Free events in Stamford, CT

First Class, an eight member band based in New York, performs Top 40 dance hits spanning the 1970s through today. Food trucks are planned, with specific vendors to be announced. Additional information about the band is available on their Facebook page.

Devon Gilfillian brings the Time Will Tell Tour for a free-ticket show. Shaped by life’s highs and lows, his third studio album was created at Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A, recorded live to tape with varispeed and largely single-take vocals. Gilfillian co-wrote and produced the project with longtime drummer Jonathan Smalt, with Neal H Pogue as executive producer, known for work with Tyler, the Creator and OutKast. The music centers on soul while weaving in rock, funk, and country, opening up about mistakes, fragility, and the perseverance it takes to move forward, with gratitude at its core. This concert is part of the Levitt Pavilion 2026 Season, which features more than 50 free shows along with the Stars on Tour series and a Gala.

Set in the calm surroundings of Kensico Dam Plaza, free tai chi classes are available this summer. The practice features slow, low impact movements and is suitable for every fitness level.

At Veterans Memorial Park, a weekly farmers market brings together local growers and makers with an abundance of farm fresh produce, seasonal flowers, breads, jams, baked treats, cheeses, oils and other specialties. Weather permitting, the market also features a free yoga class that does not require pre registration, and participants should bring their own mat, along with live music. Vendors include Amazing Momo, Amelia’s florist and farm market, Anderson + Joy, Biscuit and Bones LLC, Crumbs & Comfort by Nicole, DoughCo Bagels, Elizabeth’s Vegan Bakery, Fifth State Distillery, Honey Bee Flower Truck, Mad Kneady Cottage Bakery, On The Brew Coffee Company, Saint X Foods, Pickles Olives Etc and Waterview Farm. Some vendors participate on a part time basis. Goods come straight from local farms to your table.

The SM&NC Sunday Farm Market is back for a free, weekly chance to shop local. You’ll find lots of locally grown produce, plus items like eggs, meat, bread, cheeses, honey, maple syrup, jams and spreads, hot sauce, pies, cookies, and other baked goods. There are also handmade goods from local artisans and crafters. SM&NC members can get 10% off at the Heckscher Farm tent.

Build endurance and strength in a cardio-focused session led by Virginia at Black Rock Senior Center. Adults 55 and older may join at no cost. For information, call 203-576-7258.

This free mat pilates session at Kensico Dam Plaza offers a low impact workout designed to build flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination in a relaxed setting. Participants should bring their own mat.

At Kensico Dam Plaza, complimentary yoga classes take place in a serene setting. These sessions explore an ancient practice that integrates physical movement, mental focus, and spiritual reflection to support well-being and self-awareness. Participants should bring their own yoga mat.

A free-ticket Children’s Series performance spotlights GRAMMY winner Joanie Leeds, a celebrated children’s music artist whose accolades include first place in the USA Songwriting Competition, honors from the Independent Music Awards, Parents’ Choice Gold, NAPPA Gold, and Family Choice awards, plus finalist recognition in both the John Lennon and International Songwriting Competitions. She has appeared on prominent stages nationwide such as Lollapalooza, the Clearwater Festival, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Wolf Trap, and the Levitt Pavilion, and her songs have been featured by the New York Times, People, Parents, Billboard, and the Washington Post, with airplay that reached number one on SiriusXM’s Kids Place Live. Her catalog includes the GRAMMY-winning All the Ladies and FREADOM: Songs Inspired by Banned Children’s Picture Books. She also teams up with her daughter Joya on Ageless: 100 Years Young, a project nominated for the 2026 GRAMMY for Best Children’s Music Album and created as a loving tribute to Joanie’s grandmother Sylvia. This event is part of the Levitt Pavilion season of more than 50 free shows that fill the summer and fall with music and the performing arts. The Children’s Series is presented with lead support from Berkowitz, Hanna, Amdur & Wildstein LLC and the Across the Globe Children’s Foundation, with additional support from Yale New Haven Health. College Creamery will be on site with an ice cream truck.

Downtown Bridgeport’s open-air farmers market brings fresh food, music, and art to McLevy Green. The new season launches with a live cooking demonstration by Chef Raquel Rivera of A Pinch of Salt, performances by local musicians, handcrafted goods from area makers, and hands-on art experiences with cARTie, the Art Museum Bus. Throughout the season, visitors can look forward to live music each week, periodic cooking demos with Chef Raquel and Deja Smith of Khemi’s Vegan Cuisine, and a wide selection of farm-fresh produce and ready-to-enjoy lunch options. Regular vendors include Killam & Bassette Farmstead of South Glastonbury, Betzy’s Latin Cuisine, Khemi’s Vegan Cuisine, Natural Juice, Destinie Designs, Kiffy Naturals, Rico Suve Accessories, and The She Shed. Information and community resources are on hand from American Jobs Center, Bridgeport Public Library, Fairfield County Coalition Voter Registration, Greater Bridgeport Transit and Ctrides, Liberation Programs, and Recovery Network of Programs. Depending on the week, special guests may include CONNECT-US, Norma Pfriem Breast Center, Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging, UI/Avangrid, and Jehovah’s Witness. The market participates in the Bridgeport Bucks program through the Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative, offering coupons that can be used to purchase fruits and vegetables at Bridgeport farmers markets. Businesses and organizations buy these coupons as incentives for clients, employees, or community groups. The market also accepts SNAP/EBT, WIC, and Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks for WIC and Senior recipients, along with Bridgeport Bucks, cash, credit, and debit. An incentive match is available so that every dollar in SNAP spent at the market becomes two dollars toward fresh produce.

Family Night makes its return to Park City Music Hall with a lively mix of karaoke and family trivia hosted by John Torres. The evening begins with a karaoke session for all ages, shifts into one extended round of family trivia, then wraps with more singing. Prizes are up for grabs, including Harborview cookies. RSVP is free and the program welcomes all ages. The venue’s bar and kitchen will be operating, serving craft cocktails, tasty bites, and more, with a kids menu available. Food service starts when doors open and continues until the Kitchen Open light is switched off.

This free concert in the Crawford Park Great Lawn 2026 Summer Series spotlights Ace & Friends Band, recognized as Connecticut’s premier Grateful Dead tribute act. Guests can bring lawn chairs and blankets, pack a picnic or favorite snacks, and enjoy live music beneath the night sky.