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Welcome to the local social scene! There’s always something going on, whether a big gala fundraiser or a private shop opening—and we cover it all. Here’s your look into some of the hottest events in Fairfield County.

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Samuel Owen Gallery Opens “Space Between” in Greenwich

Artists and local collectors gathered at Samuel Owen Gallery for the opening reception of Space Between, featuring new works by Beth Pellegrino, Charlie Bluett,...

Inside a Greenwich Home’s Bold, European-Inspired Makeover

Designer Rachel Sherman rethinks the rules of formal rooms, creating a layered, colorful setting for family life and entertaining

October, Fully Booked

Fall isn't over yet. There are still two October weekends left, which means there’s time to squeeze in a little more seasonal fun before the...

How On the Fly Travel Creates Unforgettable Multigenerational Family Vacations

above:A hot air balloon ride is one of many unforgettable experiences that can bring multiple generations together while traveling. From floating above the countryside...

Westport, Weston and Wilton Teens to Watch 2026

Meet Westport, Weston and Wilton’s 2026 Teens to Watch: 13 standout students excelling in athletics, the arts, research, entrepreneurship, service and scholarship—and already making an impact in their schools, communities and beyond.

Top 5 Things to Do This Week on Fairfield County’s Gold Coast

Things to do in Fairfield County this week and next feel especially inviting as October settles in and Halloween gets closer. This is the...

4 Cozy Connecticut Country Inns Worth Visiting This Fall

Get out of town for dinner, a drink and a little change of scenery at some of Litchfield County’s coziest inns

Halloween, But Keep it Cute

Five ways to do Halloween around Fairfield County without voluntarily being chased through a field Halloween has become a strangely high-pressure holiday. Somewhere along the...

Why Teens Aren’t Getting Enough Sleep—and What Parents Can Do

Why teen biology clashes with the demands of school, sports and modern life.

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Rolls Out the Red Carpet for 2026 Gala

Guests gathered for an evening of Hollywood glamour celebrating the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum’s history as a silver-screen backdrop. The sold-out gala featured a cinematic...

LiveGirl Celebrates Girls and Young Women at She Is Rising 2026

Supporters gathered at the Roger Sherman Inn for LiveGirl’s harvest-inspired She Is Rising benefit. The evening honored Changemaker Award recipient Claire O’Hare while supporting...

7 Cozy Fairfield County Restaurants Perfect for Fall Dining

The coziest places to eat and drink this fall in Greenwich (and close by)

Bookstore Weather

Five Fairfield County bookstores worth losing an October afternoon inside There is a temperature at which buying a book stops feeling like shopping and starts...

Waverly Group Takes a Whole-Child Approach to Pediatric Care

Meet three local women who came together to create a specialty pediatric practice dedicated to helping children thrive. When families have questions about a child’s...

Family & Children’s Agency Celebrates 30 Years of Its Golf Classic

Golfers and supporters gathered at Brooklawn Country Club for Family & Children’s Agency’s 30th Anniversary Golf Classic. The annual fundraiser supports FCA’s essential services...

How New Canaan Filmmaker Claire Ayoub Found Her Path

above: Claire Ayoub Screenwriter Claire Ayoub’s Unconventional Breakthrough in Cinema Award-winning filmmaker and New Canaan native Claire Ayoub knows the culture of hard work and high...

How to Pay for College Without Sacrificing Your Retirement

With college costs averaging nearly $61,000 a year at private institutions and $46,000 at public schools, paying for higher education is a tall order....

Greenwich Restaurant barnoódle Serves Handrolls, Noodles and More

Those who discover Barnoódle are rewarded with craveable bowls, clever handrolls and cocktails that invite a second round

Empty Nest in Stamford? 7 Ways to Make the Most of Your Free Time

Now that the kids are off to college and out of the house, it’s time to embrace the freedom and fun that comes with...

A Taste of the Season

Six Fairfield County stops for the season when iced coffee still makes sense, but cinnamon has started looking tempting again. September has excellent snack logic. It...

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