Good morning, Danbury.

The Elmwood Hall Danbury Senior Center is offering a range of events for older adults, including outdoor pickleball every Thursday (10am-12pm) at Rogers Park, Food Truck Tuesdays on June 9, 16 and 23, a Safe Driver Course on Wednesday, June 10, and a baseball meet-and-greet on Tuesday, June 30.

Over 100 nonprofit leaders & community partners gathered on May 20 at Western Connecticut State University for Danbury’s first Nonprofit Summit to share ideas and explore funding and policy changes.

State officials and local organizers provided guidance on collaborating with government to boost community support.

DSABC celebrated its first year of Connect to Careers, a 14‑week virtual mentoring program that paired Danbury High School students with Boehringer Ingelheim mentors & Junior Achievement professionals; on April 30, participants shared project ideas in a Social Innovation Challenge and a new cohort will begin in fall.

Danbury Public Schools has started new school gardens at three elementary schools to grow fresh produce and educate students about nutrition through hands-on garden clubs and revised meal offerings.

Families are invited to join the planting and maintenance activities as the gardening season ramps up.

CT Paid Leave offers flexible caregiver leave options for Danbury workers caring for aging loved ones or friends by providing intermittent leave for health appointments.

The program covers care needs for family and those in a relationship by affinity and helps employees balance work and caregiving.

Connecticut faces growing burnout as 38 percent of workers report severe stress from long hours and high living costs—local experts advise setting strict digital disconnection hours, taking active breaks and joining neighborhood support groups to ease the pressure.

FREE MLB Baseball & Life Skills Clinic

9 AM - 12 PM — Baseball Fields @ Rogers Park — Free entry — Learn valuable life skills and baseball tips from former MLB players while enjoying a free lunch.

2026 Danbury Street Festival

12-6 p.m. — Downtown Barbershop, 50 White St, Danbury, CT — Free entry — Celebrate summer with local artisans, food trucks, live music, and a vibrant festival atmosphere.

Free Home & Future Planning Workshop

1-2 p.m. — Brookfield Senior Center — Free — Learn practical ways to remain safe, independent, and organized while aging at home.

The Doo Wop Project Concert

8-11 p.m. — Stamford Palace Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the harmonies and nostalgia of The Doo Wop Project live on stage.

4th of July Farmers’ Market

9 AM – 1 PM — Danbury Farmers Market — Free Parking — Celebrate Independence Day with local produce, live music, and festive activities.