Things to Do in Bridgeport (2025)
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
Zoo · Bridgeport
Connecticut’s only AZA-accredited zoo anchors family days with conservation-focused exhibits and seasonal events. Recently highlighted by local news for new arrivals, it’s open daily and beloved across generations.
Housatonic Museum of Art
Art museum · Bridgeport
Free and open on weekdays, this museum holds one of the largest community-college art collections, with works by Warhol, Sherman, and Bearden displayed across campus and in the Burt Chernow Galleries.
Downtown Cabaret Theatre
Performing arts theater · Bridgeport
A bring-your-own-snacks institution for musicals, tributes, and family shows. Its 2025 season underscores how integral this nonprofit is to Bridgeport’s performing arts scene.
Park City Music Hall
Live music venue · Bridgeport
Black Rock’s independent stage packs national and local acts, strong sound, and a neighborhood-run ethos. Its nonprofit arm Park City Presents supports youth music tech and community programming.
City Lights
Art gallery · Bridgeport
The nonprofit hub behind the annual Bridgeport Art Trail curates exhibits, open studios, and downtown art walks, spotlighting hundreds of regional artists throughout the year.
The Knowlton
Event venue · Bridgeport
A waterfront creative complex with galleries, artist studios, and a mural park. It hosts markets, exhibitions, and community events in beautifully repurposed industrial spaces.
Berlinetta Brewing
Brewpub · Bridgeport
Downtown’s vinyl-forward brewery focuses on classic European styles and hosts DJs and community events. Recognized by Connecticut Magazine editors, it’s a gathering place for locals and touring artists alike.
Harborview Market
Cafe · Bridgeport
A Black Rock mainstay since the 1990s, this family-run cafe serves standout breakfast, sandwiches, and baked goods. Celebrated by Connecticut Magazine, it doubles as a neighborhood meeting place.
Captain's Cove Seaport (Marina, Restaurant & Bar)
Marina · Bridgeport
A family-operated marina with a seasonal boardwalk of tiny-shop facades, waterfront bites, and music. It hosts major community events and closes for the season in mid-September.
Ursa
Temporarily Closed
Independent contemporary gallery curating downtown shows and seasonal installations, often partnering with citywide arts programming and staging exhibits at the historic Colorblends House.
Bloodroot
Vegetarian restaurant · Bridgeport
A feminist vegetarian restaurant and bookstore since 1977, praised by national and state outlets. Seasonal, globally inspired dishes and a fiercely local identity make it a purposeful meal.
The Klein Memorial Auditorium
Auditorium · Bridgeport
An Art Deco landmark (1940) hosting everything from symphony and dance to touring acts and community showcases. A nonprofit steward keeps this Broadway-sized stage accessible to the city.
