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SUMMARY:Sip and Shop
DESCRIPTION:Need a last-minute gift that turns into a relaxing shopping escape while you sip a drink or two near Milford\, CT? Our Downtown Milford Holiday Sip & Shop transforms holiday shopping into a relaxed\, cheerful celebration! Enjoy a drink or two as you explore curated boutiques\, discover unique gifts\, and soak in the festive charm of Downtown Milford\, CT. It’s the perfect way to finish your holiday shopping while feeling pampered\, cared for\, and fully immersed in the holiday spirit. \nStroll from shop to shop under twinkling lights and beautifully decorated storefronts\, finding thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list — all in one unforgettable evening. \nEvent Details: \n\nWhen: Thursday\, December 17\nTime: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nWhere: Downtown Milford Businesses\n\nParticipating Shops \n  \n\nStay up to date on event updates and things to do in Milford by following our social media pages:Facebook: @DowntownMilfordBusinessAssociationInstagram: @downtownmilfordconnecticut
URL:https://downtownmilfordct.com/event/sip-and-shop-holidays/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Christmas,CT,Family,Holiday,Kid-Friendly,Milford,Things to do this weekend,Winter
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SUMMARY:24th Annual Downtown Lamplight Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what a classic New England holiday feels like? \nStep into Downtown Milford\, CT\, where the Lamplight Stroll transforms Downtown Milford into a holiday wonderland filled with twinkling lights\, festive music\, free horse-drawn carriage rides\, Santa\, carolers\, and charm. This beloved Connecticut holiday tradition has been delighting thousands of families and visitors for over 23 years. \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Friday\, December 4\, 2026\nTime: 5:00pm – 9:00pm\nLocation: Downtown Milford\, CT – Milford Green & participating Downtown Milford businesses\nAdmission: Free and open to all ages\n\nThe Experience: \n\n✨ 24th Annual\, A Milford Tradition: Milford Green sparkles with Christmas magic\, storefronts glow with festive décor\, and the streets come alive.\n✨ Holiday Magic & Community Spirit: Experience the holiday spirit with family\, friends\, and community as you create lasting memories in a festive New England setting.\n✨ Visit from Santa & his Elves: Bring the whole family to meet Santa and his merry elves for a magical holiday moment filled with smiles\, warm hugs\, and fun festive photo opportunities.\n✨ Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides: Glide through downtown Milford on a classic carriage ride\, immersing yourself in a nostalgic New England holiday atmosphere.\n✨ Carols: Enjoy the sounds of the season as students from Milford’s public schools and other non-profit organizations roam downtown\, filling the streets with joyful holiday songs.\n✨ Holiday Shopping & Treats: Explore participating downtown business storefronts and over 60 local vendors on Milford Green offering handmade gifts\, curated seasonal items\, and festive treats — while enjoying a sweet treat or warm beverage as you shop for the holidays!\n✨ Stroll Passport Adventure: Stroll through downtown Milford and Milford Green\, collecting stamps from shops and vendors. Complete 20+ stamps for a chance to win holiday prizes while discovering hidden gems and supporting local Connecticut businesses. (Note:  Lamplight Stroll Printable Passport will be available soon for printing at home or will be able at the DMBA tent on the Milford Green. Once you’ve completed your passport\, add your contact information to enter for exciting holiday prizes!)\n✨ Pictures with the Grinch: And for a twist in your holiday adventure… the Grinch himself will be sneaking around! Join us for Grinch-themed photos where his silly antics\, dramatic poses\, and mischievous charm turn every snapshot into a story your family will laugh about long after the holidays. Plus\, you can take home printed photos courtesy of  Cruz Roofing and Siding\n\nLamplight Stroll is sponsored by Metro Star Apartments. \nCome experience one of the top things to do during the holidays in Connecticut\, where community\, tradition\, and seasonal magic come together to create a true holiday wonderland. \nAdd to your Calendar: 24th Annual Lamplight Stroll\, December 4th\, Downtown Milford\, CT \n  \n\nEarly Access Alert:\nBe among the first to grab your Lamplight Stroll Passport on November 27th\, 5:30–8:30 pm during the Milford City Tree Lighting on the Milford Green. Visit the DMBA tent for your exclusive early access\, start your festive stroll adventure and get a chance to win prizes!\n\n  \nStay up to date on event updates and things to do in Milford by following our social media pages:Facebook: @DowntownMilfordBusinessAssociationInstagram: @downtownmilfordconnecticut \n 
