This Columbus weekend, the successful Pop-Up Park, will become Pop-Up Palooza. From 12 to 3:30 p.m., local bands will perform. The first band will be a group of local musicians who are coming together under the name, “Who’s Your Father?” Brought together by Patrick Biscelgia, the band features his brother, Mike, uncle Billy Reedy, and friends Mike Stella and Rob Capparelli. The headlining band is The Grassy Towels, local high schoolers who have made a name for themselves playing school and…

The New Canaan Chamber of Commerce will put on its 33rd annual Halloween Parade on Sunday, October 26th. The Event Kicks off at noon with families’ gathering in the Park Street parking lot to receive goodie bags (while supplies last!) with a 1PM Parade kick off led by Old Faithful, rain or shine. The “Party” at the Park Street lot will include fun for all! The School of Rock will serenade parade goers with Halloween tunes such as the Monster…

Join the Holiday Fun! The annual Holiday Stroll has become a family favorite for New Canaan residents and those of our neighboring towns. Downtown New Canaan transforms into something out of a Dickens story book. Friday night kicks off with the arrival of Santa Claus, a lighting of the trees, carol singing, live entertainment while the stores stay open late and offer refreshments and holiday cheer. Saturday includes pictures with Santa at Santa’s workshop, characters roaming the streets, more live…

Join the Holiday Fun! The annual Holiday Stroll has become a family favorite for New Canaan residents and those of our neighboring towns. Downtown New Canaan transforms into something out of a Dickens story book. Friday night kicks off with the arrival of Santa Claus, a lighting of the trees, carol singing, live entertainment while the stores stay open late and offer refreshments and holiday cheer. Saturday includes pictures with Santa at Santa’s workshop, characters roaming the streets, more live entertainment, a…

On Thursday, August 31 at the Pop Up Park, the community is invited to an Overdose Awareness Day & Vigil, starting at 7PM. The purpose of the event is twofold: 1) to honor and remember those who died too soon; and 2) to bring the community together to ask all to help. The event tagline is "Helping Each Other to Heal". This event invites the community to participate: Engage - interact with the Hope & Remembrance Wall, get informed from…

The 2nd Annual Overdose Awareness Vigil takes place on Thursday, August 30th from 7-8:30PM in downtown New Canaan. Similar to last year, this event will include music, the Hope & Remembrance Wall, resources, hopeful testimonials, and a candlelight vigil led by members of the local clergy. Please come to Engage, Listen & Honor.

Join us for our 3rd Annual Community Addiction Awareness Vigil in downtown New Canaan. The goal of the event is to increase understanding about addiction, and about how all in the community can help. Enjoy live music while accessing resources and posting a tribute on our Hope & Remembrance Wall. Listen to authentic stories from young people and parents. Participate in the candlelight vigil, led by leaders of our local faith community. Event location is 6 South Avenue. In case…

UPDATE: Due to Wednesday’s forecast, the 5th Annual Community Addiction Awareness Vigil has been postponed to Thursday, September 2, 7pm, rain or shine. “With a Flash Flood Watch in effect starting Wednesday afternoon, we have no choice but to shift the date to Thursday,” said Paul Reinhardt, Founder, New Canaan Parent Support Group. The event will take place rain or shine, as the support group and event Co-Host New Canaan Community Foundation have secured an indoor location right near the…