This Weekend's Darien Area Events

Darien CT

02 December, 2021

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DARIEN, CT — Curious about what to do in the Darien area? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events taking place this week in and around Darien. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in the Darien area: Featured Event: Comedy Show - 6th Annual Toys for Tots Benefit When: Thursday, December 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Stamford Diner What: Join us for some hilarious fun for a great cause! Admission: 1 toy plus $10 cash donation per person, OR a $20 cash donation per person. Reservations strongly suggested. Vax or Mask required. 2 drink min plus entree required, and the food is delicious!!! Learn MoreFeatured Event: Comedy Show - 6th Annual Toys for Tots Benefit (Vic) Knit One, Crochet Too - Darien Library When: Thursday, December 2nd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Darien Library What: Event listing from Darien Library: Thursday and December 2 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at [email protected]... Learn More Atria Darien to Host Monthly Art Exhibit & Wine Reception for Local Artist, Maia Sreseli, on Dec 2 When: Thursday, December 2nd at 5:00 p.m. Where: 50 Ledge Rd What: Atria Darien will be hosting their monthly art exhibit and wine reception featuring local artist, Maia Sreseli, on Thursday December 2, and 2021 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the Gratia Gillespie Art Gallery. Her artwork will be on display at Atria Darien throughout the month of Decem... Learn More Embracing The Fair Play Method w/ Joan Kuhl When: Thursday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Everwell What: Are you the default "go-to" person for pretty much every single household, caregiving and domestic task within your family?If so, have you ever imagined how your "go-to" role has a ripple effect and impacts your career?Equity in the workplace stems from equity in the home. Fai... Learn More Tell Me Your Story: Short-Form Memoir Class When: Thursday, December 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Darien LibraryLearn More Author Kale Williams: The Loneliest Polar Bear When: Thursday, December 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Darien Nature CenterLearn More Bilingual Storytime - Darien Library When: Friday, December 3rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Darien LibraryLearn More Everwell's Private Shopping Day @ The Local Vault When: Friday, December 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Where: The Local Vault What: If you're in the market for home furnishings or even a holiday tabletop revamp--The Local Vault has you covered! And members of the Everwell CIRCLE are invited to browse + shop their 20,000 sq. ft. warehouse with an exclusive 15% discount on all purchases.The Local Vault is a ... Learn More Operation Holiday® launches the Christmas Season Helping Those in Need When: Friday, December 3rd at 3:00 p.m. Where: http://www.operationholiday.net What: POWER CHANGES LIVES INC® is pleased to announce the launch of Operation Holiday® 2021 helping those in need for the holiday season. Last year, generous donors throughout the community "adopted" over 200 individuals, families, seniors and the homeless throughout New Jersey. In... Learn More Local Artists Get Groovy at the Museum of Darien When: Friday, December 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Museum of Darien, 45 Old Kings Hwy N, Darien, CT, 06820 What: Swing on back to the 1960s when the newly christened Museum of Darien hosts "It's a Mod, Mod, Mod World!" at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. The champagne art show and holiday gala features work by The Concepts group, a collaborative of 10 Fairfield County artists, including Donna Col... Learn More Featured Event: Holiday Etiquette and Dining Program for Children and Teens When: Saturday, December 4th at 10:00 a.m. What: Etiquette and Dining Program for Children and Teens. Presented by Michèle Oricoli, a Certified Etiquette Consultant with over 20+ years experience and a mom of 5. Our holiday class is a 1.5 hour program including the following topics: pillars of good manners, first impressions... Learn More Featured Event: Holiday Etiquette and Dining Program for Children and Teens (Michele Oricoli) Featured Event: The Whispering Tree and Ash & Eric Double Bill at Voices Cafe When: Saturday, December 4th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Voices Cafe What: Voices Café presents a double bill with singer/songwriter folk musicians Ash & Eric (formerly The Promise of Hope) and The Whispering Tree. This performance will be live, as well as streamed. Doors open at 7:30pm, performance starts at 8:00pm.  CLICK HERE to purchase tic... Learn More Featured Event: The Whispering Tree and Ash & Eric Double Bill at Voices Cafe (David Vita) Let's Pretend: Theater for Preschoolers When: Saturday, December 4th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Darien LibraryLearn More Children's Theater Workshop: The Mitten When: Saturday, December 4th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Darien LibraryLearn More Operation Holiday® Calling All Donors to "Adopt A Family" When: Saturday, December 4th at 12:00 p.m. Where: https://operationholiday.net What: In 2020, generous donors "adopted" over 200 individuals, families, seniors and the homeless throughout New Jersey. Individuals and families, through agency referrals were able to enjoy the holiday season without the stress and embarrassment of not being able to celebrate with ... Learn More Holiday Trunk Show When: