STAMFORD, CT — The 14th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo, Connecticut’s largest wellness-focused gathering, will return to Stamford’s Harbor Point on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., organizers announced this week.
Presented with support from Stamford Health, the event’s exclusive health care partner, the expo will feature more than 130 sponsors and exhibitors across 10 themed zones.
The one-day event regularly draws over 5,000 attendees of all ages and fitness levels and includes free group fitness classes, wellness screenings, interactive exhibits, and activities for families and pets.
The opening ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. and will be hosted by PJ Kennedy of Hey Stamford!. Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons is scheduled to present a proclamation recognizing Stamford Health’s continued partnership with the event.
“We are proud to once again serve as the Exclusive Healthcare Sponsor of the 2025 Health Wellness Lifestyle Expo,” said Stamford Health CEO Kathleen Silard in a prepared statement. “For the past 14 years, we’ve been committed to educating our community and showcasing many of our key programs and services at this important event. This year is no exception, and we look forward to continuing to support the health and wellness of the communities we are honored to serve.”
This year’s Community Leadership Awards will be presented to Sacred Heart University, a decade-long expo sponsor, and Natural Awakenings Magazine, a media sponsor for 14 years, in recognition of their continued support and contributions to community health initiatives.
Stamford Health’s offerings at the expo will include free blood pressure screenings, CPR and stop-the-bleed training with Stamford EMS, stroke awareness education, pediatric nutrition guidance, and women’s health services including mammogram appointment scheduling.
Other returning sponsors include ShopRite/Cingari Family Markets, which will offer free flu shots (with most insurance accepted), pharmacy information, healthy cooking demos, and nutrition education with on-site dietitians.
The 10 themed zones will include a Pet Wellness Zone sponsored by Camp Bow Wow Stamford, yoga and stretching and group fitness zones supported by Sacred Heart University, and a Healthy Home Zone sponsored by Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses. The Healthy Food & Beverage Zone, sponsored by Aquarion Water Company, will feature food trucks, restaurants, and eco-friendly wine, spirits, and craft beer vendors offering health-conscious options.
Family-friendly programming includes a kids zone with educational activities along the Harbor Point boardwalk’s sandpit, and a Touch-A-Truck experience hosted by Stamford’s EMS, Fire, and Police departments.
Additional offerings include financial wellness guidance from longtime support sponsor KeyBank, and rehabilitation and non-medical care service information from Stamford Care Center, Norwalk Care Center, and A&B Home Care Solutions.
Free, high-energy group fitness classes led by local instructors, including staff from LifeTime of Stamford, will be held waterside throughout the day.
The expo’s message, “GO. GATHER. GROW.,” encourages the public to embrace wellness through community connection and self-improvement.
