Such an amazing time!!! The haunted trail was so much fun last year and the vendors were great, BBQ…read morefood was great, so many actors walking around and entertaining. Live shows, workers were so kind and they even do a trick or treat time for the kids! 10/10 would recommend!!!!

Vans is a pizzeria, sports bar and arcade that opened in Danbury, Connecticut in October 2024. It…read morewas founded as a joint venture between Diamond Hospitality Group and Village Social Restaurant Group. The focus of Vans' menu is their signature bar-style pizzas. In addition to the pies, the menu also offers smash burgers, sandwiches, wings, salads, and other classic pub fare. The bar area features numerous flat-screen TVs for sports game viewing as well as a selection of draught & bottled beer, wine, craft cocktails, and fountain beverages. At 2,000-square-feet, Vans offers a large variety of arcade games (both classic and modern) and even an area to redeem tickets for prizes. At Vans, the goal is to provide a fun and casual dining experience that complements the vibrant atmosphere, making it a perfect destination for both foodies and sports enthusiasts I recently visited Vans for dinner with my two sons while we were passing through Danbury. We were all excited for the combo of bar-style pizza with arcade games. Upon arriving, we asked to be seated at a booth. There are plenty of seating options inside as well as an outdoor seating area with deck chairs and fire pits. My older son and I ordered and shared the "Margherita" (fresh melted mozzarella and basil) and a "Pepperoni Pizza", while my younger son had the "Chicken Tenders" (w/ Fries). The pizzas are 11" personal sized-pies and very thin with a nice crunch. These are pretty typical for bar-style pizzas, and they were quite tasty too. To drink, I had a draught pour of New England Brewing's "Sea Hag IPA". After finishing up our meal, we all headed to the arcade area. Vans has an extensive selection of both retro arcade cabinets as well as modern arcade attractions. Both of my sons prefer arcade racing games, and Vans had plenty of those; "Mario Kart" is a personal favorite. We ended up staying for almost two hours and we all had a blast! We look forward to returning on our next trip to Danbury!

Decent enough pizza. The environment looks pretty nice as well. However the service was so…read morelaughably bad I thought I was on a prank show. Like really really bad. In an effort the make up for the fact that we didn't get our drinks until AFTER our app and AFTER the kids pizza came out, they gave us "unlimited" game cards for the kids. Weird definition of unlimited as they got like 2 or 3 games apiece before the card was at zero. So if you have nowhere to be, have kids, and just want to sit down and have a decent pizza and only beer, this may be your spot. If you have ANY expectations on timing and service in general, find somewhere else and save yourself the headache.

I had never heard of this cute lil movie theatre until our friends invited us for their movie…read morepremiere. It was such a great experience from the hospitable hosts to the complimentary drinks and popcorn to the cozy seating in their little theatre room. It for sure is a cute location to stroll around, catch a movie and get some ice cream or coffee at one of the nearby shops. We really enjoyed the movie and without the audio effects from the theatre we would've never had the experience we did. Loved how cute and quaint it was and that they have the option to rent the rooms for your next special event and do your own screenings. Pretty epic

It's a great place to take your family to see a movie all the staff is very friendly movie theater…read moreis clean, including the bathrooms all in all good place to go see a movie

ORIGIN: Founded by Woodbury native James Wargo and opened in…read more2020, Hidden Gem Orchard is aptly named. LOCATION: Wargo leases land that is part of the Southbury Training School property, a campus that was once a fully self-sustaining community. I first came upon it on in 2020 on my way to the nearest highway, and was surprised to find activity in an otherwise abandoned-looking area of the vast property -- at height of a pandemic no less! The orchard is located behind some agricultural structures that reflect a more active past, and invite some interesting photo opportunities. CONCEPT: The founder of Hidden Gem Orchard, James Wargo, has expertise in soil management and crop production. Wargo works closely with esteemed Cornell University pomologist, Ian Merwin, PhD, to grow both new and antique varieties of apples. EXPERIENCE: As a result, a visit is like opening a treasure chest of uncommonly seen and tasted apples, such as Esopus Spitzenberg, a favorite of Thomas Jefferson. A visit to the orchard is tranquil, not a spectacle with crowds, music, and lines. The focus is growing and sharing a love for apples, rather than weekend entertainment. Pick your own in the orchard, or pick up at farm stand. TIP: "Imperfect" apples are available at discounted price. Look out for apple pastries prepared by local baker, Horsehill Provisions.

Love this little farm stand!! We were taking a back road route to New Milford and happened upon…read moreHidden Gem Orchard. They had so many varieties of apples - many we had never heard of. They had signs with descriptions of every apple, incliding best uses (eating, baking, etc). We got a ton of different apples to try. We will definitely go back anytime we are in the vicinity, now that we know about it! Check it out if you love apples!

