Your Two-Week Guide to Shoreline Summer Events

Welcome to the next Seaport Real Estate Services Community Calendar, covering the heart of early summer from Sunday, June 28 through Sunday, July 12, 2026.

This issue leans into the energy of Independence Day week while keeping the broader community calendar intact. You will find parades, fireworks, town concerts, farmers markets, family programs, beach events, theater, arts, and recurring local gatherings.

As always, this calendar is designed to be a useful local resource for residents, visitors, clients, and businesses across New London County and South County Rhode Island.

At a Glance

Issue Dates: Sunday, June 28 through Sunday, July 12, 2026

Coverage Area: New London County, CT and Washington County / South County, RI

Issue Focus: Fireworks, parades, concerts, farmers markets, food, theater, family fun, and coastal summer events

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Independence Day, Parades & Community Celebrations

Patriotic celebrations, community gatherings, and summer traditions.

Groton 4th of July Parade

Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Groton, CT

A beloved annual Groton tradition celebrating Independence Day, with local organizations, businesses, nonprofits, military groups, and community participants joining the procession.

Groton Celebrates America’s 250th

Date: Ongoing 2026 programming
Location: Groton, CT

Groton is participating in the national semiquincentennial commemoration with events and educational programming throughout the year, adding extra meaning to this Independence Day season.

Farmers Markets, Food & Local Flavor

Weekly markets, local food, and recurring summer stops.

Denison Farmers Market

Dates: Sundays, June 28, July 5 & July 12, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Denison Homestead, Mystic, CT

A long-running Mystic farmers market featuring locally grown and produced Connecticut products in a historic setting.

Farmers’ Market at Washington Park

Dates: Tuesdays, June 30 & July 7, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Washington Park, 155 Meridian Street, Groton, CT

Groton’s recurring Tuesday market offers a convenient neighborhood setting for local produce, vendors, and community connection.

Young Cooks & Farmers

Dates Found: Monday, June 29 & Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Yellow Farmhouse at Stone Acres Farm, Stonington, CT

A hands-on summer program where children experience regenerative farming, seasonal cooking, and time in the fields, greenhouses, and kitchen.

Martini Monday at Milestone

Dates Found: Monday, June 29 & Monday, July 6, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Milestone, Mystic area

A recurring Mystic-area food and drink listing for readers looking for a casual evening option during the week.

Live Music, Beach Concerts & Entertainment

Free concerts, shoreline music, and summer evenings outdoors.

Groton Concerts in the Park - Wild Nights

Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Washington Park, 155 Meridian Street, Groton, CT
Cost: Free

Groton’s Friday night summer concert series continues at Washington Park. Concerts are free, begin at 6:30 PM, and include food trucks on site.

Waterford Summer Concert Series

Dates: Wednesday, July 1 & Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Waterford Beach Park, 305 Great Neck Road, Waterford, CT

Waterford’s Wednesday evening summer concert series continues at Waterford Beach Park, offering a classic shoreline setting for outdoor music.

Blue Monday Concert Series - Ward Hayden & The Outliers

Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
Location: Mystic area
Time: See event listing

A Mystic Chamber-listed Blue Monday concert featuring Ward Hayden & The Outliers, adding a strong live music option to the first full week of July.

Summer Soundwaves at Esker Point Beach - Shaded Soul

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Location: Esker Point Beach, 900 Groton Long Point Road, Groton, CT
Time: See event listing

A beachside summer concert listing from the Greater Mystic Chamber, bringing live music to one of Groton’s favorite shoreline gathering spots.

Arts, Theater, Film & Family Programming

Cinema, creative programs, family events, and indoor cultural options.

Ratatouille at the Garde Arts Center

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Garde Arts Center, New London, CT

A family-friendly film screening at one of downtown New London’s signature cultural venues.

A Short Film Nice Guy Premiere Screening & Q&A

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Garde Arts Center, New London, CT

An afternoon premiere screening and Q&A event listed by the Garde Arts Center.

Kids Pop Up Art Studio: Paint a Pot & Make

Date Found: Monday, June 29, 2026
Location: Mystic area
Time: See event listing

A creative kids’ art listing from the Greater Mystic Chamber calendar, ideal for families looking for hands-on summer activities.

Fireworks, Beach Events & Summer Concerts

South County’s signature summer outdoor events.

Narragansett 4th of July Fireworks Display

Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Narragansett Town Beach, Narragansett, RI

A classic South County fireworks display at Narragansett Town Beach, scheduled for the evening before Independence Day.

Narragansett Gazebo Summer Concert Series - Rhode to Bali

Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Gazebo Park, Narragansett, RI

An outdoor concert featuring Rhode to Bali, described by the town as a blend of original, blues, rock, and surf-inspired music.

Concert on the Beach - Roger Ceresi & All Stars

Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Narragansett Beach area, Narragansett, RI

A Narragansett beach concert listed on the town’s 2026 special events calendar.

Food Trucks at Narragansett Town Beach

Dates: Seasonal / ongoing
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Narragansett Town Beach, 39 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett, RI

A recurring beachside food truck option for summer evenings along the Rhode Island shoreline.

Westerly Library, Wilcox Park & Family Programs

Park programs, storytime, health and wellness, literary events, and family activities.

Summer Reading Storywalk: Over in the Garden

Dates: Ongoing during this issue window
Time: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM listings found
Location: Wilcox Park, Westerly, RI

A family-friendly Storywalk in Wilcox Park featuring Over in the Garden by Janna Matthies.

Essentrics Stretch in the Park

Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Wilcox Park, Westerly, RI

A short outdoor wellness session in Wilcox Park, listed for adults and older adults.

Storytime in the Park

Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Wilcox Park, Westerly, RI

A family-friendly outdoor storytime event in Wilcox Park.

Storywalk at Wilcox Park

Dates: Ongoing during this issue window
Location: Wilcox Park, Westerly, RI

A gentle, self-guided family activity that pairs reading with a walk through one of Westerly’s most beloved public spaces.

Summer Reading Lunch & Learn | Stone Acres Farm

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Terrace Room, Westerly Library, Westerly, RI

A Westerly Library summer reading program connected to Stone Acres Farm and gardening/nature programming.

Quick Reference

Denison Farmers Market: Sundays, June 28, July 5 and July 12, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Denison Homestead, Mystic, CT

Farmers’ Market at Washington Park: Tuesdays, June 30 and July 7, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Washington Park, Groton, CT

Waterford Summer Concert Series: Wednesdays, July 1 and July 8, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Waterford Beach Park, Waterford, CT

Food Trucks at Narragansett Town Beach: Seasonal / ongoing, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Narragansett, RI

Summer Reading Storywalk: Ongoing during this issue window, Wilcox Park, Westerly, RI

Mystic Chamber Event Calendar: Multiple dates throughout the Mystic, Stonington and Groton area

Have an Event to Share?

We are building this Community Calendar as an ongoing regional resource and would love to include more events from throughout New London County and Washington County. If you have an upcoming festival, performance, fundraiser, market, art event, or family-friendly gathering, send it our way.