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October 2025
Fall Fair
Join the New Canaan Nature Center for three days of traditional family fun at our Annual Fall Fair! Come and enjoy carnival rides, food and so much more! Friday, October 10th 5:00pm - 9:00pm Saturday, October 11th 10:00am - 6:00pm Sunday, October 12th 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Find out more »Runway by STAR – Connecting Threads, the Fabric of Us
“Runway by STAR – Connecting Threads, the Fabric of Us” is an inspiring event dedicated to uniting the worlds of fashion, culture, and social impact. This gathering celebrates how individuality and diversity come together to create something truly extraordinary, a tapestry woven from every experience, culture, and story. The event features innovative runway presentations, dynamic panel discussions, and interactive experiences that spotlight multicultural influences, body diversity, and authentic representation in design. Designers and thought leaders will explore what it means…
Find out more »Grace Farms 10 Year Season | Encounter, Experience, Explore
Celebrate 10 Years of Grace Farms with unforgettable moments and joy for all ages! Surrounded by scenic fall landscapes, enjoy live music in the Plaza, an immersive tea lounge, art experiences including talks with artist Hannah Rose Thomas, PhD and photographer James Florio, and more, while welcoming a season of programming centered around the theme, We all build.
Find out more »Faster Things – Allman Brothers Tribute
If you love the music of the original Allman Brothers Band, you will love Faster Things – the Allman Brothers Tribute Band! Faster Things conjures the twin guitar harmonies and searing slide guitar sounds, hammond organ, harmony guitar and unusual time signatures of the original Allman Brothers band with passion. Faster Things have played venues such as Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre, SOBs in NYC, Sugar Hollow Taproom in Danbury and Park City Music Hall in Bridgeport. Tickets $25 in…
Find out more »HAYVN’S Gather & Gab: Mystic Mingle with Francine Tesler
Gather & Gab: Mystic Mingle with Francine Tesler IN-PERSON EVENT at HAYVN DARIEN Tuesday, 10/14/25, 5:30-7:30pm Join us for HAYVN's *Mystic Mingle* themed Gather & Gab, an evening filled with insights, connections, and intuitive discoveries. We are excited to welcome back Francine Tesler, a "Psychic Business Strategist and Business Matchmaker." Francine combines her expertise as a psychic medium and medical intuitive with innovative strategies to help clients achieve business success and beyond. She has made several notable appearances, including a…
Find out more »7 Ways to Support Your Student’s Studying & Executive Functions Without Losing Your Mind (ONLINE)
In this lively and practical webinar, you’ll discover proven strategies to help your child develop the study skills, organization, and focus they need to succeed, while keeping your own stress in check.
Find out more »New Canaan Nature Center Hiking Group
Join Tom Turrentine as he leads a group hike at a local park or preserve. The first hike will be at Rockefeller State Park. Future destinations will be determined based on weather and will be communicated to all registrants via email. Participants may carpool to the destination from the New Canaan Nature Center parking lot. All are welcome. This event is free, but registration is required.
Find out more »Matisse at War by Christopher Gorham
Author Christopher Gorham will speak on his latest book, Matisse at War: Art and Resistance in Nazi Occupied France, spotlighting the years during WWII when Henri Matisse and his family defiantly refused to evacuate Nazi-occupied France. This groundbreaking book illuminates the previously untold history of their passionate roles in the Resistance and the prodigious, revolutionary work the artist produced in the face of fascism, violence, and hate.
Find out more »HAYVN Halftime: From Startup to Scale-Up: Legal Essentials for Every Stage of Growth
HAYVN HalfTime IN-PERSON EVENT at HAYVN Darien Thursday, 10/16/25, 12-1pm COST: HAYVN Members: Free with code on members portal. For help accessing members portal please email questions@hayvn.com Non-Member: $20 Topic: From Startup to Scale-Up: Legal Essentials for Every Stage of Growth Featuring Robert J. Kornhaas, Partner, Wiggin and Dana Starting and scaling a company requires more than just a great idea—it takes the right legal foundation. Join us for this HAYVN Halftime where we’ll explore two critical stages of your…
Find out more »Chat, Chew and Paint with Kelsey Gilmore
Enjoy a relaxed walk through the trails of the New Canaan Nature Center with our resident artist, Kelsey Gilmore. Along the way, you’ll choose a scenic spot that inspires you, and Kelsey will guide you in creating your own watercolor painting to take home. Artists of all levels are welcome. Each participant will receive a watercolor pad and paint set to use during the class and to keep for future creativity! Please bring a folding chair if you’d prefer not…
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