Every Friday in The Feed Kevin talks to Megan from CampByMama.com about all the great things to do in Connecticut with the family. This weekend there is A LOT happening. From oysters in Milford, to food fests in Stamford, and live music all over the place.
KEVIN’S PICKS:
Milford Oyster Festival, Friday 8/19 (Oyster Eve) & Saturday 8/20 10am-6pm. Scott Stapp will perform on the main stage. The event also includes a craft beer area at Lisman Landing, the Festival Car Show, Arts and Crafts vendors on the Green, amusement rides, canoe and kayak races, and 30,000 Oysters that will be locally sourced from Briarpatch Shellfish Company in Milford.
MTV VMAs With Optimum, Saturday 2pm-4pm. The VMAs are coming! Come hang with me at the Optimum Store on High Ridge Road in Stamford. You can spin the MTV VMA prize wheel with a chance to win exclusive prizes like hoodies, totes, sunglasses and more! Then be sure to tune in to the MTV video music awards live on Sunday, August 28th at 8 pm with Optimum. Go to optimum.com/vmas for more info.
MEGAN’S PICKS:
1. Movie Night in Greenwich, Saturday August 20 @ 6:30 pm. Binney Park bring chairs, blankets, and snacks. Pre-movie entertainment too.
2. Hey Stamford Food Fest, Mill River Park Stamford, Saturday August 20 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm and Sunday August 21 12:00pm – 9:00 pm. The biggest Food & Music Festival in CT featuring over 50 food trucks, a beer garden and national and local live performances! Sat: Flo Rosa and Sun: Vanilla Ice.
3. The Little Mermaid, August 20 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Black Rock Church in Fairfield.
4. SoNo Music Fest, The SoNo Collection Norwalk, Saturday August 20 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
5. Picnic in the Park Series, Sunday August 21 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Montgomery Pinetum Greenwich. Join the Greenwich Historical Society in a celebration of summer as they highlight beautiful and historic parks throughout the community. Gather with family and friends to experience the history.
Megan’s Mom Quote of The Week: “There should be a “my kid woke up at 4am” discount at Starbucks.”