DARIEN, CT — Darien's weekend is packed for families, from Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th birthday at the library and a Friday trick-or-treat party at the YMCA to Post 53's haunted house Sunday, plus an opera afternoon and a Museum of Darien lecture, from Thursday, Oct. 22, through Sunday, Oct. 25.
This Weekend's Arts & Entertainment
Happy Birthday, Winnie-the-Pooh! — Friday, Oct. 23, 10:30 a.m. to noon. A hands-on craft for Pooh's 100th birthday, for children 3 and up with a caregiver; no registration is needed. A "Winnie-the-Pooh" family movie matinee follows at 4 p.m. Darien Library, 1441 Post Road
Trick or Treat Halloween Party — Friday, Oct. 23, starting at 6 p.m. A free celebration with trick-or-treating through the Y, games, prizes, a haunted playground and photos with characters; every registered child gets a goodie bag. Darien YMCA, 2420 Post Road
Annual Meeting and Curator's Talk — Sunday, Oct. 25, noon. A light brunch and business meeting, followed by curator Al Miller on the "War Comes to Middlesex" exhibit. Museum of Darien, 45 Old King's Highway North
An Afternoon at the Opera: "Nabucco" — Sunday, Oct. 25, 1 to 4:30 p.m. An afternoon devoted to Verdi's opera, for adults; registration is required. Darien Library, 1441 Post Road
Haunted House and Fall Festival — Sunday, Oct. 25, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Three levels of fright for children of all ages, plus pumpkin decorating, face painting, a bake sale and ambulance tours; admission is $10 a child, and proceeds support the town's volunteer EMS. Darien EMS-Post 53, Post 53 Headquarters, 0 Ledge Road