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Holiday Shopping Bazaar @ Stamford Museum & Nature Center
On Saturday, December 2nd visit the SM&NC’s Bendel Mansion for some holiday fun. Enjoy winter treats and support your local Museum & Nature Center!
Santa's Workshop and Rides on Old Faithful Fire Engine @ Kiwanis Park
Weekends in December, bring the kids to visit Santa’s Workshop and take a ride around the neighborhood on the Old Faithful Classic Fire Engine! Fun for the whole family!
14th Annual Holiday Stroll! An event not to be missed!
The annual Holiday Stroll has become a family favorite for New Canaan residents and those of our neighboring towns. An event not to be missed!
RCA Lights Up Rowayton, Egg Nog Contest & RHS Holiday Bazaar!
Downtown Rowayton will come alive with twinkling lights on 11/25 at the Annual Holiday Town Lighting. Festivities begin at Pinkney Park. The Egg-Nog contest will take place right after the tree lighting. A tradition unlike any other!
On 11/24 & 11/25 shop local quality goods from one of a kind vendors @ the RHS Holiday Bazaar!
Five Ingredient Friday (FIF)! Brie En Croute…Perfect Appetizer for the Holidays!
I love brie and when you wrap it in puff pastry and stuff it with sweet filling, it can’t really get any better.
Stamford Symphony Jingle All the Way Concert
We can't wait to make Sunday, December 2 a day to officially welcome the holiday season with our whole family, and hope you do the same! With two great holiday events in Stamford Downtown, everyone is sure to get into the holiday spirit! First, the...
Momsgiving: A New Tradition by Megan Palmer
Megan Palmer Rivera, executive chef at Palmer’s Market in Darien, clearly knows a thing or two about preparing a perfect holiday feast. After all, area families rely on her to make their Thanksgiving, Christmas and other festive meals special,...
Open House Holiday Boutique Benefitting Filling in the Blanks!
Join William Raveis for an open house holiday boutique! Sunday, November 18th from 1-4pm. It will be a festive afternoon of pre-holiday shopping!
Brands Include:
M. Belleish, Young Living Essential Oils, Peach, Suzanne Einstein Collection, Nu Skin, Dorothy Mann, Norwex, Beauty Counter, Fur Get It
Decorate Cookies, Give Back & Get in the Holiday Spirit!
Take the kids and invite the grandparents for a morning of festive fun! 100% of the proceeds will go to Person to Person. Hosted by Stamford Moms and New Canaan & Darien Moms.
Thanksgiving Mini Crafts for Kids
We are moving quickly thru November and whether you are trying to find some fun things to do with the kids during all those days of no school, or simply looking for a fun little project to entertain the small ones at your Thanksgiving gathering, we've...
Point72 Giant Balloon Inflation Party & Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular!
Experience the Giant Balloon Inflation Party & watch the giant helium balloons come to life!
On November 18th see one of the largest helium balloon parades in the country @ the Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular. Fun for the whole family!
Meet Kelly!
Meet Kelly, Darien native and mom of twins, and read about all her favorites, from @RowaytonSeafoodMarket to @innerlightwellness.
New Canaan Recreation Department: Breakfast with Santa & New Year's Eve Family Party @ Waveny House
The New Canaan Recreation Department made a special request to the North Pole and Santa will be making a special appearance for kids at Waveny House on Saturday, December 15, 2018. On Sunday, December 31, 2018 create a special moment for your family at The New Year’s Eve Family Fun Night! Registration is now open for these fun & festive family events!
Dance to the Holidays with Tony Dovolani & Karina Smirnoff @ The Ridgefield Playhouse
This holiday spectacular for the whole family stars Dancing with the Stars Mirrorball champions Tony Dovolani and Karina Smirnoff along with other celebrity pros from Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, and So You Think You Can Dance. See all the talent-based reality TV shows up close and personal in an unforgettable Spectacular for all Seasons!
Holidays for Hope, Supporting Stamford Hospital’s Bennett Cancer Center @ Wee Burn Country Club
Eat, Drink & Be Merry! Celebrate the Holidays & Support Stamford Hospital’s Bennett Cancer Center. Open Bar, DJ, Prizes & Festive Fun!
Person-to-Person Announces 50 Years of Transforming Lives Gala
Person-to-Person “50 Years of Transforming Lives” Gala Honorees Kaye and James Barker. Person-to-Person “50 Years of Transforming Lives” Gala Chairs [L-R]: Doon Foster, Kristina Gregory, Judy Kilmartin and Kelly Wheeler (Photo Credit: Anika Charron)...
Cakes 4 New Canaan CARES
Sunday, January 13th 2-4 pm
at New Canaan YMCA
Bring your homemade decorated cake and enter the contest, or simply come view and enjoy all the amazing creations!
Nov. 6th, 2018 VOTING Information. Plus Activities for Kids on Their Day Off!
Everything you need to know..
Stylish Mompreneur Karina Drake
Like many of us, Karina Drake says that having her first child completely changed her perspective. “We were living in New York City where I was attending a merchandising program at Parsons [School of Design] when we found out we were expecting Alexa,” says...
The Thankful Pumpkin
Have you heard of the Thankful Pumpkin? Not only will it remind you and your family to be thankful, but it will also put your pumpkins to great display use after Halloween!