Tag: Things To Do
“CTbites Burger Bash” at Darien’s Burgers, Shakes & Fries on November 30th!
Check out this delicious twist on local “daily deals,” by my friends at CTBites.com: CTBites Invites, exclusive, customized food events at fabulous places in or around Fairfield County. The current event is at Burger, Shakes & Fries — don’t miss it! By the way, CTBites.com is an absolutely amazing guide to eating in or eating [...]
Chuck’s Is Celebrating Summer, So Kids Eat Free!
One of my favorite family-friendly restaurants in Darien is making it easier than ever to have a delicious and relaxing meal away from the house this summer. From today (June 30th) through July 31st at Chuck’s Steakhouse, kids under 10 yrs old can select from a delicious variety of meals off the kids’ menu and [...]
Dance, Baby, Dance! Fundraiser & Family Fun
CT-Moms (a fantastic social group for moms in Fairfield County) is hosting their third annual Dance Baby Dance! party on Saturday, June 18th from 10:30-1pm in Stamford. This annual fundraiser for the Make A Wish Foundation is open to everyone in the area and will include a Live DJ, colorful lights, great music and lots [...]
Memorial Day Festivities
The time has come, again, to honor our veterans and kick summer into high gear! Darien’s Memorial Day Parade starts at 10am and promises tons of police cars, fire trucks, armored vehicles and uniformed officers across all armed forces groups, warm fuzzy feelings of American pride, and EVEN a possible fighter jet fly-over! The parade [...]
Model Boat Regatta at Tilley Pond (how fun?!)
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 [...]
Project Runway Comes To Darien
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 [...]
Big Rig Gig Family Fundraiser
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, [...]
Family Harvest Festival
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 [...]
Darien Chamber of Commerce 6th Annual Wine Tasting & Auction Fundraiser
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, [...]
Wednesdays are Ladies’ Day: 10% Off Vino at Nicholas Roberts
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 [...]
This Weekend To-Do’s in Darien
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 [...]
Family Fun & Kids’ Entertainment During Sidewalk Sales
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 [...]
Darien Days Carnival This Weekend
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. [...]
