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oOoOoOoOoHhHhHhH!!!  Halloween is back, and the Walnut Beach Witches and Wizards have returned! Friday, October 31st, 2026, from 5:00-7:00PM  There will be candy starting at 5PM, costumes, a DJ and Dancing!  Plus, the creamery is open for the last day of 2026!  FREE Ice Cream to anyone in costume while supplies last!  Always fun, safe and … Continue reading 20th Annual Walnut Beach Halloween Parade

Bring your pet in their scariest, or funniest, Halloween costume to the Walnut Beach Arch to parade be entered in the Annual Pet Costume Contest!  The runway will be ready and a distinguished panel is ready to judge!  Prizes are available for winners and photographers will be on hand.  Presented by WABABA and sponsored by … Continue reading Walnut Beach Halloween Pet Parade & Contest, Sponsored by Milford Animal Hospital

More information to be released soon. For updates, visit the MAC at https://jazzndowntown.org/

  Walnut Beach Lobster Roll Festival presented by https://milfordct.com/1st-annual-lobster-roll-festival Devon Rotary Pavilion at Walnut Beach Sunday, September 20th, 2026 More information on admission and how to participate, or to volunteer, please visit the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce website.

For more information, visit our sister organization, the Walnut Beach Arts & Business Association.

Every other Saturday we're hosting Free Live Music from 4-6PM at the Walnut Beach Arch, located at the corner of Naugatuck Ave. and Broadway, and just a quick stroll from Walnut Beach.  Featured will be great local artists starting May 23rd, through August 29th. Bring your chairs and some refreshments and join the fun! Thanks … Continue reading 2026 Saturday Sound Sessions – Live Music at the Walnut Beach Arch!

For more information, visit our sister organization, the Walnut Beach Arts & Business Association.

Every other Saturday we're hosting Free Live Music from 4-6PM at the Walnut Beach Arch, located at the corner of Naugatuck Ave. and Broadway, and just a quick stroll from Walnut Beach.  Featured will be great local artists starting May 23rd, through August 29th. Bring your chairs and some refreshments and join the fun! Thanks … Continue reading 2026 Saturday Sound Sessions – Live Music at the Walnut Beach Arch!

New England’s favorite Sand Sculpture Competition at beautiful Walnut Beach! Please visit the Milford Arts Council (M.A.C.) Website for more information

The Walnut Beach Arts Festival & Street Fair of old is BACK! Naugatuck Ave., Milford, CT August 2nd, 2026 11:00am-4:00PM Join us in Walnut Beach for the return of the much loved Walnut Beach Arts & Crafts Fair. It will be held along Naugatuck Avenue from the top of the hill at the Firehouse Gallery … Continue reading Walnut Beach Arts Festival & Street Fair, Presented by WABABA

Bring your beach chairs and blankets and join us in watching Stephen Spielberg's 1975 classic "JAWS" on the big screen. Hosted by Milford Horror

Every other Saturday we're hosting Free Live Music from 4-6PM at the Walnut Beach Arch, located at the corner of Naugatuck Ave. and Broadway, and just a quick stroll from Walnut Beach.  Featured will be great local artists starting May 23rd, through August 29th. Bring your chairs and some refreshments and join the fun! Thanks … Continue reading 2026 Saturday Sound Sessions – Live Music at the Walnut Beach Arch!

For more information, visit our sister organization, the Walnut Beach Arts & Business Association.

Every other Saturday we're hosting Free Live Music from 4-6PM at the Walnut Beach Arch, located at the corner of Naugatuck Ave. and Broadway, and just a quick stroll from Walnut Beach.  Featured will be great local artists starting May 23rd, through August 29th. Bring your chairs and some refreshments and join the fun! Thanks … Continue reading 2026 Saturday Sound Sessions – Live Music at the Walnut Beach Arch!

For more information, visit our sister organization, the Walnut Beach Arts & Business Association.

Stratford’s Annual Independence Day Fireworks display will be held Thursday, July 2nd, at Short Beach. The display will begin at sundown, approximately 9:00 p.m.  The rain date will be Sunday, July 6th. Head down to the Beach and enjoy the show!  Views are generally good from the West Shore of Milford, as well as throughout … Continue reading 2026 Stratford Fireworks

Every other Saturday we're hosting Free Live Music from 4-6PM at the Walnut Beach Arch, located at the corner of Naugatuck Ave. and Broadway, and just a quick stroll from Walnut Beach.  Featured will be great local artists starting May 23rd, through August 29th. Bring your chairs and some refreshments and join the fun! Thanks … Continue reading 2026 Saturday Sound Sessions – Live Music at the Walnut Beach Arch!

