Kit Devereaux, candidate for New Canaan First Selectman, will be at Mead Park this Saturday, 10/28, from 12-2 pm for a fun-filled Meet & Greet Picnic. This is a great opportunity to talk to Kit about her candidacy, positions, and ideas. Kit is a fiscally conservative, collaborative, and creative problem-solver who has dedicated the last 20 years to public service while raising her family in New Canaan. She is eager to hear and consider every voice, and is looking forward…

The 2018 Sakura Matsuri, or Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival, will be held on Sunday, May 6, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Mead Park in New Canaan. The event will feature traditional Japanese a folk dance, taiko drumming by UConn Taiko, the story of Hachiko (a loyal Akita dog) and Spartacus (an American Akita therapy dog with K9 First Responders). Hands-on activities include dressing in traditional kimonos, ikebana flower arranging for kids, origami (paper folding), fabric wrapping, and calligraphy. This…

Note: This event has been canceled due to expected poor weather. There is no rain date. Japan Society of Fairfield County will hold a family-friendly Cherry Blossom Festival on Sunday, May 5 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. The festival is FREE and open to all, and will be held in Mead Memorial Park, 241 Park Street, New Canaan, CT. Highlights include Japanese-style drumming by UConn Kodama Taiko, martial arts demonstrations by Myofu-an Dojo as well as a samurai armor display.…

Join the Newcomers Club of New Canaan for an Open House on Saturday, August 28 from 2-4pm at the Mead Memorial Park Playground. Are you new to town and would like to learn more about New Canaan Newcomers Club?  Are you a current member that's curious to learn more about upcoming events, or would like to sign-up for one of our many clubs or playgroups? Join for a meet-and-greet with Newcomers Board members and learn more about the organization, membership and upcoming…

Are you ready for Migration Madness? The peak season for migrating birds is upon us. Join the fifth annual celebration of Connecticut birds. Patrick Comins, executive director of the Connecticut Audubon Society and master birder, will lead a bird walk in Bristow Sanctuary and see the migrating birds that are stopping over in the park. Registrants should meet at the Mead Park concession stand. Sponsored by Connecticut Audubon Society, the Conservation Commission and the Friends of Bristow,

On June 4, 2023, Filling in the Blanks will be hosting The First Annual Courts for a Cause. The pickleball tournament will be held at the beautiful brand new, Mead Park pickleball courts located in New Canaan, CT. Your participation will enable us to continue fighting childhood hunger in our local communities. This a Round Robin Tournament with a morning and afternoon session. Each bracket will have 5 teams with all teams in the bracket playing each other - guaranteeing…