New Canaan Events

Current and upcoming community events in New Canaan, Connecticut.

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

Voices of Reflection Art Exhibit

Date: 2026-09-04 through 2026-10-17

Schedule: September 4–October 17 · Museum hours Tuesday–Saturday 10 AM–4 PM

Time: Tuesday–Saturday 10 AM–4 PM, or by appointment

Venue: Schmeichel Gallery

Address: 13 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Museum & Historical Society, in collaboration with Voices of Resilience

Official details: https://nchistory.org/voices-of-reflection-art-exhibit/

Type: Art & Exhibition

In collaboration with Voices of Resilience, the Museum opens the Schmeichel Gallery for a special exhibition commemorating the anniversary of September 11, 2001. Opening Night Thursday, September 3, 5–7pm. On view September 4–October 17.

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.

Happy Birthday to Lapham - Celebrating 30 Years!

Date: 2026-10-14

Schedule: October 14 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Time: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

For: 21y - 103y

Venue: Lapham Community Center - Dining Room

Organizer: New Canaan Parks and Recreation / Lapham Fall Events

Admission: $0.00 Res; ages 21y–103y; 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

Happy Birthday to Lapham - Celebrating 30 Years!, listed under Lapham Fall Events. Session title/date/time/venue/fee only; parent program description field is empty.

Journey into the World of Tea | Black Teas

Date: 2026-10-14

Schedule: Wednesday, October 14 · 3:00–4:30 PM

Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

For: Adults

Venue: Grace Farms

Address: 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Grace Farms

Admission: $25; members $20; tea advocate members free

Registration: Tickets via Grace Farms event page

Official details: https://gracefarms.org/event/journey-into-the-world-of-tea-black-teas-2/2026-10-14

Type: Workshop

Guided tasting in the Grace Farms Tea Pavilion exploring major black teas of the world with Tea Expert and Educator Frank Kwei. Sample teas from Darjeeling and Assam (including Full Moon Darjeeling), Ceylon/Sri Lanka lowlands, and Chinese classics Keemun and Yunnan. Part of the Journey Into the World of Tea six-part series with tastings, demonstrations, and conversation.

AI - Human Harmony

Date: 2026-10-14

Schedule: Wednesday, October 14 · 6:00–7:30 PM · Dining Room

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 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: Lecture

AI - Human Harmony at Lapham Community Center Dining Room on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 6:00–7:30 PM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148396); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.

Tea Leaf Readings

Date: 2026-10-15

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.

PEN PALS by Michael Griffo

Date: 2026-10-15 through 2026-10-18

Schedule: October 15–18, 2026 · Thu–Sat 7:30PM, Sun 2:00PM

Time: Thu–Sat 7:30PM · Sun 2:00PM

Venue: The Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park

Organizer: Town Players of New Canaan

Admission: Tickets sold online via OnTheStage (price not stated on the official show page)

Registration: Tickets: Buy Online

Official details: https://tpnc.org/shows/pen-pals/

Type: Theater

PEN PALS by Michael Griffo is the second of Town Players’ October special weekend shows. Direct from its off-Broadway run, a two-woman play about best friends who have never met, spanning decades through letters. ONE WEEKEND ONLY. Produced by Deborah Burke; directed by Elaine Rodriguez.

Lake Naraneka Canoe Tour

Date: 2026-10-15

Schedule: October 15 · 10:00 AM (~2.5 hours)

Time: 10:00 AM (approx. 2.5 hours)

For: Adults

Venue: New Canaan Nature Center

Address: 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Nature Center

Admission: Fee via NCNC registration (optional price omitted — not clearly listed for this date on page)

Registration: Pre-registration required; no walk-ins permitted

Official details: https://newcanaannature.org/seasonal-adult-programs/

Type: Outdoor / Nature

Guided canoe tour on Lake Naraneka with New Canaan Nature Center. Scenic local lake outing with birdlife and wildlife; NCNC provides canoes, equipment, van transportation, and guide. Option to bring your own kayak (limited spaces; self-transport to launch). Pre-registration required; no walk-ins.

Sip, Chat & Chew Series: Fall Candle Making Workshop

Date: 2026-10-15

Schedule: Thursday, October 15 · 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 fall candle making workshop at New Canaan Nature Center. All materials included. Pre-registration required.

Toil and Trouble: The Supernatural in the Plays of Shakespeare with Michael Langlois

Date: 2026-10-15

Schedule: Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 7:00–8:00 PM · Bartlett Auditorium

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For: Adults / general public

Venue: New Canaan Library

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library

Admission: Free; registration required

Registration: Registration required via New Canaan Library event page; closes Oct 15, 2026 @ 7:00pm

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/toil-and-trouble-supernatural-plays-shakespeare-237142

Type: Lecture

Toil and Trouble: The Supernatural in the Plays of Shakespeare with Michael Langlois at New Canaan Library (Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room) on Thursday, October 15, 2026, 7:00–8:00 PM. Performance-based lecture on supernatural themes in Midsummer, Hamlet, Macbeth, and King Lear. Registration required; closes Oct 15 at 7:00 PM.

Speed Networking Event for Professionals

Date: 2026-10-15

Schedule: Thursday, October 15 · 6:00–8:00 PM

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

For: Business owners, founders, freelancers, realtors, wellness practitioners, creatives in Fairfield County and Westchester

Venue: Carriage Barn Arts Center

Address: 681 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Carriage Barn Arts Center / Darien New Canaan Lifestyle

Admission: Tickets via Carriage Barn (non-refundable; space limited)

Registration: Tickets online via Carriage Barn event page; short questionnaire about your business shapes introductions

Official details: https://carriagebarn.org/event/speed-networking-event-for-professionals/

Type: Networking

Guided speed networking for professionals hosted by matchmaker Jill Dunn (Love Line with Jill on 96.5 TIC; featured by MAXIM as a Top 10 Matchmaker). Darien New Canaan Lifestyle and Carriage Barn Arts Center open the gallery for structured introductions so attendees meet the entire room. Includes light bites and refreshments. Ticket holders answer short questions about their business and who they hope to meet so Jill can shape introductions.

Fall Family Fun at Waveny Park

Date: 2026-10-16

Schedule: Friday, October 16 · 5:00–7:00 PM (Sensory-Friendly Access 4:15 PM; rain date October 30)

Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

For: All ages; sensory-friendly access available

Venue: Waveny Park

Address: 677 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Parks and Recreation

Admission: $15 Res (ticket prices increase after October 1)

Registration: Register via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec; wristbands mailed for purchases by October 1; after October 1 pickup at Waveny House

Official details: https://newcanaanct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31188

Type: Family

Fall evening at Waveny Park with pumpkin patch, tractor hayride, corn maze, petting zoo, fall photo station, live entertainment from illusionist David Garrity, popcorn, and outdoor showing of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown in the Hay Bale Theater. Sensory-Friendly Access begins at 4:15 PM before general admission. All attendees need a ticket and wristband. Limit one pumpkin per child. Rain date: October 30. Limited tickets available.

Vintage Decor Trunk Show at Found - The Sleepy Flea

Date: 2026-10-16

Time: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM

For: Anyone interested in vintage home decor.

Venue: Found

Address: 36 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Christine Keane

Type: Shopping

Join us Friday, October 16, 11am-5pm when we welcome Jacqueline Burrows, founder of The Sleepy Flea for a trunk show of her vintage decor.

