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The 4th Annual Darien House Tour: Homes with Heart
The fourth annual Darien House Tour: Homes with Heart will take place on June 7, 2018 to benefit over 20 local nonprofit organizations which serve the disadvantaged, our youth and elderly. The tour will feature fabulous homes in Darien with lunch at the Country Club of Darien. Photo credits in interior.
Alive@5 Summer 2018 Line-up!
Live music from national and regional headliners. Thursday nights in Columbus Park have become a ritual in Stamford Downtown with great music, great dancing and great times!
Dance on the DL Showcase Performance 6/10
Dance on the DL proudly announces their 2nd annual showcase performance, “Hooked on a Feeling”. Darien High School over 200 students age 4-15 will hit the dance floor, taking you on a journey through all the emotions dance and music make us feel.
Top Sunscreens for Kids and Babies
The temperatures are warming up and the sun is shining. What sunscreen are you using for your family? The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has put together an amazing guide to sunscreens for kids and babies!
Gifts for Grads
It’s that time of year! If you’ve got a graduate in your life, we’ve rounded up some fun gifts that they’ll love whether they’re heading off to college or tackling adulthood full-on…
The New Canaan Historical Society’s 29th Annual Ice Cream Social
Join the New Canaan Historical Society on Sunday June 3rd for their 29th Annual Ice Cream Social! This event is rain or shine!
Annual Family Concert Series @ Weed Beach & Rowayton's Cinema on the Sound!
The Darien Youth Commission is pleased to sponsor its Annual Family Concert Series, Wednesday’s June 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th – 6:30 PM @ Weed Beach! Also the RCC & Rowayton Library look forward to bringing you another outdoor summer movie series. Check out Rowayton’s Cinema on the Sound on July 11th, August 22nd & September 14th!
1st Annual Rowayton Porch Jam
On June 2 (raindate June 3), JAM will be throwing The 1st Annual Rowayton Porch Jam. SIxteen Rowayton homes have generously donated their porches for sixteen bands to play on between 12-4pm. Bands will be staggered over the course of the afternoon. The organizers encourage all participants to walk, bike and scoot to multiple homes throughout the day and soak up the music to benefit a great cause.
Afterschool & Summer Kids Woodworking Class Ages 7-10
A hands on introduction to woodworking for kids! Skills include sanding, drilling with a hand drill, using wood screws, nails and glue. Children will finish the project with stain or paint. Great opportunity to peak interest in this valuable skill!
Meet Jasmine!
Darien mom to two little girls. She and her husband are both from small coastal towns and chose Darien to impart all the great resources and values that small town living brings to their kids. Jasmine is the founder of Merrimane a line of velveteen fleece jackets which will soon be a part of all our kids fall wardrobes!
2018 Weed Beach Fest and Clam Bake
WEED BEACH FEST IS BACK FOR 2018! The Fest will include live music, food vendors including new this year a clam bake, games, activities for kids/families and other various vendors!
Midsummer Night's Dream this summer in Rowayton!
Summer is almost here and with it comes so many great outdoor activities including theater! So, pack your blanket and wine and grab a boxed dinner from Palmers, Walter Stewarts, Rowayton Market, Brendan's 101 or a pizza from Rowayton Pizza. Cozy up under...
The Summer Theatre of New Canaan 2018!
The line up is ready and tickets are on sale! If you haven’t partaken in the magic of The Summer Theatre of New Canaan, this is your summer!
Summer Cocktail Party Dresses
As the arrival of summer is now on the horizon so are cocktail party, wedding and BBQ invites. We love the amazing selection of long dresses in either a beautiful floral or stunning solid.
3 Easy Memorial Day Desserts
Let’s keep it simple this weekend!
Weekend Roundup – 5.18.2018
Your Weekend Roundup is here! So opportunities for family fun! Even more activities on our calendar!
ONE29 Restaurant & Bar Launch BRUNCH
ONE29 Restaurant is launching a BRUNCH to coincide with Royal Wedding. Comp Mimosas on Saturday and Sunday! Plus Full English breakfast with bacon and sausage from South Avenue Butcher…
Join Katy Ingulli for "Beer Yoga" to benefit the Bennett Cancer Center
Enjoy a fun night benefiting a great cause! Katy Ingulli will be running a fantastic Beer Yoga class that promises to be a great time!
RCA Memorial Day Parade
Celebrate Rowayton town spirit at the annual Memorial Day Parade! Pick your favorite spot along Rowayton Avenue or McKinley Street and cheer for our veterans, Brien McMahon and Roton School marching bands, our commissioners, volunteer firefighters, Little Leaguers, Scouts and all the many other enthusiastic marchers – even four-footed ones!
YWL Little Rams Service League hosts 2nd Annual Children’s Fun Run
MOVED INDOORS AT SAXE MIDDLE SCHOOL (NEW CANAAN) DUE TO WEATHER…
The Young Women’s League of New Canaan and its Little Rams Service League will host the 2nd Annual Little Rams Fun Run on May 19th from 3:30-5:30 pm.