URL:https://downtownmilfordct.com/event/23rd-annual-downtown-lamplight-stroll/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Christmas,CT,Family,Holiday,Kid-Friendly,Milford,Things to do this weekend,Winter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T100000
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SUMMARY:2026 Small Business Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Looking for the perfect holiday gifts and festive experiences in Connecticut? \nThe Downtown Milford Business Association invites you to the Holiday Pop-Up – Small Business Saturday Edition in Downtown Milford\, CT.Discover gifts for moms\, dads\, kids\, pets\, girlfriends\, boyfriends\, friends\, best friends\, and everyone special on your list—all in Downtown Milford\, where holiday cheer\, local treasures\, and curated gifts await. So if you’ve been searching: \n\n“Where can I find holiday gifts near me in Connecticut?”\n“Best holiday markets and local gift ideas in CT”\n“Things to do in Connecticut for the holidays”\n“Unique Christmas gifts for kids or friends in Connecticut”\n\n…then this is the holiday shopping and festive experience to add to your Connecticut holiday bucket list! \n  \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Saturday\, November 28th\nTime: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nLocation: Milford Green\, Taylor Memorial Library & participating Downtown Milford businesses\n\n  \nWhy Attend: \n\n🎁 Exclusive Giveaway: The first 250 shoppers who complete their Small Biz Saturday punch card receive a Shop Local Milford tote.\n💝 Perfect Holiday Gifts: Discover gifts for everyone—from stocking stuffers to one-of-a-kind presents that fill your home with joy.\n🧵 Support Local Businesses & Community: Celebrate small businesses and all they do for our communities. Explore handcrafted\, locally made items and curated holiday selections ready for you.\n🌟 Experience the Holiday Season: Stroll through Milford Green and Taylor Memorial Library\, explore 60+ indoor and outdoor vendors\, and visit our beautiful Downtown and explore all the incredible small businesses that make up the DMBA\, all while enjoying festive decorations\, seasonal displays\, and the warm New England holiday charm—making this a must-visit holiday experience in Connecticut.\n\n  \nShop Small – Shop Local – Shop Downtown Milford!\n  \nBelow is the list of our participating DMBA Businesses: \nAdd to your Calendar: Small Business Saturday Pop Up – Saturday\, November 2t8h\, 10-3pm\, Downtown Milford\, CT \nStay up to date on event updates and things to do in Milford by following our social media pages:Facebook: @DowntownMilfordBusinessAssociationInstagram: @downtownmilfordconnecticut \n  \n\nVendor sign ups:\nSign-up link:https://forms.gle/84Hmknrx7modWJzx6\nPayment link: https://downtown-milford-business-association.myshopify.com/products/small-business-saturday-vendor-fees
URL:https://downtownmilfordct.com/event/small-business-saturday/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:CT,Family,Holiday,Kid-Friendly,Milford,Things to do this weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T183000
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SUMMARY:2026 Hall-O-Weekend Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a not-so-scary Halloween event for free in the New Haven County? \nJoin us October 23–24th in Downtown Milford for the 17th Annual Hall-O-Weekend\, presented by the Downtown Milford Business Association. Families\, kids\, and visitors can enjoy a not-so-scary Halloween celebration filled with trick-or-treating\, costume parades\, outdoor movie nights\, hay mazes\, and festive activities throughout downtown Milford. \nSee the detailed schedule below for October 23-24th and enjoy all the Halloween fun in Downtown Milford. \nFriday\, October 23rd \n\nTime: 6:30 PM\nLocation: Gazebo on the Milford Green\, Downtown Milford\, CT\nMovie: Hocus Pocus 2\nScreen Presented by Big Screens\nWhat to bring: Bring your chairs\, blankets\, and snacks. Enjoy a relaxed\, festive\, and Halloween experience in Milford\, CT\nExclusive offer: A Halloween baking goods box is available for pre-order for outdoor movie night through Scratch Baking .\n\nSee what it looks like: Hocus Pocus Movie Night Box\nPreorder at: https://scratchbakingct.com/\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 24th: \n\nStep Into Halloween: Downtown transforms into a Halloween playground full of costumes\, spooky-but-not-scary adventures\, parades\, hay maze\, music\, crafts\, and treats for all ages.\nMagic Around Every Corner: Streets and shops buzzing with laughter\, decorations\, interactive experiences\, and opportunities to explore Downtown Milford Businesses.\nMake Memories: Kids\, families\, and neighbors experience traditions\, photo-worthy moments\, and Halloween excitement they’ll remember all season.