A native Virginian, Jacqueline started her creative journey as a stay-at-home-mom in NYC after working 10+ years in the advertising industry. Jacqueline's collection represents an eclectic mix of "uptown meets downtown" living in a range of styles from traditional and "grand millennial" to mid-century and art deco. Some of her favorite things to collect are antique oyster plates, mid-century barware, vintage brass objects, and original artwork. We hope to see you on October 16th!

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Moss Art Workshop for Adults

Date: 2026-10-16

Schedule: Friday, October 16, 2026, 1:00–3:30 PM

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

For: Adults

Venue: New Canaan Library — Anderson MakerLab

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library

Registration: Registration required; capacity reached — additional registrants placed on waitlist

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/moss-art-hold-tara-238697

Type: Workshop

Create a one-of-a-kind framed assemblage landscape from natural materials — moss, bark, vines, twigs, leaves, flowers, and ferns — in this hands-on adult workshop led by artist and retired New Canaan High School art teacher Jeanne McDonagh. All materials are provided; abstract or realistic compositions welcome. Free library program; registration required (currently waitlist).

Wine Tasting

Date: 2026-10-16 through 2026-10-17

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

Weekend Wine Tasting at Francos Wine Merchants

Friday 3:00-6:00PM & Saturday 1:00-5:00PM

This week we are pouring a Bordeaux from Listrac-Medoc, the 2019 Château Lestage and a white Burgundy, the 2024 Nicolas Delfaud Macon-Verzé. Please stop by!

Tea Diplomacy in partnership with International House of Japan

Date: 2026-10-17

Schedule: October 17 · 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, in collaboration with International House of Japan and American Friends of the International House of Japan

Admission: $30; member $24

Registration: Ticketed

Official details: https://gracefarms.org/event/tea-diplomacy

Type: Authors & Lectures

Kent E. Calder and James Kondo on tea diplomacy and Calder’s book Chado Gaiko, in partnership with International House of Japan and American Friends of the International House of Japan. Includes Grace Farms Tea & Coffee. Optional earlier Grace Farms Tour of the River building and Barns is mentioned on the same page without a tour start time.

New Canaan Historic House Tour

Date: 2026-10-17

Schedule: Saturday, October 17 · 1:00–5:00 PM

Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

For: General public

Venue: New Canaan Museum and Historical Society

Address: 13 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Museum and Historical Society

Admission: Ticketed; includes transportation to featured homes and closing reception

Registration: Tickets via Zeffy

Official details: https://nchistory.org/new-canaan-historic-house-tour/

Type: Historic Tour

Valid ticket for the Historic Home Tour. Includes transportation to all featured homes. Tour buses will be staffed with knowledgeable docents, and each home will be hosted by a docent and an architect who will provide insights into the property’s history, design, and architectural significance. The day will end with a reception with light bites at the historic Roger Sherman Inn.

Yoga & Sound Bath, Fall Series

Date: 2026-10-17

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.

Botanical Watercolor Painting with Sarah Crossman

Date: 2026-10-17

Schedule: Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Time: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Venue: Carriage Barn Arts Center

Address: 681 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Carriage Barn Arts Center

Admission: $80 members / $95 non-members; materials provided

Registration: Advance registration required via Carriage Barn event page

Official details: https://carriagebarn.org/event/botanical-watercolor-painting/

Type: event

All-new fall botanical watercolor workshop with artist Sarah Crossman at Carriage Barn Arts Center. Subject is a red-capped fly agaric mushroom; all skill levels welcome. Participants learn step-by-step from a provided reference image with demonstrations of washes, wet-on-wet, and dry brush, plus individual guidance. Leave with a completed painting; materials provided (bring your own supplies if preferred). Bring lunch or snacks for a short break. $80 members / $95 non-members.

Halloween Sewn Felt Craft for Grades 4-8

Date: 2026-10-17

Schedule: Saturday, October 17 · 3:00–4:30 PM

Time: 3:00pm–4:30pm

For: Grades 4–8

Venue: New Canaan Library — Anderson MakerLab

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library

Admission: Free

Registration: Registration required; capacity reached — additional registrants placed on waitlist

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/halloween-sewn-felt-craft-grades-4-8-238310

Type: Craft Workshop

Free Halloween sewing project in the Anderson MakerLab for students in grades 4–8. Hand-sew cute Halloween-themed stuffed figures from felt and accents; several designs available. No sewing experience necessary. Registration required; as of 2026-09-22 capacity has been reached and additional registrants are placed on the waitlist.

CT Stage Co Presents My Fair Lady

Date: 2026-10-17

Schedule: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7:00–10:00 PM

Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Venue: New Canaan Library — Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Connecticut Stage Company / New Canaan Library

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/ct-stage-co-presents-my-fair-lady-234262

Type: Event

Connecticut Stage Company presents My Fair Lady, the beloved musical following Eliza Doolittle’s transformation from Cockney flower seller to the toast of high society. Featuring iconic songs including “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?,” “The Rain in Spain,” and “I Could Have Danced All Night.” Recommended ages 8+. Approximate run time 2 hr 45 min including intermission. Register via ConnecticutStageCompany.org (linked from library event page).

Free Family Drop In: Halloween theme

Date: 2026-10-18

Schedule: Sunday, October 18 · 2:00–3:00 PM

Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

For: All ages; families welcome

Venue: Carriage Barn Arts Center

Address: 681 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Carriage Barn Arts Center / New Canaan Library

Admission: Free

Registration: Registration not necessary; please let Carriage Barn know if planning to attend

Official details: https://carriagebarn.org/event/free-family-drop-in-with-nc-library/

Type: Family

Free family drop-in of Halloween-themed crafts, stories, and hands-on fun for all ages, presented in partnership with The New Canaan Library. Celebrate the Annual Member Show and enjoy the art in the gallery. Miss Rebecca shares a special story, then families create a Halloween-inspired craft. Everyone is welcome.

Sip, Chat & Chew Series: The History of New Canaan with Keith Simpson

Date: 2026-10-20

Schedule: Tuesday, October 20 · 7:00–8:30 PM

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 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: Lecture

Sip, Chat & Chew Series talk on the history of New Canaan with Keith Simpson at New Canaan Nature Center. Pre-registration required.

Lunch & Learn with Dr. Scott Moore on the history of Witch Trials in CT and Virginia

Date: 2026-10-20

Schedule: Tuesday, October 20 · 12:00–1:00 PM

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

For: Adults / general public

Venue: New Canaan Museum and Historical Society

Address: 13 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Museum and Historical Society

Official details: https://nchistory.org/lunch-learn-with-dr-scott-moore-on-the-history-of-witch-trials-in-ct-and-virginia/

Type: Lecture

Bring your sandwich, soup, salad or snack for a Lunch & Learn with historian Dr. Scott Moore, Professor of History at ECSU, on witch trials in Connecticut and Virginia, including Grace Sherwood and colonial Virginia’s only witch trial.

NC CARES Fall Community Conversation: Preparing for the Age of AI

Date: 2026-10-20

Schedule: Tuesday, October 20 · 7:00–8:00 PM · Bartlett Auditorium / Community Room / Kend Kitchen

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

For: Middle and high school parents and their children

Venue: New Canaan Library

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan CARES / New Canaan Library

Admission: Free; registration via New Canaan CARES

Registration: Register via New Canaan CARES (link on library event page)

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/cares-fall-community-program-ai-236505

Type: Community Conversation

Conor Grennan, founder and CEO of AI Mindset and former Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern, joins his son Finn, a St. Luke’s student and member of the school’s AI Council. They share real-world experiences on how families can navigate AI thoughtfully and responsibly—what kids encounter with AI, when and how parents should allow use, and how parents and children can learn together. Presented in partnership with New Canaan CARES and New Canaan Library.

