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; waitlist)
Registration: Registration required for series via first event URL; capacity reached, waitlist available
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).
Your AI-Powered Life: Everyday Uses for AI
Date: 2026-09-16
Schedule: Wednesday Sep 16, 2026 · 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
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
Your AI-Powered Life: Everyday Uses for AI at Lapham Community Center Dining Room on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 6:00–7:30 PM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events; $0.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.
Community Conversation: Waveny Life Plan Community
Date: 2026-09-16
Schedule: Wednesday Sep 16, 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
Community Conversation: Waveny Life Plan Community at Lapham Community Center Dining Room on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148393); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.
Tea Leaf Readings
Date: 2026-09-17
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 3: The Times That Try Men’s Souls (July 1776 – January 1777)
Date: 2026-09-17
Schedule: Thursday, September 17 · 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 September 17, 2026 at 6:00pm
Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/hold-ken-burns-american-revolution-screening-episode-3
Type: Screening
New Canaan Library screening of Episode Three of Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt’s documentary The American Revolution, presented in full for America 250. Episode Three: The Times That Try Men’s Souls (July 1776 – January 1777) covers the Howe brothers’ New York invasion, Hessians, the Charleston Harbor attack, and Cherokee frontier fighting. Venue: Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen.
MET Museum Tour: 250 Years Of American Art
Date: 2026-09-17
Schedule: September 17 · 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
For: Adults
Venue: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Address: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Organizer: Carriage Barn Arts Center
Admission: $70 members / $85 non-members
Registration: Advance registration required via Carriage Barn event page
Official details: https://carriagebarn.org/event/met-250-american-art/
Type: Art Tour
Guided Met Museum tour with art critic and writer Merrily Kerr exploring American Art collections for the country’s 250th anniversary. Highlights include folk art, Gilded Age portraiture, Civil War-era scenes, American Impressionist landscapes, Tiffany glass, Native American artwork, and masterworks by Homer and Eakins in the recently rehung galleries.
Inaugural Book Group Meeting
Date: 2026-09-17
Schedule: Wednesday, September 17 · 3:00–4:30 PM
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 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
Registration: Registration requested via form on the official NCMHS event page (for seating and materials)
Official details: https://nchistory.org/inaugural-book-group-meeting/
Type: Book Group
Inaugural meeting of the New Canaan Museum + Historical Society Book Group, hosted by Oliver Russell and Antonia ten Holder. Official page asks guests to register via the on-page form so organizers can plan seating and materials.
After School Art Adventures, Fall 2026
Date: 2026-09-17
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.
Weekly Wine Tasting
Date: 2026-09-18
Schedule: Saturdays · 1:00–5:00 PM
Time: Saturdays 1:00–5:00 PM
For: Adults
Venue: Francos Wine Merchants
Address: 130 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: Francos Wine Merchants
Admission: Free tasting
Registration: Drop in during tasting hours
Official details: https://www.francoswine.com/winetasting.asp
Type: Community
Weekend Wine Tasting at Francos Wine Merchants Saturdays 1:00–5:00 PM This week (September 5) we are pouring the 2024 Aquamarine Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand, and the 2023 The Verge Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, California.
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.
Wine Tasting
Date: 2026-09-18 through 2026-09-19
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 the region of Fronsac and a Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley.
First Annual New Canaan Music Festival
Date: 2026-09-19
Schedule: September 19 · Gates 11:00 AM · Music 12:00–10:00 PM
Time: 12:00–10:00 PM; gates open at 11:00 AM
For: All ages
Venue: New Canaan Nature Center
Address: 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: Michael-Louis Smith Music and New Canaan Nature Center
Admission: Ticket required; pricing available from the organizer
Registration: Advance ticket purchase encouraged; space is limited
Official details: https://www.newcanaanmusicfestival.com/
Type: Live Music
Ten bands perform across two stages at a rain-or-shine community music festival with a kids’ concert, family activities, food trucks, beverages, festival merchandise, and other vendors. Guests are encouraged to bring a portable chair.
Leading with Purpose | Sarah Harden
Date: 2026-09-19
Schedule: September 19 · 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (pre-reception 3:30–5:00 pm)
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
For: Recommended ages 12+
Venue: Grace Farms
Address: 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: Grace Farms Foundation
Admission: $40; member $32. Recommended ages 12+.
