Shop New Canaan
Shop New Canaan is your local guide to independent shops, dining, events and time well spent downtown.
Published by the independent, member-supported Shop New Canaan Association. About the Association.
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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
Tea Leaf Readings
Date: 2026-11-05
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.
Sip, Chat & Chew Series: The Art of Quilling Workshop
Date: 2026-11-05
Schedule: Thursday, November 5 · 7:00–9:00 PM
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
For: Adults
Venue: New Canaan Nature Center
Address: 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: New Canaan Nature Center
Official details: https://newcanaannature.org/seasonal-adult-programs/
Type: Workshop
Sip, Chat & Chew Series workshop on the art of quilling at New Canaan Nature Center. Pre-registration required.
Travel to Copenhagen with Marc Wollin
Date: 2026-11-05
Schedule: Thursday Nov 5, 2026 · 1:00–2:00 PM · Dining Room
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 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
Travel to Copenhagen with Marc Wollin at Lapham Community Center Dining Room on Thursday, November 5, 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148356); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.
Balance and Fall Risk Screenings
Date: 2026-11-05
Schedule: Thursday Nov 5, 2026 · 10:00–11:00 AM · Dining Room
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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: Workshop
Balance and Fall Risk Screenings at Lapham Community Center Dining Room on Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10:00–11:00 AM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148397); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.
New Canaan Museum & Historical Society Wine Tasting
Date: 2026-11-05
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
For: Adults
Venue: New Canaan Museum & Historical Society
Address: 13 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840
Admission: $20 Members $40 Non-members
Registration: Tickets must be purchased through the Historical Society website
Official details: https://nchistory.org/third-annual-wine-tasting-with-francos-wine-merchants/
Type: Community
Join the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society and Francos Wine Merchants for an evening of great wine, light hors d’oeuvres, and New Canaan history. Now in its third year, the tasting will feature an exceptional selection of wines from Italy, France, and the United States. Enjoy an evening of wine, conversation, and discovery while supporting the Museum and its efforts to preserve and share New Canaan’s history.
Mocktails
Date: 2026-11-05
Schedule: Thursday, November 5 · 6:00–7:00 PM
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
For: General public
Venue: Grace Farms
Address: 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: Grace Farms
Admission: $35; member $28
Registration: Tickets via Grace Farms event page (Get my tickets)
Official details: https://gracefarms.org/event/mocktails-3/2026-11-05/
Type: Dining Experience
An hour of mixing and sipping at Grace Farms: Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones walks the group through her recipes for three seasonal alcohol-free drinks built around Grace Farms Tea & Coffee ingredients, with a side of conversation about how food connects to culture and community. It is part of Grace Farms' Culinary Experiences series. Tickets are $35, or $28 for members.
Shop Smarter with Consumer Reports
Date: 2026-11-06
Schedule: Friday, November 6, 2026, 2:00–3:00 PM
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
For: Adults
Venue: New Canaan Library — McLaughlin Meeting Room
Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: New Canaan Library
Registration: Registration required; closes November 6, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/tech-class-hold-consumer-reports-243576
Type: Class
With the holiday shopping season here, New Canaan Library offers a class on shopping smarter with its Consumer Reports database. Learn how to access the database from anywhere, browse reviews, compare products, and find helpful guides for major purchasing decisions. All you need is a New Canaan Library card. For adults; registration required.
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