Wildly Inspired: An Artful Floral Workshop

Date: 2026-10-20

Schedule: Tuesday, October 20 · 11:00 AM–12:30 PM

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

For: Adults

Venue: Carriage Barn Arts Center

Address: 681 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Carriage Barn Arts Center / Woodway Blooms

Admission: $120 members / $135 non-members

Registration: Registration and payment via Carriage Barn event page

Official details: https://carriagebarn.org/event/wildly-inspired-workshop/

Type: Workshop

Join New Canaan floral studio Woodway Blooms (Holly Hopkins and Beccah Pocock) for a relaxing morning of flower arranging at the Carriage Barn. Choose a piece from the gallery's current Member Show as inspiration, then build a layered arrangement with seasonal flowers, grasses, branches, and vines. All materials provided; no experience needed. Bring floral snips or sharp scissors and gardening gloves if you have them. $120 members / $135 non-members; register on the Carriage Barn event page.

What the Body Knows: Listen. Draw. Untangle.

Date: 2026-10-20

Schedule: Tuesday, October 20 · 6:30–8:00 PM

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

For: Adults

Venue: Carriage Barn Arts Center

Address: 681 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Carriage Barn Arts Center / Welltress

Admission: $65 per person

Registration: Register via Welltress: https://www.welltress.com/event-details-registration/welltress-what-the-body-knows

Official details: https://carriagebarn.org/event/what-the-body-knows/

Type: Wellness Workshop

The first in a new series of seasonal art-and-healing evenings from the Carriage Barn and Welltress, the modern healing house founded by New Canaan local Tara Turner Lockhart. Dr. Lilia Gorodinsky helps participants read the body's signals of tension, then guides a simple stick-figure drawing practice to map a difficult relationship on paper and begin to loosen the conflict. No artistic skill needed. $65 per person; register through Welltress (link on the Carriage Barn event page).

Fall Floral Arranging with Juliet Howe of Twigs Design

Date: 2026-10-20

Schedule: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 5:00–7:00 PM · Dining Room

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

For: New Canaan residents 21+

Venue: Lapham Community Center — Dining Room

Address: 677 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Lapham Community Center / New Canaan Parks and Recreation

Admission: Free ($0.00 Res on myrec)

Registration: Register on New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec (Lapham Fall Events, ActivityID 148416); sign-ups close 48 hours before the event or sooner if capacity is reached

Official details: https://newcanaanct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31170

Type: Event

A hands-on evening floral workshop at Lapham Community Center with Juliet Howe, founder of Twigs Design, who has lived and gardened in New Canaan since 2003. Howe guides participants through eco-friendly, approachable floral design techniques and shares favorite tips as each person makes a sustainable arrangement to take home. Containers and a choice of fresh flowers are provided; participants are asked to bring clippers if possible. Lapham is open to New Canaan residents aged 21 and older; registration through New Canaan Parks and Recreation (myrec), and sign-ups close 48 hours before the event or sooner if full.

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.

Salant Lecture Steve Inskeep of NPR: The Role of News Media in American Democracy

Date: 2026-10-22

Schedule: Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 7:00–8:00 PM · Bartlett Auditorium

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For: Adults / general public

Venue: New Canaan Library

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library

Admission: Free; registration required

Registration: Registration required via New Canaan Library event page; closes Oct 22, 2026 @ 7:00pm

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/hold-salant-lecture-steve-inskeep-198324

Type: Lecture

Salant Lecture: Steve Inskeep of NPR on The Role of News Media in American Democracy at New Canaan Library (Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen) on Thursday, October 22, 2026, 7:00–8:00 PM. America 250 programming; Elm Street Books on site for book sales/signing. Registration required; closes Oct 22 at 7:00 PM.

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.

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.

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.

Spooky Friend: Teen Painting Class

Date: 2026-10-27

Time: 6:30pm–8:00pm

For: Ages 12–19

Venue: New Canaan Library — Anderson MakerLab

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library

Admission: Free

Registration: Registration required; closes October 27, 2026 at 5:00pm

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/teen-art-class-235823

Type: Event

Teen acrylic painting class for ages 12–19 in the Anderson MakerLab. Paint a friendly ghost and their pumpkin; all skill levels welcome. Registration required; closes October 27, 2026 at 5:00pm.

Understanding Our Smart Phone Buttons and Their Functionality

Date: 2026-10-27

Schedule: Tuesday Oct 27, 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

Understanding Our Smart Phone Buttons and Their Functionality at Lapham Community Center Dining Room on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 10:00–11:00 AM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148166); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.

Midweek Reset: The Power to Let Go

Date: 2026-10-27

Schedule: Tuesday, October 27 · 6:45–8:00 PM

Time: 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM

For: Adults & teens

Venue: Carriage Barn Arts Center

Address: 681 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Carriage Barn Arts Center / LightenUp Life Now

Admission: $65 per person

Registration: Tickets via Carriage Barn event page

Official details: https://carriagebarn.org/event/midweek-reset-the-power-to-let-go/

Type: Wellness Workshop

An evening to pause and reset at the Carriage Barn. Through guided meditation led by Sister Indra, real-life situations, and experiential practices, LightenUp Life Now's Midweek Reset explores "The Power to Pack Up" — practical ways to let go of thoughts, worries, and experiences you no longer need to carry. For the first time, the session welcomes all adults and teens; come alone or bring a friend, partner, parent, or teen. Not a religious event. $65 per person; a portion of proceeds benefits the Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC).

Witches of Connecticut

Date: 2026-10-28

Schedule: October 28 · 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Time: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

For: 21y and up

Venue: Lapham Community Center - Dining Room

Organizer: New Canaan Parks and Recreation / Lapham Fall Events

Admission: $0.00 Res; ages 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

Witches of Connecticut, listed under Lapham Fall Events. Session title/date/time/venue/fee only; parent program description field is empty.

Knock Once for Yes: Spiritualism, Séances, and Skeptics

Date: 2026-10-28

Schedule: October 28 · 7:00pm–8:00pm

Time: 7:00pm–8:00pm

For: Adults

Venue: Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library

Admission: Free library program; registration required

Registration: Registration required; closes October 28, 2026 @ 6:30pm

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/knock-once-yes-spiritualism-gilded-age-new-england-238471

Type: Authors & Lectures

Reference Librarian Flannery presents a look at Spiritualism from a New York farmhouse in the 1840s to the séance rooms of Boston in the 1920s, including mediums, abolition and women's rights, Scientific American’s prize, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Harry Houdini.

Fall Cooking with Chef Catherine: Sweet and Savory Pumpkin & Gourd Sides

Date: 2026-10-28

Schedule: Wednesday, October 28 · 5:00–6:30 PM · Kitchen

Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 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); listing shows This Activity Full

Official details: https://newcanaanct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31170

Type: Workshop

Fall Cooking with Chef Catherine: Sweet and Savory Pumpkin & Gourd Sides at Lapham Community Center Kitchen on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 5:00–6:30 PM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148401); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Official myrec registration row shows This Activity Full. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.