\n\nImportant note: Pick up your Trick or Treat map on the Green at the Downtown Milford Business Association (DMBA) booth. \nSaturday October 24th Highlights: \n\n10am: Not-So-Scary Storytime at the Gazebo with Mermaid Books\n11:30am: Spooky kids’ yoga with Just Be Yoga and Wellness at the Gazebo\n12pm: Costume Parade led by Brian Smith (a.k.a Captain Kidd!)\n10am – 3pm: Hay Maze\, pumpkin patch\, face-painting\, arts & crafts\, vendors and activities on the green\n12am – 2pm: Trick-or-treat through participating downtown businesses\, including:\nDowntown Milford Participating Storefronts\n\nSee Past Years in Action: Visit our Facebook page for more photos and highlights @DowntownMilfordBusinessAssociation \n    \n  \n  \nLooking to be a vendor on October 25? Follow the links below: \nHall-O-Weekend – October 25th\, 10-3pm \nVendor sign-up link: https://forms.gle/sDmmM9TNipT944Ex7 \nPayment link: https://downtown-milford-business-association.myshopify.com/products/hall-o-weekend-vendor-fees
URL:https://downtownmilfordct.com/event/2025-hall-o-weekend-fall-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Milford\, Milford\, CT\, 06460
CATEGORIES:Fall,Family,Halloween,Kid-Friendly
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SUMMARY:2026 Hall-O-Weekend Family Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Start the Hall-O-Weekend events with a Free Outdoor movie Night featuring Hocus Pocus 2 on Friday\, October 24th in Downtown Milford! Below you will details about this event: \nFriday\, October 23rd \n\nTime: 6:30 PM\nLocation: Gazebo on the Milford Green\, Downtown Milford\, CT\nMovie: Hocus Pocus 2\nScreen Presented by Big Screens\nWhat to bring: Bring your chairs\, blankets\, and snacks. Enjoy a relaxed\, festive\, and Halloween experience in Milford\, CT\nExclusive offer: A Halloween baking goods box is available for pre-order for outdoor movie night through Scratch Baking .\n\nSee what it looks like: Hocus Pocus Movie Night Box\nPreorder at: https://scratchbakingct.com/\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 24th \n\nStep Into Halloween: Downtown transforms into a Halloween playground full of costumes\, spooky-but-not-scary adventures\, parades\, hay maze\, music\, crafts\, and treats for all ages.\nMagic Around Every Corner: Streets and shops buzzing with laughter\, decorations\, interactive experiences\, and opportunities to explore Downtown Milford Businesses.\nMake Memories: Kids\, families\, and neighbors experience traditions\, photo-worthy moments\, and Halloween excitement they’ll remember all season.\n\nImportant note: Pick up your Trick or Treat map on the Green at the Downtown Milford Business Association (DMBA) booth.
URL:https://downtownmilfordct.com/event/2025-hall-o-weekend-outdoor-movie-oct-24/
LOCATION:Downtown Milford\, Milford\, CT\, 06460
CATEGORIES:Fall,Family,Halloween,Kid-Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T210000
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Downtown Milford Night Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 3rd Annual “Night Market” as we close down and light up North Broad Street from High Street to River Street for this amazing event.\n\nFood Trucks\, Live Music\, Lawn Games\, Vendors\, Entertainment and More !!\n\nThursday\, September 17th from 5:00-9:00 pm\n\nIt will be fun for all ages.\n\nSponsored by:\nBand:\n\nDowntown Milford Night Market – Thursday\, September 17th\, 4-9pm \nVendor Sign-up Link: https://forms.gle/xf3VpSBfs3PUn2BbA \nPayment link: https://downtown-milford-business-association.myshopify.com/products/night-market-vendor-fees
URL:https://downtownmilfordct.com/event/downtown-milford-night-market/
LOCATION:Downtown Milford\, Milford\, CT\, 06460
CATEGORIES:Fall,Family,Food,Kid-Friendly,Nightout
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152951
CREATED:20230109T142542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T031538Z
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SUMMARY:24th Annual Pirate's Day
DESCRIPTION:The DMBA is thrilled to once again host Milford’s favorite swashbuckling tradition: Pirate’s Day!  \nSunday\, June 7 th\, 2025 \nDress like a pirate\, rock out with Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate\, and (of course!) watch Captain Kidd & his mutinous crew invade Milford Harbor!   \nThere is no Pirate Pancake breakfast this year\, but Rockin Ron will still be performing for the kids and there will be Food Trucks at both Lisman Landing and the Green. \nWatch Captain Kidd & his scurvy crew arriving in Milford Harbor right here at noonish!  \nThen we head to the Milford Green to search for pirate booty on a kids’ treasure hunt through town and enjoy arts & crafts\, unique vendors\, and live music throughout the day! \nDon’t forget to dress like a pirate if you are so inclined! \nHere’s what’s on tap! 
