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).
OUR TOWN by Thornton Wilder
Date: 2026-09-18 through 2026-10-04
Schedule: September 18–October 4, 2026 · Fri/Sat 7:30PM, Sun 2:00PM, plus Thursday Sep 24 7:30PM
Time: Fri/Sat 7:30PM · Sun 2:00PM · Thu Sep 24 7:30PM
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/10186/
Type: Theater
Thornton Wilder’s 1938 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Our Town, selected for Town Players’ 80th season to highlight the 250th celebration by focusing on small town America, and specifically Our Town of New Canaan. Produced by Carin Zakes; directed by Peter Green.
The Magic and Mystery of Alfred Hitchcock
Date: 2026-09-18 through 2026-10-02
Schedule: Fridays Sep 18–Oct 2, 2026 · 10:00 AM–12:30 PM · Art Room
Time: 10:00 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: Class
The Magic and Mystery of Alfred Hitchcock at Lapham Community Center Art Room, Fridays September 18–October 2, 2026, 10:00 AM–12:30 PM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148350); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.
Tea Leaf Readings
Date: 2026-10-01
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.
The American Revolution, Episode 5: The Soul of All America (December 1777 – May 1780)
Date: 2026-10-01
Schedule: Thursday, October 1 · 6:00–8:00 PM
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 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; closes October 1, 2026 at 6:00pm
Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/hold-ken-burns-american-revolution-screening-episode-5
Type: Screening
New Canaan Library screening of Episode Five of Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt’s documentary The American Revolution, presented in full for America 250. Episode Five: The Soul of All America (December 1777 – May 1780) covers Valley Forge, von Steuben’s training, the British Southern Strategy, and early Franco-American cooperation. Venue: Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen.
After School Art Adventures, Fall 2026
Date: 2026-10-01
Schedule: Thursdays, September 17 & 24, October 1 & 8 · 4:00–5:00 PM
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
For: Children ages K–5
Venue: Carriage Barn Arts Center
Address: 681 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: Carriage Barn Arts Center
Admission: $185 Family Level Members / $210 Non-Members per 4-week session (supplies included)
Registration: Advance registration required via Carriage Barn event page; refunds if requested more than 2 weeks before class start minus $20 processing fee
Official details: https://carriagebarn.org/event/after-school-art-adventures-fall-2026/
Type: Workshop
Four-week after-school art program for children ages K–5 at Carriage Barn Arts Center, led by local teacher Tiffany “Ms. Tiffany” McKay. This session focuses on Kenyan artist Cyrus Kabiru and wearable sculptures from recycled materials. No experience necessary; class limited to 10 children; acrylic paint and messy materials (dress accordingly); all supplies included.
AI, Ethics and the Human Question, A Conversation with James Brusseau, PhD, Philosophy
Date: 2026-10-01
Schedule: Thursday Oct 1, 2026 · 5:00–6:00 PM · Dining Room
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 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
AI, Ethics and the Human Question, A Conversation with James Brusseau, PhD, Philosophy at Lapham Community Center Dining Room on Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5:00–6:00 PM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148408); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.
Wine Tasting
Date: 2026-10-02 through 2026-10-03
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 delicious Bordeaux from Fronsac and a beautifully balanced Gavi di Gavi from Northern Italy.
Yoga & Sound Bath, Fall Series
Date: 2026-10-03
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.
"Painting Music" Experience
Date: 2026-10-03
Schedule: Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Time: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Venue: Carriage Barn Arts Center
Address: 681 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: Carriage Barn Arts Center
Admission: $30 members / $40 non-members
Registration: Advance registration required via Carriage Barn event page
Official details: https://carriagebarn.org/event/painting-music/
Type: event
"Painting Music" Experience at Carriage Barn Arts Center pairs visual art with live music. Featured artists on the official event page include cellist Sophie Shao (Avery Fisher Career Grant; top prizes at Rostropovich and Tchaikovsky competitions) and contemporary abstract artist Vincent Inconiglios (Gansevoort Street / Meatpacking District studio practice since 1969; regional and national exhibitions). Members $30 / non-members $40; register on the Carriage Barn event page.
Inclusive Together Community Resource Fair: Connecting & Supporting Special Needs & Neurodiverse Families
Date: 2026-10-03
Schedule: Saturday, October 3 · 2:00–4:30 PM · Bartlett Auditorium / Community Room / Kend Kitchen
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
For: Families and caregivers of people with disabilities, neurodivergence, and learning differences; community members welcome
Venue: New Canaan Library
Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: Inclusive Together / New Canaan Library
Admission: Free
Registration: Register via New Canaan Library event page; separate registration for breakout sessions
Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/back-school-together-resource-fair-special-education-inclusive-activities-223428
Type: Community
Free Inclusive Together Community Resource Fair at New Canaan Library connecting families and caregivers of people with disabilities, neurodivergence, and learning differences with local organizations, programs, services, and advocates. Explore resource tables and optional breakout sessions (2:30–3:30 PM and 3:30–4:30 PM) on learning differences, caregiver self-care, first responders and the disability community, and financial planning.