Watercolor Florals and Brush Calligraphy

Date: 2026-10-28

Schedule: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Venue: Carriage Barn Arts Center

Address: 681 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Carriage Barn Arts Center

Admission: Member $95 / Non Member $110

Registration: Register on the Carriage Barn event page

Official details: https://carriagebarn.org/event/watercolor-florals-and-brush-calligraphy/

Type: Event

Three-hour creative workshop led by illustrator and calligrapher Dina Ruzha combining watercolor florals with modern brush calligraphy. Participants learn simple watercolor techniques for flowers, leaves, and botanical elements, then explore modern calligraphy with a fine brush and watercolor, and bring the two together into a finished botanical artwork to take home. All levels welcome; no previous watercolor or calligraphy experience required.

Halloween Spooktacular

Date: 2026-10-30

Schedule: Friday, October 30, 2026 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For: Families; costumes encouraged

Venue: New Canaan Nature Center

Address: 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Nature Center

Admission: $15/person; kids 2 and under free

Registration: Online tickets; registration coming soon; pre-registration strongly suggested (has sold out before); all attendees including adults must purchase a ticket; tickets non-refundable and non-transferable

Official details: https://newcanaannature.org/halloween-spooktacular/

Type: event

New Canaan Nature Center Halloween Spooktacular on Friday, October 30, 2026, 5:30–7:30 PM. Meet animal ambassadors associated with All Hallows Eve (spiders, snakes, owls, and more), make creepy crafts, roast marshmallows and share spooky stories around a campfire, and finish with a jack-o-lantern walk. Costumes encouraged; rain or shine. Online tickets $15/person; kids 2 and under free. All attendees (children and adults) must purchase a ticket.

Halloween Bingo

Date: 2026-10-30

Schedule: Friday, October 30 · 11:00 AM–12:00 PM · Dining Room

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 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: Community Program

Halloween Bingo at Lapham Community Center Dining Room on Friday, October 30, 2026, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148174); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.

Afternoon Tea

Date: 2026-10-30

Schedule: Friday, October 30 · 3:00–4:30 PM

Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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/afternoon-tea-8/

Type: Dining Experience

Gather with friends in the glass-enclosed Pavilion for an inviting and immersive afternoon tea experience. Choose your favorite blend of Grace Farms Tea and enjoy a freshly prepared tea service at Grace Farms. Friday, October 30, 2026, 3:00–4:30 PM.

The Joy of Botanical Printmaking II

Date: 2026-10-31

Schedule: Saturday, October 31 · 10:30 AM–12:30 PM

Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

For: Adults; no experience necessary

Venue: Carriage Barn Arts Center

Address: 681 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Carriage Barn Arts Center

Admission: $65 CBAC members / $80 non-members

Registration: Register via Carriage Barn event page (workshop fee; max group size 10)

Official details: https://carriagebarn.org/event/the-joy-of-botanical-printmaking-2/

Type: Workshop

Back by popular demand: gel-plate botanical printmaking workshop with instructor Mary Himes at Carriage Barn Arts Center. Using a variety of botanicals, participants create unique prints for framing, notecards, or home goods. No experience necessary; non-toxic materials provided (bring your own fresh plant material if desired). Wear old clothing. Maximum group size 10.

Watercolor Florals and Brush Calligraphy

Date: 2026-11-01

Schedule: Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 3:00 – 6:00 PM

Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Venue: Carriage Barn Arts Center

Address: 681 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Carriage Barn Arts Center

Admission: Member $95 / Non Member $110

Registration: Register on the Carriage Barn event page

Official details: https://carriagebarn.org/event/watercolor-florals-and-brush-calligraphy/

Type: Event

Three-hour creative workshop led by illustrator and calligrapher Dina Ruzha combining watercolor florals with modern brush calligraphy. Participants learn simple watercolor techniques for flowers, leaves, and botanical elements, then explore modern calligraphy with a fine brush and watercolor, and bring the two together into a finished botanical artwork to take home. All levels welcome; no previous watercolor or calligraphy experience required. Second date of the workshop (Sunday November 1, 3–6 PM) listed on the same official Carriage Barn page as the October 28 session.

Awesome Autumn Day

Date: 2026-11-03

Schedule: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · 1:00 – 3:00pm

Time: 1:00 – 3:00pm

For: Families with children ages 3–10; adults must accompany children

Venue: New Canaan Nature Center

Address: 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Nature Center

Admission: Free; donations appreciated

Registration: Free drop-in; children must be accompanied by adults (not a drop-off program)

Official details: https://newcanaannature.org/awesome-autumn-day/

Type: event

Free drop-in Awesome Autumn Day at New Canaan Nature Center on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 1:00–3:00pm. Family-friendly field games (pumpkin ring toss, corn hole, parachute games, and more), autumnal crafts, pumpkin scavenger hunt, animal meet-and-greet, and apple slingshots. For families with children ages 3–10; children must be accompanied by adults. Donations appreciated.

Traditional Magic Show, aka "Magic (and the Stinky Gym Socks)"

Date: 2026-11-03

Schedule: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 2:00–3:00 PM

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

For: Grades K–5 and families

Venue: New Canaan Library — Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library

Registration: Registration required; closes November 3, 2026 @ 2:00pm

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/family-bingomagic-hold-200604

Type: Family Show

Magician Matt Matthews brings a family magic show full of laughter and surprises — objects disappear, reappear, and transform, audience members join him on stage, and he teaches one of his favorite tricks (with way too many stinky gym socks). Best for kids in grades K–5 and their families. Free library program; registration required.

Alien Intelligence: Exploring Yuval Noah Harari's Ideas on AI

Date: 2026-11-03

Schedule: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 6:30–7:30 PM

Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For: Adults

Venue: New Canaan Library — Craig B. Tate Conference Room

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library

Registration: Registration required; closes November 3, 2026 @ 6:30pm

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/reference-hold-239000

Type: Talk

Presenter Peter Farnsworth, a long-time New Canaan resident, leads a fast-moving, visual look at the ideas of historian Yuval Noah Harari, author of Sapiens, who argues that "AI" should stand for alien intelligence: thinking, deciding, and creating in ways fundamentally unlike us. The talk covers Harari's view of AI's promise in medicine and safety, the growing number of decisions algorithms make about loans, jobs, and courts, the guardrails Harari proposes, and his 2018 book 21 Lessons for the 21st Century. For adults; registration required.

Election Day Family Fun

Date: 2026-11-03

Schedule: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

For: Families and all ages

Venue: New Canaan Museum & Historical Society

Address: 13 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Museum & Historical Society

Admission: $30 per person for Museum members; $35 per person for nonmembers

Registration: Registration requested (space limited); tickets non-refundable; rain or shine

Official details: https://nchistory.org/election-day-family-fun-2026/

Type: Family

An Election Day gathering for families, or anyone, at the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society. Admission includes an all-you-can-eat lunch of Chez Lenard's hot dogs with chips, drinks, cookies, and candy, plus a patriotic craft, a kids' voting booth, a bounce castle, and touch-a-truck activities including a New Canaan Fire Department fire truck. Adults can enter a trivia contest for a chance to win a family Museum membership, and several Museum buildings will be open to explore. Rain or shine; space is limited, so registration is requested. Tickets are non-refundable.

Medicare: What's New for 2027?

