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47Events this week
2Free things to do
90New spots
90New stories

Checked Friday, September 18, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Danbury

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 47 events, day by day →

Closer to Free Ride

Saturday 7am · Yale Bowl

St. Rose School 2nd Annual Car, Truck, and Bike Show

Saturday 9am · St. Rose of Lima School

Planet Granite Festival

Saturday 10am · The Granite Church

Saturday Introductory Tours

Saturday 1:30pm · Beinecke Library

Adult Tea and Social Hour

Saturday 3pm · Long Ridge Library

New in Danbury

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Bethel Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Make some noise: Whether you’re restringing a violin, chasing your first sax, or finally booking lessons, Bethel Music Center has you covered with rentals through NEMC, a deep lineup of instruments and accessories, and legit repairs.

bmcmusicsource.com

Agogo Asian & Sushi Buffet

Restaurants

Sushi, hibachi, repeat: Agogo Asian & Sushi Buffet is the kind of place you hit when cooking feels optional, with a full buffet of fresh seafood, crab legs, roll-after-roll sushi, hibachi, and all the classics.

agogobuffet.com

O'Brien's Irish Pub

Nightlife

Where Danbury unwinds: O'Brien's Irish Pub is the neighborhood go-to for from-scratch Irish comforts and all-American favorites, a proper pint of Guinness, and the kind of lively nights locals love.

obrienspubdanbury.com

Danbury’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Danbury’s best →

Most read in Danbury

The five stories Danbury readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Take A Tour: Danbury's 5 Priciest Homes On The Market Right Now

    The top five Danbury homes on the market, with 155 Long Ridge Road listed at $4,500,000 and 5 Shady Knolls at $3,450,000 respectively, are the top two houses.

    Full story at patch.com

  2. The largest community of its kind in CT is still a 'best keep secret'

    The largest community of its kind in Connecticut, Rivington, has been a major economic growth driver in Danbury for over two decades.

    Full story at www3.thehour.com

  3. More than half of defendants in alleged $190K DraftKings fraud scheme seek diversion program

    More than half of those charged in an alleged DraftKings fraud scheme have applied for accelerated rehabilitation, according to state Superior Court in Danbury.

    Full story at www3.thehour.com

  4. 'Everything we worked for is gone.’ Fire destroys Danbury home, forces family to flee in middle of night

    Diana Duran's family had to evacuate their Danbury home in the middle of the night due to a fire that destroyed their home.

    Full story at connecticut.news12.com

  5. 14 Danbury eateries, including a summer camp, cited for serious health violations in July

    The city's health department reported that 14 establishments in Danbury, including a summer camp, were cited for serious health violations in July, leading to one eatery being ordered closed and another forced to stop serving food.

    Full story at www03.thehour.com

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