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February 2026
Celebrate and Learn about Ramadan
Join members of your community to celebrate and learn about Ramadan. Sample traditional foods used to break the fast (Iftar), get crafty, and see if you can complete a kindness BINGO card! This program is ideal for the whole family. Arrive anytime between 2 and 4 p.m., and stay however long you are able. Please register each participant, whether child or adult. We are grateful to our Multicultural Programming Advisory Board members for planning and helping to lead this event.
Find out more »Fairy House Making
Today, create a Fairy House with natural materials collected from the landscapes surrounding the River building. Our Director of Horticulture, Kimberly Kelly, will facilitate the crafting while discussing the importance of creating a structure that will become part of nature again.
Find out more »Cookie Decorating
This Winter Passport Week, decorate delicious winter-inspired cookies with the entire family. Cookies will be provided by Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones.
Find out more »Movie Night to Support New Canaan Land Trust
Lights! Camera! Conservation! The New Canaan Land Trust is hosting the Wild Robot with The Playhouse Movie Theatre. Proceeds go towards land conservation in New Canaan. Thursday, Feb 19th 5pm Preorder tix ($20) and your snackpacks($20/$12) This movie is rated PG Proceeds support NCLT. Home for Feb Break? Escape the cold with Roz!
Find out more »Cookie Decorating
This Winter Passport Week, decorate delicious winter-inspired cookies with the entire family. Cookies will be provided by Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones.
Find out more »Polar Bear Picnic
Families, join us for the Polar Bear Picnic and enjoy breakfast for dinner! Sit for a delicious meal provided by Grace Farms culinary team, and take part in winter-inspired crafts and games.
Find out more »Music at Grace Farms: Arlen Hlusko, cello
Hailed for her “sublime cello prowess” (Take Effect), “absorbing originality” (Gramophone), and “mesmerizing beauty” (NY Music Daily), internationally acclaimed Canadian cellist Arlen Hlusko is a dynamic, versatile artist who has performed extensively as soloist and chamber musician across the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Cellist of the Bang on a Can All-Stars sextet (extolled by The New York Times for “combining the power and punch of a rock band with the precision and clarity of a chamber ensemble”), Hlusko also regularly…
Find out more »Move with Grace Farms x lululemon | Strength for Runners with Brittany Battis
Join Lululemon Running Ambassador and Coach Brittany Battis for a full body strength class for runners! Start with a dynamic warm up and stretch followed by a full body workout targeting muscle groups that will help you become a stronger and more powerful runner. Afterwards, sip tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee with Battis, who will lead a myth-busting discussion about running that offers tips for beginning runners, proper nutrition for runners, and more. This class is open to all levels…
Find out more »Celebrate Lunar New Year
Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Library! Join us in ushering in the Year of the Horse with dance and choir performances, food, and crafts from a number of Asian traditions. Local organizations and New Canaan community members will give insight into New Year’s customs. This program is ideal for the whole family. Arrive anytime between 2 and 4 p.m., and stay however long you are able.
Find out more »Mahjong Open Play: Tile Tuesday
Join us for a fun evening of open play Mahjong! The Mahj Co. will provide all Mahjong tiles, mats and racks for open play. Players are asked to bring their own NMJL card. Food and beverages are not included with your ticket, but you are welcome to purchase them directly from Gates Restaurant during the event.
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