Saturday, December 4th at 12:00 p.m. What: Come Shop at the Holiday Trunk Show this Saturday, December 4th from 12noon - 5pm at the Darien Sport Shop!Discover our collection of merchandise focused on self-care, wellness, stress relief and creating inner lasting balance. Inspire Train Fit has created unique blends of es... Learn More V B IHOC Darien v. Scrimmage v Marshfield, MA When: Saturday, December 4th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Darien High School Sports Learn More V G IHOC Darien v. Greenwich (Scrim.) When: Saturday, December 4th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Darien High School SportsLearn More Featured Event: The Mather Homestead hosts holiday concert featuring Con Fuoco String Quartet on Sunday, December 5 When: Sunday, December 5th at 5:00 p.m. Where: 19 Stephen Mather Rd What: The Mather Homestead welcomes back the Con Fuoco String Quartet on Sunday, December 5th at 5 pm. The quartet, which includes four talented musicians from the Chamber Music Institute for Young Musicians, Gia Lin (violin), Nicole Razhanskiy (violin), Ambika Grover (viola), and ... Learn More Featured Event: The Mather Homestead hosts holiday concert featuring Con Fuoco String Quartet on Sunday, December 5 (Heather Raker) 49th Annual Mark Twain Library Art Show When: Sunday, December 5th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Mark Twain Library What: View the Virtual Gallery Here: https://mtlartshowgallery2021.... The beginning of the holiday season in Redding is marked by the Annual Mark Twain Library Juried Art Show. The Art Show is an annual fundraiser for the Library, now in its 49th year. Proceeds from this not-to-be-... Learn More Handel's Messiah Sing-A-Long When: Sunday, December 5th at 5:00 p.m. Where: St. John's Lutheran Church What: St. John's will be hosting a Messiah sing-along on Sunday, December 5, at 5:00 pm. Bring your Messiah scores and sing along from your seats or just sit back and enjoy the music that will set the holiday tone. The concert will end with the iconic Hallelujah Chorus. The event i... Learn More V FB Darien @ CIAC Football Semifinals When: Sunday, December 5th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Darien High School SportsLearn More DCA Thrift Shop Christmas Stroll When: Sunday, December 5th at 11:00 a.m. Where: DCA Thrift Shop What: Sunday, December 5 from 11:00am - 3:00pm Learn More Operation Holiday® Calling All Donors to "Adopt A Family" When: Sunday, December 5th at 12:00 p.m. Where: https://operationholiday.net What: In 2020, generous donors "adopted" over 200 individuals, families, seniors and the homeless throughout New Jersey. Individuals and families, through agency referrals were able to enjoy the holiday season without the stress and embarrassment of not being able to celebrate with ... Learn More Operation Holiday® launches the Christmas Season Helping Those in Need When: Monday, December 6th at 3:00 p.m. Where: http://www.operationholiday.net What: POWER CHANGES LIVES INC® is pleased to announce the launch of Operation Holiday® 2021 helping those in need for the holiday season. Last year, generous donors throughout the community "adopted" over 200 individuals, families, seniors and the homeless throughout New Jersey. In... Learn More Author Panel: Seeing Art Through the Eyes of Fiction When: Monday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Darien LibraryLearn More Featured Event: Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Middle School Open House When: Tuesday, December 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 34 Whipple Road, Wilton, CT, 06897 What: Seven Acres Montessori Adolescent Program supports the development of children (ages 12-14) through project based, experiential learning in a supportive environment designed to meet the specific needs of each student. To learn more about this program's rigorous academic curric... Learn More Featured Event: Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Middle School Open House (Montessori - Whipple Road) Featured Event: Special Needs Financial and Legal Planning Webinar for Parents When: Tuesday, December 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Zoom webinar (Online) What: "Finding Your Voice as a Parent: Financial and Legal Planning for the Future of Your Special Needs Child" Webinar Date: Tuesday, December 7th 7:00 p.m. EST Co-hosted with the Stamford JCC (Stamford, CT) Register here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/6A34B Speakers: Attorney Lawrence B... Learn More Featured Event: Special Needs Financial and Legal Planning Webinar for Parents (Rachel Berliner) Operation Holiday® Calling All Donors to "Adopt A Family" When: Tuesday, December 7th at 12:00 p.m. Where: https://operationholiday.net What: In 2020, generous donors "adopted" over 200 individuals, families, seniors and the homeless throughout New Jersey. Individuals and families, through agency referrals were able to enjoy the holiday season without the stress and embarrassment of not being able to celebrate with ... Learn More Strategic Significance of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor When: Tuesday, December 7th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Darien LibraryLearn More V G IHOC Darien @ Wilton - Darien High School Sports When: Tuesday, December 7th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Darien High School SportsLearn More Decked Out for the Holidays - Darien Library When: Tuesday, December 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Darien LibraryLearn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Darien Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.