Shop New Canaan
Shop New Canaan is your local guide to independent shops, dining, events and time well spent downtown.
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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
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.
Hands-Only CPR with New Canaan EMS
Date: 2026-10-23
Schedule: Friday, October 23 · 9:45–11:15 AM · Douglass Room
Time: 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
For: Adults 21+
Venue: Lapham Community Center
Address: Lapham Community Center, New Canaan, CT
Organizer: Lapham Community Center / New Canaan Parks and Recreation / New Canaan EMS
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
Hands-Only CPR with New Canaan EMS at Lapham Community Center Douglass Room on Friday, October 23, 2026, 9:45–11:15 AM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148291); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.
Wine Tasting
Date: 2026-10-23 through 2026-10-24
Time: Friday 3:00–6:00PM Saturday 1:00–5:00PM
For: Adults
Venue: Francos Wine Merchants
Address: 130 Elm Street New Canaan, CT 06840
Admission: Free
Type: Community
Here's a sneak peek at the Weekend Wine Tasting at Francos #Wine #NewCanaan
Friday 3:00-6:00PM
Saturday 1:00-5:00PM
This week we are pouring a White Burgundy from Montagny and a Bordeaux from Fronsac. Please stop by!
Founders Architecture Talk | Creative Visions Inspired by the Landscape
Date: 2026-10-24
Schedule: October 24 · 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Venue: Grace Farms
Address: 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: Grace Farms Foundation
Admission: $25; member $20; student $12.50
Registration: Ticketed
Official details: https://gracefarms.org/event/founders-architecture-talk-francine-houben-dorte-mandrup-and-sharon-prince-with-julia-gamolina
Type: Art & Architecture
Archtober panel with Francine Houben (Mecanoo), Dorte Mandrup (Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter), and Sharon Prince (Grace Farms / Grace Farms Tea & Coffee), moderated by Julia Gamolina (Madame Architect), on materiality, sustainability, and landscape at peak fall foliage.
Yoga & Sound Bath, Fall Series
Date: 2026-10-24
Schedule: Saturdays, September 19 – October 24 · 9:00–10:00 AM
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
For: Adults; all levels
Venue: Carriage Barn Arts Center
Address: 681 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: Carriage Barn Arts Center
Admission: $40 per class / $210 series of 6 classes
Registration: Advance registration required via Carriage Barn event page (single class or six-week series)
Official details: https://carriagebarn.org/event/yoga-sound-bath-8/
Type: Wellness
Gentle Yoga and Sound Bath Saturday morning series at Carriage Barn Arts Center in collaboration with Diane Nickelberg Barnett (Grounded Meditation) and yoga instructor Talita Moss. Brief opening meditation, gentle yoga with crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, chimes, gongs, and drums, then extended Savasana. Open to all levels; bring a mat and comfort props.
Art and Architecture Tour
Date: 2026-10-24
Schedule: Saturday, October 24 · 10:30–11:30 AM
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
For: General public
Venue: Grace Farms
Address: 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: Grace Farms
Admission: See Grace Farms event page for tickets/pricing
Registration: See Grace Farms event page for registration/tickets
Official details: https://gracefarms.org/event/art-and-architecture-tour/
Type: Tour
Join Chelsea Thatcher, Grace Farms Chief Strategic Officer and Founding Creative Director, for a special art and architecture tour inviting you to take a closer look at Grace Farms’ landscape, architecture, and art. Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:30–11:30 AM at Grace Farms.
Story BOO-k Walk with New Canaan Library's Miss Dajana
Date: 2026-10-26
Schedule: Monday, October 26 · 4:00–5:00 PM
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
For: Families; ages 2 and up; costumes encouraged
Venue: Still Pond Preserve — Fowler Entrance
Address: 763 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: New Canaan Land Trust with New Canaan Library
Registration: Registration required via the Land Trust event page; register once per family (one registration per car)
Official details: https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/story-boo-k-walk-with-new-canaan-librarys-miss-dajana/
Type: Family
A Halloween-themed afternoon outdoors with the New Canaan Land Trust and New Canaan Library Children's Librarian Miss Dajana. The program starts with a short nature walk and scavenger hunt, then moves to the Council Ring at Still Pond Preserve for a Halloween story and sing-along. Costumes are encouraged; suited to ages 2 and up. Register once per family (parking is limited and counted by car). Main parking at 763 Silvermine Road, with an alternate lot across from 161 Cedar Lane.
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Shop New Canaan maintains a curated local directory and event calendar. Time-sensitive details should be confirmed using the official organizer or business link included with each listing.