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Arch In Bloom’s Flurry Fest Set for Sat, Dec 6

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Arch in Bloom is also busy planning the upcoming annual Flurry Fest set for Saturday, Dec 6 from 12-6:00pm. The popular event features food, drinks and activities and is becoming a favorite tradition in Greenwich. Derek D’Andrea and his crew have created a winter wonderland that includes Christmas trees in a variety of sizes and types, as well as wreaths and garlands. All are fresh cut from a variety of local sources. Also, the retail shop is brimming with gifts and ornaments for Christmas and Hanukkah. Continue Reading →

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Arch in Bloom’s Halloween Themes Beckon. Pumpkins & Pints Set for October 4, 2025

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Arch in Bloom’s 2025 “Pumpkins & Pints” event is set for October 4 from 12:00 to 6:00pm. The family event will feature a haunted house, Halloween-theme shopping, music, scavenger hunt, pumpkin painting, s’mores, hot dogs and beer. This year Arch in Bloom will partner with Greenwich Brewing Co, who will bring their favorite brews, including Cardinal Red Ale, CT Lager, and Peanut Stout, among others. Continue Reading →

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Arch in Bloom Captures the Holiday Spirit with Trees, Wreathes & Interactive Displays

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Arch in Bloom held their annual winter holiday Flurry Fest on Saturday and families enjoyed a variety of food, drink and children’s activities. If you didn’t make it to Flurry Fest, make sure to bring your children to see the animatronics in the retail shop where the variety of ornaments and gifts will help you check people off your list. Continue Reading →

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Arch in Bloom’s Flurry Fest Returns This Weekend

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This Saturday is Arch in Bloom’s long anticipated Flurry Fest returns this weekend. The elves have been busy in the workshop handmaking wreaths and garlands, and fresh cut Christmas trees are lined up for your selection. Inside the retail shop is bursting with unique ornaments, candles and seasonal gifts. Flurry Fest is set for Saturday, December 2 from 12:00-6:00pm. Come and enjoy music, refreshments and kid-friendly activities while you shop.  Entertain your tiny tots with reindeer games like DIY s’mores, a snowy scavenger hunt and a cozy hot cocoa station. Continue Reading →

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Worth Waiting for: “Pumpkins & Pints” at Arch in Bloom Draws a Crowd

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Arch in Bloom’s owner Derek D’Andrea takes great pride in staging the annual Halloween event, sourcing pieces for his displays year round. Inside the shop the animatronics this year are over the top, including a busy witch talking to customers while tending her simmering cauldron. Continue Reading →

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