Welcome to Ridgefield Connecticut

Ridgefield CT is a beautiful, colonial town of approximately 24,300 people in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains in central Fairfield County, Connecticut. Ridgefield has had a rich history that includes such personalities as Benedict Arnold, who fought here, and Eugene O'Neill, who wrote here. The town is famous for its beautiful Main Street, which is lined with historic homes and quaint shops. Connecticut Magazine regularly ranks Ridgefield highest in quality of life, based on its schools, low crime rate, and scope of services. Its school system is considered among the finest in a state known for fine schools. Ridgefield has nine public schools and two private schools. There are six public elementary, two middle schools and one high school. For additional demographic information on Ridgefield, including school performance, CLICK HERE

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Businesses in Ridgefield CT

All For Kids
Innovative Camp Programs to stimulate creative thinking and problem solving in children ages 5-10.

Building Blocks Art Supplies & Gallery
A unique store offering a variety of art classes for all ages taught by local artists, quality art supplies for young and old, and a gallery exhibiting the works of regional and local artists.

Children's Corner
A unique summer program for ages 5-12 designed to promote creative thinking, problem solving and teamwork.

Enchanted Garden Studios
Fun Birthdays, Summer Camps, and Kids Classes in Dance, Theatre, and extensive enrichment programs.

Franc-O-Fun
Let your kids immerse themselves in a fun French language camp or classes, where they'll learn French while putting on plays, cooking and singing! Programs offered in New Canaan, Ridgefield, and Wilton CT.

Hearts and Minds Music
World-renowned Kindermusik Classes for Kids, Newborn to Age 7!

Kaleidoscope Kids
Children explore weekly themes such as rain forests, kitchen chemistry, and bubbles & magnets through creative art projects and activities.

Kids Kamp
A home-like atmosphere in a beautiful county setting with unique classes in gymnastics, music, and karate. Children explore weekly themes such as sand castles, and dinosaurs, through creative art and activities.

Long Ridge Camp of the Long Ridge School, Stamford CT
48th season under the direction of the Alswanger family. Carefully chosen counselors provide attention to each child. Ages 3-13. Many fixed pick-ups locations in Fairfield & Westchester Counties, or door to door transportation.

Mountain Workshop
Awesome Adventures and Dirt Camp day camp programs with 2 pick-up locations in Fairfield County: Ridgefield & Westport. Overnight adventure programs too!

Moving To The Beat Classes & Parties
Music and movement classes for children ages 6 month to 6 years in Darien, Westport, Ridgefield, Norwalk and Stamford. Spanish Fun in Wilton and array of parties.

Music Together of Fairfield County
Music & Movement classes for kids from birth - age 5, & the adults who love them! 9 locations: Fairfield, Westport, Wilton, Ridgefield, New Canaan, Rowayton, Stamford, Greenwich, & Redding.

Personal Touch Welcome
Dee Strilowich is known as the “Local Welcome Lady” of  Redding & Ridgefield. Dee brings a "dee"lightful basket full of community information & free gifts, valued at over $1800 to newcomers & new parents. Call for your free welcome visit today!

Ridgefield Academy Summer Programs
Three locations! Camp Landmark with weekly themes for preschoolers ages 3-5  in Ridgefield, Redding & Westport. Camp Ridgefield for grades K through 5 with exciting weekly sessions led by teachers.

Ridgefield Athletic Club
Summer Tennis Academy: PEE WEES (ages 4-6) a 3-Day Academy M/W/F, and JUNIORS (ages 7-16) a 5-day Academy M-F either HALF DAY 9am-1pm or FULL DAY 9am-5pm.

Ridgefield Equestrian Center
A summer horsemanship program has been serving the community for over 25 years. Each year they plan fun and informative horseback riding lessons to help young riders ages 7-14.

Ridgefield Pediatric Associates, P.C.
Home of some of  Connecticut Magazine's 'Top Docs 2008'! Caring for infants, children and adolescents! Please visit our website at or call us at (203) 438-9557 for additional information.

Starbuck Equestrian
Starbuck Equestrian located on one of the oldest and most scenic country estates in Ridgefield offers a 2 week day camp for riders age 5 – 15 and pony parties for children ages 1 - 12. 

Tutoring Club
Tutoring Club offers individualized instruction with tutors in our exclusive TutorAid programs for Math, Reading, Writing, Study Skills, and Homework Help. In addition we offer SAT and ACT preparation, Study Skills and More.

Nonprofits in Ridgefield CT

Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Contemporary art museum featuring monthly family and kids art workshops and annual Art-Oberfest.

Boys and Girls Club of Ridgefield
Sports and afterschool activities for ages 6 and up.

Chabad Jewish Center
At Chabad, Jewish learning and holidays come to life with our classes, events and programs serving children, youth and adults.

Discovery Center at Ridgefield
Offering programs on nature, science, history, culture, education, and the arts.

Long Ridge Camp of the Long Ridge School, Stamford CT
48th season under the direction of the Alswanger family. Carefully chosen counselors provide attention to each child. Ages 3-13. Many fixed pick-ups locations in Fairfield & Westchester Counties, or door to door transportation.

Ridgefield Academy Summer Programs
Three locations! Camp Landmark with weekly themes for preschoolers ages 3-5  in Ridgefield, Redding & Westport. Camp Ridgefield for grades K through 5 with exciting weekly sessions led by teachers.

Ridgefield Newcomers
Whether you are brand new to town or have been here for a few years, you can discover or rediscover new ways to meet your neighbors and get involved in your community.

Ridgefield Parks and Recreation
Your partner for community, wellness and fun! Offering a wide range of recreational programs and park facilities: Preschool/Enrichment, Open Gym, Pool, Fitness Center, Classes, Parties, Skate Park, Athletic Fields, Walking Trails, and more!

Ridgefield Playhouse
Remodeled local theatre featuring children's series and fabulous summer camp offering techniques in acting, singing and theater production.

Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra
RSO, a full-scale orchestra of 70 to 100 professional musicians, offers two concert series a year. Their Youth Education Program hosts a Family Concert, a Youth Competition, Youth Concerts and the Ridgefield Symphony Youth Orchestra.

ROAR - Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue
ROAR shelter was built through the grace of donors and volunteers. You can volunteer at the shelter, become a foster family, join our Therapy Dog Program and Youth Program or give the greatest gift of all adopt a pet.

St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
Week long summer camp for ages 4- 12.

Woodcock Nature Center, Wilton/Ridgefield CT
Explore a beautiful 149-acre preserve through hands-on activities. Professional naturalists educate the community through visits, events, school field trips, on-site parties, our popular summer camps and Natural Worlds Preschool.