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18 Restaurants & Food Activities for Halloween in CT: Courtesy of CT Bites
Halloween is right around the corner, and Connecticut restaurants are celebrating with spook-tacular specials and parties!
New Canaan Nature Center – Halloween Spooktacular!
Halloween Spooktacular
Friday, October 28
6:30 – 8:00 P.M.
Get into the Halloween spirit by joining the New Canaan Nature Center for this Spooktacular celebration!
New Canaan Chamber of Commerce presents the 2016 Halloween Parade
October 30th, 12pm
Parade at 1pm
One of New Canaan’s most popular events is the Annual Halloween Parade.
Moms Morning In: ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE WITH AMAZING ANDY
Friday, October 28th Darien's parade is a colorful tradition! Brought to you by Darien's Community Association. Dress up your little ones and bring a bag for trick or treating at the doors of local merchants along the way to Tilley Pond. Then join us for snacks and a...
A 24-Hour Mommy Vacation in Chicago
Before I had children, a mini vacation by myself did not seem very appealing. Where would I go? Whom would I talk to? Will I be eating alone?
Stepping Stones Museum: Magical Monster Mash!
Saturday, October 22 • 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Join us for a BOO-tiful night of TRICKS and treats jam-packed with family fun.
Rec. Department: Halloween Family Fun Night – 4th Annual Halloween Witches Ball
Friday, October 21st
6:00-8:00pm
This is an event not to miss! Waveny House is transformed into a Halloween House with fantastic decorations and special lighting. Appropriate for children ages 3-12 and a parent (children must be accompanied by a parent). Come in costume!
New Canaan Nature Center – 47th Annual FALL FAIR
Saturday, October 22
10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Early Entry for NCNC Members 9:30 A.M.
Join New Canaan Nature Center for a Day of Traditional Family Fun!
"The Great Gilly Hopkins": Book Signing, Pizza Party and Playhouse Premiere
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Join New Canaan Library for
a Movie Premiere Event
The Great Gilly Hopkins
The Young Women's League of New Canaan Kicks off New Year with Focus on Children
Old friends and many new members have come together to kick off the beginning of a new year for the Young Women’s League of New Canaan.
AquaScarium: Maritime Aquarium Halloween Prowl
OCT. 22-23 & OCT. 29-30 AS THE MARITIME AQUARIUM
TRANSFORMS INTO THE AQUA-SCARIUM
Halloween Slime Recipe by "Frogs Snails and Puppy Dog Tails"
Barbara Rucci of ARTBAR in New Canaan, shared this greatly gruesome recipe by Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails on her recent newsletter. You can sign up for her amazing newsletter here and be a part of raising thoughtful and creative children!
NC Cares: Preschool Program Supporting Strong and Healthy Sibling Relations
Abbe Walter, PhD Clinical Psychologist Wednesday October 19, 2016 10:00 am - Lamb Room, NC Library Understanding sibling relationships Signs that your child might feel left out Influences that encourage rivalry Tips for managing siblings/rivalry Promoting independent...
S.M.I.L.E. Pumpkin Painting at Waveny!
Monday, October 17 Waveny House 4:00-5:00 p.m. Fee: $13 per child Children ages 4-10 and come enjoy a special event Pumpkin Painting Party at Waveny. Yes, they will have small pumpkins and acrylic paint for each child to create their very own design. They will also...
Celebrate the fall season with family and friends at Stamford Nature Center
October 15 & 16, from 11 am to 3 pm
This year’s Harvest Festival will feature a special celebration of Stamford’s 375th Anniversary, as the SM&NC hosts members of the 5th Connecticut Regiment for the weekend.
Private School Open Houses, NC & Nearby
If you are considering a private school education for your child, save the dates for open houses this Fall!
NC Nature Center "Tackle" Our Invasive Species Day
October 12, 2016 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fall is here and that means it’s officially the season for football Sundays, tailgating and cheering on your favorite team.
Starbucks App: Changing the Way Moms do Mornings
As moms, we are constantly looking for ways to make our lives easier. Needless to say, the Starbucks app is a MUST for New Canaan Moms.
Painting Pumpkins with Kids by Barbara Rucci of Art Bar
I have been waiting a year to post this!! The kids actually painted these pumpkins last year in art class, but I was too busy writing my book to edit the photos. And then all of a sudden it was Christmas. But now…here they are! Aren’t they so gorgeous? I used this one...
Waveny Park Conservancy Fundraiser Tailgate Party with Morning Joe
Saturday, October 15th, 2016 5pm – 10:30
The Waveny Park Conservancy is pleased host as its kickoff fundraiser a Tailgate Party.