Wilton Library is excited to present the first annual Wilton JazzFest on Saturday, Aug. 29, featuring an all-star lineup of outstanding world-class jazz artists. Join us at Schenck's Island for our Saturday concert lineup: 11 a.m.: Event opens (food trucks, vendors and more), seating is first come, first served; bring blankets, chairs, etc. 12 p.m.: Alphonso […]
May the best duck win! We're proud to announce the Fifth Annual Norwalk River Duck Race in celebration of our community and the Norwalk River! Learn how to cast a fly rod, learn about some exciting river restoration projects and of course, watch your rubber duck race it's way downstream! Ducks cost $25 an entry […]
Enjoy great food, immersive experiences and community unity, all while supporting Wilton’s museum at the Wilton Historical Society’s Food Truck Festival. On Sunday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. come to Schenck’s Island and Chess Park to feast from a collection of the area’s finest food trucks, with all proceeds to benefit the […]
Take a guided walk through the riverside habitat of Schenck's Island on Sat. May 9 and learn how to spot and identify birds by sight and sound with birding guide and conservationist Joe Bear. Bear will share insights into bird behavior, calls, and migration patterns during this leisurely, 90-minute outing starting at 8 a.m. The walk […]
Join the Wilton Land Trust and Trout Unlimited on Sunday, April 19, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., at the first Stewardship Sunday this spring and restore Norwalk River habitat at Schenck's Island! Stewardship Sundays bring together community members of all ages to care for Wilton’s natural landscapes and strengthen their connection to the environment. In just […]
Combining community and environmental stewardship, Wilton Land Trust's Stewardship Sundays provide an opportunity for people of all ages to get outdoors, develop conservation skills, restore native habitats and connect with like-minded individuals. All are welcome, come and join us! "Our Spring and Fall Stewardship Sundays are a great opportunity to gather with friends and family, get […]
Join the Wilton Land Trust for a morning of community, conservation, and river ecology at the River Ramble, featuring Gerald Berrafati from Trout Unlimited. Date: Saturday, Sept. 20 Time: 10-11 a.m. Location: Schenck’s Island Preserve, Old Ridgefield Rd. Schenck’s Island is a beloved riverside preserve in the heart of Wilton, offering easy trails, scenic overlooks, and vital habitat along the […]
Wilton Parks & Recreation welcomes back One Bad Oyster to its Summer Concert Series. One Bad Oyster is a horn driven, melodic ska surf band that plays festivals, showcases and outdoor events throughout Connecticut. The group is bringing its upbeat music to Schenck's Island on Sunday evening, Aug. 24. Bring a friend, some chairs and […]
Fresh off the heels of Wilton’s recent Food Truck Festival, the Fairfield County Dance Festival is headed to Wilton for the very first time, on Thursday, July 17 at Schenck’s Island in Wilton Center. The Fairfield County Dance Festival is an annual, free, open-air summer performance series produced by East Coast Contemporary Ballet (Norwalk) and […]
Enjoy great food, immersive experiences, community unity, all while supporting Wilton’s museum at the Wilton Historical Society’s Food Truck Festival. On Sunday, June 1, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. join Wilton Historical at Schenck’s Island and Chess Park (202 Old Ridgefield Rd.) to feast from a collection of the area’s finest food trucks, with all proceeds to […]