Date: 2026-11-04

Schedule: Wednesday, November 4 · 11:00 AM–12:00 PM · Dining Room

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 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, ActivityID 148365)

Official details: https://newcanaanct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31170

Type: Wellness

Medicare: What's New for 2027? at Lapham Community Center Dining Room on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148365); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.

Found - 10 Year Anniversary Celebration

Date: 2026-11-04

Time: 5pm - 8pm

For: All our customers & friends who have supported us over the past 10 years!

Venue: Found

Address: 36 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Christine Keane

Registration: RSVP to: events@foundanddesign.com

Type: Event

It's hard to believe it's been 10 Years!

For a decade, Found has been about discovering beautiful things - old and new, one-of-a-kind and timeless - and creating a place filled with pieces that make a home feel warm and personal. As a female-owned small business, I'm incredibly grateful for the community that has supported Found, shopped with us, referred us to their friends, and allowed this little idea to grow into something so meaningful.

Please join us on Wednesday, November 4 from 5-8pm as we celebrate 10 years of 'timeless style for the home' with specialty cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a few surprises! And to say thank you, enjoy 10% off the entire store all day. I hope you'll come our milestone with us.

Please RSVP to: events@foundanddesign.com

Event page

Food Is My Language: A Conversation with Author Jenna Helwig

Date: 2026-11-04

Schedule: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 7:00–8:00 PM

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For: Adults

Venue: New Canaan Library — Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library

Registration: Registration required; closes November 4, 2026 @ 7:00pm

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/hold-food-my-language-series-author-jenna-helwig-231185

Type: Author Talk

New Canaan Library launches its new conversation series, Food Is My Language, with Jenna Helwig, Food Director of Real Simple and creator of The Cookbookery Collective Substack. Helwig talks about her creative life through the lens of food and the real-life chef who inspired her new mystery novel, The Foreign Correspondent's Wife, set in post-war Paris and inspired by Julia Child's memoir. Elm Street Books will be onsite; book signing follows. Part of the library's Culinary Arts series. Free; registration required.

Sip and Paint with Tricia from Clever and Crafty

Date: 2026-11-04

Schedule: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 5:00–7:00 PM · Dining Room

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

For: New Canaan residents 21+

Venue: Lapham Community Center — Dining Room

Address: 677 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Lapham Community Center / New Canaan Parks and Recreation

Admission: Free ($0.00 Res on myrec)

Registration: Register on New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec (Lapham Fall Events, ActivityID 148417); space limited; sign-ups close 48 hours before the event or sooner if capacity is reached

Official details: https://newcanaanct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31170

Type: Workshop

A relaxed evening of painting, mocktails, and good cheer at Lapham Community Center. Tricia from Clever and Crafty returns to guide participants as they paint. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Lapham is open to New Canaan residents aged 21 and older; registration through New Canaan Parks and Recreation (myrec), and sign-ups close 48 hours before the event or sooner if full.

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.

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.

Nature Workshop | Garlic

Date: 2026-11-07

Schedule: November 7 · 11:00 am–12:00 pm

Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Venue: Grace Farms

Address: 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Grace Farms

Admission: $20; members $16

Registration: Tickets via gracefarms.org

Official details: https://gracefarms.org/event/nature-workshop-garlic

Type: Nature

Grace Farms Horticulture Specialist Michael Poulin demonstrates how to prepare, plant, and care for garlic in fall for a summer harvest. Participants take home a hand-selected head of garlic to plant.

A Puptacular Snickerdoodle & Pinkalicious 20th Anniversary Celebration!

Date: 2026-11-07

Schedule: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 2:00–4:00 PM

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

For: Kids & families

Venue: New Canaan Library — Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library

Registration: Registration required for each attendee; closes November 7, 2026 @ 2:00pm

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/victoria-kann-author-visit-223362

Type: Author Visit

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Victoria Kann celebrates her new picture book, Snickerdoodle, and the 20th anniversary of Pinkalicious. Victoria will read Snickerdoodle, answer questions, and play a game with the audience; families can also enjoy crafts, activities, and a giveaway, followed by a book signing. Elm Street Books will be onsite selling books; signing-line wristbands are distributed to adults at check-in. Free library program; please register each person attending (adults and children).

Historical Fiction Authors Discuss Bringing the Past to Life

Date: 2026-11-09

Schedule: Monday, November 9, 2026, 7:00–8:00 PM

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For: Adults

Venue: New Canaan Library — Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library

Registration: Registration required; closes November 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/historical-fiction-author-panel-hold-234374

Type: Authors & Lectures

Three historical novelists talk about how they write the past at New Canaan Library: Suzanne Nelson (The Librarians of Lisbon), Diana Giovinazzo (Daughters of Naples), and Weina Dai Randel (The Last Rose of Shanghai). Nelson opens the evening, then the three authors discuss their latest novels, the cultural influences in their stories, and how they research and write. The panel ends with audience questions and a book signing hosted by Elm Street Books. For adults; registration required.

Lunch & Learn with Vanessa Wood on artist Augusta Simon

Date: 2026-11-10

Schedule: Tuesday, November 10 · 12:00–1:00 PM

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

For: Adults / general public

Venue: New Canaan Museum and Historical Society

Address: 13 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Museum and Historical Society

Official details: https://nchistory.org/lunch-learn-with-vanessa-wood-on-artist-augusta-simon/

Type: Lecture

Bring your sandwich, soup, salad or snack for a Lunch & Learn with Vanessa Wood on the life and work of her second cousin, artist Augusta Simon, a lifelong New Canaan resident whose paintings are on display in the Simon Dining Room.

Smart Phone Gestures Made Easy

Date: 2026-11-10

Schedule: Tuesday Nov 10, 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: Workshop

Smart Phone Gestures Made Easy at Lapham Community Center Dining Room on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148167); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.

Poetry with Ned

Date: 2026-11-10

Schedule: Tuesday, November 10 · 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: Arts

Poetry with Ned at Lapham Community Center Dining Room on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:00–11:00 AM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148398); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.

Cooking Instruction: Chef Julia Deane Makes Holiday Appetizers

Date: 2026-11-10

Schedule: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

For: Adults

Venue: New Canaan Library — Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library

Registration: Registration required; opens November 3, 2026 @ 9:00am

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/hold-cooking-demo-holiday-appetizers-julia-deane-234638

Type: Cooking Demo

Julia Deane of Culinary Works returns to New Canaan Library to demonstrate some of her favorite holiday appetizers. Guests enjoy samples and leave with the recipes for these easy-to-recreate dishes. Deane, a home chef and cooking instructor trained under a certified master chef and at recreational cooking schools in Italy, Chicago, New Orleans, and New York City, founded her culinary school, Culinary Works, in 2002. Part of the library's Culinary Arts series. Free; for adults; registration required (opens November 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM).

Relief Printmaking Workshop

Date: 2026-11-10

Schedule: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 12:00–3:00 PM

Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

For: Adults

Venue: New Canaan Library — Anderson MakerLab

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library

Registration: Registration required; opens October 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/relief-printmaking-workshop-246397

Type: Workshop

A three-hour relief printmaking workshop for adults at New Canaan Library. Participants design and carve an image on a soft linoleum block, working with line, shape, and positive and negative space, then ink the block and print the design onto cards. The session covers the materials, tools, and techniques of relief printmaking and ends with a finished set of handmade cards. Registration required; registration opens October 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Places Change People

Date: 2026-11-11

Schedule: November 11 · 6:00pm

Time: 6:00pm

Venue: New Canaan Library

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT

Organizer: The Glass House

Official details: https://theglasshouse.org/whats-on/places-change-people/

Type: Authors & Lectures

Glass House Presents Places Change People. At New Canaan Library, Tom Mayes, author of Why Old Places Matter and former Chief Legal Officer for the National Trust, discusses how attempts to change treasured old places can spur people to action.