Treetops Chamber Music concert: Terra String Quartet with Oskar Espina Ruiz, clarinet
Date: 2026-10-04
Schedule: October 4 · 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Venue: Carriage Barn Arts Center
Organizer: Treetops Chamber Music Series
Admission: Tickets available online at treetopscms.org and at the box office at 203-539-0220 (price not stated on the pages checked).
Official details: https://www.treetopscms.org/
Type: Live Music
Treetops Chamber Music concert: Terra String Quartet with Oskar Espina Ruiz, clarinet. Organizer season listing names the program Schubert, Grosshandler, Brahms.
Chef's Palate | Indigenous Influence
Date: 2026-10-04
Schedule: October 4 · 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: $20; members $16
Registration: Tickets via gracefarms.org
Official details: https://gracefarms.org/event/chefs-palate-indigenous-influence
Type: Community
Interactive family-friendly workshop led by Grace Farms Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones exploring Indigenous traditions, ingredients, and historical events that shaped today's American palate and how food reflects collective history.
CT Pizza History
Date: 2026-10-04
Schedule: Sunday, October 4 · 3:00–4:00 PM · Bartlett Auditorium / Community Room / Kend Kitchen
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
For: Adults
Venue: New Canaan Library
Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: New Canaan Library
Admission: Free; registration required
Registration: Register via New Canaan Library event page (closes October 4, 2026 @ 3:00pm)
Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/history-ct-pizza-capital-205912
Type: Lecture
Lecture on the 140-year history of Italian immigration and culinary tradition that shaped New Haven into an iconic pizza-making hub and led to Connecticut’s designation as the “Pizza State” by the U.S. Congress. Author Colin Caplan discusses immigration, factory work, and food traditions behind New Haven’s historic pizzerias. Presented as part of New Canaan Library America 250 programming.
New Canaan Town Charter Revision Revisited
Date: 2026-10-05
Schedule: Monday Oct 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: Talk
New Canaan Town Charter Revision Revisited at Lapham Community Center Dining Room on Monday, October 5, 2026, 10:00–11:00 AM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148370); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.
Dallas as Paradox City
Date: 2026-10-06
Schedule: October 6 · 6:00pm
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: New Canaan Library
Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT
Organizer: The Glass House
Registration: Register via the Glass House event page
Official details: https://theglasshouse.org/whats-on/dallas-as-paradox-city/
Type: Authors & Lectures
Glass House Presents: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mark Lamster on his book Welcome to Paradox City, blending architectural history, social history, and critical writing on Dallas. Held at New Canaan Library.
Jacques Marie Mage Vault Collection
Date: 2026-10-07 through 2026-10-10
Time: Normal Business Hours
For: All Ages
Venue: Morgenthal Frederics
Address: 127 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Type: Community
Limited-edition eyewear handcrafted in Japan & Italy with unparalleled artistry and artisanship. Shop Sunglasses and Optical. Each collectible piece embraces rich materials, bold geometric shapes and an exuberance of attitude. Easy to spot JMM’s sought-after appeal.
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Argentine Tango Workshop for Beginners with Steve Whitaker
Date: 2026-10-07
Schedule: Wednesday Oct 7, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM · Douglass Room
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 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
Argentine Tango Workshop for Beginners with Steve Whitaker at Lapham Community Center Douglass Room on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 6:00–8:00 PM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148395); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.
No Bones About It - Nutrition Matters
Date: 2026-10-07
Schedule: Wednesday Oct 7, 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
No Bones About It - Nutrition Matters (Supporting Bone Strength and Reducing the Risk of Osteopenia and Osteoporosis) at Lapham Community Center Dining Room on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148352); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.
Coffee Chat with NCPD Officer Roy Adams
Date: 2026-10-07
Schedule: Wednesday Oct 7, 2026 · 11:00 AM–12:00 PM · Art 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: Talk
Coffee Chat with NCPD Officer Roy Adams at Lapham Community Center Art Room on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148364); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.
Fire Prevention with Paul Payne, Fire Marshal
Date: 2026-10-07
Schedule: Wednesday Oct 7, 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: Talk
Fire Prevention with Paul Payne, Fire Marshal at Lapham Community Center Dining Room on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 10:00–11:00 AM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148351); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.
3rd Annual Lakeview Cemetery Tour with Dede Bartlett
Date: 2026-10-08
Schedule: October 8 · 3–4 pm
Time: 3-4 pm
For: All ages welcome
Venue: Lakeview Cemetery
Address: 352 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: New Canaan Museum & Historical Society
Admission: Registration/tickets via Zeffy (price not stated on the official page)
Registration: Tickets via Zeffy from the official event page
Official details: https://nchistory.org/3rd-annual-lakeview-cemetery-tour-with-dede-bartlett/
Type: History & Tours
3rd Annual Lakeview Graveyard Tour led by Dede Bartlett. Learn about the history of the cemetery and individuals whose lives impacted New Canaan. Meet in the parking area near the administrative building. Treats will be served. Weather permitting; good walking shoes recommended.
