The annual SoNo Arts Celebration will take place on the historic downtown streets of South Norwalk on August 16 and 17. In its 39th year, the event offers family fun with live music, arts, a children’s area playground and more. It will once again feature over 150 juried exhibiting artists.

Attendees can help make puppets for the annual puppet parade on Saturday in the children’s arts playground, explore the oceans at the Maritime Aquarium exhibit, and dine with more than 30 dining options. The diversity of musical selections includes a broad array of genres, including funk, blues, folk, reggae, Americana, jazz, jam and improv.

The event is free to the public thanks to the support of numerous sponsors and vendors. The weekend kicks off on August 15 with a live music and silent disco late night at the park at 50 Washington Street in Norwalk.

For more information, visit SonoArts.org. See ad, page 9.