Shop New Canaan
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Upcoming events
Tomashi Jackson and Robert Rauschenberg: The Catch One
Date: 2026-04-16 through 2026-12-14
Schedule: April 16–December 14 · Access during timed tours
Time: On view through December 14
For: Ages 8+; children must be accompanied by an adult
Venue: The Glass House Visitor Center + Design Store
Address: The Glass House Visitor Center, 199 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: The Glass House
Admission: Timed tour ticket required
Registration: Advance booking recommended; tours depart by shuttle from the Visitor Center
Official details: https://theglasshouse.org/whats-on/
Type: Exhibition
An exhibition placing work by Tomashi Jackson and Robert Rauschenberg in conversation across The Glass House campus. Access is governed by The Glass House’s timed-tour schedule. Exhibition and ticket information
Golden Hour Tours at The Glass House
Date: 2026-09-10 through 2026-10-22
Schedule: September 10 · 5:30pm & 6:00pm · September 24 · 5:45pm & 6:15pm · October 8 · 4:45pm & 5:15pm · October 22 · 4:30pm & 4:45pm
Time: Sep 10 5:30pm & 6:00pm; Sep 24 5:45pm & 6:15pm; Oct 8 4:45pm & 5:15pm; Oct 22 4:30pm & 4:45pm
For: Ages 8+; children must be accompanied by an adult
Venue: The Glass House Visitor Center + Design Store
Address: The Glass House Visitor Center, 199 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: The Glass House
Admission: $95
Registration: Advance timed ticket and shuttle transportation required; rain or shine; ticket sales final, transfers allowed
Official details: https://theglasshouse.org/whats-on/golden-hour-tours/
Type: Architecture
Experience the architecture, art, and landscape of The Glass House in late-day light on four select fall Thursdays. This two-hour guided tour includes shuttle transportation from the Visitor Center and runs rain or shine. Advance timed tickets are required; ticket sales are final.
The Aeneid: Reading the Ancient Classics
Date: 2026-09-10
Schedule: Every other Thursday Sep 10, Sep 24, Oct 8, Oct 22 · 6:30–7:30 PM
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
For: Adults
Venue: New Canaan Library
Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: New Canaan Library
Admission: Free (registration required)
Registration: Registration required for series via first event URL; registration closes September 10, 2026 at 6:30pm. Official page now shows Register (no waitlist/capacity-reached language).
Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/aeneid-reading-ancient-classics-233883
Type: Book Group
Four-session close reading series on Virgil’s Aeneid led by reference librarian Flannery at New Canaan Library. Meets every other Thursday from September 10 through October 22, 2026. Reading Scott McGill and Susannah Wright’s 2025 translation; copies available on holds shelf for registrants. Capacity reached; waitlist via first-session registration. Room varies by session (e.g. Arlene H. Grushkin Children’s Program Room on Sep 10; Craig B. Tate Conference Room on Sep 24).
Rock ‘n’ Roll: Music, Moments and Memories with Alan Sharpe
Date: 2026-10-13 through 2026-10-27
Schedule: Tuesdays Oct 13–27, 2026 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM · Dining Room
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
For: Adults 21+
Venue: Lapham Community Center
Address: Lapham Community Center, New Canaan, CT
Organizer: Lapham Community Center / New Canaan Parks and Recreation
Admission: $0.00 Res
Registration: Log in to register via myrec Lapham Fall Events (ProgramID 31170)
Official details: https://newcanaanct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31170
Type: Talk
Rock ‘n’ Roll: Music, Moments and Memories with Alan Sharpe at Lapham Community Center Dining Room, Tuesdays October 13–27, 2026, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148354); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.
A Halloween Murder Mystery Party: Appetizers and Mocktails
Date: 2026-10-21
Schedule: October 21 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Time: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
For: 21y and up
Venue: Lapham Community Center - Dining Room
Organizer: New Canaan Parks and Recreation / Lapham Fall Events
Admission: $10.00 Res; 21y and up; log in to register
Registration: Log in to register on myrec
Official details: https://newcanaanct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31170
Type: Community Program
A Halloween Murder Mystery Party: Appetizers and Mocktails, listed under Lapham Fall Events. Session title/date/time/venue/fee only.
Spooky Wall Art: Take and Make Craft Pick Up for Ages 12 to 19
Date: 2026-10-21
Schedule: Wednesday, October 21 · 5:00–8:00 PM (kit pickup window)
Time: 5:00pm–8:00pm
For: Ages 12–19
Venue: New Canaan Library — Kontulis Family Storytime Room
Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: New Canaan Library
Admission: Free
Registration: Registration required; closes October 21, 2026 at 5:00pm
Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/craft-take-and-make-craft-pick-ages-12-19-206084
Type: Take and Make Craft
Free take-and-make craft kit pickup at New Canaan Library for ages 12–19. Swing by to pick up supplies for a make-at-home Spooky Wall Art craft—everything needed is in the kit. Listed as a pickup window (5:00 PM until closing); there is no class or program. Unclaimed kits may be put out for the general public. Registration required; closes October 21, 2026 at 5:00pm.
Italian Wine Dinner
Date: 2026-10-21
Time: 6:30 PM
For: Adults
Venue: Lombardi’s Restaurant
Address: 32 Elm Street
Admission: 150 per person plus Tax & Gratuity
Registration: Reservation must be made through Lombardi’s Restaurant 203-594-1209 Seating is VERY Limited
Official details: https://lombardisnc.com/happenings/
Type: Community
Join us for an evening in Piedmont celebrating the exceptional wines of Domenico Clerico, one of the legendary “Barolo Boys.” Guests will enjoy a multi-course dinner at Lombardi’s Restaurant, paired with a selection of Clerico wines ranging from Dolcetto and Barbera to several outstanding Barolos. Cecelia Clerico of Domenico Clerico Winery will guide guests through the winery’s history, philosophy, and distinctive vineyard expressions. Seating is limited for this special evening of Piedmontese wine, food, and conversation.
Tea Leaf Readings
Date: 2026-10-22
Schedule: Thursdays · 5:00–7:00 PM
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
For: General audience
Venue: The Spice & Tea Exchange
Address: 118 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: The Spice & Tea Exchange
Admission: Purchase of a cup of tea from the Tea Bar
Registration: Contact the store to reserve a reading
Official details: https://www.spiceandtea.com/a/store-locator/new-canaan-ct.html
Type: Food & Drink
For centuries, tea leaves have been read as a way of telling the drinker's fortunes. If this intrigues you, join us every Thursday evening starting August 13th between 5 and 7 pm, for your personal tea leaf reading.
Please contact the store to reserve your spot. The cost for your reading is a cup of tea from our Tea Bar.
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