An Old Fashioned Holiday at Tilley Pond

Step back in time this December during Darien Parks and Recreation’s Old Fashioned Holiday. New for 2024, residents can shop for holiday gifts during our first ever gift market, watch in amazement as a 300 pound block of ice transforms into a beautiful sculpture and grab a bite to eat from one of our food truck vendors. Join us and enjoy some of our classic free activities while welcoming in the new!

Appearances from:
Darien High School Tudor Singers (come carol with us!)
Museum of Darien
Mather Homestead
Ice Matters – A Live Ice Sculpting Demo!
Rudolph and Frosty Mascots

Activities to include:
Market shopping
Wish Lantern Send-Off (for those who pre-purchase online)
Cookie Decorating with Chef Lisa Nelms
Ornament Decorating – Sponsored by Primmer Travel Team
Photobooth and ice sculpture photo opportunities
A letter writing station for letters to Santa
Caroling
Nature play around the park exploring the trails/rocks/pond path

Learn more or purchase a wish lantern at darienct.gov/events

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