Danbury City Fair at the Mall
Jul 2nd - Jul 18th
Danbury City Fair takes place at Danbury Mall and offers rides including: Giant Wheel, Wave Swinger, Thunderbolt, Musik Express, and KMG Fireball among many others. There is free admission and parking. Monday-Friday, the Fair opens at 5 PM. On weekends, it opens at noon. Friday evening, July 3rd, there is a fireworks show with a rain date of July 5th.
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Night at the Museum on IMAX at Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium
Jul 3rd - Jul 30th
"Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian,"six stories high, is featured on the giant IMAX screen of The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. The Ben Stiller sequel has been digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of the IMAX Experience®. It shows at 3 & 5 PM daily through July 16th, and then at 4 PM daily through July 30th. Tickets are $9.50 to $11.50.
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Fairfield County Fireworks for July 4th, 2009
Combine these ingredients: a heaping measure of family, friends, food al fresco and fun. Add a large dollop of patriotism. Generously sprinkle with fireworks displays and voila, the perfect recipe for July 4th in Fairfield County. Happy Birthday, Dear America! Here's where to get your helping of fireworks:
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Independence Day Celebration at Mystic Seaport
Jul 4th
From 9 AM to 5 PM, Mystic Seaport offers food, games and a special 1876 Independence Day ceremony with a noon picnic on the green and a children's parade at 1 PM. Also featured is a concert by the Silver Cornet Band, homemade ice cream and croquet. Tickets are $15-$24.
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2009 Independence Day Program at Norwalk Historical
Jul 4th
The Norwalk Historical Society hosts its annual Fourth of July event, "Happenings around the Historic Norwalk Green," starting at noon. From noon to 1:30 PM, there is a tour of the Town House Museum (1835) by Norwalk Town Clerk Andy Garfunkel, portraying Revolutionary War Town Clerk Samuel Grumman. There is also a patriotic organ concert and open house at St. Paul's on the Green,
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Independence Day 1809 at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Jul 4th
At 10 AM, Independence Day festivities at historic Van Cortlandt Manor begin with the roar of the cannon and feature a reading of the Declaration of Independence. All visitors are invited to join the Independence Day Parade through the manor along with its costumed residents. Stirring patriotic speeches and songs follow the parade, and military re-enactors invite one and all to drill and muster.
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Old-Fashioned Fourth of July at Muscoot Farm in Somers, NY
Jul 4th
From 1-3 PM, enjoy an old-fashioned Fourth of July at Muscoot Farm. Bring a picnic lunch for an afternoon of fun. Play old-fashioned games and try your hand at churning ice cream. Admission is free.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream, Outdoors in Greenwich
Jul 4th - Jul 12th
For 2009, Shakespeare on the Sound presents a bold new interpretation of the play, A Midsummer Night's Dream, with music by 2008 Tony Award-winning singer-songwriter Stew, choreographed by David Neumann, and featuring set design by Andrew Lieberman. Performances take place in Greenwich's Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, July 4th to 12th (except Monday.) All performances begin at 7:30 PM. Admission is free.
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