Things to do this weekend in and around Fairfield County
Friendly fun in Fairfield County and nearby for Friday, August 1, 2026 through Sunday, August 3, 2026. Check out these highlights!
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Friday, August 1, 2026
Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - Connecticut - August 1–2, 2026 and additional August dates - New York, NY. Capture summer memories with a free 30-minute outdoor family photo session and only pay for the images you love.
Live Butterfly Tours - August 1–2, 2026 and ongoing August dates - Scarsdale, NY. Join guided tours at the Nature Center at Greenburgh to get an up-close look at beautiful butterflies in their habitat.
Little Red Bar[n] Live Music at Bishop's Orchards - August 1, 2026 (and select weekend dates into fall) - Guilford, CT. Enjoy an evening of live music at Bishop’s Orchards, a relaxed outdoor setting perfect for families.
The True Ninja Trials - August 1–2, 2026 and daily through mid-August - Yonkers, NY. Kids test their ninja skills in themed LEGO challenges at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester.
Saturday, August 2, 2026
Butterfly Walk - August 1, 2026 - Westport, CT. Stroll Earthplace’s meadows with a butterfly expert and naturalist while learning to spot and identify local species.
Canoe Paddle - August 1, 2026 and additional summer dates - Westport, CT. Paddle the Saugatuck River in search of osprey, egrets, turtles, and other wildlife on a family-friendly outing.
Sunflower Maze Opening Day Celebration - August 1, 2026 - Middlefield, CT. Wander through towering sunflowers at Lyman Orchards’ maze and celebrate opening day with outdoor farm fun.
Open Arts Studio | Landscape Collages - August 1, 2026 and select Thursday/Saturday dates in August - New Canaan, CT. Create landscape-inspired collages at Grace Farms’ open studio, a relaxed hands-on art experience for families.
Sunday, August 3, 2026
Fairfield Museum and History Center Summer Saturdays on the Museum Commons - August 1, 8, 15, and additional Saturdays - Fairfield, CT. Explore local history with outdoor activities and family-friendly programs on the museum’s commons.
Dinosaur State Park Day 2026 - August 1, 2026 - Rocky Hill, CT. Celebrate the park’s prehistoric past with special activities and exhibits focused on dinosaurs and fossils.
11th Annual Weekend in Norfolk: Friday, July 31 - Sunday, Aug 2, 2026 - August 1–2, 2026 - Norfolk, CT. Enjoy a town-wide celebration with arts, music, nature walks, and community events throughout the weekend.
SoNo Arts Festival - August 1–2, 2026 - Norwalk, CT. Browse artist booths, listen to live music, and take in creative performances at this vibrant waterfront arts festival.