This weekend in Milford, CT

Scoot & Paddle and BEND Yoga collaborate to offer a shoreline wellness experience in Milford that blends movement, time on the water, and a relaxed beach finish. It begins with sunrise yoga on the sand accompanied by the sounds of waves and gulls, promoting a refreshed and centered start. Next comes a paddleboard or kayak outing along the coast, whether for a gentle workout or a calm float to enjoy the scenery. Afterward, enjoy fresh coffee, mimosas, and light snacks on the beach. The price is $85 per person and includes a stand up paddleboard or kayak rental. No experience is necessary and all skill levels are welcome. Space is limited, and reservations are required in advance.

Children’s Day is a long-standing community tradition that offers a free day of play for kids and families. The celebration features games, activities, entertainment, food, prizes, and fireworks, all centered on the joy of childhood. Powered by volunteers, local organizations, businesses, and generous supporters, it brings people together, strengthens community connections, and builds traditions children anticipate year after year. The goal is simple. Create a safe, inclusive, and magical experience where every child feels celebrated and where families make lasting memories.

At Wasson Field, the Downtown Milford Farmers Market brings together Connecticut growers and makers for a lively open air marketplace. Find seasonal fruits and vegetables straight from local farms alongside locally sourced meats, dairy, baked goods, and other farm raised products. Explore more than 30 vendors offering flowers, sustainable clothing, baby accessories, home decor, pet items, art, and artisan foods. Food trucks serve breakfast and brunch options, coffee and matcha, ice cream, gluten free treats, smoothies, BBQ, and other seasonal favorites. Live music from local performers adds to the atmosphere while you shop. Special activities include pet adoptions, cooking demonstrations, and conversations with agriculture experts. Children are at the heart of the experience through the Piglets Club, which teaches healthy eating and agriculture and gives kids $1 tokens to choose their own fruits and vegetables, plus hands on market days with storytime, farm animal visits, face painting, and even kids running vendor booths. Many farmers use organic and sustainable practices, and participating farmers accept SNAP, WIC, and senior vouchers.

Beginner photographers can explore exposure on a small group, hands-on photo walk held outdoors. Using a simple five-step approach, participants practice full manual control to understand how exposure works in real-world lighting. Instruction covers how a camera’s meter reads light, how to balance shutter speed, aperture, and ISO for accurate results, and how lens choice influences the look of an image. Expect to work with aperture to shape depth of field and to consider how angle of view affects composition while actively shooting in a practical setting. The session is guided and interactive, with time for questions and individual support, making it well suited for hobbyists who want a strong technical foundation. Led by Charles “Duck” Unitas, a lifelong visual artist with a background in commercial graphic design and illustration who has taught art and photography for more than 20 years. This workshop takes place at Milford CT City Hall.

Mr. Donald’s Farm brings homemade sweet treats to the Tony Inzero Farmers Markets, offering a rotating selection each visit. Expect farm eggs, pies, muffins, jams, granola, and other freshly baked goodies. The market also showcases homegrown produce, additional baked treats, and handmade crafts, all set along the beach boardwalk. Pre-ordering is available for those who want to secure a favorite treat.

A patio gathering at Bear’s Smokehouse Barbecue with live music, yard games, and Bear’s BBQ. Happy Hour features $3 12 oz cans of Coors Lite, Yuengling, and Angry Orchard, $3 Truly, plus $5 well drinks, $5 wine, and $5 select drafts. Food specials include $1 wings ordered by the half dozen, two sliders for $5 with pork or chicken, two Bear Balls for $5, and $5 cheesy bacon fries.

Enjoy a family friendly outing in New Haven with food, arcade games, and plenty of fun for all ages. Every child must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Barcade will donate a portion of token sales from this event to Gamers Outreach, a charity that brings recreation to children in hospitals through video games and the gaming community.

Lace up your skates for an open skate session at the Milford Ice Pavillion. This is a drop-in style time to skate during the scheduled hours.

Explore the Beinecke Library through an introductory tour guided by a staff member or student. In about 45 minutes, the tour shares the library’s mission, history, notable architecture, core collections, and available services. No reservation is necessary. For visitor details and planning information, consult the library’s website. The ground floor and mezzanine exhibition spaces are free and open to the public every day, and the website offers current hours, information on exhibitions, and options to explore the library online.

Get ready for a free afternoon of nonstop energy at the 94.3 WYBC Day Party, featuring a live performance by R&B singer Peter Cestaro. Hosted by Darryl Huckaby with music by DJ Platinum, this 21+ event includes premium cocktails, dancing, and an outside patio with hookah and food available for sale. Dress in your best summer attire, bring your friends, and come mingle for a fun day of music and vibes. RSVP is required, even though admission is free.

Swing by Café Nine for their weekly Saturday jazz jam session from 4 to 7 PM. It’s a free afternoon of music where musicians can sit in after the first set. Bring your instrument and join in the fun.

New England native Stephanie Ryann delivers a razor-sharp voice that stands out and a plainspoken songwriting style that says what needs to be said. She continues to carve out her place with honest, no-frills storytelling.