ROUNDING THIRD by Richard Dresser
Date: 2026-10-08 through 2026-10-11
Schedule: October 8–11, 2026 · Thu–Sat 7:30PM, Sun 5:00PM
Time: Thu–Sat 7:30PM · Sun 5:00PM
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/tpncroundingthird/
Type: Theater
ROUNDING THIRD by Richard Dresser is the first of Town Players’ October special weekend shows. Performed as an off-Broadway-type black box production with scripts-in-hand. One weekend only. Produced/directed by Deborah Burke.
Carriage Barn Members Meet-Up
Date: 2026-10-08
Schedule: Thursday, October 8 · 6:00–7:30 PM
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
For: Carriage Barn members
Venue: Carriage Barn Arts Center
Address: 681 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: Carriage Barn Arts Center
Admission: Free for Carriage Barn members (members-only)
Registration: RSVP/interest form on Carriage Barn event page; members only
Official details: https://carriagebarn.org/event/member-meet-up/
Type: Networking
Inaugural Carriage Barn Members Meet-Up for conversation, wine, and light bites among local creatives. Hosted and facilitated by Heather J. Jones and Lauren Clayton, artists and Carriage Barn board members. Members-only evening to connect across disciplines, share resources and opportunities, and build community. Interest form on official event page.
The American Revolution, Episode 6: The Most Sacred Thing (May 1780 – Onward)
Date: 2026-10-08
Schedule: Thursday, October 8 · 6:00–8:00 PM
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 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; closes October 8, 2026 at 6:00pm
Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/hold-ken-burns-american-revolution-screening-episode-6
Type: Screening
New Canaan Library screening of Episode Six of Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt’s documentary The American Revolution, presented in full for America 250. Episode Six: The Most Sacred Thing (May 1780 – Onward) covers Camden, Arnold’s defection, the Pennsylvania Line mutiny, Cowpens, Guilford Courthouse, and ratification of the Articles of Confederation. Venue: Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen.
Fall Fair
Date: 2026-10-09 through 2026-10-11
Schedule: October 9–11, 2026 · Fri 5:00pm–9:00pm, Sat 10:00am–6:00pm, Sun 12:00pm–5:00pm
Time: Fri 5:00pm–9:00pm · Sat 10:00am–6:00pm · Sun 12:00pm–5:00pm
For: All ages / community
Venue: New Canaan Nature Center
Address: 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: New Canaan Nature Center
Admission: Tickets available at the event; wristband link coming soon (price not stated)
Registration: Tickets available at the event; online wristband link coming soon
Official details: https://newcanaannature.org/fall-fair/
Type: Festival
Annual Fall Fair at New Canaan Nature Center. Friday evening through Sunday community festival.
Autumn Stroll
Date: 2026-10-10
Schedule: October 10 · 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: $15; members $12
Registration: Tickets via gracefarms.org
Official details: https://gracefarms.org/event/autumn-stroll/2026-10-10
Type: Nature
Guided walk through the Grace Farms landscape with the Garden Team to notice fall seasonal changes, plant and animal life, and interconnected ecosystems. Casual pace; uneven terrain not suitable for strollers, wheelchairs, or walkers.
(NOT) Just for Kids: Norwalk Symphony ~ A Musical Percussion Discussion!
Date: 2026-10-10
Schedule: October 10 · 1:00pm–2:00pm
Time: 1:00pm–2:00pm
For: Kids, Multigenerational
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; closes October 10, 2026 @ 1:00pm
Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/not-just-kids-norwalk-symphony-215151
Type: Music & Performances
Norwalk Symphony Orchestra musicians lead a global tour of percussion instruments, with a Percussion Petting Zoo so everyone can add their own beat. Part of the (NOT) Just for Kids series.
4th Annual Waveny Park Arts Festival
Date: 2026-10-11
Schedule: October 11 · 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: Carriage Barn Arts Center
Address: 681 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: Carriage Barn Arts Center
Official details: https://carriagebarn.org/event/2026-waveny-park-arts-fest/
Type: Arts Festival
4th Annual Waveny Park Arts Festival, listed on the Carriage Barn Arts Center calendar. The official event page publishes the title, date, and time but does not include a program narrative.
Lunch and Learn with designers Burr Salvatore on preserving historic homes
Date: 2026-10-13
Schedule: Tuesday, October 13 · 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-and-learn-with-designers-burr-salvatore-on-preserving-historic-homes/
Type: Lecture
Bring your sandwich, soup or salad and join architects and designers Mary Burr and Ryan Salvatore of Burr Salvatore Architects for a Lunch & Learn on preserving older homes—maintaining historic foundation and dignity while meeting present-day living needs.
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.
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.
New Canaan Museum & Historical Society Wine Tasting
Date: 2026-10-15
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
For: Adults
Venue: New Canaan Museum & Historical Society
Address: 13 Oenoke Ridge
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.