501(c)(3) Organizations
A Better Chance Ridgefield
Ridgefield A Better Chance (RABC) provides academically talented and highly motivated young women of color the opportunity to study at Ridgefield’s public high school. We provide educational, social, and cultural enrichment as we strive to prepare our Scholars to assume positions of responsibility and leadership in American society.
A.C.T. of CT
A.C.T. of CT’s mission is to elevate the level of entertainment in Fairfield County and to foster a sense of community through the arts by producing exceptional theater and encouraging an environment of inclusivity and artistic excellence.
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Aldrich
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Every Friday through Labor Day | 4 to 7 pm
Kick off your weekend with an art-filled escape at The Aldrich! Every Friday this summer, we’re keeping the Museum open late until 7 pm for a lively and relaxing happy hour experience. Enjoy tours featuring hand-selected works from our current exhibitions led by Aldrich Educators and unleash your creativity with fun, hands-on activities and games in The Studio. Or simply unwind in our newly renovated Sculpture Garden, where you can mingle with friends and enjoy the outdoors. Sip on $6 wine and seasonal beers from Nod Hill Brewery while you take in the art and atmosphere.
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Join us for Care and Connection, an access program designed to provide a welcoming and engaging museum experience for visitors living with memory loss, and their care partners. Access Specialist Holly Lapine will facilitate a meaningful conversation with all participants inspired by the artwork on view in the Museum’s galleries, with memories and personal connections taking center stage.
Saturday, August 23 | 10:30 to 11:30 am
Sensory Saturday is a program designed for children (ages 4-12) with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, those on the autism spectrum and their family members. The program includes exploration in the galleries in a relaxed environment and the discovery of contemporary art through touch, sound, and movement. In The Studio, participants will engage in a hands-on art-making project inspired by the current exhibitions.
Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield
Great Futures Start Here.
Chamber of Commerce
One of our favorite summer events, is just around the corner!
CHIRP
Tues. July 8: Cool Cool Cool
Thurs. July 10: Nikki Hill
Tues. July 15: Chinobay
Thurs. July 17: Hot Club of Cowtown
Tues. July 22: Trey Wellington Band
Thurs. July 24: The Cold Stares
Tues. July 29: Junco Partners
Thurs. July 31: Sam Morrow Band
With your donation and the continued in-kind assistance of Parks & Rec, CHIRP can continue to achieve those goals.
Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center
Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center (KTM&HC) is hosting an exclusive exhibition of Tony Award-winning playwright, actor, and activist Harvey Fierstein's quilts. The three-day show, titled “You Made That?” The Quilting Adventures of Harvey Fierstein, is the first-ever public display of Harvey’s work and will be on view from July 25-27, with a special opening reception on July 24.
Lounsbury House
Get ready for Saturday, July 26, when downtown Ridgefield will come alive with the spirit of summer! Make time to rally the whole family for Touch-A-Truck at Lounsbury House with a variety of vehicles, free play with Parks & Recreation plus Trackless Train Rides and Kona Ice treats for sale!
Meals on Wheels
We are a 501(c)3 organization providing meals to Ridgefielders who are unable to prepare meals for themselves. We provided over 54,000 meals in 2024 and have been serving Ridgefield since 1974.
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Meals on Wheels could not operate without our volunteers!
You can volunteer as much or as little as you like.
We are flexible to accommodate your schedule.
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Prospector Theater
The Prospector is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities through meaningful employment. Employees of the Prospector are known as Prospects, and approximately 75% of us self-identify with a disability.
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Thursday, September 25th, 2025.
10AM - 4PM @ The Prospector Theater.
In-Person & Virtual
The Do Good Business Conference is a forum where we can share our successes and strategies, helping employers to understand how inclusion and accessibility can better their business and bottom line. Through this collaboration, we will create a community of like-minded organizations who can work together to address everyday obstacles and systemic change. It’s time we all sparkled together. Are you ready to Do Good Business?
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The second annual Gemstone Sparkle Sprint, a vibrant community event in collaboration with the Prospector Theater and produced by CT Run Co.
This fun-filled day will kick off at 9AM with a scenic 5k trail run suitable for all abilities (sorry no strollers on course). Whether you’re a runner, a casual walker, or simply looking for fun with your family and friends, there’s something for everyone at Gemstone. Dress in your sparkly best and get ready to move! Participants and spectators are encouraged to stay and enjoy the delicious food and refreshments from Chez Lénard, and connect with the community.
Want to come and cheer on the participants? You absolutely can! Just make sure you register as a spectator.
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At Prospector Popcorn, our mission is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities through meaningful employment. Our journey began in 2014 within The Prospector Theater, a non-profit movie theater in Ridgefield, CT.
Read about the Gourmet Popcorn Expansion
Visit our website.Ridgefield Farmers Market
Jesse Lee Greens
207 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT
Every Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Ridgefield Historical Society
The Ridgefield Historical Society’s purpose is to preserve, interpret, and foster public knowledge of Ridgefield’s historical, cultural, and architectural heritage. They are committed to expanding educational opportunities for all ages and serving our community at three sites: the 1714 David Scott House, the 1756 Peter Parley Schoolhouse, and the 1872 Branchville Schoolhouse, as well as in partnership with local institutions.
Ridgefield Playhouse
The mission of the Ridgefield Playhouse, as a non-profit performing arts center, is to entertain, enrich and educate our community and surrounding areas and to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds. Check out their upcoming events.
Ridgefield Theater Barn
In 1965, a handful of Ridgefield residents banded together to form a small theater group dedicated to providing community theater. This organization grew into the Ridgefield Workshop for the Performing Arts and is now known as the Ridgefield Theater Barn. Housed in a rustic converted dairy barn leased from the town of Ridgefield, the Barn continues to produce an ongoing series of comedies, dramas, and musicals. We maintain a production schedule of four shows per year, with performers chosen through open auditions. The cast and crew of every show run the gamut from raw amateurs to seasoned professionals.
All participants, whether on stage or off, are volunteers. We are actors, dancers, musicians, seamstresses, carpenters, singers, electricians, and individuals who just offer willing pairs of hands to do anything from painting scenery to taking tickets at the door. Our compensation comes in the form of good times, camaraderie, and the satisfaction gained from learning new things, being part of a team, and staging a quality production. The Ridgefield Theater Barn is excited about its upcoming season—its 60th year! With cabaret seating at candlelit tables, we offer superior entertainment, so BYO refreshments and join us!
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RVNAhealth
Experience Our Kind Of Care: Unmatched, Compassionate Healthcare
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The Center for Empowerment and Education
Our mission is to break the cycle of interpersonal violence through empowerment, education and support services utilizing inclusive, trauma-informed, and client-centered practices for all individuals in the community.
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Woodcock Nature Center
Our mission is to creatively re-connect the community with nature and to one another.
Woodcock's Core Values
We value Learning, Sharing, and Creativity
We act with Integrity, Kindness and Empathy
We respect All Living Things
We believe a personal experience in nature is important for all ages!
