A weaving demonstration and talk by textile historian Margaret Liljedahl about the history and economic significance of textiles in Colonial Connecticut. You will see examples of antique fiber processing equipment and learn how they have been used for over 300 years. Part of Weston’s America 250 programming. Register here.

Logical Pretzel, the popular eight-piece collective and Steely Dan tribute band plays on the grounds of the Coley Homestead. WHCC members receive complimentary wine and beer during the concert. Tickets are $15 each for WHCC members, $20 for non-members. Free for children 12 and under. Purchase tickets in advance here or at the door.

The indie folk-rock band Morningside performs, supported by Charlotte Ross. Performing at popular venues throughout the region and recognized as one of Connecticut’s Top 12 Rising Bands, Morningside’s recent debut album, Answers, explores themes of relationship dynamics, family, grief, and self-discovery. Food trucks will be on site and Lachat’s Barn Bar will be open. Tickets are available here.

One Bad Oyster, “a band assembled to celebrate the good life,” plays upbeat ska and surf tunes on the grounds of the Coley Homestead. Bring a picnic dinner, a bottle of wine, and enjoy the music. Tickets are $15 each for WHCC members, $20 for non-members. Free for children 12 and under. Purchase tickets in advance here or at the door.

Food trucks, ice cream, music, and fireworks at Weston’s annual celebration. Fireworks at dusk, around 8:30. At 5:30, the Westport Community Band perform. At 6:30, it’s Owen Daniel. At 7:30, Fake ID. Tickets $20 per car, $5 for walk-ins. Available soon on the Parks & Rec website: a limited number of premier parking spots, $30 each. Also available, ten Tailgate Tent spaces with two parking spots and reserved grass space, $100 each, for decoration, the best view of the field, and a grand prize for the one most creative and spirited.

A nationwide tolling of bells 13 times, where people will ring cow bells, dinner bells, bicycle bells and all manner of bell signifying the original 13 colonies and celebrating Independence Day.

A 5th of July event from Weston Parks & Recreation. For three teams of 10 to 12 players: Red (age 15 and up), Blue (families, all ages), and White (mini players age 5 and under). Teams play a minimum of two games, each seven innings or 30 minutes. A team will be built for those without one, upon registration. Food off the Gridiron Grill from 11:00 to 1:00. Registration, $5 per person, available soon on the Parks & Rec website.

A 5th of July event from Weston Parks & Recreation featuring a tug-of-war, leaky cup relay, sack racing, egg and spoon relay races, a t-shirt relay, a three-legged race, a Lady Liberty torch race, and leapfrog. Sign up on the day at Morehouse.

Faded is the Crimson, led by guitarist JD Seem of the “Faster Things” Allman Brothers tribute band, celebrates the Grateful Dead live acoustic album “Reckoning” and revives the spirit of those intimate 1980 shows. Tickets are $15 each for WHCC members, $20 for non-members. Free for children 12 and under. Purchase tickets in advance here or at the door.