Toddler Time Summer and Fall Registration for Twos
Registration is now open for toddler programs at the YWCA Darien/Norwalk. A summer program as well as a school-year program is available for toddlers. Each is a 2-hour drop-off program consisting of...
View ArticleSpring Break 2014 Survival Guide: Vacation Camps for Kids in Darien
There’s still time to line up some staycation enrichment for your littles this spring break — here are some suggestions. DARIEN NATURE CENTER Crickets for Two’s Crickets Junior (ages 3 through 6)...
View Article10 Eco-Friendly Facts For Greener Living in Darien
Earth Week 2014 is upon us, and while we will no doubt be reminded in schools, on trains and across media that little changes in our day-to-day routines can have a major impact on the well-being and...
View ArticleThe Hindley Happening Is Happening This Weekend
This Saturday from 10am-4pm, RAIN OR SHINE, Hindley School will be transformed into a bustling fairground offering everything from carnival rides (for children of all ages) to games, food, cotton candy...
View ArticleLast-Minute Summer Programs for Preschoolers and First thru Fourth Graders at...
It’s not too late to get the little ones engaged in some artistic enrichment this summer at the Darien Arts Center (DAC)! The “Let’s Put On A Show” Workshop is being offered to children grades 1...
View ArticleParents of Incoming Kindergarteners: Literacy Workshop June 11th, 9:30am
Cory Gillette, the new Literacy Coordinator for the public schools in Darien, invites all parents of children entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2014 to join her for a casual discussion about how...
View Article7 Who’s, What’s and How’s About Darien Beach Stickers
Time’s running out to get your Darien beach stickers for the 2014 summer season! Here’s what you need to know to make sure you get one. 1) Pricing for 2014 Darien beach permits is as follows: TYPE OF...
View ArticleDarien Youth Commission Summer Concert Series at Weed Beach
THE DARIEN YOUTH COMMISSION is pleased to sponsor its annual summer concert series, offering a fun family performance each Wednesday in June — 6:30 P.M. — at Weed Beach. Admission is $4.00 per person...
View ArticleDarien Farmer’s Market Now Open
NOW OPEN, Darien’s award-winning Farmer’s Market. Located in the Goodwives Shopping Plaza, the market is open every Wednesday through Christmas from 11am to 4pm. Click here to view this year’s fresh...
View ArticleItty Bitty Tooth Pillows, Handmade in Darien
Ever since I received my first elegantly-wrapped brown paper package of handmade ‘coffee cozies’ from the Itty Bitty Bag Company in 2009, I was hooked on Jen St. Jean’s innovative and darling array...
View ArticleSaturday Morning Yoga at Weed Beach
We love the idea of ushering in a summer Saturday at sunrise on the beach, stretching and centering ourselves in a yoga class for all levels of experience, led by Danielle Brown. (Yes, that’s her in...
View ArticleNeed Summer Help or Odd Jobs in Darien? Check out the DHS Jobs Office!
From babysitting and yard work to computer programming and summer internships, the Darien High School Jobs Office is a terrific resource for matching area residents needing support with high schoolers...
View ArticleSummer Drop-In Programs for Kids at the Darien Library: June 2014
So many reasons to LOVE our LIBRARY — drop on in with the littles for some enrichment and entertainment this summer! Drop-in Programs Come on Everybody Mondays, June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th at...
View ArticleJuly 4th Annual Push-n-Pull Parade
REVISED FOR 2014 Start stocking up on red, white and blue streamers and decorations so you’re ready to wrap your bikes and Radio Flyer wagons, and join more than 2,000 of your closest friends this...
View ArticleDarien Sidewalk Sales Family Entertainment Schedule 2014
WE LOVE DARIEN SIDEWALK SALES!! In addition to offering exciting savings and deep discounts for fabulous items in all of our favorite Darien shops (July 10th, 11th and 12th this year,) they also offer...
View ArticleA Fun, Family “Shop Local” Scavenger Hunt: Where’s Waldo in Darien?
I was pleasantly surprised that my 3 and 6 years-olds were as excited about this ‘game’ as the 10 and 12 year-olds who explained it to us the other day as they were getting their Passports ‘stamped’ in...
View ArticleJea Jea Trunk Show at Darien Sport Shop
This Saturday, 7/19/14, at 11:00am Darien Sport Shop Womens Tanks and Girl’s Tanks and Golf Polos, hand-painted by Darien’s own Jeana Roche.
View ArticleDarien Tag Sales This Weekend
It’s perfect weather for some tag sale-in’ this weekend! Here are a couple not-to-be-missed tag sales happening in/around town, brought to you by our friends at the Darien Area Mom’s Tag Sale Group....
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