
Walk down the driveway, turn right and head up the hill and around to this little park. Plenty of room to run, play, picnic and maybe catch a game
Brunch (Sat & Sun 11-3), Lunch & Dinner often w/live music
Outdoor patio and healthy menu
https://notekitchen.com/menu/
https://notekitchen.com/entertainment/
9 locals recommend
Note Kitchen & Bar
227 Greenwood AveBrunch (Sat & Sun 11-3), Lunch & Dinner often w/live music
Outdoor patio and healthy menu
https://notekitchen.com/menu/
https://notekitchen.com/entertainment/
Bring your beach chair, snacks and drinks to enjoy to y music & entertainment outdoors on the lawn with the whole family
https://www.levittpavilion.com/2021/06/05/treehouse-comedy-1/
23 locals recommend
The Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts
40 Jesup RdBring your beach chair, snacks and drinks to enjoy to y music & entertainment outdoors on the lawn with the whole family
https://www.levittpavilion.com/2021/06/05/treehouse-comedy-1/
Aerial Adventure Park: bridges, walkways, ziplines through 5 acres of forest canopy.
Children ages 5 and up and adults. https://myadventurepark.com/location/bridgeport-ct/
20 locals recommend
The Discovery Museum and Planetarium
4450 Park AveAerial Adventure Park: bridges, walkways, ziplines through 5 acres of forest canopy.
Children ages 5 and up and adults. https://myadventurepark.com/location/bridgeport-ct/
Westport Paddle Club
471 Riverside AveKayak and paddleboard rental and lessons
https://westportpaddleclub.com/
Best Delis
Open from 7 to 3 daily, this renovated "historic" deli has been the hub of Easton forever. Grab a sandwich. Try a salad, fresh and tasty. The terrace out back gets hot in the summer, but allows for a nice break if you're getting sunburned.
the bu with pr
Easton Village Store
440 Sport Hill RdOpen from 7 to 3 daily, this renovated "historic" deli has been the hub of Easton forever. Grab a sandwich. Try a salad, fresh and tasty. The terrace out back gets hot in the summer, but allows for a nice break if you're getting sunburned.
the bu with pr
The best deli in town, frequented by savvy highschool and college kids and their families. Great food, reasonably priced,
but you may be tempted to get an ice cream at the parlor next door (uhoh!)
Country Cow Deli
2505 Black Rock TurnpikeThe best deli in town, frequented by savvy highschool and college kids and their families. Great food, reasonably priced,
but you may be tempted to get an ice cream at the parlor next door (uhoh!)
Italian Deli- the appetizing palate-pleasing specialties you crave
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Let's Get Grillin!
"The Grilling Season" is in full swing. Steaks, Chops, Burgers, Dogs, Specialty Sausage Kabobs. We have it all plus a large selection of Sauces, marinades & Rubs. Come in today and get your Grill On!
A&S Italian Fine Foods 2079 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT. 06825 203-576-1600 asfinefoods.com
A & S Italian Fine Foods
2079 Black Rock TurnpikeItalian Deli- the appetizing palate-pleasing specialties you crave
Latest News from A&S
Let's Get Grillin!
"The Grilling Season" is in full swing. Steaks, Chops, Burgers, Dogs, Specialty Sausage Kabobs. We have it all plus a large selection of Sauces, marinades & Rubs. Come in today and get your Grill On!
A&S Italian Fine Foods 2079 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT. 06825 203-576-1600 asfinefoods.com