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Tue, Oct 27: Board of Education holds regular meeting Tuesday. Darien's Board of Education meets for its regular monthly session Tuesday, Oct. 27.Darien Public Schools
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00 p.m.: Scary stories event set at Museum of Darien. Darien Library hosts 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' for elementary-age children Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m. at the Museum of Darien; registration required.Darien Library
Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 p.m.: Library lecture explores Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Michael Langlois discusses 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. in the library's Community Room; registration required.Darien Library
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30 a.m.: Tom Weber Halloween party set for Wednesday. The library's Tom Weber Halloween Party for babies through preschoolers runs Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the Community Room.Darien Library
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30 a.m.: Library lecture addresses dyslexia support for families. Darien Library offers 'Remediating Dyslexia: Learn How To Navigate School Supports and Services For Your Child' Thursday, Oct. 29, at 10:30 a.m.; registration required.Darien Library
Thu, Oct 29, 7:00 p.m.: Byrne's Book Club meets Thursday at The Depot. Superintendent Eric Byrne hosts the next Byrne's Book Club discussion Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. at The Depot.Darien Public Schools
Thu, Oct 29, 7:00 p.m.: Lecture traces Ritchie Valens' legacy at library. Gil Harel presents 'La Bamba Forever: The Rise, Music, and Enduring Legacy of Ritchie Valens' Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m.; registration required.Darien Library
Fri, Oct 30, 3:45 p.m.: Library screens Toy Story 5 Friday afternoon. Darien Library screens 'Toy Story 5' for families Friday, Oct. 30, from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. in the Community Room.Darien Library
Sun, Nov 1, 11:35 a.m.: Saint Luke's 5K fun run set for Nov. 1. Saint Luke's Episcopal Church holds its 'Run With the Saints' 5K and one-mile fun run Sunday, Nov. 1, with an 11:35 a.m. race start, Darien Patch reports.Darien Patch

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Saturday, October 24, 2026 — Darien selectmen loosen Great Island event limits ahead of Nov. 10 permit hearing