Ridgefield Weekend Events: See What's Happening In The Area

Ridgefield CT

05 August, 2021

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RIDGEFIELD, CT — Ready to spend a night out with friends? Your Ridgefield Patch community calendar is a great way to keep tabs on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events throughout Ridgefield: Featured Event: Solving the Medicare Puzzle/Medicare Myths Exposed When: Thursday, August 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: ZOOM-Solving the Medicare Puzzle What: Tonight August 5th, 7:00 PM-Free Zoom Class Class Taught by Expert Medicare Plan Adviser Robert Remin-(contact him per information below for Link to Class) Class Covers the A.B, C's and D about Medicare not found in the Government Handbook or in any previous presentation you h... Learn More Featured Event: Solving the Medicare Puzzle/Medicare Myths Exposed (robert remin) The Energy of Falling Water: Connecticut's Early Mills, with Historian John Cilio When: Thursday, August 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Ridgefield Library What: Event listing from Ridgefield Library: Thursday, August 5 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMDid you ever wonder why so many roads are called Sawmill or Millpond in Connecticut?Water-powered mills were built across Connecticut as early as 1650. In the early days, and every small CT village ha... Learn More Jon Anderson with The Paul Green Rock Academy When: Thursday, August 5th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Ridgefield Playhouse What: Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity After three previously sold-out shows, Jon Anderson of YES returns to The Playhouse stage with The Paul Green Rock Academy Band. This show will exclusively feature the music of YES, including all of the hits – "Roundabout, and " "Owner of a Lone... Learn More Take & Make: Purple Week! - Ridgefield Library When: Friday, August 6th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Ridgefield Library What: Event listing from Ridgefield Library: Friday, August 6 at 12:00 AM through Saturday, August 7 at 12:00 AMStop by the Library to pick up this week's Take & Make loosely based on the Summer Reading theme: Reading Colors Our World. These crafts or STEAM activities are geared... Learn More On the Wall Book Sale - Ridgefield Library When: Friday, August 6th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Ridgefield Library What: Event listing from Ridgefield Library: Friday, August 6 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PMStop by the Library Lawn for the Friends of the Ridgefield Library â��On the Wallâ�� pop-up sale.  We hope to see you there!Friday, August 6th & Saturday, August 7th from 11am to 3pmSelected it... Learn More Take a Free SAT or ACT Practice Test When: Saturday, August 7th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Summit Educational Group - New Canaan CT Office What: Take a FREE Proctored Practice Test with Summit Educational Group Today! There are plenty of dates available - check out our schedule. Much like a scrimmage or dress rehearsal, taking practice tests under realistic conditions removes the mystery of the test, reduces test anxie... Learn More ONLINE- Read to ROAR - Ridgefield Library When: Saturday, August 7th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Ridgefield Library What: Event listing from Ridgefield Library: Saturday, August 7 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PMChildren in kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to one-on-one virtual reading time with a ROAR therapy dog! This event will be held in a private Zoom meeting. The morning of the event we ... Learn More Ken Hunt - Artist's Reception - Ridgefield Library When: Saturday, August 7th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Ridgefield Library What: Event listing from Ridgefield Library: Saturday, August 7 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMThere will be an artist's reception in the Library's Gallery on Saturday, August 7 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Come and meet the artist. Using a vivid, opulent palette and dramatic brush strokes, self-ta... Learn More Phillip Phillips When: Saturday, August 7th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Ridgefield Playhouse What: Pepsi Rock Series powered by XfinityRidgefield + Wilton Magazines Singer Songwriter Series Since releasing his five-times-platinum debut single "Home" after winning American Idol in spring 2012, Phillip Phillips has released two chart-topping albums and taken his expansive bra... Learn More Whose Barn Is It Anyway Returns To Theater Barn August 7th When: Saturday, August 7th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Ridgefield Theater Barn What: It's been two years since the Role in the Hay Players brought their unique brand of improv to the Theater Barn stage, and after months in quarantine, it'll be truer than ever that anything can and may happen during the course of the evening. The first 2021 installment of Who... Learn More People's United Bank presents Love Letters When: Sunday, August 8th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Ridgefield Playhouse What: Teed & Brown Broadway & Cabaret SeriesHamletHub Community Events SeriesSponsored by Ann & Steve CarlsonWith support from Pepsi & All Season Tent & Party Rentals A FREE Performance & Expo for The CommunityStarring Peggy & Rudy Marconi, Mary & ... Learn More JJ Grey & Mofro When: Sunday, August 8th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Ridgefield Playhouse What: Pepsi Rock Series powered by XfinitySponsored by Integrity Acupuncture & Dr. Aimee Montanaro and Todd Maserati Alfa Romeo of Danbury "JJ Grey concocts a vivid blend of blues, Southern rock and funk, complete with richly evocative lyrics and an easygoing sense of blue-colla... Learn More Pink Week Craft: Washi Tape Keepsake Box When: Monday, August 9th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Ridgefield Library What: Event listing from Ridgefield Library: Monday, August 9 at 12:00 AM through Tuesday, August 10 at 12:00 AMTake and Make crafts:Decorate a paper box with washi tape as a place to hold your keepsakes!When you sign up you will get an email letting you know when to come and pick u... Learn More Vet School Camp (entering grades K-5) When: Monday, August 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Ridgefield Recreation Center, 195 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877 What: Do you dream of becoming a veterinarian? Grab your lab coat, animal lovers, as we learn about our favorite furry, flying, and fishy friends! Make amazing animal models, build big bones and investigate animal intestines from our favorite vertebrates: birds, mammals, reptiles,... Learn More Books and Breakfast - Ridgefield Library When: Monday, August 9th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Ridgefield Library What: Event listing from Ridgefield Library: Monday, August 9 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PMBooks and Breakfast meets via Zoom (while the Library is doing online programs only) on the second Monday morning of the month (except December) for a monthly to chat about participantsâ�� favorit... Learn More Gazebo Grooves All-Age Storytime - Ridgefield Library When: Monday, August 9th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Ridgefield Library What: Event listing from Ridgefield Library: Monday, August 9 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMFamilies with children of all ages are invited to this energetic in-person storytime full of stories, songs, dancing, and grooving at Ballard ParkREGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. Register with your i... Learn More Convert Your VHS to DVD or Digital - Ridgefield Library When: Monday, August 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Ridgefield Library What: Event listing from Ridgefield Library: Monday, August 9 from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PMDo you have home videos in VHS format that you would like convert to DVD or digital format?*  Reserve this individual one-hour session to make a DVD or digital file from one of your personal VHS vid... Learn More Mother Goose on the Loose - Ridgefield Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Ridgefield Library What: Event listing from Ridgefield Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMFor families with children ages birth - 35 months. Join Ms. Diane in the Library's Main Program Room for fingerplays, movement, music and stories!   Registration is required on the Library's web... Learn More ONLINE - Get Crafty with Creative Bug When: Tuesday, August 10th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Ridgefield Library What: Event listing from Ridgefield Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PMFind out how to enjoy access to thousands of online art and craft classes taught by top designers and artists with Creative Bug. All you need is a Ridgefield library card to get started.Register b... Learn More Squeeze When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Ridgefield Playhouse What: Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity Still led by frontmen and founding members Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, Squeeze returns to The Playhouse after a sold-out show in 2020! Get ready for a night of your favorite hits including "Tempted," "Pulling Mussels (from the Shell),... Learn More Park It!: Preschool Outdoor Storytime When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Ridgefield Library What: Event listing from Ridgefield Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AMFor families with children ages 3-5. Join Ms. Diane in stories, songs and and fun near the gazebo in Ballard Park!  Please bring something to sit on. REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. Register wit... Learn More ONLINE - World Lit Now! Contemporary World Literature Discussion Group When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Ridgefield Library What: Event listing from Ridgefield Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PMJoin us for World Lit Now! A contemporary world literature book discussion group that will meet via Zoom (while the Library is doing online only programs) on the 2nd Wednesday of the month fro... Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Ridgefield Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.