-  Things to do around town

In Stamford, there’s always something happening. Whether you’re walking the 19 miles of shoreline, grabbing a drink or a bite Downtown, or hiking the scenic trails of North Stamford, you’ll never be bored.

The city is packed with over 150 restaurants, six major hotels, and The Stamford Town Center has over 100 shops to explore.  With more than 40 parks and recreational areas, including some on the Long Island Sound, there’s plenty of green space. Mill River Park, situated in the heart of Downtown Stamford, is often referred to as the Mini Central Park of Connecticut, hosting various events all year round.

Alive@Five is a must-see summer concert series on Thursday nights in Columbus Park. The Palace Theatre brings in world-class performers, major off-Broadway shows, the Stamford Symphony Orchestra, the Connecticut Grand Opera, and the Connecticut Ballet. The Avon Theatre is perfect for catching the best in independent and art nouveau films on its two screens.

And don’t miss Stamford’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the biggest helium balloon parade in Connecticut and one of the largest in the country, drawing over 100,000 spectators each year. It’s like the NYC Macy’s Day Parade, but without the lip-syncing. Fun for the whole family!

Ferguson Library – has a list of Fun Stamford Facts

Stamford Historical Society – has compiled A condensed History of Stamford, CT

Stamford Public Transportation Around Town & to NYC

Stamford Italian Center

Whether you are looking to work out, have fun in the sun or hit the courts, the Italian Center is the place to be! The Italian Center is a multi-faceted, family-oriented community club that appeals to people of all ages. Enjoy one of our fitness classes, take a dip in our pools, enroll your children in our camps, daycare or youth programs - there’s truly something for everyone here!

Private Schools

King School

The Spire School

The Mead School

The Catholic Academy of Stamford

Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy

Waterside School

The Children’s School

Stamford Moms local network resource for Private Schools in and around Stamford

The Best Private Schools according to the Stamford Advocate

Public Schools

Stamford School District - #15 in Best School Districts in Fairfield County

Stamford Public Schools

Youth Sports

Stamford Moms on all things Youth Sports

Stamford Recreation Youth Sports and other Fun  Programs

Stamford JCC Youth Sports

Hiking

Best Trails according to AllTrails.com

CT Office of Tourism

CTVISIT - Stamford