URL:https://downtownmilfordct.com/event/23rd-annual-pirates-day/
LOCATION:Downtown Milford\, Milford\, CT\, 06460
CATEGORIES:Family,Kid-Friendly,Spring,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T123000
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SUMMARY:Downtown Milford Farmers Market (June 6 - October 10)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating it’s 19th season\, the market offers local produce\, prepared foods\, \nfood trucks\, arts\, crafts\, live music\, and special events from all of our wonderful vendors. \nSaturdays belong at the market\, 8:30am – 12:30pm\, \nJune 6th thru October 10th at Wasson Field. \nTo learn more about the market\, please visit: \nhttps://www.downtownmilfordfarmersmarket.com/
URL:https://downtownmilfordct.com/event/downtown-milford-farmers-market-june-october-2-3/
LOCATION:Wasson Field\, 108 W Main St\, Milford\, CT\, 06460
CATEGORIES:Fall,Family,Farmers Market,Food,Kid-Friendly,Spring,Summer,Things to do this weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T150000
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SUMMARY:CT FOODIE FEST
DESCRIPTION:Join us for CT FOODIE FEST !! \nFriday\, May 1st \nSaturday\, May 2nd \nA fun-filled event\, with Food Trucks\, Live Music\, Vendors\, Kids Activities and More. \nLocated at Wasson Field\, 110 W. Main Street\, in Downtown Milford. \n  \nLive Music Acts:  \nPre- Sale Ticket Link: \nCT FOODIE FEST pre-sale tickets \nKids 8 and under are Free \nWe are Partnering with Instagram Influencer Gina Thomas of @the_happyhourhunter to bring you the Best Food Trucks out there !! \nThis event is a fundraiser benefiting the Downtown Milford Business Association and The Junior Major League of Milford to kick-off for the 2025 Event Season. \nWe hope you will join us in supporting this event and enjoying all that Downtown Milford has to offer. \nSee you there !!
URL:https://downtownmilfordct.com/event/farmer-market-food-truck-festival/
LOCATION:Wasson Field\, 108 W Main St\, Milford\, CT\, 06460
CATEGORIES:Family,Farmers Market,Food,Kid-Friendly,Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T090000
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Hop Into Spring Fun!\n \nJoin the Downtown Milford Business Association for their annual Easter Eggstravaganza  on Saturday\, April 12th from 10am – 3pm on the Milford Green! \nThis fun-filled family event has a new feature this year\, Breakfast with the Easter Bunny\, a special ticketed event. \nEnjoy story-time\, face-painting\, vendors\, music\, children’s activities on the green and an Easter Egg Hunt through participating downtown shops: \nDoes your little one want to have breakfast with the Easter Bunny?   \nThen join us for our Breakfast with the Easter Bunny! \nThe breakfast is a ticketed event ($25 per person) and you’ll enjoy Lasse’s pancake breakfast with sausage & beverage. AND the Easter Bunny will have a special treat for your little one at the end of the breakfast. \nSeating’s 8:30 am\, 9:30 am & 10:30 am. \nTickets can be purchased here: https://downtown-milford-business-association.myshopify.com/collections/all \n\nWe hope you’ll join us this year\, it’s sure to be eggcellent!
URL:https://downtownmilfordct.com/event/third-annual-easter-eggstravaganza/
LOCATION:Downtown Milford\, Milford\, CT\, 06460
CATEGORIES:Family,Spring
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