The Weekend SO BIG It’s Got A Name:Darien Days
Posted on: Friday July 3, 2009Posted in: Out & About, Sidewalk Sales
The Good Times just keep rolling this summer in Darien: from free live music downtown on Thursdays, free Family movies at Weed Beach and movie nights at Tilley Pond to the Push-n-Pull Parade and Fair at Tilley Pond, Darien is definitely alive and kicking. And next week is no exception: in fact, there is SO much planned for Darien on July 9th, 10th and 11th that the whole event has been named “Darien Days.”
First, and after I write this I will be doing a little dance around my chair clapping my hands, we’ve got Darien SIDEWALK SALES: preview day (aka Early Bird Gets The Worm) is Thursday the 9th, and the sales officially move outside to the sidewalks on Friday, July 10th and Saturday July 11th. In addition to fabulous shopping, there is PLENTY going on to entertain the family, from live music to huge bouncy houses and slides: I’ll be following up with the specifics on locations, etc next week.
But there is also a CARNIVAL next Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, at Hindley School, that includes games, rides, mini golf, food, entertainment — and more! Click here for the flyer and all the details: darien_carnival
I’ve also got parking maps for you and will have even more details about the weekend in the coming week, including a VERY exciting promotion (aka FREE STUFF) that I’ll be offering at the AllAboutDarien.com/ Destination of Distinction Card table, so stay tuned!
This July 4th, Pick Up Jenny’s Pennies
Posted on: Thursday July 2, 2009Posted in: Announcements, Out & About
In addition to the food vendors, craft vendors and live entertainment at the post- 4th of July Push and Pull parade fair at Tilley Pond — which, by the way, had attendance of over 3,000 last year — you will also have the opportunity to meet the local author of “Jenny’s Pennies: A Nantucket Tradition“, Peter Saverine, who will be selling and signing copies of his whimsical new book, and donating $5 from every purchase to the YWCA.
Inspired by the author’s personal history of “see a penny, pick it up …” and summers spent on Nantucket, this gorgeously-illustrated and timeless tale is a must-have for anyone, young or old, who loves the shore or a feel-good story of luck, hopes and dreams. Make sure to look for Peter this Saturday between 10am and 12pm to get your signed copy!
Free Family Movie at Weed Beach on Wednesday
Posted on: Monday June 29, 2009Posted in: Family Fun, Out & About
***RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER: JULY 15th***
After suffering indoors for most of June due to rain, the Parks & Rec and Darien Youth Commission-sponsored family movie planned for Weds night, July 1st at Weed Beach promises to be a HUGE treat for us all: it combines a sunset beach picnic, quality family time and a funny, animated film by DreamWorks to help us (hopefully) re-connect with the spirit of summertime.
The movie is Madagascar 2 - Escape 2 Africa, Rated PG; it starts at 8:30pm and runs 89 minutes. Uncles By The Shore will be open for dinner, popcorn, snacks and refreshments, and beach stickers are NOT required for admission. Get there early, have dinner, build sandcastles and revel in the sun: and bring sweaters and blankets for when the sun goes down!
If Mother Nature is so cruel as to plan rain for Weds night, the movie will be shown at the Town Hall. Fingers crossed for a beautiful evening!
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