Thursday, September 24, 2009

Stamford Downtown 2009-10 -- SIGNATURE EVENTS*


 

Stamford Downtown Special Services District

2009-2010 Calendar of Signature Events


 

SAC Capital Advisors Giant Balloon Inflation Party

Saturday, November 21, 2009

3-6 pm, Summer & Hoyt Streets

Join us for this backstage look at the parade and watch the giant helium balloons come to life. Save the date in 2010: Nov. 20.


 

UBS Parade Spectacular

presented by Stamford Town Center

Sunday, November 22, 2009

12 noon step-off, Summer & Hoyt Streets

One of the largest helium balloon parades in the country, it features everyone's favorite giant balloon characters, award winning marching bands and fabulous floats. Fun for the whole family. Save the date in 2010: Nov. 21.


 

Heights & Lights

Rappelling Santa and Holiday Tree Lighting

Presented by First County Bank

and Reckson Associates, A Division of SL Green

Sunday, December 6, 2009 4:30 pm, Landmark Square

From 22 stories high above Stamford Downtown, watch and cheer for Santa Claus as he makes his daredevil descent, twisting and flying from the top of one of Stamford's tallest buildings, Landmark Square. Then follow Santa up Bedford Street to Latham Park for an evening of holiday fun with live music and join in the countdown of the annual lighting of Stamford's Holiday Tree. Save the date in 2010: Dec. 5.


 

Stamford Tables Winter Restaurant Weeks

Winter, 2010

Please visit www. stamford-downtown.com for dates and participating restaurants. Stamford Restaurant Weeks is a great way to explore Stamford Downtown restaurants with specially priced menus.


 

Art in Public Places

June-August, 2010

Each year Stamford Downtown hosts a distinguished outdoor sculpture exhibit designed to attract both local and regional audiences. Art in Public Places features sculptures lining the sidewalks and parks of the Downtown as well as the Stamford Town Center.


 


 

French Market (Farmers' Market)

June through November, 2010

Bedford Street at Forest - Saturdays

Visit our farmers' market with vendors offering the freshest fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods and more! Straight from the farm and right to your home.


 

Alive @ Five Outdoor Summer Concert Series

Thursday Evenings, Summer 2010 (Dates TBD)

5:00 pm, Columbus Park

Live music from national and regional headliners, which attracts after work crowds and families. Thursday nights in Columbus Park have become a ritual in Stamford Downtown with great music, great dancing and great times!


 

Pops in the Park

Wednesday Evenings, July, 2010 (Dates TBD)

Enjoy Pops concerts outdoors in July. This Wednesday night series has featured the Stamford Symphony Orchestra, The Stylistics, Bowzer's Rock 'n' Roll Party, Barbara Cook, Joe Piscopo and others.


 

Stamford Downtown Street Beat
Summer 2010 (Dates TBD)

6: 30pm throughout Stamford Downtown

This program features Pop, Classical or Jazz acoustic street musicians performing on street corners throughout Stamford Downtown.


 

Stamford Tables Summer Restaurant Weeks

August, 2010 (Dates TBD)

Please visit www. stamford-downtown.com for dates and participating restaurants. Stamford Restaurant Weeks is a great way to celebrate the summer of 2010 with specially priced menus.


 

A Grand Summer Night, Dine Around

August, 2010 (Date TBD)

Organized by the "Friends of Stamford Downtown" this annual fund-raiser salutes fine dining in Stamford Downtown. Call 203-348-5285 for an invitation.


 

Arts & Crafts on Bedford

September, 2010 (Date TBD)

Shop at over 80 craft and artisan boutiques on Bedford Street, which will be closed to traffic for the weekend.


 

*subject to change. Check stamford-downtown.com for details or call 348-5285.

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