The return of restaurant week(s)
Nineteen Westport restaurants and one Southport spot offer prix fixe meals during the two-week event.
Read MoreOct 3, 2026 | Community, Education, Government | 0
Westport school board unanimously advances a seventeen point seven million dollar capital improvement plan.
Read MoreWestport’s second town-wide tag sale returns this October with dozens of participating homes and charity donations.
Read MoreOct 2, 2026 | Community, Environment, Government | 1
Westport residents discuss potential solutions for saving local beaches from severe erosion.
Read MoreExplore upcoming Westport Saturday events like Westoberfest, the museum market, and Slice of Saugatuck.
Read MoreWestport Museum for History and Culture hosts a PopShop market featuring over 30 independent artisans and designers.
Read MoreOct 1, 2026 | Community, Environment, Government, Opinion, Transportation | 0
Explore how prefabricated structures and emergency permits can shorten the Jesup Road bridge replacement timeline.
Read MoreOct 1, 2026 | Community, Environment, Government, Real Estate | 0
Westport RTM committees approve $185K funding to create a new ten-year plan of conservation and development.
Read MoreSep 30, 2026 | Community, Police & Fire, Transportation | 0
Road closures and traffic delays are expected in Westport this Saturday for Westoberfest and Slice of Saugatuck.
Read MoreA celebration of the glamor and artistry of Hollywood is coming to the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum this weekend.
Read MoreUN representative Will Davis will discuss global crises, AI, and climate change at The Westport Library on Oct. 6.
Read MoreSep 30, 2026 | Community, Government, Transportation | 1
Town officials explore a temporary pre-fabricated bridge for Jesup Road following severe storm damage.
Read MoreCompo Beach dog rules and leash regulations take effect October 1.
Read MoreSep 29, 2026 | Arts, Community, Performing | 0
Jazz singer Melissa Newman performs at VFW Post 399 this Thursday.
Read MoreSep 28, 2026 | Community, Education, Government | 0
Westport superintendent Thomas Scarice earns national recognition.
Read MoreSep 28, 2026 | Arts, Community, Performing | 0
Westport Country Playhouse hosts a star-studded gala fundraiser featuring Broadway and television stars.
Read MoreSep 28, 2026 | Business, Community, Environment, Health, Transportation | 0
Review the local impact of the recent weekend nor’easter on Westport businesses, roads, and power infrastructure.
Read MoreSep 27, 2026 | Arts, Community, Environment, Visual | 0
Professional photos of yesterday’s dramatic Westport storm by Pam Einarsen.
Read MoreSep 27, 2026 | Community, Environment, Living | 0
Half Mile Common is without power as trees felled by the storm took down Eversource power lines.
Read MoreSep 26, 2026 | Community, Environment | 0
Westport RTM member Jimmy Izzo toured the beach as the tide approached its morning high.
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Celebrate 95 Years of the Westport Country Playhouse! An unforgettable evening of entertainment, delicious food and cocktails, raffle prizes, auction items, Pre-Show Reception, plus a Post-Show Party — all in generous support of the Playhouse.
The voice behind 250 million views — live, and just feet away. There are voices you hear on a recording, and voices you feel in a room. Morgan James has the latter: a four-octave instrument of vintage soul and modern grit that has drawn more than 250 million views online, yet reveals its full force […]
Westport Country Playhouse will celebrate the 100th playreading in its 20-year-old Script in Hand series on Monday, October 5, at 7 p.m., with a reading of the new work, “Portrait of a Woman in Repose.” Wendie Malick and Tony Shalhoub will headline the cast, with additional casting to be announced. The play explores themes of […]
Make art. Make memories. Make MoCACT part of your family’s day! Bring the whole family to MoCACT for Family Fun Day, a free, welcoming afternoon designed for children, parents, grandparents, and caregivers to experience the joy of art together. Explore the galleries, get creative with a hands-on art activity led by our favorite MoCACT educators, […]
Your child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! Whether your child is an experienced artist or just looking to have fun, our multi-media classes offer a creative space to explore new techniques and expression through art. Each session is designed to be fun, interactive, and […]
A Creative Morning of Art, Discovery & Museum Fun! Join us at MoCACT for a special Indigenous Peoples’ Day Recess Camp designed for children ages 5–10. Young artists will spend the morning creating, exploring, and discovering in our inspiring museum setting. Campers will enjoy a fun, hands-on art project inspired by creativity, nature, storytelling, and […]
Your child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! Whether your child is an experienced artist or just looking to have fun, our multi-media classes offer a creative space to explore new techniques and expression through art. Each session is designed to be fun, interactive, and […]
Westport Country Playhouse stages the world premiere of “Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley,” written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Emily Mann, October 20 - November 7. In this imaginative sequel to Jane Austen’s beloved classic, life at Pemberley is turned upside down when an unexpected houseguest arrives: Napoleon Bonaparte.
Westport Country Playhouse stages the world premiere of “Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley,” written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Emily Mann, October 20 - November 7. In this imaginative sequel to Jane Austen’s beloved classic, life at Pemberley is turned upside down when an unexpected houseguest arrives: Napoleon Bonaparte.
Westport Country Playhouse stages the world premiere of “Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley,” written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Emily Mann, October 20 - […]
Westport Country Playhouse stages the world premiere of “Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley,” written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Emily Mann, October 20 - […]
Your child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! Whether your child is an experienced artist or just looking to have fun, our multi-media classes offer a creative space to explore new techniques and expression through art. Each session is designed to be fun, interactive, and […]
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