Each spring, the New Canaan Democrats gather for an afternoon celebrating both community and civic purpose. This year’s event, Leading with Light, promises to be our most inspiring yet. Hosted at an elegant private residence, the gathering will bring together local state and national leaders, engaged citizens, and friends of the community for an afternoon of lively conversation, connection, and shared optimism about our town's future. Guests will enjoy beautifully curated hors d'oeuvres, elegant live music, and a welcoming atmosphere…

Join the New Canaan Community Foundation for an inspiring morning celebrating the 2026 grant recipients and the meaningful work of nonprofits across New Canaan and the surrounding communities. This year's awards support nearly 100 organizations, reflecting NCCF's deep commitment to addressing the most pressing needs across lower Fairfield County while strengthening New Canaan's civic and cultural infrastructure.

America’s gratitude guru and New York Times bestselling author Janice Kaplan presents her new book, What Your Body Knows About Happiness, with a new twist on how mind-body connections influence how we feel every day. Janice Kaplan's previous bestselling book, The Gratitude Diaries, is a smart and witty journey to discover the value of appreciating what you have. She is featured in magazines from Time to the Wall Street Journal and on Today and CBS This Morning. Janice hosted the…

Empowering women leaders & builders thru power connections, chats, collaborations & cowork. POWERChat: Ilana B. Ressler, MD & Elona Shape. You're Invited to POWERUp at HAYVN Greenwich! Wednesday, 6/10/26: 10am-1:30pm. Cowork: All Day Connect, Collaborate & Cowork Together! $25 FOR THE DAY (become a member at the session, you get credit towards your membership) FREE for HAYVN GREENWICH MEMBERS (Promo Code in Members’ Portal) Calling All Female Leaders and Creators — Come Build Community with Other Dynamic Founders and Trailblazers!…

As we commemorate 250 years of America, it is important to reflect not only on how we arrived here, but on the ideals and aspirations that continue to shape the nation. Throughout our history, artists have played a vital role in giving voice to how we see, question, remember, and understand our times and the complexities of American life. Consider Diego Rivera’s WPA-era murals, which portrayed industrial labor as both triumph and a site of struggle; Jacob Lawrence’s Migration Series,…

Let imagination take the lead in this hands-on design adventure! Inspired by Dancing Trees, our new seating in the plaza, and our theme We All Build, children will explore how ideas become real by using fun architectural drawing tools to create their own one-of-a-kind designs. Children will sketch, experiment, and bring big ideas to life using chalk on blue paper — just like creating a real blueprint from the past. It’s a playful way to learn how architects imagine, plan,…

For Children Ages K-5, Thursdays May 21, 28, June 4 & 11, 4-5pm Don’t wait to sign up for this popular after school art program led by local teacher “Ms Tiffany” McKay. This series we will dive into the world of Robert Rauschenberg. Rauschenberg was primarily a painter and a sculptor, but he also worked with photography, printmaking, papermaking and performance. With Mrs. McKay’s guidance, children will be able to delve into the creative process by using different materials to…