Parks and Recreation

Special Events and Free Programs

FREE: Discover the Magic of Pollinators Through Art and Nature

Sundays, June 22 & 29, 2025, 10:00-12:00pm

Southbury Parks and Recreation, 561 Main Street South

Discover the magic of pollinators through art and nature! Join us for the CT Pollinator Pathway Garden Journaling Workshop—a two-part event combining sketching, observation, and outdoor exploration. Create your own nature journal, learn about native plants and pollinators, and enjoy hands-on guidance from the Southbury Garden Club.

Registrations required. Details and Registration.

Monday Concert Series

NEW LOCATION Settlers Park, 280 Crook Horn Road

Concerts are free and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. In case of rain, the concerts will be cancelled. All concerts will be held in the location at Settlers Park!

July 7: 6:00-8:00 pm “THE RAKES”

The Rakes are a band of 5 friends who have as much fun perfecting their songs as they do preforming them; and it shows. Exceptional vocals are at the forefront with solid backing musicianship that compliments rather than distracts. Covering a diverse selection of genre jumping music a Rakes gig is a guaranteed good time. At their core, The Rakes are a countryish Americana band. But as you will quickly learn they defy the "country" label. Mixing classic rock, a little soul, a dash of blues, a "90's" music and even a little hip hop, The Rakes exhibit broad appeal as they truly play something for just about everyone.

July 14: 6:00 – 8:00 pm “LOGICAL PRETZEL"

Logical Pretzel is an eight-piece collective honoring the music of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. The band's take on Steely Dan includes infectious hits like "Rikki Don't Lose that Number" and "My Old School", as well as jazzy deep-catalogue cuts.

July 21: 6:00-8:00 pm "ONE TRACK MIND”

Southbury's own, One Track Mind will take you on a musical odyssey playing both crowd favorites to forgotten gems. From Supertramp to Steely Dan, Aerosmith to Alanis, the Pretenders to Pink Floyd, Coldplay to Cocker - OTM's play list spans decades and genres that satisfies any musical taste. OTM has been playing in New Haven county's premier venues for well over 15 years.

July 28: 6:00-8:00 pm “JUKEBOX 45”

Jukebox 45 is CT’s premier 50s and 60s show band. This group of talented musicians re-creates the most memorable tunes and great musical harmonies from the 50's and 60's, including famous songs from such artists as The Duprees, The Rays, Bill Haley & The Comets, The Monkeys, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Chuck Berry, Elvis, The Drifters, The Rascals, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Del Shannon, The 5 Satins, Danny & The Juniors, Dion & The Belmonts, Ritchie Valens, Jay & The Americans, and many more... Audiences, won’t sit still once Jukebox 45 starts playing the hits.