Getting Started With Genealogy

Date: 2026-11-11

Schedule: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:00–7:00 PM · Craig B. Tate Conference Room

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Venue: New Canaan Library — Craig B. Tate Conference Room

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library

Registration: Registration required; closes November 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM via the library event page

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/getting-started-genealogy-244645

Type: Event

Reference Librarian Kassidy introduces genealogy basics: what genealogy is, how to develop research questions, and which resources help uncover family roots for people building a family tree. Registration required; closes November 11 at 6:00 PM.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Historian Annette Gordon-Reed Presents "The Founding of Our Nation"

Date: 2026-11-12

Schedule: Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 7:00–8:00 PM · Bartlett Auditorium

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For: Adults / general public

Venue: New Canaan Library

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library

Admission: Free; registration required

Registration: Registration required via New Canaan Library event page; closes Nov 12, 2026 @ 7:00pm

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/hold-pulitzer-prize-winner-annette-gordon-reed-presents-founding-our-nation-205951

Type: Lecture

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Historian Annette Gordon-Reed Presents “The Founding of Our Nation” at New Canaan Library (Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen) on Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:00–8:00 PM. America 250 programming; Elm Street Books on site for book sales and signing. Registration required; closes Nov 12 at 7:00 PM.

Glass House + Noyes House Study Tour

Date: 2026-11-13

Schedule: Friday, November 13, 2026 · arrive 12:45 PM; tour 1:00 PM; shuttle returns to the Visitor Center about 4:45 PM

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:45 PM

Venue: The Glass House — Visitor Center

Address: 199 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: The Glass House (National Trust for Historic Preservation)

Admission: Tickets: $150

Registration: Tickets via the Glass House website (Buy Tickets)

Official details: https://theglasshouse.org/whats-on/noyes-house-study-tour/

Type: Event

A half-day study tour of two landmarks of New Canaan mid-century residential architecture: Philip Johnson's Glass House (1949) and the Eliot Noyes House (1954). Guests arrive at the Glass House Visitor Center at 12:45 PM; the tour starts at 1:00 PM and travels to the Glass House site by shuttle. After the Glass House tour ends at 3:00 PM, the group rides to the Noyes House for a 3:15–4:30 PM tour led by architect Fred Noyes, FAIA, son of Eliot Noyes, and the shuttle returns to the Visitor Center by about 4:45 PM. Tickets include both tours and shuttle transportation between sites.

Grateful Dead Night, with 'Take A Step Back'

Date: 2026-11-14

Schedule: Saturday, November 14 · 7:00–10:30 PM (doors open / music at 7pm)

Time: 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM

For: Adults / general audience

Venue: Carriage Barn Arts Center

Address: 681 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Carriage Barn Arts Center

Admission: $40.00

Registration: Tickets via Carriage Barn event page; $40

Official details: https://carriagebarn.org/event/grateful-dead-night/

Type: Concert

Bandleader and guitarist Michael-Louis Smith and Take A Step Back return to the Carriage Barn with music of The Grateful Dead. An evening of live music featuring uplifting rhythms, unique song forms, organic harmonic progressions, and storytelling lyrics. Welcoming The Parkway Ramblers Bluegrass Trio, who kick off the evening. Doors open/music at 7pm. Price $40.

Let's Look at Today's Tech: Window Shopping the Newest Gadgets

Date: 2026-11-14

Schedule: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2:00–3:00 PM

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

For: Adults

Venue: New Canaan Library — Craig B. Tate Conference Room

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library

Registration: Registration required; closes November 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/ac-tech-class-hold-237324

Type: Classes & Workshops

With Black Friday approaching, New Canaan Library offers an unbiased overview of today's giftable gadgets, including eReaders, tablets, crafting devices, and more. The session is meant to help adults feel ready to make an informed choice when buying their next gift for a loved one or for themselves. Registration required.

Music at Grace Farms | Nemanja Radulović and Double Sens

Date: 2026-11-15

Schedule: November 15 · 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm

Time: 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm

Venue: Sanctuary at Grace Farms

Address: 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Grace Farms Foundation

Admission: Group A $125; Group B $100; Group C $75. Tickets exclusively via gracefarms.org. On-site/off-site parking with shuttle available for purchase.

Registration: Tickets exclusively via gracefarms.org

Official details: https://gracefarms.org/event/music-at-grace-farms-nemanja-radulovic-and-double-sens

Type: Live Music

Renowned Serbian violinist Nemanja Radulović brings chamber ensemble Double Sens to Grace Farms as part of a debut U.S. tour. Program: Beethoven Violin Sonata No. 9 “Kreutzer” (arr. Radulović); Bach Chaconne, Partita No. 2 BWV 1004; Bach Concerto for Violin, Strings and Basso continuo BWV 1052R.

Through Your Looking Glass Student Showcase 2026 Opening Reception

Date: 2026-11-15

Schedule: Sunday, November 15 · 1:00–3:00 PM

Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

For: All ages; Fairfield County students K–College invited to submit art

Venue: Carriage Barn Arts Center

Address: 681 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Stand Together Against Racism (S.T.A.R) / The Glass House / Carriage Barn Arts Center

Admission: Free; open to all ages K–College

Registration: Free; open to all. Students K–College may pre-register to submit artwork via Carriage Barn event page.

Official details: https://carriagebarn.org/event/through-your-looking-glass-opening-reception/

Type: Exhibition Opening

Stand Together Against Racism (S.T.A.R), in partnership with The Glass House and the Carriage Barn Arts Center, presents the fifth annual Through Your Looking Glass student art showcase recognizing the role of art in advancing social justice related to inclusion, equity, and diversity. Fairfield County students K through College are invited to create and submit art in any medium reflecting equality or how social justice impacts their lives. Mediums can include paintings, drawings, photography, mixed media, sculpture, or architectural renderings and mounted/framed or 3D art. All art is featured at the November 15 opening reception and showcase; this is not a competition. Free and open to all ages.

KENNEDY'S ONLY HERO with Author Joel Nelson

Date: 2026-11-15

Schedule: Sunday, November 15, 2026, 3:00–4:00 PM

Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

For: Adults

Venue: New Canaan Library — Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library

Registration: Registration required; closes November 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/hold-investments-jenny-van-leeuwen-harrington-232826

Type: Authors & Lectures

British writer and historian Joel Nelson discusses his first book, Kennedy's Only Hero, at New Canaan Library. Drawing on unpublished archival material, the book traces John F. Kennedy's lifelong admiration for Winston Churchill, from discovering Churchill's books as a teenager to the way Churchill shaped Kennedy's campaign tactics, speeches, and worldview. Nelson has advised the UK Secretary of State for International Development, worked as an editor at Foreign Affairs, and was a Kennedy Scholar at Harvard. For adults; registration required.

Sip, Chat & Chew Series: Blooms, Bites, & Bubbles – Fall Floral Arranging Workshop

Date: 2026-11-17

Schedule: Tuesday, November 17 · 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: Blooms, Bites, & Bubbles – Fall Floral Arranging Workshop at New Canaan Nature Center. Pre-registration required.