Registration: Registration required; pre-reception space limited, register early.
Official details: https://gracefarms.org/event/leading-with-purpose-sarah-harden
Type: Authors & Lectures
Conversation with Sarah Harden, former CEO of Hello Sunshine, on leadership across sports, media, and technology. Complimentary Pre-Reception in the Library 3:30–5:00 pm; pre-reception space limited.
The Joy of Botanical Printmaking II
Date: 2026-09-19
Schedule: September 19 · 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
For: Adults
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: Advance registration required via Carriage Barn event page
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 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.
Yoga & Sound Bath, Fall Series
Date: 2026-09-19
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.
Lindberg Eyewear Event
Date: 2026-09-19
Time: 12pm–5pm By Appointment
For: All ages
Venue: Morgenthal Frederics
Address: 127 Main Street
Type: Community
Fashion eyewear for men and women, amongst the lightest in the world. Handmade in Denmark, specializes in titanium eyewear. One day event to browse a new collection of styles and colors. True Danish eyewear design at its best. Reserve your spot today.
Annual Member Show Exhibit Opening
Date: 2026-09-20
Schedule: September 20 · 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Venue: Carriage Barn Arts Center
Organizer: Carriage Barn Arts Center
Admission: No charge; donations appreciated. Members and guests welcome.
Official details: https://carriagebarn.org/event/annual-member-show-exhibit-opening/
Type: Art & Exhibition
Opening of the Annual Member Show at Carriage Barn Arts Center. Meet and mingle with the artists; live music and refreshments. The show celebrates artist members working across subjects, styles, and media. All works are available for sale. Each year one piece is awarded the Betty Barker Award and a $250 prize.
Chat & Chew Series: Bees, Hives, Survival & Honey
Date: 2026-09-22
Schedule: Tuesday, September 22 · 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
For: Adults
Venue: New Canaan Nature Center
Address: 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: New Canaan Nature Center
Admission: $35
Registration: Pre-registration required via New Canaan Nature Center
Official details: https://newcanaannature.org/seasonal-adult-programs/
Type: Workshop
Chat & Chew Series adult program at New Canaan Nature Center: Bees, Hives, Survival & Honey on Tuesday, September 22, 11:00 am–12:30 pm. Pre-registration required; tickets non-refundable and non-transferable.
Mahjong Strategy Magic – Intermediate Class
Date: 2026-09-22
Schedule: Tuesday, September 22 · 12:30–3:00 PM
Time: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
For: Adults; intermediate
Venue: New Canaan Nature Center
Address: 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: New Canaan Nature Center
Admission: $75
Registration: Pre-registration required via New Canaan Nature Center
Official details: https://newcanaannature.org/seasonal-adult-programs/
Type: Workshop
Intermediate Mahjong strategy class at New Canaan Nature Center on Tuesday, September 22, 12:30–3:00 pm. Pre-registration required; tickets non-refundable and non-transferable.
Chat & Chew Series: Bees, Hives, Survival & Honey
Date: 2026-09-22
Schedule: Tuesday, September 22 · 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
For: Adults
Venue: New Canaan Nature Center
Address: 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: New Canaan Nature Center
Admission: $35
Registration: Pre-registration required via New Canaan Nature Center
Official details: https://newcanaannature.org/seasonal-adult-programs/
Type: Workshop
Chat & Chew Series adult program at New Canaan Nature Center: Bees, Hives, Survival & Honey on Tuesday, September 22, 11:00 am–12:30 pm. Cost $35. Pre-registration required.
Lunch and Learn with Mark Markiewicz on the Bauhaus Architecture
Date: 2026-09-22
Schedule: Tuesday, September 22 · 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-mark-markiewicz-on-the-bauhaus-architecture/
Type: Lecture
Bring your sandwich, soup, salad or snack for a Lunch & Learn with architect Mark Markiewicz on the history of Bauhaus and its influence on New Canaan’s Harvard Five, who were taught by Walter Gropius, founder of the Bauhaus.