Information available at the Giggling Pig Art Studio, 44 Naugatuck Ave, Milford Sunday, June 21st, 2026, 6:00-9:00PM

Every other Saturday we're hosting Free Live Music from 4-6PM at the Walnut Beach Arch, located at the corner of Naugatuck Ave. and Broadway, and just a quick stroll from Walnut Beach.  Featured will be great local artists starting May 23rd, through August 29th. Bring your chairs and some refreshments and join the fun! Thanks … Continue reading 2026 Saturday Sound Sessions – Live Music at the Walnut Beach Arch!

For more information, visit the race website at Scoot & Paddle online. 11th Annual Charles Island SUP Cup 2025 WHERE: Walnut Beach, Milford, Connecticut 113 E. Broadway Milford, CT 06460 WHEN:  June 13th, 2026, 9AM-2PM Run of Show: 8-9am- Racer Check-in 8:45am- Racer Meeting 9:00am- Long Course start 9:05am- Short Course start 11:00am- Award ceremony … Continue reading Charles Island SUP Cup!

Join us at the Arch for a Swing Dance Event to support the Joe Garbus WBA Scholarship Fund! Thursday, June 11th, 2026 • 6:00-7:00PM:  Instruction in East Coast Swing Dance • 7:00-8:00PM:  Open dance with music provided! The Walnut Beach Arch located at the corner of Naugatuck Avenue and East Broadway Wear supportive shoes or … Continue reading Swing Dance Fundraiser at the Arch

Every other Saturday we're hosting Free Live Music from 4-6PM at the Walnut Beach Arch, located at the corner of Naugatuck Ave. and Broadway, and just a quick stroll from Walnut Beach.  Featured will be great local artists starting May 23rd, through August 29th. Bring your chairs and some refreshments and join the fun! Thanks … Continue reading 2026 Saturday Sound Sessions – Live Music at the Walnut Beach Arch!

Every other Saturday we're hosting Free Live Music from 4-6PM at the Walnut Beach Arch, located at the corner of Naugatuck Ave. and Broadway, and just a quick stroll from Walnut Beach.  Featured will be great local artists starting May 23rd, through August 29th. Bring your chairs and some refreshments and join the fun! Thanks … Continue reading 2026 Saturday Sound Sessions – Live Music at the Walnut Beach Arch!

Travis C. Kitchen VFW Post 7788 422 Naugatuck Ave. Milford, CT 06460 $35 per person.  Tickets can be purchased via Zeffy by clicking HERE   Prices higher at the door!   This year's party features... -Full-catering by Lasse's Restaurant -BYOB -Dress for the holidays! -Prize Raffles and a 50/50 Raffle In lieu of a gift exchange … Continue reading 2025 WBA Holiday Party ~ Friday, December 19, 6-9PM

Stop by the Walnut Beach Creamery and the Walnut Beach Beauty Bar on Broadway between 1PM and 5PM to visit a variety of vendors.  Stick around for the Walnut Beach Tree Lighting and Santa at the arch, starting at 5PM!

Visit MAC's latest pop-up art and music exhibition, “Intergalactic Beets Records”: a fictional record store with authentic music from distant galaxies.  Tour the exhibition and meet the artist, Joey Rodriguez, behind the project. All visitors are encouraged to pre-register for free goodies and swag (along with discounts across the shop):   intergalacticbeetsproject.com/exhibitions   A free public gallery … Continue reading Intergalactic Beets Project at the Firehouse Gallery Pop-Up Music Exhibition

Visit MAC's latest pop-up art and music exhibition, “Intergalactic Beets Records”: a fictional record store with authentic music from distant galaxies.  Tour the exhibition and meet the artist, Joey Rodriguez, behind the project. All visitors are encouraged to pre-register for free goodies and swag (along with discounts across the shop):   intergalacticbeetsproject.com/exhibitions   A free public gallery … Continue reading Intergalactic Beets Project – Gallery Reception, FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Visit MAC's latest pop-up art and music exhibition, “Intergalactic Beets Records”: a fictional record store with authentic music from distant galaxies.  Tour the exhibition and meet the artist, Joey Rodriguez, behind the project. All visitors are encouraged to pre-register for free goodies and swag (along with discounts across the shop):   intergalacticbeetsproject.com/exhibitions   A free public gallery … Continue reading Intergalactic Beets Project at the Firehouse Gallery Pop-Up Music Exhibition

Visit MAC's latest pop-up art and music exhibition, “Intergalactic Beets Records”: a fictional record store with authentic music from distant galaxies.  Tour the exhibition and meet the artist, Joey Rodriguez, behind the project. All visitors are encouraged to pre-register for free goodies and swag (along with discounts across the shop):   intergalacticbeetsproject.com/exhibitions   A free public gallery … Continue reading Intergalactic Beets Project at the Firehouse Gallery Pop-Up Music Exhibition

