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December 2024
Alice in a Winter Wonderland: A Magical Visit with Author and Illustrator Jan Brett
Bestselling and beloved children’s author/illustrator Jan Brett will visit New Canaan Library as part of the book tour for her latest picture book, Alice in a Winter Wonderland. Ms. Brett will begin the Sunday, December 1 event at 10 AM with a drawing and illustration presentation, followed by a book signing. Children of all ages and their families are invited to register to attend. While general admission to Jan Brett's book presentation is free, entrance to the signing line requires…
Find out more »Cooking & Crafting with Kids: Holiday Edition
Prepare for the Holidays at this special afternoon class with Jane Mossa of The Pink Rhubarb! Get ready for a holiday crafting extravaganza for kids ages 7 and up! We’ll kick things off by transforming ordinary clementines into delightful clove-studded pomanders. Just grab a pencil to doodle on the fruit, then poke in those cloves like a pro! Finish it off with a snazzy ribbon and voilà—these citrus beauties can jazz up your bowl or dangle from the tree. Plus,…
Find out more »NCPS Holiday Sing-Along Concert
Welcome to the 3rd annual New Canaan Public Schools Holiday Singalong! Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with our talented students as they perform classic holiday tunes. Join us on Tue Dec 03 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Carriage Barn Arts Center for a festive evening of music and joy. Bring your friends and family to sing along and celebrate the holiday season together. Don't miss out on this heartwarming event! Ticket proceeds will be used to benefit…
Find out more »Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Independent Educational Evaluation IEE
Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: What Every Parent Needs to Know about an IEE Date: Tuesday December 3rd 2024 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST Co-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford, CT). Register here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/5B92T5 Speakers: Attorney Lawrence Berliner, Connecticut Special Education Law Jane Faherty, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director & Special Education Advocate Dr. Roni Cohen-Sandler, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and Author • What is an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)? • How can parents request an IEE if…
Find out more »HAYVN’s Sustainability Holiday Pop Up Shop:
Vendor Registration Ends 11/14 Showcase your sustainability products at our 2024 Sustainability Holiday Pop Up Shop at HAYVN! Vendor registration closes November 14, 2024. Special Event Tickets Socialize, network, support local businesses, explore sustainable brands/products. Enjoy light bites and drinks while shopping. Members are free, use promo code when registering.
Find out more »Deck the Walls Annual Holiday Party & Wreath Auction at the Carriage Barn
Carriage Barn Art Center’s Annual Holiday Party & Wreath Auction. Enjoy music, light bites & merriment in the most festive atmosphere. Mingle at the cocktail bar, shop for artist-made holiday gifts and small works, and bid on the holiday wreaths while supporting the Carriage Barn Arts Center! ** Wreath Auction bidding ends at 8:30pm ** Tickets $40 each
Find out more »Holiday Wreath Workshop
Join us for a festive evening of wreath decorating. We will provide a beautiful live balsam wreath for you to create a unique one-of-a-kind holiday treasure using a delightful array of nature's bounty. Lisa Kaine, creator of the Nature Center wreath entered each year in Deck the Walls at the Carriage Barn Arts Center, will share her special tips and tricks for crafting the perfect wreath.
Find out more »Children’s Commitee Holiday Party
Come join the fun at the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society for an afternoon of gingerbread cookie decorating, a holiday themed craft and an old fashioned sing-a-long. The party will run from 4:30-6pm. Then head on down to town for the Holiday Stroll. Attendees are welcome to leave their cars in the Museum parking lot while attending the stroll.
Find out more »The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (on stage!)
In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide head-on with the story of Christmas! The heartwarming story teaches valuable lessons about compassion, acceptance, and the true meaning of the holiday season.
Find out more »Get Ready for Elf JR. The Musical!
Saxe Intermediate School's 5th and 6th graders are bringing holiday magic to the stage with Elf JR., a musical based on the beloved Christmas movie. Follow Buddy the Elf as he leaves the North Pole for New York City, discovering his true identity and spreading Christmas cheer along the way. Location: Saxe Middle School Auditorium 468 South Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840 Scan the QR code for tickets, and come celebrate the season with us!
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