Trivia Bingo with Mike Bacon: Appetizers and Mocktails
Date: 2026-09-23
Schedule: September 23 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Time: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
For: 21y - 103y
Venue: Lapham Community Center - Dining Room
Organizer: New Canaan Parks and Recreation / Lapham Fall Events
Admission: $10.00 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
Trivia Bingo with Mike Bacon: Appetizers and Mocktails, listed under Lapham Fall Events.
Journey into the World of Tea | Oolong and Pu-erhs
Date: 2026-09-23
Schedule: Wednesday, September 23 · 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-oolong-and-pu-erhs-2/2026-09-23
Type: Workshop
Guided tasting in the Grace Farms Tea Pavilion exploring oolong and pu-erh teas with Tea Expert and Educator Frank Kwei. Sample floral green and fruity dark oolongs and aged raw and cooked pu-erhs. Part of the Journey Into the World of Tea six-part series with tastings, demonstrations, and conversation.
The American Revolution, Episode 4: Conquer by a Drawn Game (January 1777 – February 1778)
Date: 2026-09-24
Schedule: Thursday, September 24 · 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 September 24, 2026 at 7:00pm
Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/ken-burns-american-revolution-episode-4
Type: Screening
New Canaan Library screening of Episode Four of Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt’s documentary The American Revolution, presented in full for America 250. Episode Four: Conquer by a Drawn Game (January 1777 – February 1778) covers Franklin’s lobbying in Paris, Washington’s Princeton victory, Howe and Burgoyne’s divided 1777 campaigns, and the war’s impact on the Haudenosaunee. Venue: Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen.
Mahjong – Afternoon Learn to Play
Date: 2026-09-24
Schedule: Thursday Sep 24 & Friday Sep 25 · 12:00–2:00 PM
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
For: Adults
Venue: New Canaan Nature Center
Address: 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: New Canaan Nature Center
Admission: $100
Registration: Pre-registration required via New Canaan Nature Center
Official details: https://newcanaannature.org/seasonal-adult-programs/
Type: Workshop
Two-session afternoon beginner Mahjong learn-to-play class at New Canaan Nature Center. Sessions Thursday September 24 and Friday September 25, 12:00–2:00 pm. Pre-registration required; tickets non-refundable and non-transferable.
Golden Hour Tours at The Glass House
Date: 2026-09-24
Schedule: September 24 · 5:45pm & 6:15pm departures (~2 hours)
Time: 5:45pm & 6:15pm
For: Children must be at least eight years old, accompanied by an adult, with a ticket
Venue: The Glass House
Address: Depart Glass House Visitor Center + Design Store, 199 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: The Glass House
Admission: $95; Glass House members 10% off
Registration: Tickets $95; sales final, transferable to another date or program; no refunds
Official details: https://theglasshouse.org/whats-on/golden-hour-tours/
Type: Tours
Two-hour guided Golden Hour tour of The Glass House and grounds, including Glass House, Brick House, Painting Gallery, Sculpture Gallery, and Da Monsta. Photography for personal use; rain or shine. Shuttle from Visitor Center.
Rotary Club’s 41st Annual Lobsterfest
Date: 2026-09-25 through 2026-09-26
Schedule: September 25–26 · 4:00–8:00 PM
Time: 4:00–8:00 PM
For: All ages
Venue: Waveny House at Waveny Park
Address: 677 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: Rotary Club of New Canaan
Admission: Meals from $55
Registration: Advance meal purchase recommended
Official details: https://www.newcanaanrotary.org/
Type: Fundraiser
Choose lobster, a lobster roll, beef tenderloin, salmon, or a kids’ meal at the Rotary Club of New Canaan’s annual fundraiser. Dine-in, curbside pickup, and home delivery for orders of eight or more are available. Proceeds support grants to local nonprofits.
FOUND - Vintage Jewelry Trunk Show
Date: 2026-09-25
Time: 11am
Organizer: FOUND
Type: Event
FOUND welcomes Ward Vintage for a jewelry trunk show on Friday, September 25. Ward’s collection of vintage costume jewelry spans the 20th century (including pieces from Christian Dior, Chanel, Balenciaga, Givenchy and Kenneth Jay Lane) and features unique bracelets, necklaces, earrings and brooches in an array of styles. We hope you'll join us!
