above: Photograph by Gabe Pierce – Unsplash.com
No. 1 EVERYBUNNY LOVES A PARTY
Register for the annual Greenwich Moms Easter Eggstravaganza! Enjoy Easter fun on Good Friday, April 18, at the beautiful Greenwich Historical Society. The afternoon will include a visit from the Easter Bunny, egg hunt, DJ, bubble show, Chicken Joe’s Food Truck and activities galore. greenwichmoms.com
No. 2 FlY, BABY, FLY
The annual Kite Flying Festival returns to Greenwich Point on Saturday, April 19, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. (Rain Date: Sunday, April 20, 12–2 p.m.) The festival is sponsored by the Greenwich Arts Council and the Department of Parks and Recreation. Participants are encouraged to bring kites of all shapes and sizes, made of plastic, paper or fabric. Everybody is encouraged to join in on the free raffle for gift certificates to Smart Kids Toys. Special awards are given to all high fliers. greenwichct.gov
No. 3 THE INNER CIRCLE
CircleMoms provides support and connection for mothers in the first three months after birth. With location-specific support groups, CircleMoms is an essential, built-in village that every mom needs postpartum. The program is designed to connect moms in the community to discuss real, honest and common concerns in the early days of motherhood. Local specialists support new moms with postpartum healing and baby development. By the end of the week-long session, participants walk away with strategies, solutions and resources to help them thrive in motherhood. circlemoms.com
APRIL/MAY Greenwich $525
Meets weekly for six weeks on Wednesdays, beginning on April 30
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Doula: Allegra McBane
Location: Kaia Yoga, 328 Pemberwick Road
APRIL/MAY Old Greenwich $525
Meets weekly for six weeks on Tuesdays, beginning April 8
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Doula: Elise Abbruzzese
Location: Greenwich Play, 180 Sound Beach Ave.
No. 4 SHOP ’TIL YOU DROP
Best way to make sure you get what you want for Mother’s Day? Pick it out yourself. Stop by the Local Moms’ Mommy and Me Shopping Day, and browse fun offerings from local vendors. The event will take place at Third Place by Half Full Brewery in Stamford, which means you can sip a coffee or cocktail while you shop. Be sure to bring the kids to participate in the fun activities that will be set up in the Barrel Room.
Sunday, April 27, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Third Place by Half Full Brewery, 575 Pacific Street, Admission is free greenwichmoms.com
Every month Layla Lisiewski, Greenwich mom of four and founder of Greenwich Moms and its parent company, The Local Moms Network, shares some of her favorite things to do—from seasonal activities to can’t-miss events. Follow @greenwich_moms on Instagram, sign up for the newsletter and check out the calendar at greenwichmoms.com.