The Darien Youth Commission is responsible for a countless number of fun, family events in Darien throughout the year, my two favorite being the sunset picnics / beach concerts in June and this one: the model sailboat regatta, coming up this Saturday, April 30, at Tilley Pond. So here’s the scoop: you and your kids [...]
This Thursday, October 7th from 6pm to 8pm at Helen Ainson Darien: meet Project Runway winner Irina Shabayeva and see her fall/winter collection on the runway while enjoying complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres from newly opened Scena Wine bar & Restaurant and raising money for Breast Cancer Awareness: the proceeds from the event will be [...]
TheAmazingFunBus, excavators, tractors, fire engines, and other exciting trucks and cars are rolling into town this Sunday, October 3 for OPUS’ 8th annual Big Rig Gig, a hands-on truck experience and fundraising event for the whole family. Children of all ages can climb behind the wheels of more than 25 big rigs and cool cars, [...]
This Saturday, September 25th from 12pm to 3pm: autumn fun for the whole family, including Colonial Arts & Crafts, Scarecrow-making, a performance called “The Top 10 Gross Facts About Revolutionary America,” Needlepoint, Spinning and Metal-Smithing demonstrations, farm stands, refreshments and more! Brought to you by the Darien Historical Society, located at the Bates-Scofield House next [...]
SAVE THE DATE, START YOUR BIDDING NOW! Spend an evening sampling fine wine and good food for a great cause…. the Darien Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 6th Annual Wine/Food Tasting & Auction on Thursday October 14th 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at Nielsen’s Green house, 1405 Post Rd. Guests will enjoy wines sponsored by WinePort~Darien, [...]
LADIES, 10% off your online or in-store wine purchase at Nicholas Roberts Fine Wines every Wednesday ~ check out this week’s recommended selections here. For those who have never been, this hopping little wine store is conveniently located downtown next to Erica K, with parking on the street right in front for easy breezing in [...]
FRIDAY – Friday Night Wine Down: “Blankety Blank” Blanc … and Rosé 5pm to 8pm: Nicholas Roberts Fine Wines, 1053 Post Road The latest and greatest way to end your week, kick off an evening out or just enjoy learning about wine with people who are passionate about fine wines and lots of fun: Friday [...]
Free Kids’ Entertainment All Day Saturday July 17th at the Following Locations: *Castle Bounce — Noroton Heights Shopping Plaza *Slap Shot Hockey — The Darien Sport Shop *Super Slide — Beadz Boutique & Chunky Pam’s Sweet Shoppe (Friday and Saturday) *Wild & Crazy Obstacle Course — Behind First County Bank, 1020 Post Rd *Pirate Combo [...]
The Darien Days Carnival is THIS weekend, Thursday thru Saturday nights: offering a Hindley Happening-esque carnival with amusement park rides, games, concerts, refreshments and more … – Thursday July 8th 6PM-10PM – Friday July 9th 6PM-10PM – Saturday July 10th 4PM-10PM $20 wristbands to ride all night! At Hindley School, Post Road & Nearwater Lane. [...]
Darien is not having fireworks this year (I hear Woodway Country Club is doing fireworks Saturday night, so if you know someone in the area with an open lawn you might invite yourself over!) but there are a few places in Darien where you might be able to catch other towns’ fireworks: check out last [...]
This summer, Darien’s local businesses would like to thank us for our continued patronage by giving us the gift of free entertainment: a series of free movies (outdoors, on the big screen) on Saturday nights at Tilley Pond Park, and free concerts at Weed Beach on Sunday evenings! The schedule is as follows: SATURDAY MOVIE [...]
Fun for the whole family this Saturday June 26 from 5pm to midnight: live music (a variety of great local bands), balloons, games, food — including a lobster bake, cold drinks — including beer, and more. All funds raised support the Noroton Fire Department. In the field across from Hindley School, on the corner of [...]
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