About the Author & Us

A free monthly newsletter for neighbors, by a neighbor.

About Us

The Valley Verve is your shortcut to local life in the Farmington Valley, spanning West Hartford, Farmington, Simsbury, Canton, and Avon.

Every issue is packed with ideas for what to do, where to go, and what’s worth checking out, with a mix of local events, seasonal fun, hidden gems, and quirky bits of history you’ll want to bring up at your next neighborhood BBQ.

Life in the Valley is busy; we’re all bouncing between towns, juggling kids’ schedules, grabbing dinner out, and squeezing in errands wherever we can. The Valley Verve is here to make it easier (and more fun) to enjoy what’s happening right around us.

Think of it as a local friend keeping tabs on all the good stuff so you don’t have to.

About the Author

Hi, I’m Allie, a Farmington local, mom of two, and the person behind The Valley Verve.

Like a lot of us, I may live in one zip code, but I spend my week zigzagging between Farmington, Avon, Canton, West Hartford, Simsbury, and beyond. From sports practices to grocery runs to ice cream stops, my days are stitched together by life in the Valley.

Somewhere along the way, I realized there was so much happening here, almost too much to keep track of. That’s why I started The Valley Verve: to gather the fun, the useful, and the little surprises into one easy place.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope this space helps you discover new favorites and appreciate the ones we already love.