Benson-Crump Memorial Community Gardens on North Street Free 6th Annual Halloween Parade & Fall Celebration PLEASE COME AND HAVE FUN!!!!!! Fall is here and that means that it is time for our annual Halloween Parade & Fall Celebration at the North Street Community Gardens.  This year's parade is on Friday, Oct. 24, from 4 to 6 pm. (Raindate … Continue reading Free Children’s Halloween Party at Benson-Crump Community Gardens

BROUGHT TO YOU BY WABABA Run for your lives through the spooky streets of Walnut Beach and along wooded trails of Silver Sands State Park while being chased by zombies! This timed 5K race ends at sunset and then continues with a party at Stonebridge Restaurant. Racers will receive free admission, live music by The … Continue reading 5K Zombie Run & After Party at Stonebridge!

Presented by our good friends at WABABA! Get ready for a spook-tacular day of Halloween family fun at the shore! Dress up in your best costume and join us for: ✨ Trick-or-Treat stops throughout Walnut Beach Arts & Business District ✨ Horse & carriage rides ✨ Live entertainment ✨ Vendors, Children’s activities & more! Whether … Continue reading Boo Fest By the Beach

The 14th Running Water for Africa 5K in Milford steps off at the Walnut Beach Pavilion on Saturday, October 5th, 2025 9:00AM This 5K run, 1 Mile walk, or Kids Fun Run helps our friends in Kitagwenda District, Uganda access safe, fresh drinking water.  Milford's long relationship with the region is celebrated annually with this … Continue reading 2025 Running Water for Africa 5K

Milford's largest and most exciting community event is back!  Get out and enjoy Milford Porchfest all across our beautiful city!  Enjoy some music and make some new friends. Saturday, October 4th, 2025, 12-6PM Visit milfordporchfest.com for maps, schedules and information about hosting an act!

The Milford Concert Band will perform at the Devon Rotary Pavilion at Walnut Beach.  The MCB has played thousands of hours of music for events throughout Milford for years!  Come enjoy our local musicians as they dazzle the beach with their full ensemble! The Milford Concert Band ( Facebook | Contact )

Featuring artists from the Milford and Long Island communities. Enjoy perspective from both sides of our beautiful Sound. Friday, May 16th, 2025, 7-9PM:  Opening Reception Saturday, May 17th, 2025, 11AM-4PM:  Gallery Art Show Sunday, May 18th, 2025, 11AM-3PM:  Gallery Art Show For more information, please visit https://milfordarts.org/event/cross-the-sound-art-show/2025-05-16

Please join our Milford Community for this incredibly important and inspirational event to support Pancreatic Cancer research. Details: To Register or donate, visit Milford Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research

Featuring artists from the Milford and Long Island communities. Enjoy perspective from both sides of our beautiful Sound. Friday, May 16th, 2025, 7-9PM:  Opening Reception Saturday, May 17th, 2025, 11AM-4PM:  Gallery Art Show Sunday, May 18th, 2025, 11AM-3PM:  Gallery Art Show For more information, please visit https://milfordarts.org/event/cross-the-sound-art-show/2025-05-16

Featuring artists from the Milford and Long Island communities. Enjoy perspective from both sides of our beautiful Sound. Friday, May 16th, 2025, 7-9PM:  Opening Reception Saturday, May 17th, 2025, 11AM-4PM:  Gallery Art Show Sunday, May 18th, 2025, 11AM-3PM:  Gallery Art Show For more information, please visit https://milfordarts.org/event/cross-the-sound-art-show/2025-05-16

Come enjoy the warmth of the Milford Elks Lodge and enjoy the company the Milford Chamber Members. With Valetine's Day coming up let's celebrate the season and enjoy the night. Sign up early and be registered for the Valentine's Day Raffle. WBA Members -  $15 When: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 5:00 PM thru 07:00 PM … Continue reading Milford Business After Hours at the Elks Lodge

Go to www.walnutbeachartsandbusiness.com to buy a ticket for a 15-minute tarot reading at one of several locations in "downtown" Walnut Beach!

Speakers, performances, vendors, food. Free Admission! Saturday, October 19th, 2024, 12PM-5PM The Reign 240 Naugatuck Ave. Milford, CT

2024 Walnut Beach Ice Cream Run 5K to Benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Milford The annual Walnut Beach 5K Ice Cream Run will be on Sunday, August 4th, 2024 at Walnut Beach.  All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Milford.  A great local turnout for a great local cause! Registration is … Continue reading Walnut Beach Ice Cream Run 5K – To Benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Milford

Come hear our friends in the Saint Ann  Choir for their amazing annual Summer Concert! Sunday, July 28th, 6PM Saint Ann Church 501 Naugatuck Ave., Milford, CT