Lunch & Learn with the New Canaan Mounted Troop

Date: 2026-11-17

Schedule: Tuesday, November 17 · 12:00–1:00 PM

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

For: Adults / general public

Venue: New Canaan Museum and Historical Society

Address: 13 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Museum and Historical Society

Official details: https://nchistory.org/lunch-learn-with-the-new-canaan-mounted-troop/

Type: Lecture

Bring your sandwich, soup, salad or snack for a Lunch & Learn on the past, present, and future of New Canaan Mounted Troop with Josie Hauer, President & CEO, and Caroleigh Evarts, Therapeutic Program Director.

Autumn Cottage: Teen Painting Class

Date: 2026-11-17

Time: 6:30pm–8:00pm

For: Ages 12–19

Venue: New Canaan Library — Anderson MakerLab

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library

Admission: Free

Registration: Registration required; opens October 1, 2026 at 8:00am

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/teen-art-class-235824

Type: Event

Teen acrylic painting class for ages 12–19 in the Anderson MakerLab. Paint a peaceful autumn landscape; all skill levels welcome. Registration required; opens October 1, 2026 at 8:00am.

Thanksgiving Cooking & Crafting

Date: 2026-11-17

Schedule: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 4:00 – 5:15 PM

Time: 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm

Venue: Carriage Barn Arts Center

Address: 681 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Carriage Barn Arts Center

Admission: Members $60 / Non Members $65

Registration: Register on the Carriage Barn event page for Cooking & Crafting: Thanksgiving Edition with Jane Mossa

Official details: https://carriagebarn.org/event/thanksgiving-cooking-crafting/

Type: Event

Get ready for Thanksgiving and learn how to make homemade stuffing and cranberry sauce together for the holiday table. Each participant takes home a jar of cranberry sauce made together and stuffing to finish in the oven at home. Led by Jane Mossa as Cooking & Crafting: Thanksgiving Edition on Tuesday November 17, 2026.

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Date: 2026-11-18

Schedule: November 18 · 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Time: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

For: 21y and up

Venue: Lapham Community Center - Dining Room

Organizer: New Canaan Parks and Recreation / Lapham Fall Events

Admission: $15.00 Res; ages 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

Thanksgiving Luncheon, listed under Lapham Fall Events. Session title/date/time/venue/fee only; parent program description field is empty.

Food editor Kay Chun debuts her cookbook Gather Around My Table

Date: 2026-11-18

Schedule: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 2:00–3:00 PM

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

For: Adults

Venue: New Canaan Library — Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library

Registration: Registration required

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/hold-kay-chun-nytimes-cookbook-author-240096

Type: Author Talk & Cooking Demo

New Canaan Library celebrates the launch of Gather Around My Table: Simple, Flavorful Recipes from My Global Pantry, the debut cookbook from New York Times Cooking contributor Kay Chun. Chun joins for cooking and conversation and demos a favorite recipe, drawing on the Korean flavors she grew up with and the global cuisines that have shaped her. A book signing follows, with copies available for purchase from Elm Street Books. Part of the library's Culinary Arts series. Free; for adults; registration required.

What the American Chestnut Teaches Us About Forest Health

Date: 2026-11-18

Schedule: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6:30–7:30 PM

Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For: Adults

Venue: New Canaan Library — Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library; sponsored by the New Canaan Land Trust

Registration: Registration required; closes November 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/what-american-chestnut-teaches-us-about-forest-health-245843

Type: Lecture

Michael Goergen, President and CEO of The American Chestnut Foundation, speaks at New Canaan Library about the American chestnut, once a defining tree of eastern North American forests. He traces the tree's rise and decline, shares what decades of restoration work have taught, and explains recurrent genomic selection, a breeding approach aimed at disease resistance, growth, and adaptation to a changing forest. Sponsored by the New Canaan Land Trust. For adults; registration required.

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER

Date: 2026-11-20 through 2026-12-13

Schedule: November 20–22, December 4–6 and December 11–13 · No Thanksgiving weekend performances

Time: Select Fridays and Saturdays at 7 PM; Sundays at 2 PM; additional December 5 matinee at 2 PM

Venue: The Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park

Organizer: Town Players of New Canaan

Admission: Tickets sold online via OnTheStage (price not stated on the official show page)

Registration: Tickets: Buy Online

Official details: https://tpnc.org/shows/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer/

Type: Theater

A family-friendly musical adaptation of the iconic 1964 stop-motion television special, bringing the magic of Christmastown to the stage. Written by Robert Penola with music and lyrics by Johnny Marks, at The Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park. Official show page lists produced/directed by Amy Simmons and Nova Hall.

Cricut Crafts for Adults: Winter Holiday Bookmarks

Date: 2026-11-20

Schedule: Friday, November 20, 2026, 2:00–4:00 PM · Anderson MakerLab

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Venue: New Canaan Library — Anderson MakerLab

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library

Registration: Registration required; opens October 13, 2026 at 5:43 PM via the library event page

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/cricut-winterholiday-bookmarks

Type: Event

Adults create winter holiday bookmarks using the Cricut Maker after a beginner-friendly introduction to the machine, which can cut and draw on a wide range of materials. Participants are encouraged to make a free Cricut account and bring login information to class. Registration required; opens October 13, 2026 at 5:43 PM.

Adam Tendler: Piano Works

Date: 2026-11-21

Schedule: Saturday, November 21 · 4:00 PM

Time: 4:00 PM

For: Adults / general public

Venue: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (Glass House Presents)

Address: 111 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: The Glass House / Friends of Music at St. Mark’s

Admission: VIP (first rows) $50; General $35; Members $30; Students $15

Registration: Advance tickets via Glass House event page

Official details: https://theglasshouse.org/whats-on/adam-tendler-piano-works/

Type: Concert

Hour-long concert by GRAMMY-nominated pianist Adam Tendler at modernist St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, in partnership with The Friends of Music at St. Mark’s and presented by Glass House Presents. Program features selections from Tendler’s Inheritances project (2026 GRAMMY nomination for Best Classical Instrumental Solo) alongside other works, exploring lineage, memory, loss, and place.

Holiday Market

Date: 2026-11-21

Schedule: November 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

For: All ages / community

Venue: New Canaan Nature Center

Address: 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Nature Center

Admission: Free admission (per prior Holiday Market detail page pattern; confirm on refreshed 2026 page)

Official details: https://newcanaannature.org/holiday-market-2023/

Type: Community Market

New Canaan Nature Center Holiday Market, listed on the official Events page for November 21, 2026, 10:00am–5:00pm. Seasonal vendor market kicking off the holiday season on the Nature Center grounds.

Inclusive Collage with Project Social for Adults

Date: 2026-11-21

Schedule: Saturday, November 21, 2026, 1:30–3:00 PM · Anderson MakerLab

Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Venue: New Canaan Library — Anderson MakerLab

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library / Project Social

Registration: Registration required; closes November 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM via the library event page

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/inclusive-collage-project-social-adults-244513

Type: Event

An inclusive collage workshop led by Tess and Addi MacKenzie of Project Social. Participants create a community collage celebrating shared experiences and can make personal collages to take home. Materials and snacks are provided; guests may bring magazines, newspapers, photos, cards, or postcards. The class welcomes adults with developmental disabilities; to attend alone, participants need to be independent in a group and able to follow 1–2 step directions with prompting or volunteer assistance—otherwise a caregiver must stay. Registration required; closes November 21 at 1:30 PM.

