A new month is upon us Stamford and we wanted to start doing weekly posts of some different events happening around the city that are different from our nightly happenings lists. Stamford is more than bars and restaurants (believe it or not) and we thought we’d put together a list of some dates that might get you out and about this month.

This is by no means is this a complete list of everything going, but wanted to give you some ideas on where to go. Call it a “sampling of fun stuff.” Who knows, you may discover something new!

Take note weather conditions can affect some of these and  hey, many listed here are FREE! Here’s what I found for you:

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Wednesday August 1st:

Murphy’s Townhouse: Wednesday Night Pub Run with 6:30pm start time. (Weekly event) 3, 4 and 5 mile options. Click Here for Info
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Stamford Downtown: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue closes out the Wednesday Night Live series downtown! Click Here for Info
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Harbor Point: Free Movies in the Park presents Wonder Woman. Start time 8:30pm. Click Here for Info
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Thursday August 2nd:

Fairgate Farm: Farmers Market every Thursday thru October 12pm-6pm. Click Here for Info
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The Beer Garden: Food Drive begins at 6pm. Because the holidays aren’t the only time to donate. 🙂 Click Here for Info
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All American Athletes & Personal Training:  Free boot camp class from 6:30-7:30pm! Click Here for Info
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Metropolitan Dance Center: Beginner/Intermediate Argentine Tango Class! $15 begins at 8pm. Click Here for Info
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LaRocca’s Country Wine and Spirits: National IPA Tasting Day! Free event from 5-7pm. Click Here for Info
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Friday August 3rd:

My Gym: Kids play…Ice cream and Open Gym time with Mr. Colin! Click Here for Info
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Stamford Museum and Nature Center: Astronomy Nights: Introduction to Star Gazing. Begins at 7:30pm, presentation by Tony Faddoul going on rain or shine. Viewing hours are weather permitting and you can call ahead for weather updates: 203-977-6537.Click Here for Info
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Stamford Town Center: Music on the Plaza series presents Canyon playing LIVE from 6-8pm! Click Here for Info
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Saturday August 4th:

Cove Island Sanctuary: Butterfly Walk fro 10am-12pm. Make sure to bring your cameras as you never know what you will see at one of my favorite places in Stamford. Click Here for Info
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Fairgate Farm: Farmers Market 9am-12noon. Click Here for Info
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Mill River Park: Two events—First at 8:30am it’s Bootcamp with Kelvin Smith and then at 11am it’s Zumba w/ Christina Rabasca & Tristan Mongollon. Click Here for Info
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Latham Park—Two events:

Chess Day! Free play and open to all ages. Learn, play and talk with the masters. Click Here for Info

Stamford Downtown Farmers Market: Bedford Street from 9am-3pm. Click Here for Info
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LaRocca’s Country Wine And Spirits: Complimentary Wine and Cheese tasting from 3-6pm! Click Here for Info
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Sunday August 5th:

Mill River Park—Three events:

Sunrise Yoga w/Aimee & Tim Elsner at 8:30am.

Carousel Storytime goes on rain or shine at 10am and it’s free! Carousel Pavillion area.

Hula Hoop Fitness & Flow w/Sarah Murphy adult class) Free on the Grand Steps at 10:30am. Click Here for Info on All 3 Above Events
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Harbor Point: Sunday Farmers Market from 9am-2pm in Commons Park. Info on this and other events: Click Here for Info
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West Beach: CLEANUP Sunday at 12pm. Meet at the beach house (lifeguards area) and if you don’t have a beach pass, you can park across from the entrance. Click Here for Info
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Stamford Museum & Nature Center—Two events:

Sunday Farmers Market 10am-2pm: Click Here for Info

Summer Stars Planetarium Show begins at 2pm! Weekly Sunday event. Click Here for Info
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Stamford Toys: Pokémon Trading & Learning Event 1-3pm every Sunday! Trade cards, learn the game and win the raffle! Ages 5-up. Click Here for Info

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Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens:  Herb Garden Tour at 4pm (weather permitting). 60 minute tour of the herb garden discussing specific herbs, their many uses from medicinal to culinary…native bees and beneficial insects…maintenance and design of the garden itself with Linda N Albanese and Master Gardners.  Click Here for Info

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Stamford History Center: For something different, why not go up and visit the Hoyt-Barnum House?! Learn about life in Stamford in the 1600’s in The oldest house in the city. Recently restored to what it looked like when it was built in 1699, this is the perfect way to Keep it Local! Tours available Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. For info on tours and more: Click Here for Info

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I hope this gives you some different ideas of how to enjoy our fair city. Right now, the plan is to do a list like this every week…continuing to mix it up a bit with finds for all ages from kids to adults and in between.

Now having said that I’ll be honest…the list doesn’t write itself. It takes a lot of time to put this together. If you like what I’m doing here, please encourage your favorite venues to advertise here on WOTM. We’ve been up and running for over 7 years and want to continue to do so. Encouragement from our followers is why we’re still here and for that I am truly thankful.

I close this as I always do…Have fun, be safe and Keep it Local Stamford!

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