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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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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...

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

Things to do in Fairfield County this week and next make it easy to enjoy October without going far. A favorite place can feel...

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...

Breast Cancer Alliance Celebrates 30 Years of Impact

The Breast Cancer Alliance welcomed supporters to an intimate patron party at Richards celebrating three decades of impact, generosity and partnership. When: Wednesday, September 23,...

Light the Night 2026 Celebrates the Next Chapter of Greens Ledge Lighthouse

The Greens Ledge Light Preservation Society welcomed supporters to its fourth annual Light the Night celebration at Wee Burn Beach Club. The waterfront evening...

A-List 2026 Party Photos

When: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Where: The Village, Stamford Photographs: Andrea Carson & Bob Capazzo for Big Picture Photography

Meet Jayne Benton, the New Canaan Event Planner Behind Elm Street Events

Meet the New Canaan entrepreneur turning gatherings into unforgettable experiences. With a career that began as an orthopedic surgery assistant, Jayne Benton never imagined she...

Tis the College Application Season: Your Cheat Sheet to Surviving & Thriving

above: Hamilton College Credit: Courtesy of Hamilton College First things first: breathe. There are over 5,000 colleges and universities in the U.S. alone. Your kid...

Inside the $2.2 Million Restoration of Stamford Harbor Lighthouse

Supporters of the Stamford Harbor Lighthouse Project are working to bring the city’s 1882 landmark back from the brink Sunshine spilled across Long Island Sound...

Greenwich Alliance for Education Celebrates 20 Years of Supporting Local Students

The Greenwich Alliance for Education celebrates two decades of supporting students, championing innovation and strengthening Greenwich Public Schools

Five New Fairfield County Restaurants Making the Back-to-School Dinner Rotation a Little More Interesting

September has a way of putting dinner on a schedule again. The long, wandering evenings of summer give way to practices, homework, earlier bedtimes...

Celebrating Our Mentors: Women’s Mentoring Network’s 2026 Gala

Women’s Mentoring Network brought supporters together for its annual Celebrating Our Mentors gala at Indian Harbor Yacht Club. The evening recognized the mentors who...

Party Photos: 2026 BCA Golf Outing and Mahjong Social

When: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Where: GlenArbor Golf Club, Bedford, NY Photographs: Cara Gilbride, Callalily Studios

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