Guided Tour of The Armory Show with LG Art Advisory
Date: 2026-09-25
Schedule: September 25 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
For: Adults
Venue: Javits Center (The Armory Show)
Address: Javits Center, New York, NY (meet Check-in Desk 10:45am)
Organizer: Carriage Barn Arts Center
Admission: $110 members / $125 non-members (includes tour)
Registration: Advance registration required via Carriage Barn; space limited
Official details: https://carriagebarn.org/event/armoryshow2026/
Type: Art Tour
Exclusive 2-hour guided tour of The Armory Show at the Javits Center with Lauren Gargiulo of LG Art Advisory. Expert insights into current trends, notable artists, and gallery presentations. After the tour, optional café gathering at Javits; re-entry to explore until fair closes at 6 PM. Space limited; wear comfortable shoes. Meet at Check-in Desk at 10:45am.
Leslie Odom, Jr.
Date: 2026-09-26
Schedule: September 26 · 5:00–6:15 PM
Time: 5:00–6:15 PM
For: General audience
Venue: Grace Farms
Address: Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: Grace Farms
Admission: $250–$450
Registration: Advance ticket required
Official details: https://gracefarms.org/event/leslie-odom-jr
Type: Live Music
Tony and Grammy Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr. performs selections from the American Songbook, pop favorites, musical-theater classics, and songs from Hamilton. The 60-minute performance has no intermission. Tickets range from $250 to $450.
Performance information and tickets
Beth Lincoln (The Swifts) Author Visit
Date: 2026-09-26
Schedule: September 26 · 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
For: Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, Multigenerational
Venue: New Canaan Library — Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room
Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: New Canaan Library
Admission: Free
Registration: Advance registration required; closes September 26, 2026 at 3:00pm
Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/beth-lincoln-author-visit-229795
Type: Author Visit
Free, open-to-the-public celebration of Beth Lincoln’s The Swifts: A Garden of Vipers at New Canaan Library, featuring games, crafts, treats, giveaways, a book signing, and a chance to win a grand prize. Elm Street Books onsite selling books. Registration required for each person attending (adults and children). Designed for children and caregivers to participate together; drop-offs not permitted.
An Evening with Liz Diller
Date: 2026-09-26
Schedule: Saturday, September 26 · 4:00–8:00 PM
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
For: Adults; seating limited to 50
Venue: The Glass House
Address: The Glass House Visitor Center, 199 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: The Glass House
Admission: $700 cocktails + dinner + conversation; $600 dinner + conversation only
Registration: Advance ticket required; seating limited to 50
Official details: https://theglasshouse.org/whats-on/an-evening-with-liz-diller/
Type: Lecture
The Glass House welcomes architect Elizabeth Diller in conversation with Spencer Bailey, tracing her practice from the High Line and The Shed to V&A East Storehouse and Al-Mujadilah Center. Program: 4:00pm cocktails in the Glass House, 5:15pm conversation, 6:00pm seated dinner in the Painting Gallery. Seating limited to 50; tickets transferable upon request, not refundable. Proceeds support preservation and programming at The Glass House.
Cider Saturday
Date: 2026-09-26
Schedule: September 26, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
For: All ages / community
Venue: New Canaan Nature Center
Address: 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: New Canaan Nature Center
Registration: Register via GoFundMe Pro event page linked from Nature Center homepage
Official details: https://pro.gofundme.com/event/cider-saturday-sept-26-2026-10-00-2-00/e831112
Type: Community Program
Cider Saturday at New Canaan Nature Center. Listed on the official homepage Upcoming Events for September 26 with Register Here linking to the GoFundMe Pro registration page titled Cider Saturday Sept 26 2026 10:00–2:00.
Chat & Chew Series: Luxury Shell Box Workshop with Britta Pemberton
Date: 2026-09-29
Schedule: Tuesday, September 29 · 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
For: Adults
Venue: New Canaan Nature Center
Address: 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: New Canaan Nature Center
Admission: $75 (all materials included)
Registration: Pre-registration required via New Canaan Nature Center
Official details: https://newcanaannature.org/seasonal-adult-programs/
Type: Workshop
Chat & Chew Series adult workshop at New Canaan Nature Center: Luxury Shell Box Workshop with Britta Pemberton on Tuesday, September 29, 11:30 am–1:30 pm. All materials included. Pre-registration required; tickets non-refundable and non-transferable.
