Norwalk Seaport Association

09/01/2026

What’s on the menu in the Mohegan Sun Online Casino VIP Lounge at the 48th Annual Norwalk Oyster Festival? Let’s just say the chefs are bringing their A-game. While you relax in style, you’ll be able to indulge in:

🦪 Grilled Oysters (green apple mignonette, pickled shallot, fresh herb lemon & hot sauce)
🥩 Grilled Hanger Steak (herb chimichurri & pickled ramp chili aioli)
🌽 Grilled Vegetable Corn Salad (summer vegetables, citrus vinaigrette, fresh herbs & smoked salt)
🥔 Smoked Salt Potatoes (served with drawn butter)
🍨 Handcrafted Gelato from Oggi (pistachio, salted caramel, cookies & cream, cappuccino, milk cream, milk chocolate, strawberry, lemon)

Good food, cool drinks, comfy seating and VIP vibes? Now that’s a winning hand. The Mohegan Sun Online Casino VIP Lounge is $50 per day and includes festival admission, three adult drinks, exclusive giveaways, lounge seating and delicious bites. 21+ with valid ID.

Get your tickets now 👉 https://www.seaport.org/mohegan-sun-online-casino-lounge

08/31/2026

The Norwalk Oyster Festival is closing out the weekend with a little Van Halen volume on Sunday, September 13th at 4 PM! 🤘JUMP: America’s Van Halen Experience is bringing the David Lee Roth-era magic to the Main Stage with the hits, the deep cuts, and all the OG energy. Translation: Everybody wants some… and you’ll want some too! 🎸🔥
https://www.seaport.org/norwalkoysterfestival_entertainment
Hope to sea y'all there! Presented by Mohegan Sun Online Casino. Main stage sponsor Xfinity.

08/28/2026

Weekend plans? We’ve got your choose-your-own-adventure covered.
Sheffield Island Lighthouse Cruise: Sail out at 10 AM or 2 PM for a 3-hour lighthouse escape. Pack a picnic, tour the lighthouse, and enjoy the ride.
Sunset Cruise 5:30 pm through Norwalk Harbor- think epic waterfront views, 3 iconic lighthouses, BYO snacks + BYOB, and seriously chill vibes as the sun does its thing.
Departing from 90 Water Street 🎟️ Grab tickets now: seaport.org/tickets

08/25/2026

Last week of August = the perfect time for a little sea time. 🌊⚓Swap screen time for an unforgettable family adventure on a cruise to Sheffield Island Lighthouse! Let the kids run free on the private beach, climb a historic lighthouse, and play nature detective with our telescope while you soak in the views.
Cruises run daily: 10am & 2pm Wednesday–Sunday
Want to end the day with a little extra sparkle? Join our BYOB Sunset Harbor Cruise at 5:30pm and watch the sun light up Norwalk Harbor and Long Island Sound. 🎟️ Tickets: https://www.seaport.org

08/25/2026

Get ready for a VIP culinary experience at the 48th Annual Norwalk Oyster Festival! Chef Jeff Purazzi and Chef Plum will be serving up delicious creations in the Mohegan Sun Online Casino VIP Lounge on September 11th, 12th & 13th.

What’s on the menu? How about grilled oysters, hanger steak, vegetable corn salad, and smoked-salt potatoes with drawn butter—followed by handcrafted gelato from Oggi! 🦪🥩🍨

Your Combo Oyster Festival + VIP Lounge Ticket gets you all this and so much more!

Don’t miss out on this delicious VIP experience! Must be 21+ with valid ID. Get your tickets now at https://www.seaport.org/mohegan-sun-online-casino-lounge or at the festival gate.

08/24/2026

Summer isn’t over yet... not on our watch! ☀️⚓ This Tuesday at 10 AM, set sail with us to Sheffield Island for the perfect late-summer adventure. Pack a picnic, play some lawn games, spot seabirds through our telescope, and tour the historic Sheffield Island Lighthouse on this fun 3-hour excursion. Bring your sense of adventure and let’s make the most of these summer days! For tickets seaport.org

08/24/2026

On Saturday, September 12th, country music sensation Parmalee will be flexing their Carolina swagger on the Main Stage at the 48th Annual Norwalk Oyster Festival. It's the best entertainment value around! https://www.seaport.org/norwalkoysterfestival_entertainment

Hope to sea y'all there! Presented by Mohegan Sun Online Casino. Main stage sponsor Xfinity.

08/22/2026

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/connecticut/tourists-miss-these-places-ct

People live in Connecticut for years and still miss these 5 quiet, hidden gems, scenic spots, and underrated destinations that are so worth visiting.

08/21/2026

Set sail into your weekend. Cruise to Sheffield Island (10 AM & 2 PM) or catch a sunset cruise at 5:30 PM. Expect waterfront views and island scenery, three iconic lighthouses, BYOB and snacks, and easy, breezy vibes. Headed to the island? Picnic, explore, beach it! Get tickets at seaport.org. All cruises depart from our dock on 90 Water Street in Norwalk.

08/20/2026

The Queen of Heavy Metal storms the Xfinity main stage to kick things off on Friday, September 11th at 8 PM. A true trailblazer, Lita Ford carved her name into rock history as the teenage lead guitarist of The Runaways before launching a platinum-selling solo career. Her 1988 smash album Lita gave us timeless anthems like “Kiss Me Deadly” and the iconic duet “Close My Eyes Forever” with Ozzy Osbourne. Decades later, she’s still loud, fierce, and unmistakably legendary, and rockin’ the Norwalk Oyster Festival. Presented by Mohegan Sun Online Casino. Main Stage Sponsor Xfinity.
https://www.seaport.org/norwalkoysterfestival_entertainment