Festival/Parking Info
All you need to know about getting to the Festival can be found here!
The NICE Festival
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 12 Noon to 8:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION – Rain or Shine
Oyster Shell Park, North Water Street
Norwalk, Connecticut
Please Note:
- Feel free to bring blankets and chairs for seating.
- NO Coolers or Glass containers permitted.
- Not all vendors will accept credit/debit cards. We recommend that you bring plan for some cash purchases.
- Dogs on Leash Allowed
- For public transportation information find schedules and routes at Norwalk Transit
The safety and health of our community is of utmost importance! The Norwalk International Cultural Exchange is working with Local & State Authorities following guidelines to bring you a safe event.
Accessible Parking and Festival Access
Accessible parking is available at the main entrance of 95th north Water street, (spaces are limited & on a 1st come first serve basis). From there there is a paved walkway to the festival and stage grounds.
For festival goers in wheelchairs or with mobility needs the vendor access point at 10 Science Road provides a paved pathway suitable for wheelchair access..
Parking & Shuttle Service
Nearby Parking Lots
Maritime Garage
11 North Water Street
Hours of Operation: 24/7
Hourly Rate: $2/hr
Max per day of $8.00, 5 pm-12am – $2 Flat
Webster Parking Lot
55 Martin Luther King Drive
Norwalk, CT 06854
Hours of Operation: 24/7
Hourly Rate: $1/hr
6 pm-10 pm – $3 Flat
After 10 pm – $1/hr
North Water Street Lot
4 N Water Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
Hours of Operation: 24/7
Hourly Rate: $1.50/hr
Haviland Lot
5 Haviland Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
Hours of Operation: 24/7
Hourly Rate: $1.50/hr
SONO On-Street
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Sat | 8 am-9 pm
$1.50/hr (three-hours limit)
South Norwalk Train Station
30 Monroe Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
Hours of Operation: 24/7
Daily Rate: $12
Veterans Memorial Park
42 Seaview Ave Norwalk, 06855
Norwalk Residents Free
Non Resident $8
Click Here for Parking at Mathews/SteppingStones & Walkway thru Devon’s Playground
Shuttle Service from Metro-North
- Park or take Metro-North to the South Norwalk Railroad Station.
- Use shuttle bus service to the park.
Bus Transportation
Norwalk Transit will provide bus service from South Norwalk Train Station
- Take the Wheels # 9 or # 10 (Buses shuttle from South Norwalk Train Station)
- Get off at N. Water Street (SoNo Collection Mall). Walk one block to Oyster Shell Park
Ditch the Traffic – Bike or Walk to the NICE Fest!
Headed to the 10th Annual NICE Festival?
This year, leave your car behind and make your journey part of the fun! Oyster Shell Park is perfectly situated along the Norwalk River Valley Trail (NRVT), so you can bike or walk straight to the celebration. No parking hassles, just fresh air and beautiful views. Whether you’re coming from South Norwalk, downtown, or beyond, enjoy a vibrant, car-free adventure on your way to a day filled with music, food, and culture.
The Norwalk Bike/Walk Commission is excited to support the NICE Festival with FREE on-site bike valet! Ride in, park your bike safely, and dive into the festivities without a worry. Find our tent along the trail by the bridge entrance to Oyster Shell Park. Have questions about biking or walking to the event, trail conditions, or bike safety?
Reach out to the Norwalk Bike/Walk Commission anytime at norwalkbikewalk@gmail.com
Festival Map