A wonderful time was had at this event! Unfortunately I'm on a restricted diet today but my guest…read moreenjoyed many offerings and was quite complimentary. We had a blast! Great event thank you @yelp! @putnamcountywine

Loved the festival this year in Brewster! Very lovely space and well mapped. Good food, great…read moremusic, yummy drinks and plenty of vendors to enjoy. Pickle ball was a nice added option and cute kids activities too. Highly recommend!

The food and the cozy atmosphere of Kimberly Farm never disappoints…read more They have delicious breads, cookies, frozen entrees and eggnog. I plan to go back soon.

Cute ice cream spot with lovely views, but ice cream was disappointingly light on flavor. We…read moredecided to try a sampler of 6 ice creams which were served in an egg box - cute idea! The best was chocolate fudge, but most of the others, from blueberry pie to carrot cake to banana pudding, were quite light on flavor and not particularly satisfying, all variants of sweet cream. With a little more amping, the flavor could be amazing! If you are in the area and want a nice pleasant outing this is the spot, but don't count on being wowed by the ice cream flavor.

We absolutely love Everwonder, I'm only sorry that my kids are starting to age out! One of our…read morefavorite things has been the early dismissal program, my daughter loves the option of going to play and explore versus coming home to watch me work. The staff and volunteers are very consistent and caring with the kids and most importantly make sure that everyone is safe. We spent many years visiting - since my 5th grader was still toddling! One piece of advice - Everwonder has lots of rooms, animals, and engaging activities. It's only fun for everyone if the parents / guardians are supervising the kids well and not letting them run off. I've seen some kids get kind of out of hand.

Edited to add response to their comment: We both certainly have very different opinions of what a…read morecalm demeanor looks like. She screamed at one of the parents in a nasty and unprofessional way and aggressively yelled at children when their parents weren't nearby, to the point that two of them were in tears, and one was sobbing so hard her mother had to console her and remove her from the building. As mentioned in my original review, accountability is not their strong suit. I'm happy with my decision not to return and will be sure to spread that message. During a time when everything is so expensive, I'd much rather spend my money elsewhere. We have visited many museums across Connecticut and have never been treated this way. The only reason we kept returning was because Ms. Robyn is an excellent educator. Other than that, the staff is horrible, and the place is falling apart. Everything is old and beat up. We are a homeschooling family that has participated in the museum's monthly classes for both Littles and Bigs, organized by our homeschool group for over a year. Unfortunately, we have consistently had negative experiences because of one staff member, Nicky Georgiano. Each time we visit, she approaches our children with a harsh and overly aggressive demeanor. While we always address any issues immediately, her behavior on November 5, 2025, was far beyond what is acceptable. As soon as we arrived, she started raising her voice at the children over small issues. When they built a fort using the museum's foam building blocks, she began shouting that someone could get hurt. We promptly had the children take the structure apart. However, just minutes later, she stormed down the hallway, pointing and reprimanding the children for running. Her tone and body language were excessively hostile and intimidating. Later, we received an email stating that Nicky had approached the children calmly, but that could not be further from the truth. In reality, she was the complete opposite of calm. She kept following our group throughout the museum, and what upset one of the children to the point of crying uncontrollably was when she yelled at them in a very aggressive manner. What made the situation worse was the director's handling of it. When I expressed my concerns, the director dismissed them, defended Nicky's actions, and insisted that "rules are rules" and "it's a liability." While I understand that safety is important, it does not excuse the poor treatment of visitors, especially children. Accountability and professionalism should be the standard, yet neither was demonstrated. It is also unsettling that staff members sit together in the office watching children on security cameras. This behavior is incredibly inappropriate and frankly very creepy. It is unfortunate because Ms. Robyn, one of the educators, is wonderful, and our children have always enjoyed her classes. However, the behavior of Nicky, along with the lack of leadership from the director, has completely ruined this experience for us. My family and I have decided not to return and will be taking our business elsewhere. Management, please review the many complaints regarding Nicky's behavior. She consistently creates a negative experience for families and is unsuitable for a children's environment.

Went to their christmas event. It was super cute they definitely put their heart into it. It was…read moresuper easy to drop off the present to the elfs so your kiddo.got a gift from Santa

My family and I took a ride on the First Gift Express this past weekend and we had a wonderful…read moreexperience. Customers are instructed to bring their own pre-wrapped personalized gifts for Santa to distribute to their children. My wife discreetly passed along our sons' gifts when we arrived. The train station is all decked out with Christmas decorations as well as a model railroad display. While waiting for our train, we all enjoyed some cookies and hot chocolate while watching "The Polar Express". Dressed in our best Christmas pajamas, we all had a fun time riding the train through the rail yard as we spotted all of the various decorations. Our sons were delighted to see the Clauses and were so surprised to receive their first gifts: a model car kit for our older son and an Elmo smartphone for our older son. I myself received a lump of coal from Santa. He was nice enough to exchange it for some edible chocolate coal, under the condition that I get back on the "Nice List" by Christmas.