RAISING ATHENA: A Conversation with New Canaan Author MyLinh Shattan
Date: 2026-09-29
Schedule: Tuesday, September 29 · 7:00–8:00 PM
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
For: Adults
Venue: New Canaan Library
Address: 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: New Canaan Library
Official details: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/mylinh_shattan
Type: Authors & Lectures
Author conversation with New Canaan West Point graduate and Army veteran MyLinh Brewster Shattan on her debut memoir Raising Athena, about a mother and daughter who attend West Point thirty years apart. Moderated by Theresa Welles, PhD. Elm Street Books on site for book sales and signing. Registration required; registration closes September 29, 2026 at 7:00pm.
Chat & Chew Series: Luxury Shell Box Workshop with Britta Pemberton
Date: 2026-09-29
Schedule: Tuesday, September 29 · 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 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: Workshop
Chat & Chew Series luxury shell box workshop with Britta Pemberton at New Canaan Nature Center. All materials included. Pre-registration required.
Carriage Barn Arts Center Annual Meeting & Artist Panel
Date: 2026-09-30
Schedule: Wednesday, September 30 · 6:30–8:00 PM
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
For: Members and public (audience not further specified on page)
Venue: Carriage Barn Arts Center
Address: 681 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: Carriage Barn Arts Center
Admission: Not stated on official page
Registration: Not stated on official page
Official details: https://carriagebarn.org/41285-2/
Type: Meeting
Carriage Barn Arts Center Annual Meeting & Artist Panel, listed among important dates for the 2026 Annual Member Show season. Held Wednesday, September 30 from 6:30–8:00 pm at Carriage Barn Arts Center. Program panelist names and admission are not stated on the source page.
Fall Cooking with Chef Catherine: Apple Orchard Creations
Date: 2026-09-30
Schedule: Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 · 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); listed Full as of 2026-09-08
Official details: https://newcanaanct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31170
Type: Workshop
Fall Cooking with Chef Catherine: Apple Orchard Creations at Lapham Community Center Kitchen on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 5:00–6:30 PM. Listed under Lapham Fall Events (ActivityID 148400); ages 21y and up; $0.00 Res. Official myrec registration row shows This Activity Full. Registration via New Canaan Parks and Recreation myrec.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Golden Hour Tours at The Glass House
Date: 2026-10-08
Schedule: October 8 · 4:45pm & 5:15pm departures (~2 hours)
Time: 4:45pm & 5:15pm
For: Children must be at least eight years old, accompanied by an adult, with a ticket
Venue: The Glass House
Address: Depart Glass House Visitor Center + Design Store, 199 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: The Glass House
Admission: $95; Glass House members 10% off
Registration: Tickets $95; sales final, transferable; no refunds
Official details: https://theglasshouse.org/whats-on/golden-hour-tours/
Type: Tours
Two-hour guided Golden Hour tour of The Glass House and grounds. Photography for personal use; rain or shine. Shuttle from Visitor Center.
Fall Fair
Date: 2026-10-09 through 2026-10-11
Schedule: October 9–11, 2026
Time: Daily hours to be announced
For: All ages / community
Venue: New Canaan Nature Center
Address: 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: New Canaan Nature Center
Admission: See the organizer for ticket details
Registration: See the organizer for ticket details
Official details: https://newcanaannature.org/events/
Type: Community Festival
The New Canaan Nature Center lists its 2026 Fall Fair for October 9–11 at 144 Oenoke Ridge. Check the organizer for this year’s daily hours and ticket details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Golden Hour Tours at The Glass House
Date: 2026-10-22
Schedule: October 22 · 4:30pm & 4:45pm departures (~2 hours)
Time: 4:30pm & 4:45pm
For: Children must be at least eight years old, accompanied by an adult, with a ticket
Venue: The Glass House
Address: Depart Glass House Visitor Center + Design Store, 199 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Organizer: The Glass House
Admission: $95; Glass House members 10% off
Registration: Tickets $95; sales final, transferable; no refunds
Official details: https://theglasshouse.org/whats-on/golden-hour-tours/
Type: Tours
Two-hour guided Golden Hour tour of The Glass House and grounds. Photography for personal use; rain or shine. Shuttle from Visitor Center.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.