Leah Marlene brings her Small Spaces Tour to New Haven with an evening centered on songs, stories, and community. Built around closeness and presence, this performance invites listeners to experience the music as it was created, up close and in the moment, with a warm, shared atmosphere. The tour steps away from traditional stages and into intimate environments such as listening rooms, coffee shops, yoga studios, and homes across the country. In New Haven, the show is planned for a welcoming backyard setting. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, or other preferred outdoor seating. Light snacks will be available. Alcohol is permitted and the event is BYOB. If weather becomes an issue, the show will move indoors. The exact address and parking details will be provided after ticket purchase. Attendance is intentionally limited to support attentive listening. Known for vivid storytelling, genre-blurring songwriting, and a magnetic live presence, Leah blends the closeness of folk with the drive of rock to create an experience that feels both personal and shared. Born in Ontario and raised in Illinois, she placed third on Season 20 of American Idol, is now based in Nashville, has toured extensively across North America, has shared stages with Jade Bird, Peach Pit, and Margo Price, and was named a Top 50 finalist in NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest.

Absofunkinlutely performs live at Stormy's for an evening of music.

SBJ Acoustic (Bad Mannerz) performs live at Z's Corner Cafe, bringing a party vibe with an acoustic show.

Casper Smoothie Bar is celebrating its first year in business with a community gathering that looks back on a year of learning, resilience, and growth, and expresses gratitude to the customers who helped make it possible. Attendees can enjoy food, cake, games, raffles, and family friendly activities. Special giveaways will recognize a Loyalty Card winner, a first year celebration winner, and a Zumba or Pilates winner. To mark the milestone, there will be $3 off any smoothie or beverage and $2 off any Power Bowl. The celebration is open to all.

Start the day on the water with stand-up paddleboard yoga at Walnut Beach, offered with Scoot & Paddle and led by certified SUP yoga instructor Kelly Warters of A Breath of Calm Yoga. Paddle out, secure your board, and move through a guided sequence designed to build strength, balance, focus, and mindfulness while enjoying the calm of the shoreline and the shimmer of the morning light. The class welcomes those new to yoga or paddleboarding as well as experienced practitioners. Advanced reservations are required.

At the Yale Schwarzman Center Dance Studio, local and visiting artists lead masterclasses in styles that range from jazz and hip hop to salsa, modern, contemporary, and precision dance. This summer features a six week series taught by rotating Pilobolus members Reneé Jaworski, Emily Kent, Matt Kent, and Derion Loman, and it is open to all community members. The curriculum offers a deep, studio based exploration of Pilobolus practices, with a focus on improvisation, attentive physical listening, and partnering skills such as weight sharing, counterbalance, and trust. Each class blends an inviting warmup, focused skill work, and a quick composition exercise, then closes with a brief share. Drop ins are welcome any week, while the material also builds progressively for those who attend regularly. Participants further develop group composition tools that emphasize structure, editing, and clarity, along with ensemble abilities in communication, consent, and creative leadership.

This family oriented event in New Haven offers food, arcade games, and fun for all ages. A parent or legal guardian is required to accompany children. Barcade is giving a share of 2026 Family Day token proceeds to Gamers Outreach, a nonprofit that brings recreation to children in hospitals through video games and the gaming community.

An outdoor Sunday market on the Upper New Haven Green brings together more than 20 vendors offering cottage foods and handmade art. Create alongside local arts groups, take part in exercise classes, and enjoy lawn and board games. Learn about programs around downtown and across the city. Relax in the public green space by bringing your own blanket or borrowing one from the free picnic blanket library. Presented with support from event partners @thenewhavengreen and @newhavened.

Celebrate Puerto Rican culture at the Puerto Rican Festival of New Haven. Expect a lively mix of food trucks, family-friendly activities, arts and crafts, and live music for a great day on the New Haven Green.

Ready to take flight with handstands? This all-levels workshop is designed for anyone working on their handstand, from total beginners to more experienced practitioners. You’ll practice fun drills focused on building strength, improving flexibility, and increasing balance and confidence, with plenty of supportive tips along the way. Expect a lighthearted, encouraging session where you can explore life upside down at your own pace.

A free beachfront concert at the Walnut Beach Pavilion offers shoreline views and a relaxed summer vibe by the water. Bring a beach chair and settle in with family and friends as Remember September performs. The Trumbull, Connecticut group is led by the Brothers Schod (Jay, Chris, and Eric) and has spent nearly two decades shaping a signature blend of purebred American rock. Energetic shows, strong harmonies, and varied setlists have earned the band fans across the East Coast. They have appeared alongside artists such as Dave Matthews Band, Hootie and the Blowfish, Barenaked Ladies, Chris Stapleton, O.A.R., Train, Chicago, and Joe Bonamassa, from cozy venues to large concert stages. Admission is free. Rockin' the Beach is supported by Weichert, Realtors® On The Mark Property Management and the Walnut Beach Arts & Business Association.

Enjoy a free beachside concert with Remember September as part of the WBA Rockin’ the Beach Summer Concert Series. Bring a chair or blanket and feel free to bring along a cooler for an afternoon of live music under the Rotary Pavilion at Walnut Beach.