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Final Week for "Giant Walk-In Whale" and "Flutter Zone Exhibit" at the Maritime Aquarium
"Giant Walk-In Whale" Now-Labor Day (Sept. 5) The Maritime Aquarium is celebrating the second summer of humpback whales visiting Long Island Sound with special whale-related offerings, most notably our "Giant Walk-In Whale!" Even during a whale-watch cruise, it’s hard...
St. Leo Fair
Enjoy food, rides, games, music, bingo, and buy tickets to enter the famous Saint Leo Roman Catholic Church Raffle! THREE PRIZES TO BE AWARDED: FIRST PRIZE: 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250C4 – Silver SECOND PRIZE: $1500 gift card redeemable at The Home Depot THIRD PRIZE:...
SPRUCED + STYLED Carry-all: Back-to-School
Ana-Maria Leeming, owner of Spruced + Styled will be joining NewCanaanMoms as our featured bi-monthly guest blogger come Fall. Her resourceful and fashionable approach to lifestyle blogging will be an amazing...
Lachat Farm in Weston, Mini Bird House Class – Limited Spots!
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Adding elements to a yard that attracts wildlife makes your yard come alive. Birdhouses are a terrific, inexpensive and simple way to dress up your yard. Not only can a bird house look great, but it's a wonderful way to...
Jumbo Dog – You Saved it. They Preserve it.
Don’t put those items in a bin, box, closet or bag! Enter the upcoming school year decluttered with all your child’s works of art and memories organized into a beautiful book! You...
Pop Up Park – Young Entrepreneurs Fair
August 27, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Young Entrepreneurs Fair 2016 celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of our school aged children. There will be an exciting line up of budding entrepreneurs selling knitwear, table decorations, jewelry, skin care products, modeling tools....
8th Annual ALL OUT FOR AUTISM 5k WALK/RUN
Friday, August 26 Location: New Balance / 128 Main Street / New Canaan, CT 06840 Course: Through downtown New Canaan Proceeds: New Canaan YMCA Special Needs Programs. Events: 6:15 PM Kids Race 6:30 PM: 5k race for everyone Awards to follow In-Person Registration:...
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Cruises to Stamford!
Grab your kids and reminisce about your Hello Kitty loving, mechanical pencil collecting days over sweet treats and exclusive merchandise from the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck It will be parking in Stamford on Saturday, August 27th at the Stamford Town Center.
Meet the Author/Book Signing – Diane B. Saxton, PEREGRINE ISLAND
Join Elm Street Books in welcoming Diane B. Saxton, Author of Peregrine Island. August 27th, 12-2:30pm PEREGRINE ISLAND is the story of the Peregrine family, living on an island off the Connecticut coast, whose lives are turned upside-down one summer when...
OUT OF CONTROL Burgers
Rest up your grilling arm for Labor Day weekend! Here are 3 tried-and-true Out of Control Gourmet Burgers in New Canaan/Norwalk (no particular order). You cannot go wrong! In-N-Out is not the only place to get a double double animal style burger...hit up elm for a...
Pop Up Park – International Social
August 24, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm New Canaan Parents 4 Kids in partnership with New Canaan International Ladies group and Chinese School of Fairfield County is hosting an International Social to share the heritage of local families through informative, fun and engaging...
Pop Up Park – InterActive Talent Show
August 23, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Enjoy the performances and learn a new talent! New Canaan Parents 4 Kids is partnering with the Studio and New Canaan Dance Academy for InterActive Talent Show to teach, share and create. The event kicks off with a mini jazz class for all...
Taste of the Town Stroll
Taste of the Town Stroll Thursday, August 25th, 6-9pm Love food? You will love what the New Canaan Chamber has planned for the ‘Sixth Annual Taste of the Town Stroll’ sponsored this year by Berkshire Hathaway Home Services of New Canaan the event will be held on...
Pop Up Park – Family Dance with Latin Moves Dance Studio
August 22, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Join for fun latin classes and a dance party for the whole family! New Canaan Parents 4 Kids is partnering with Latin Moves Dance Studio for Family Dance 2016 to share the joy of dancing with kids and parents of all ages! Mini dance...
Meet Loren!
Welcome to your Meet a Mom Interview! Where are you from originally? I was born in Greenwich and lived in Greenwich, Stamford and New Canaan and even lived in Los Angeles for 6 years as a kid! How long have you lived in New Canaan? We lived in Boston for...
Punt Pass & Kick
August 19, 2016 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm The event is free to all area players. Boys and girls in five separate age divisions (6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, and 14-15) compete against each other in punting, passing and place kicking in a fun and engaging forum. A guardian or...
Open Art Studio at the Library
August 17 – August 19, 2016 1 - 4:00 pm Drop-in & get creative! Each day different supplies will be available in the Children's Program Room. What you create is up to you! Ages 5-11 with an adult.
Get Fun Fashion at Funky Monkey!
New to town as of May 2016, you can't help but smile when you walk in to Funky Monkey (located just off Elm Street on South Ave). Visit Funky Monkey for all your back to school needs. Bags, lunch boxes, water bottles, and more! Keep your kids stylish and smiling with...
Animal Meet and Greet
Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays thru August 20, 3 pm Stop by Heckscher WILD at the Stamford Nature Center! to meet one of our teaching animals and discover how they are adapted to their habitat. Animals will vary depending on the day and programs will be...
Fresh Fruit + Pretty Popsicles
Fresh Fruit + Pretty Popsicles! A perfect compliment to all your outdoor entertaining. A great way to cool off and embrace the summer! Buy your fresh ingredients at the New Canaan Farmers Market and brighten up your party with some Pretty Pops!.