March
March 23
Leprechaun Leap
10:00 AM
Walnut Beach
Warm-hearted, fun-loving souls will raise funds for Literacy Volunteers of Southern Connecticut as they leap into the icy waters at Walnut Beach. Sign in at 10:00 AM. Leap at 11:00 AM. Costumes are encouraged. All proceeds to benefit LVSCT.
MAC All Ages Show: Garden Shed
7:00 PM
Milford Arts Council | The MAC
Get ready for the third annual Garden Shed! This year is an accumulation of bands and artists that have helped make this legendary one-night event the magical show it is now!
This all-ages show features music for everyone, so get ready to dance, sing, and endeavor on a night of art and music by some of CT’s best young performers.
2nd Annual Math + Art Show
Children (“artists”) in grades K-12 can use various media (Music, digital media, dance, photography, painting, sculpture, etc.) to create a piece and share how they incorporated math.
March 30
Easter Eggstravaganza
10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Downtown Milford
Join the Downtown Milford Business Association for their annual Easter Eggstravaganza!
Enjoy story-time, face-painting, vendors, music, children’s activities on the green and an Easter Egg Hunt through participating downtown shops
April
April 5
Skyzoo
Milford Arts Council | The MAC
7:30 PM
Skyzoo has toured throughout Europe, the United Kingdom, Africa, Australia, and Asia, and he owns and operates the independent record label First Generation Rich.
April 12
The Acoustic Nomads
Milford Arts Council | The MAC
7:30 PM
Acoustic Nomads interweave jazz and newgrass with folkloric traditions from North and South America.
April 14
Farmers Market Food Truck Festival
10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Wasson Field
A fun-filled event with food trucks, live music, farmers market plant sale, vendors, kids activities, a raffle, and more.
April 18th
Exhibit:Color: yellow picture and word
Firehouse Gallery
81 Naugatuck Ave.
Reception: April 18, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Ongoing: Sat/Sun, April 20-28, 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
April 19th
Smooth Jazz for Scholars
7:00 PM
The 21st annual Smooth Jazz For Scholars is from 4/19-4/20
Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium | Parsons Center
This annual concert benefits music education in the Milford area and features some of the biggest names in smooth jazz.
April 20
The Spring Fair
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
The United Church of Christ in Devon
50 Ormond Street
April 20
New England Guitar Society Concert presents Celil Refik Kaya
Milford Arts Council | The MAC
7:30 PM
Originally from Turkey, and now an established international concert and recording artist and a composer of over 100 works.
April 21
Milford Rotary Shred Event
8:00 AM-11:00 PM
The Spectrum Bldg
440 New Haven Ave
Dispose of your sensitive documents and electronic equipment securely. Enjoy our convenient drive-thru service. Just pop your trunk, and we’ll handle the rest. $5 for a bag. $10 box. $20 per electronic item.
April 27
Neil Forever…The Neil Diamond Concert Experience
7:30 PM
Milford Performance Center
Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium | Parsons Center
Tickets: Milfordperformancecenter.org
May
May 2
MAC Classical Series
Milford Arts Council | The MAC
7:30 PM
Samuel Walter, Cellist, & Elizabeth Tsai, Pianist
Presenting a classical program including Bach, Brahms, Schumann, Rachmaninov & Fauré.
May 4
Milford Striped Bass Club Annual
Fishing Trout Derby
5:30 AM-9:30 AM
The Milford Children’s Trout Derby is a long-standing tradition. Celebrating its 50th year.
Meet at the Duckpond.
Downtown Milford Spring Festival
10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Downtown Milford
Join us for an old-fashioned spring fair with a plant sale, book sale, raffle, vendors, activities, and our local downtown businesses ready to welcome you and the good weather!
May 10
Milford Artisan Market
10:00 AM-4:00 PM May 11 and 12
On the Green
Over 100 artists will participate in this free event with live music, great food, and kid’s activities! Bring Mom or shop for unique Mother’s Day gifts!
May 11
The Brooklyn Bridge
7:30 PM
Milford Performance Center
Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium | Parsons Center
Tickets: Milfordperformancecenter.org
May 12
Bridgeport Hospital (Milford Campus) Mother’s Day 5k Run/Walk
7:45 AM-11:00 AM
Mother’s Day Run & Walk to promote wellness and health for over thirty years. All abilities are invited to join us as we celebrate this special day!
May 17
MAC Jazz Series
Milford Arts Council | The MAC
7:30 PM
Marty Isenberg
May 18
Family Programming Series
Milford Arts Council | The MAC
11:00 AM
Sova Dance Theatre’s
Marvelous Metamorphoses
We journey through the life cycles of frogs, butterflies, and bees utilizing the art of puppetry and music.
June
June 2
22nd Annual Pirate’s Day
8:00 AM-2:00 PM
Downtown Milford
Pirate’s Day! Dress like a pirate, rock out with Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate, and (of course!) watch Captain Kidd & his mutinous crew invade Milford Harbor around noon.
June 7-8
Fair on the Green
The Milford Green
Mary Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church proudly hosts an annual Fair on the Green in downtown Milford.
Fri: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM. Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
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