Category: Planning & Social
Summer School and Enrichment
Get Inspired with Darien Summer School 2011! Darien Summer School offers remedial academic, enrichment, music, art and sports classes, camps and programs to meet the needs of all students from pre-K to high school. DSS runs from 6/27/11 to 7/29/11. All programs are open to non-residents in both Connecticut and New York! Visit www.dariensummerschool.com or [...]
Pick JULY for Family Fun Staycation in Darien
An out of town friend and former Darienite emailed me the other day saying she was making her summer plans and trying to pick the best time to visit her family in Darien, and wondering if I had any suggestions as to a good time when fun things for the whole family would be going [...]
Skating Parties
Skating parties are fun for kids, teens, and parents too … the Darien Ice Rink is a great idea for an indoor party — any time of year!
In The Know This Week …
Wow, lots to get us caught up on this week! First on the list is tomorrow night’s “Fashion With Flair, A Parade For Pink” event at the Darien Design Center, 523 Post Road, from 6 to 8:30pm — It’s a complimentary evening of PINK FLAIR to benefit the Stamford Mobile Mammography Unit and support Breast [...]
Looking For A Calendar of Events?
If You’re Looking For “Noteworthy Events” in Darien and Fairfield County, Don’t Miss The Area Eventbook CLICK HERE
~ Darien Holiday Happenings ~
I know, I know, I can’t even believe it myself — Halloween day isn’t even half over, my little Bear not even in his costume yet, and here I am, actually participating in the waaaaay-too-early-to-be-promotiong-holiday-stuff trend …! But look, as long as I’m putting up a reminder about the 2008 Holiday Boutique coming up this [...]
How To Get A Birthday Message on the Darien Playhouse Marquis
So even though I spent most of my life here, I only just found out how people get Happy Birthday messages on the Marquis of the Darien Playhouse: by having a party there! Call for more information: 203.655.7655 or 973-228-0652. Darien Playhouse 1077 Boston Post Road , Darien, CT, United States 06820
Get Downtown Today!
I’ve just returned from a morning out and about in downtown Darien and all I can say is that if it’s at all possible, you must try to get down there today! There is a contagious yet casual air of hustle and bustle with high schoolers campaigning in the streets for their upcoming Car Washes [...]
Darien Road Race Info
My friend pointed out that she’d had a difficult time finding out what time the race begins this weekend, so I thought I’d throw up a reminder here … You can also find the info on the Event Calendar. To register for the race, click here. The official race site: click here. For insider scoop [...]
Downtown Darien, The Gallery
As I sit here with my windows open and a fabulous, cool breeze circulating crisp, fresh air throughout my living room, I have that feeling of butterflies way down deep in my stomach that signals inspiration, anticipation and excitement about the change of seasons. You know how sometimes you feel just a little bit excited [...]
Kids and Family Fun Schedule for This Sidewalk Sales Weekend
SO many ways to make shopping fun for the whole family this weekend … Most stores open at 9am Friday and Saturday morning and stay open until 5pm with fun and games mixed in all along the way, so there’s LOTS of time to take it all in! And don’t forget the Carnival later in [...]
Carnival Reminder ~ Darien Days AND Nights
Just a reminder that daytime fun (i.e. shopping and kids activities and entertainment) during the Sidewalk Sales is only the half of what Darien is offering this weekend – you’ve also got 3 evenings of Carnival to enjoy, complete with amusement park rides, mini golf, games, food booths, and a DJ! It’s all going down [...]
Sidewalk Sales Insider Scoop, Part 1
Stay tuned over the next couple of days as I dig up and post Insider scoop on this weekend’s Sidewalk Sales in Darien … But here’s the first tip: plan to start your day at the Sport Shop. And here are 5 reasons why: 1) They’ve got a nice big parking lot, conveniently located at [...]
