Around Town

Introducing you to our new favorite jewelry designer whose special pieces last a lifetime!
Melissa Levy, Founder and Designer of Devon Woodhill, designs beautiful lockets and timeless jewelry that you will want to share down the road with someone you love.

Save the Date for the OPUS FOR PERSON-TO-PERSON Spring Masquerade Ball
OPUS for Person-to-Person announced today that its annual spring fundraiser will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Country Club of Darien. This year’s event, the Masquerade Ball, will invite guests to step into a night of mystery and intrigue at this black and white formal affair while supporting Darien-based Person-to-Person (P2P).

Shakespeare on the Sound Gala: A Mid-Winter Night's Dream
Shakespeare on the Sound is committed to producing affordable, professional open-air productions of the plays of William Shakespeare and related authors in Fairfield County. Working in collaboration with area civic, business and educational institutions,...

Baldanza Departure from the Bedford Post Inn
Sandy and Angela Baldanza, have made the difficult decision to leave the Bedford Post Inn - a charming Relais & Chateaux property in Bedford, New York after a labor of love turned sour. Last April 2017, the Baldanza’s went into an equal...

Exciting Squash News at Chelsea Piers
Chelsea Piers Connecticut is pleased to welcome John Musto as its new Director of Squash. A former Captain of the Yale Squash team, Musto was a four-time 1st team All-American playing #1 for the two-time National Champions. Musto...

Grace Community Church Hosts Second Tim Tebow “Night to Shine”.
For Young Men and Women with Special Needs and their Peers The Tim Tebow Foundation has once again selected Grace Community Church in New Canaan, collaborating with STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way, to be one of over 550 locations in...

There’s Snow Place Like Home: Your Guide to Family Fun During a Snowy Day
video credit: IN Greenwich Yay, it’s a snow day!” said no mom ever. The kids are overjoyed but all you can think about is how stir crazy everyone is going to be by noon. We empathize and we’re here to offer some fun ideas to keep the kids happily...

Get Ready! New Canaan CARES Cake Baking Contest. Register to Save Your Spot!
February 3, 2018 2-4pm HALO Studios (45 Grove Street, New Canaan) Don't miss out on some great family fun! Spots were SOLD OUT in 2017, so register early. The New Canaan CARES Cake Baking Contest is coming up on February 3, 2018. Enter your...

See you in 2018!
We hope newcanaandarienmoms.com and DarienMoms.com helped you conquer 2017! The holidays bring excitement, cheer, and multi-tasking mayhem. The role of a mother is most demanding and yet, the most fulfilling. Giving moms the gift of time continues to be heart and soul...

✨Your 2017 #shoplocal Holiday Gift Guide is Here!✨ Christmas Playlist Included
???? FA LA LA LA LA, it's finally here! Your #shoplocal ???? holiday gift guide! Grab a cup of coffee or hot tea and settle into all the amazing gift ideas from our local gems. Click on the image to the left for to set the holiday shopping mood! Click the...

Introducing, Temima's Bakery! Local Sister Duo Bringing you the Most Delicious Fresh Baked Bread and Goodies – All With Real Ingredients!
Thank you, for the invitation to introduce ourselves to your community. Hello all! We are Kathryn and Jennifer, two sisters passionate about great food and wellness. We started our bakery in Pound Ridge this spring and have found a great...

Inspire Your Child at the Mega Making exhibit at Stepping Stones Museum for Children
We do our best. We do our best to give our kids creative spaces in our homes. We try not to yell when they write on the walls, rip their toys apart, rough house, and destroy literally every piece of furniture in the house. We try to be understanding of their curious spirits and free nature. We want them to learn through play and imagination. But sometimes…we want them to do it outside our homes!

Home for Winter Break? Check out the Local Vacation Programs for Kids!
Winter Break is coming! Here are some great activities to keep the kids busy while you try and get stuff done!

Winter Picks for Kids from Melissa of Elm Street Books
For me, December is the time of year when imagination is at it’s best. Adults are imagining the perfect present they would like to give or get. Children are imagining Santa’s journey and the excitement of what may be under the tree. And as the Children’s...

2017 Newcomers Holiday House Tour Dates and Ticket Availability
The Newcomers Club of New Canaan will present the 2017 “Homes for the Holidays“ House Tour on Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2. The tour will feature five magnificent homes festively decorated by professional designers. This year Decor by Debbie Propst...

Your One Stop Shop for All things "Elf on the Shelf"! No kids allowed 😉
Ready or not, here come Foddle, Criddle, and Clyde

Tips for the Perfect Christmas Tree from Stew Leonard's
Now that Thanksgiving has passed, it is officially officially time to start planning the holidays! Stew Leonard’s receives daily shipments of fresh, hand-sheared Christmas trees from family owned tree plantations found just 25 miles north of the U.S. border in the...

December Happenings @ Stepping Stones Museum for Children! Santa Visits, Elf Workshops and MORE!
Programs subject to change. Space may be limited. First-come, first-serve.

Friends of Mead Park, Please Show Your Support!
Friends of Mead Park Playground encourages a space that empowers children to have meaningful and accessible play, regardless of ability. There will be an access ramp and special play equipment that accommodates mobility devices. Also, we will say goodbye...

Gingerbread House Tour Seeks Young Builders
New Canaan Chamber to Kick off Holiday Stroll Local children and children’s organizations are invited to pick up free kits with which to craft gingerbread houses, which will be displayed in the windows of local stores for the launch of the annual Holiday Stroll on...