Songs of Summer

This July, Grace Farms is hosting Songs of the Summer, a new and free performance series taking place on late Thursday afternoons throughout July. Held in the Pavilion with doors open, these intimate performances feature smaller local acts, unplugged. The Songs of Summer series invites all ages to experience a moment to pause, sip iced tea (available for purchase), and enjoy lingering summer moments with connection to music, architecture, and the landscape. These performances are a drop in, family-friendly experience…

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July 17, 2025 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

where

365 Lukes Wood Road
New Canaan, CT 06840 United States

cost

Free

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This July, Grace Farms is hosting Songs of the Summer, a new and free performance series taking place on late Thursday afternoons throughout July.

Held in the Pavilion with doors open, these intimate performances feature smaller local acts, unplugged. The Songs of Summer series invites all ages to experience a moment to pause, sip iced tea (available for purchase), and enjoy lingering summer moments with connection to music, architecture, and the landscape.

These performances are a drop in, family-friendly experience for those enjoying an afternoon at Grace Farms.

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