New Canaan Lifestyle: Holidays

New Canaan Nature Center’s Thanksgiving Weekend Waddle
​​​​​​​Saturday November 27 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
Groups depart from NCNC's Sugar Shack at 10am; 11am


Work off the Thanksgiving turkey at this fun annual event. NCNC Naturalists will lead a Trail Trek and discussion. After the hike, enjoy a complimentary behind the scenes tour of their Animal Care facilities & Birds of Prey Exhibit. Click here for more information

Deck the Walls! Annual Holiday Exhibit & Fundraiser
Sunday November 28 at 1pm- 5pm (Artists Sunday
Carriage Barn Arts Center
Waveny Park, 681 South Avenue


Discover new artists this holiday season. The fundraiser will include artist demonstrations and activities, wreath auction and sale, Scout & Cellar wine tasting and more. Click here for more information.

Deck the Walls Holiday Party with Live Music
December 2nd at 7pm-10pm
Carriage Barn Arts Center
Waveny Park, 681 South Avenue


View original artwork and one-of-a-kind wreaths from local artists and artisans. There will be live music from Bad Dog Buddy band and a Stewart's Spirits champagne bar. Click here for more information. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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New Canaan Holiday Stroll
December 3rd at 5:30 – 9:00 pm.
"Visit your favorite stores and restaurants, watch a wonderful show performed by New Canaan children, see Santa and his family, have some S’mores and take a tour of all the Gingerbread houses." Click here for more information.

New Canaan Nature Center's Winter Wonderland
Saturday, December 11th at 11:00am – 2:00pm
New Canaan Nature Center


The annual family-friendly event includes visits and photos with Santa; holiday trains including a giant model train depicting New Canaan and beyond, campfire with marshmallow roasting, kids' holiday crafts, reindeer games, and a Wacky Winterland scavenger hunt. Click here to register and for more information