Holiday Wreath Making Workshop

Date: 2026-12-01

Schedule: Tuesday Dec 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Time: 7:00 PM

For: Adults

Venue: New Canaan Nature Center

Address: 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Nature Center

Admission: $65

Registration: Pre-registration required via New Canaan Nature Center

Official details: https://newcanaannature.org/seasonal-adult-programs/

Type: Workshop

Holiday Wreath Making Workshop at New Canaan Nature Center on December 1 at 7:00 pm. Create a one-of-a-kind live green wreath using nature’s bounty collected in part by NCNC Preschool students. Led by former Board Member Lisa Kaine Dunn. Cost $65 includes all supplies. Please register early; space is limited. Pre-registration required.

Lunch & Learn with Keith Jones on The Battle of Ridgefield

Date: 2026-12-01

Schedule: Tuesday, December 1 · 12:00–1:00 PM EST

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

For: Adults; bring your lunch

Venue: New Canaan Museum & Historical Society

Address: 13 Oenoke Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Museum & Historical Society

Admission: Free for Museum members; $10 for nonmembers

Registration: See nchistory.org event page

Official details: https://nchistory.org/lunch-learn-with-keith-jones-on-the-battle-of-ridgefield/

Type: Lecture

Keith Jones presents a fresh look at the Battle of Ridgefield and its significance in the American Revolution, drawing on new historical research and archival material. Topics include Benedict Arnold's role, the Patriot militia, and how the 1777 battle galvanized Connecticut and helped set the stage for Saratoga. Bring your lunch.

Sip, Chat & Chew Series: Holiday Wreath Making & Decorating Workshop

Date: 2026-12-03

Schedule: Thursday Dec 3, 2026 · 7:00–9:00 PM (registration opens Nov 1)

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

Admission: $125

Registration: Registration opens November 1; pre-registration required via New Canaan Nature Center

Official details: https://newcanaannature.org/seasonal-adult-programs/

Type: Workshop

Sip, Chat & Chew Series: Holiday Wreath Making & Decorating Workshop at New Canaan Nature Center on Thursday, December 3, 7:00–9:00 pm. Cost $125. Registration opens on November 1. Pre-registration required; tickets non-refundable and non-transferable.

Gnome Workshop

Date: 2026-12-05

Schedule: Saturday Dec 5, 2026 · 9:30 AM · Greenhouse

Time: 9:30 AM

For: Adults

Venue: New Canaan Nature Center

Address: 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Nature Center

Admission: $45

Registration: Pre-registration required via New Canaan Nature Center; register early, space limited

Official details: https://newcanaannature.org/seasonal-adult-programs/

Type: Workshop

Tabletop Gnome Workshop at New Canaan Nature Center on December 5 at 9:30 am, taught by longtime NCNC volunteer Faith Kerchoff. Using live greens, create an 18″ tall gnome with festive hat and mittens. Held in the Greenhouse behind the Visitor Center. Class cost $45 includes materials. Please register early; space is limited.

(NOT) Just for Kids: Norwalk Symphony ~ Bold and Brassy!

Date: 2026-12-05

Schedule: December 5 · 1:00pm–2:00pm

Time: 1:00pm–2:00pm

Venue: Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library

Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Library

Admission: Free library program; registration required

Registration: Registration required; opens November 1, 2026 @ 8:00am

Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/not-just-kids-norwalk-symphony-215152

Type: Music & Performances

Norwalk Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet (trumpets, trombone, horn, and tuba) rings in the holiday season with uplifting holiday music for Hannukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and other seasonal celebrations. Part of the (NOT) Just for Kids series.

Candlelight Yoga with Pilin Anice

Date: 2026-12-09

Schedule: December 9 · 3:30–5:00 pm

Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Venue: Grace Farms

Address: 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Grace Farms

Admission: $30; members $24

Registration: Tickets via gracefarms.org

Official details: https://gracefarms.org/event/candlelight-yoga-with-pilin-anice-2

Type: Community

Special candlelight yoga class in the Court with mindfulness and wellness expert Pilin Anice: breath-centered practice with live music for ages 18+. Accessible for all levels; bring mats, towels, props, and water.

Annual Exchange Club Holiday Party at Waveny House

Date: 2026-12-09

Schedule: Wednesday, December 9 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM · Waveny House

Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

For: Adults 21+

Venue: Waveny House

Address: 677 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Exchange Club / Lapham Community Center / New Canaan Parks and Recreation

Admission: $0.00 Res

Registration: Log in to register via myrec Lapham Fall Events (ProgramID 31170, ActivityID 148358)

Official details: https://newcanaanct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31170

Type: Community

Annual Exchange Club Holiday Party at Waveny House on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148358); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.

Holiday Cookie Exchange

Date: 2026-12-10

Schedule: Thursday, December 10 · 1:00–2:00 PM · Living 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: Community Program

Holiday Cookie Exchange at Lapham Community Center Living Room on Thursday, December 10, 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148371); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.

Gingerbread House Decorating

Date: 2026-12-11

Schedule: Friday, December 11 · 10:00–11:00 AM · Art 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: $10.00 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

Gingerbread House Decorating at Lapham Community Center Art Room on Friday, December 11, 2026, 10:00–11:00 AM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148373); ages 21y and up; $10.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.

Nature Workshop | Sustainable Holiday Decor

Date: 2026-12-12

Schedule: December 12 · 10:30 am–12:00 pm

Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Venue: Grace Farms

Address: 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Grace Farms

Admission: $65; members $52

Registration: Tickets via gracefarms.org

Official details: https://gracefarms.org/event/nature-workshop-sustainable-holiday-decor-3

Type: Nature

Make a one-of-a-kind holiday wreath with living plants and other natural materials from the Grace Farms landscape with the Grace Farms Garden Team; take home your handmade wreath.

Winter Wonderland

Date: 2026-12-12

Schedule: Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 10:00am – 1:00pm

Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm

Venue: New Canaan Nature Center

Address: 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: New Canaan Nature Center

Admission: General Admission $15/person; Roaming Railroad train ride $6/person; all attendees (children + adults) must purchase a ticket; pre-registration required

Registration: Pre-registration required via New Canaan Nature Center; event has sold out in the past

Official details: https://newcanaannature.org/winter-wonderland/

Type: Event

New Canaan Nature Center transforms into a Winter Wonderland with visits and photos with Santa, holiday model trains, campfire marshmallow roasting, holiday crafts for kids, and a Wacky Winterland scavenger hunt. Also available to purchase: Roaming Railroad train ride and Red & Green Cafe with grilled cheese, hot dogs, and hot beverages. Pre-registration required; all attendees (children and adults) must purchase a ticket.

Music at Grace Farms | Broadway Inspirational Voices

Date: 2026-12-13

Schedule: December 13 · 3:00–4:00 pm

Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue: Grace Farms

Address: 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

Organizer: Grace Farms

Admission: $100; members $80; children under 5 free

Registration: Tickets via gracefarms.org

Official details: https://gracefarms.org/event/music-at-grace-farms-broadway-inspirational-voices-2026

Type: Arts Music

GRAMMY-nominated choir Broadway Inspirational Voices returns for a family-friendly 60-minute Sanctuary concert of Broadway, gospel, and Christmas melodies performed by 30 vocalists, timed with December sunset through the glass-enclosed performance hall.