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December 2025
The Nutcracker presented by The New England Academy of Dance
New Canaan, CT, Tuesday, October 7, 2025 — The New England Academy of Dance (NEAD). This December, NEAD proudly celebrates the 40th anniversary of its beloved Nutcracker Ballet, accompanied by the Norwalk Symphony, a holiday tradition that has inspired and delighted generations of dancers and families throughout Fairfield County and the Tri-State area. For 40 years, more than 150 NEAD students, ages 6 to 18, take the stage alongside professional guest artists from New York City, bringing this magical story…
Find out more »Grace Farms Holiday Market
Enjoy a festive day of shopping and connection with a curated selection of meaningful gifts that give back, including watercolor and paint sets, toys and treats, cozy mugs, specialty teas and coffees, insightful books for adults and kids, and Grace Farms – branded favorites like notecards and memberships Discover handmade ornaments and embroidered works by Nasreen Sheikh and the Empowerment Collective, each supporting dignified work for women artisans around the world. Shop with purpose and find gifts that inspire creativity, connection, and compassion this holiday…
Find out more »Winter Wonderland
Come and be transported into a whole new world as the New Canaan Nature Center transforms into a Winter Wonderland filled with fun and exciting winter holiday activities for the entire family. We hope you will join us for all the festive fun!
Find out more »Gardening Workshops: Sustainable Holiday Décor
Make a one-of-a-kind holiday wreath from living plants and other natural materials with the Grace Farms Garden Team.
Find out more »Nature Workshops | Holiday Wreath Making
Make a one-of-a-kind holiday wreath from living plants and other natural materials with the Grace Farms Garden Team.
Find out more »Music at Grace Farms: Broadway Inspirational Voices
Broadway Inspirational Voices returns to Grace Farms with a site-responsive program that connects us with the presence of the human voice to inspire the audience toward joy. The one-hour program features a holiday repertoire developed for Grace Farms by Connecticut native Allen René Louis, Broadway Inspirational Voices Artistic Director and GRAMMY®-nominated Creative Director and Producer. Music at Grace Farms invites audiences to experience daylit, acoustic music performances in the glass-enclosed Sanctuary, against the backdrop of 80 acres of natural landscapes.
Find out more »Santa Breakfast & Brunch at the Roger Sherman Inn
Bring your little ones for a festive morning filled with joy and wonder. Join us for Breakfast & Brunch with Santa, where families can enjoy a delicious meal, capture special photos and engage in a holiday craft. The celebration wraps up with Storytime and cookies with Santa. Kids menu will be offered, call 203-966-4541 for reservations. Sunday, December 14 & Sunday, December 21 8:30am | 10:30am | 12:30am
Find out more »Celebrate and Learn about Chanukah
Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, is December 14 to December 22 this year. Join members of our community to celebrate and learn about Chanukah with hands-on games and crafts, a special story walk, and tasty treats. This program is ideal for the whole family. Arrive anytime between 2 and 4 p.m., and stay however long you are able. Children under 6 years may need help from a grown-up to complete some projects. This program is in partnership with the…
Find out more »Charis Holiday Concert
CHARIS HOLIDAY CONCERT CELEBRATES THE SEASON Charis Chamber Voices celebrates the season with Rejoice!, its annual Holiday Concert: Friday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. at St. James the Less Episcopal Church, 10 Church Lane, Scarsdale, NY, and Sunday, December 14, at 4:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan, 178 Oenoke Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT. Charis’s Artistic Director, Jeremy Wiggins, conducts, accompanied by the organist Terrence Flanagan. Benjamin Britten’s Festival Te Deum offers a striking, multi-layered treatment of…
Find out more »The Fairfield County Chorale Presents ‘Magnificat & Majesty’
Join us for a transcendent choral experience spanning centuries of sacred music. The program begins with Francesco Durante's Magnificat, a baroque gem bringing with contrapuntal elegance. From South America Guarnieri's Missa Diligite, a 20th century piece that blends lyrical beauty with rhythmic vitality. After a short intermission Franz Schubert's Magnificat brings Classical charm and youthful energy, setting the stage for the evening's culmination: Mozart's majestic Coronation Mass, a brilliant and beloved masterwork that has graced royal and sacred ceremonies for…
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