13th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo Returns to Stamford Sept. 7

Stamford, CT: The 13th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2024, with special thanks to Stamford Health, Exclusive Healthcare Partner, returns September 7, Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM, to Harbor Point, Stamford's beautiful waterfront community. As Connecticut's largest health expo, this one-day family and pet-friendly extravaganza is jam-packed with an exciting variety of over 120 sponsors and exhibitors showcasing and selling health and wellness products and services and sharing the most current information to help everyone live their best life.

The opening ceremony festivities, led by Hey Stamford’s PJ Kennedy, begin at 10 AM. Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons will present the Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2024 proclamation to Stamford Health, the Exclusive Healthcare Partner for 13 years. This year’s Community Leadership Award will be presented to KeyBank and BLT/Harbor Point in recognition of their five years of support of this important community event, outstanding service, and commitment to the health and well-being of the greater Stamford community.   

The Expo is honored to have been awarded the Community Impact Grant from Eversource. This generous grant recognizes and supports the Expo’s ongoing efforts and accomplishments in strengthening the community with Connecticut's largest health and wellness expo. 

“Thank you to the Eversource Energy Foundation for this honor and your generous contribution to the 13th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo,” says event creator and coordinator Tamara Ketler of TMK Event Marketing.

The 2024 Expo will feature over 120 exhibitors and ten activation zones. Stamford Health is at the center of it all, with a wide range of offerings and information available at their tent. This year, Stamford Health will also host a special presentation in the Group Fitness Zone from 12-1PM.  

This informative seminar, “TIPS FOR YOUR HEALTH & WELL-BEING WITH EXPERTS FROM STAMFORD HEALTH, will include:

  • KIDS' FANS (Fitness and Nutrition Services) covering childhood wellness, obesity prevention, and physical activity, presented by Ilaria St. Florian, RD.
  • Physical Therapist Brian Roberts from Stamford Health’s HSS Sports Rehab at Harbor Point will demonstrate posture and ergonomic setup. 
  • Romulo Vasquez, MD, will discuss the importance of establishing a primary care physician and demonstrate proper blood pressure readings.

Support Sponsor ShopRite will be on-site offering:

  • Free Flu Shots (most insurance accepted) 
  • Free nutrition education with ShopRite dietitians. 
  • Healthy dishes/samples prepared by ShopRite Chefs. 
  • Information about pharmacy and nutrition services offered at ShopRite stores, recipes, health resources, and healthy snacks and giveaways.
  • Shoprite Raffle Tickets can be picked up at either expo Welcome Tents. Visit ShopRite's exhibitor area to enter to win a hand-crafted healthy gift basket filled with an array of Wholesome Pantry & Bowl & Basket items. 

Additional event highlights include financial health and wellness guidance with KeyBank, Camp Bow Wow Stamford’s doggy day care services, men's health information provided by GameDay Men’s Health Stamford, rehabilitation and kidney care provided by Cassena Care at Stamford and Norwalk and Cassena Kidney Care, Dello Russo Laser Vision, Life Time Stamford’s luxury health club in downtown Stamford, and hybrid and electric vehicle offerings from Toyota of Stamford. 

Adding to the day’s activities are the Pet Wellness Zone sponsored by Spot On Veterinary Hospital & Hotel, the Yoga and Stretching Zone sponsored by Chelsea Piers Athletic Club, the Group Fitness Zone sponsored by Sacred Heart University, a Kids Zone sponsored by One Speech Therapy that will feature fun activities in Harbor Point’s sand pit and play area, and the Healthy Home Zone sponsored by Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses. And, of course, the always popular Touch-A-Truck Kids Zone will feature Stamford EMS, Fire and Police Departments. Once again, a highlight of the event will be the many free group classes taught by the area’s top fitness instructors, including the team from Life Time Stamford. These spirited and professionally guided classes are all situated along the stunning Harbor Point boardwalk. 

*PARKING AND ADMISSION ARE FREE.

For the most up-to-date list of sponsors, exhibitors, and event activities, visit: WWW.HWL-EXPOS.COM

Instagram @HWLEXPO and FACEBOOK.COM/HWLEXPO

Thank you to our sponsors: Stamford Health, Exclusive Healthcare Partner for the 13th year; Harbor Point, host of this important community event; Support Sponsors this year are Grade A ShopRite, Support Sponsor for the 13th year; Camp Bow Wow Stamford, Cassena Care at Stamford and Norwalk, Cassena Kidney Care, Dello Russo Laser Vision, Esse Care and Wellness, GameDay Men’s Health Stamford, KeyBank, Life Time Stamford, Toyota of Stamford. Spot On Veterinary Hospital & Hotel, Pet Wellness Zone Sponsor; Sacred Heart University, Group Fitness Zone Sponsor; Chelsea Piers Athletic Club, Yoga & Stretching Zone Sponsor; One Speech Therapy, Kids Zone Sponsor; Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, Healthy Home Zone Sponsor. Flyer Sponsor, AlphaGraphics Stamford. Thank you to our Premier Media Sponsors, Stamford Magazine/Moffly Media and Natural Awakenings Magazine. We appreciate all Media Sponsors for the valuable support and promotion of this event: Best of CT Moms, CT Kids and Family, Greenwich Sentinel, New Canaan Sentinel, Hey Stamford!, Jen Danzi, Kids Out And About, Macaroni Kid, Natural Nutmeg Magazine, News 12 CT, Stamford Advocate/Greenwich Time/Hearst Media, Stamford Moms, and WEBE 108. Thank you to our Community Partners, the City of Stamford, WinWaste Innovations, and the Stamford Chamber of Commerce.

The Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo is created and produced by TMK Event Marketing, based in Greenwich, CT. For more information about the HWL Expo 2024, exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, please contact TMK Event Marketing at 203-531-3047 or email tamara@tmk-eventmarketing.com. To register online, visit www.hwl-expos.com/cart


L
Submitted by Linda Kavanagh

Become a Local Voice in Your Community!

HamletHub invites you to contribute stories, events, and more to keep your neighbors informed and connected.

Read Next