Stories by the Sea
Looking to make your morning at the beach at little more entertaining? Join Darien Library for a family storytime at Weed Beach on every Tuesday in July from 10:00 to 10:30 am. This program is...
View Article2014 Darien Halloween Happenings
What is this? Updated As New Event Information Becomes Available OCTOBER 18 – Great Pumpkin JAM – 1PM-2:30PM – at Junior Art and Music (JAM) Mask-making, witchy painting, and dead man beading–a scary...
View ArticleLeaf Pick Up Schedule 2014
It’s that time of year again! The Darien Department of Public Works will begin the first of three scheduled leaf pick ups on Monday, November 3rd, for homes north of the railroad tracks, or Wednesday,...
View ArticleShould Weed Beach Go to the Dogs?
Attention dog owners! The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing tonight, Wednesday, November 19th at 7:30pm in Room 119 at the Town Hall regarding dogs at Weed Beach. As you may...
View ArticleThe UBS Parade Spectacular
Okay, so last year’s Parade Spectacular was a bit of a bummer: it was freezing and, because it was so windy, the balloons were grounded. But things are looking up this year! While it may still be a...
View ArticleFrozen Sing-a-Long at Darien Library!
For the first time in forever, we don’t want to build a snow man, and there’s no way we can let it go because finally, the Frozen Sing-A-Long is coming to Darien Library! If you’re already wondering...
View ArticleGuide to Holiday Happenings 2014
Here’s to a happy 2014 holiday season! This post will be a regularly updated, running report on whatever holiday happenings we hear about, so bookmark it and check it often, and if you hear of...
View ArticleKindergarten Readiness in Darien
In this modern world of parenting controversies, few topics can get folks riled up like the issue of kindergarten readiness. In Darien, in order to attend kindergarten in the 2015-2016 school year...
View ArticleHoliday Magic in Darien 2014
It’s a Norman Rockwell picture print at Grove Street Plaza each year for Holiday Magic: festive lights, Christmas carolers, hot cocoa, children laughing and playing, and everyone anticipating the...
View ArticleMartin Luther King Jr. Day School Holiday Survival Guide
Martin Luther King JR. Day is a federal holiday so schools are closed. The post office and most banks are closed as well. Here in Darien, the library is open for regular hours (9 am to 9 pm), as is the...
View ArticleTina Duryea at Kirby and Company
After YET ANOTHER snow day, we bet you don’t have to look hard for a reason to get out of the house and luckily today there is a great one: Local artist Tina Duryea is having a show at our new favorite...
View ArticleSpring Break 2015 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 2 Year Olds (Mon-Wed are full, but some spots...
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