August Events in Greenwich

August Events in Greenwich 

With summer flying by, here are events in and around Greenwich to make the most of August! 

Summer Concert Series

Every Saturday in August | @ 7:00pm| @ Roger Sherman Baldwin Park

Sounds of Sinatra- Tribute Band - August 2nd

The Future Heavies- Best of the 80's - August 9th

Wooden Horse - Tribute to CSNY and America - August 

Free Music Fridays 

Every Friday in August | 5:00pm-7:00pm | @ Greenwich Commons 

The free concerts are a great way for people to gather and have a great time and enjoy our beautiful downtown. The concerts will run into September and will go from 5 to 7 p.m. in Greenwich Commons right by the Havemeyer Building. 

People can enjoy a nice Friday afternoon into the evening and get dinner at one of our great local restaurants after. The next concert will be Sweet Friday on Aug. 4, followed by Chasing Romeo on Aug. 25, and The Blues Control on Sept. 8. 

Greenwich Farmer's Market 

Every Saturday in August | @ 9:30am| @ Arch Street/Horseneck Lane Commuter Lot 

Vendors 

BeforeandAfterFarms (Oui Charcuterie) - dried sausages and pork products 

Farming 101, Newtown, CT - heirloom tomatoes 

The Herb Basket - jams, Sugar Maple Farms Honey, preserves, gift boxes - 

Moorefield Herb Farm, Shelton, CT - herbs, succulents, plants 

Oronoque Farms Bakery - pies, cider donuts - “Voted best apple and apple crumb pie for the State of Connecticut by Connecticut Magazine” 

The Local Catch - fresh Seafood and shellfish 

Riverbank Farm - certified organic produce and prepared foods 

Sankow's Beaver Brook Farm - lamb, chicken, cheese, prepared foods, eggs 

Seacoast Mushrooms - mushrooms to suit every palate and recipe 

Sleepy Hollow Farm - fresh USDA pork, beef, and turkeys for Thanksgiving! 

Smith Acres Farm - fresh produce 

Two Guys from Woodbridge - salad greens, microgreens, edible flowers - 

Wave Hill Breads - Award-winning hand-crafted artisan bread 

Woodland Farm - seasonal peaches, plums, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, donut peaches, nectarines

Greenwich Art Society: Reviving Inner Rhythms 

August 1st-18th, 2023 | @ Flinn Gallery, Greenwich Library 

The Greenwich Art Society (GAS) exhibition, Reviving Inner Rhythms, will run from 

August 1-18. 

The opening reception will be Thursday, August 3 from 5:30 – 7:00pm. 

Both art societies will use Summer Hours: 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday – 12 noon – 4:00pm; Thursday – 12 noon – 8:00pm; Saturday – 10:00 am – 5:00pm; Sunday – 1:00 – 5:00pm

YWCA Self Defense Class 

August 5th, 2023 | 100:00am | @ YWCA Greenwich 

Join the YWCA Greenwich on Saturday on August 5th from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM for a Free Self Defense Class! Teens and Adults Ages 15+. 

YWCA has partnered with Modern Self-Defense Center for a women’s empowerment training class to help them protect themselves against physical violence. 

Participants will learn techniques and strategies to disable the threat and escape to safety.

REGISTRATION 

Greenwich Road Runners 2023 Race Series 

August 5th, 2023 | 8:00am| @ Tod's Point 

The level 5K course loops around Greenwich Point, partially on paved roads and partially on compacted trails all with spectacular, ever-present Long Island Sound views and refreshing breezes. A beautiful setting for a morning run. 

The race will be timed and results posted by Super Race Systems and Chronotrack - race packets will be distributed starting race week. 

REGISTRATION

Outdoor Movie Night 

August 7th, 2023 | 6:00pm| @ BWGCC 

Come early for pre-movie entertainment! The movie begins at dusk. Bring chairs, blankets, and snacks! Movie is to be announced

Greenwich Polo Club- East Coast Open 

August 27th, 2023 | @ 3:00pm| @ Greenwich Polo Club 

Gates open at 1:00 pm, the match begins at 3:00 pm. 

Greenwich Polo Club was established in 1981 and is recognized as one of the top high-goal polo venues in the world. Known for its unmatched roster of legendary teams, professional players, and champion equine athletes GPC hosts some of the most important tournaments in polo, including the prestigious East Coast Open.

TICKETS

St. Leo Fair 

August 29th, 2023 | 6:00pm | @ St. Catherine of Siena Church 

St. Leo Church, Stamford, CT; Tuesday to Friday, 6-11 p.m., Saturday, 2-11 p.m. Known to locals as the “end of summer” fair. This fair has it all! Raffles, bingo, games, rides, and many delicious food offerings. 

ST. LEO FAIR INFO

Greenwich Parks Pass

Seasonal Passes

Seasonal passes are available for purchase and renewal by verified residents online.

Park Pass

Access to Byram Park, Byram Pool, Great Captain Island, Greenwich Point and IslandBeach

Park Pass is active from May through October

Golf Membership - Griffith E. Harris Golf Course

Access to membership green fees and tee times

Marinas

Access to Byram, Cos Cob, and Grass Island Marinas, as well as the Greenwich PointBoat Yard

Approved Facility Use Permit required

Tennis & Pickleball

Access to Town tennis & pickleball courts

Tennis & Pickleball is included in senior Park Passes

All-In-One Pass

The OnePass is designed to provide residents an all-in-one pass for golf, parks, tennis,pickleball, and marine facility privileges.