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Friday Family Fun Night: Icky, Sticky, Slimy Animals at the NC Nature Center
May 19th 6:30 – 8pm
Join Naturalists at the New Canaan Nature Center for this wonderfully gross animal program and evening of outdoor exploration!
New Canaan Food Revolution!
The New Canaan Food Revolution, inspired by Jamie Oliver returns to the Pop Up Park for the fourth year running on Saturday, May 20th between 10am – 12pm.
Sunshine for Scarlett: A Letter From Her Mom Seeking a CURE for Cystic Fibrosis
Dear Friends and Family,
On Sunday May 21, 2017, our family is walking on behalf of our six-year old daughter, Scarlett, to find a cure for her disease, Cystic Fibrosis.
Spring on the Farm @ Stamford Nature Center
Join the Stamford Nature Center for this fun family festival celebrating the renewal of spring: Meet the latest additions to the Heckscher Farm family, from baby chicks and ducklings to lambs, kids, and more!
8th Annual New Canaan Dog Days of Summer!
Pet Pantry Warehouse in New Canaan (21 Grove Street) will host the 8th Annual New Canaan Dog Days of Summer for the third consecutive year.
Meet Anna!
Welcome to your Meet a Mom Interview! Where are you from originally? I was born in Italy and moved to the States with my parents at 1 year old! Was raised in Rhode Island before moving to NYC for university. How long have you lived in New Canaan? How many kids...
Tales from the Middle East, What a Feast
My latest Heirloom Kitchen landed me in Lebanon with an Iraqi woman, from England. Yes, you read that correctly, Scheherazade ‘Cherie’ Jafar was born in London, England and then moved with her family to Baghdad, Iraq until she was ten years old. At that point, she...
Complimentary Pampering at Space NK for Mother's Day!
Space NK invites New Canaan Moms to enjoy a pampering treat for Mother’s Day! Book an appointment and choose your complimentary experience – an express facial treatment, dry hairstyling session, or makeover.
Inspiration is The Mother of Design: Top local designers pay tribute to their moms with The Local Vault
The 68th annual May Fair will take place on Friday, May 12 and on Saturday, May 13!
May Fair is the celebration of the St. Mark’s community reaching out to the Town of New Canaan, and other communities, not only on the day of the Fair, but all year long through our outreach programs funded by May Fair proceeds.
25th Annual Kitchen & Home Tour – May 18, 2017
Join more than 650 tour-goers visiting stunning, distinct, and exclusive New Canaan homes showcasing the latest in kitchen and home design trends by nationally published designers.
Little Rams Service League hosts Children’s Fun Run
Saturday, May 20th
3pm
Waveny Park
Lace up your sneakers, as registration for the Little Rams Fun Run is open. Sign up now, and empower your kids (ages 2-10) to run for a great cause!
May is the Month When Mothers are Celebrated And Postpartum Struggles Are Acknowledged
When a woman learns that she is pregnant the reaction is often excitement and sheer happiness. The months ahead are a whirlwind of planning, doctors appointments and anticipation of the bundle of joy that is soon to arrive.
May the Fourth Be With You @ Stepping Stones Museum
Celebrating sci-fi, science and space!
Join Stepping Stones for a weekend of space-themed fun and learning. Come dressed as your favorite character or show off your favorite sci-fi tee shirt.
STAR, inc. Lighting the Way – Walk, 5K Run, & Roll – May 7th!
STAR was established in 1952 by parents who believed that children with developmental disabilities were entitled to the same basic opportunities in their home community as other children and as an alternative to institutionalization.
Friday, May 5th! YWL hosts Couture For a Cause
The Young Women’s League of New Canaan (YWL) will hold its spring fundraising event, Couture for a Cause, on Friday, May 5th at 7:30 p.m. at The Loading Dock in Stamford.
Carriage Barn Arts: Art In The Windows kick-off this Thursday, May 4th!
Come enjoy art by local artists, including several kids ages 8-15 is displayed in store windows throughout town May 4-20. The kick-off is on May 4th from 5:30-7:30pm
Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE @ The Palace Theater
Friday, May 12, 2017 at 3:30 PM & 7:00 PM
Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE guides your family on a breathtaking tour through pre-historic Australia.
Music of The Night Gala Presented by Summer Theatre of New Canaan
Tickets are now on sale for the Summer Theatre of New Canaan’s annual Spring Gala! This year’s Gala is titled “Music of The Night” and will feature Phantom of The Opera’s Mark Jacoby (Phantom) & Kathy Voytko (Christine) as well as appearances by members of STONC’s Singin’ In The Rain cast.
The closing of M Milestones leaves a void in the luxury stationery market (Thankfully, we can follow Phyllis)
The end of an era often signals the beginning of a new one. This proved to be true for Phyllis De Nicola. “I helped the Mulherns set up Milestones for its grand opening, and I was there on the final day that they closed the shop doors for good.” Her experience at...