Things to Do with Kids in New Canaan, CT

Inspired by the season’s theme, We all build , Bunny Book Group invites children to read stories that explore how an idea can evolve into a beautiful, inspiring, and innovative creation. Each week fea...

Friday, November 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Bunny Book Group

📍 Grace Farms

Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Open Arts Studio

📍 Grace Farms

Step into the colorful arts studio where children are encouraged to think in new ways and create an inspired art project! Each month, Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson leads a new tactile projec...

Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Nature Workshop | Garlic

📍 Grace Farms

Fall is the best time to plant garlic. Grace Farms Horticulture Specialist Michael Poulin demonstrates how to prepare, plant, and care for this common aromatic. Take home a hand-selected head of garli...

Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM

A Puptacular Snickerdoodle & Pinkalicious 20Th Anniversary Celebration!

📍 New Canaan Library

Listening Within: A Morning Retreat

Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 4:30 AM

📍 Carriage Barn Arts Center - Waveny Park

Image above courtesy of Welltress Living Company Sunday November 8, 9:30am-12:30pm This is the third in a series of seasonal art and healing events in collaboration with Welltress, a modern healing ho...

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Listening Within – A Morning Retreat

Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 4:30 AM

📍 Carriage Barn Arts Center - Waveny Park

College Prep Day - Sat Vs. Act: Which Test Is Actually Right For You? (And Does It Even Matter Anymore?)

Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 7:15 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

College Prep Day - Juniors: How To Maximize Your Chances Of College Acceptance

Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 8:30 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

College Prep Day - How To Find Scholarships (Without Falling For Scams Or Spending Hours Googling)

Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

Monday Music With Kurt Gallagher (Drop-In)

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 11:15 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

Creative Writing And Crafts Corner For Grades 3-5

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM

Academic Wellness: Building The Skills For Success In High School And College

📍 New Canaan Library

Materials Studio

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM

📍 Grace Farms

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Families are invited to play, build, deconstruct, reimagine, and discover the life cycle of everyday materials in our built environment with the Grace Farms Education Team. Inspired by the exhibit Wit...

Materials Studio

📍 Grace Farms

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM

3D Design Project For Grades 4-7: Hinged Box

📍 New Canaan Library

Ages: Preteen (9-12)

Cares Crafts Club For Grades K-5

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Materials Studio

📍 Grace Farms

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Materials Studio

📍 Grace Farms

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Journey Into the World of Tea | Herbal Infusions

📍 Grace Farms

Explore the distinction between tea — the beverage derived from steeping leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant— and tisanes, caffeine-free botanical infusions commonly called “herbal tea.” Taste a wid...

Read With Bean The Dog For Grades K-5

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

Maker Club For Grades 4-8

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11:30 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Studio Beginnings

📍 Grace Farms

Our youngest artists, designers, and builders are invited into the Arts Studio to have fun making art inspired by the River building and surrounding landscape. Learning through art, children will thin...

Studio Beginnings

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM

📍 Grace Farms

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Grace Farms Tour

📍 Grace Farms

This comprehensive Grace Farms Tour invites a closer look at the architecture of the River building and Barns. Take in 360–degree views of the surrounding landscapes while exploring the building’s sus...

Little Bookworms: Book Group For Grades K-1

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:15 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

Ages: Kid (4-8)

Bunny Book Group

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 5:15 AM

📍 Grace Farms

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Bunny Book Group

📍 Grace Farms

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 6:30 AM

Krasner & Pollock: Guided Tour with Page Knox

📍 Carriage Barn Arts Center - Waveny Park

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL , email admin@carriagebarn.org for waitlist. Join a Carriage Barn group guided tour with art historian and Met insider Dr. Page Knox. Featuring over 120 works from more than 80 U...

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Open Arts Studio

📍 Grace Farms

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Drop In 3-5'S Saturday Storytime

📍 New Canaan Library

Grace Farms Tour

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 5:30 AM

📍 Grace Farms

This comprehensive tour invites a closer look at the architecture of the River building and Barns. Take in 360–degree views of the surrounding landscapes while exploring the building’s sustainable des...

Autumn Stroll

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM

📍 Grace Farms

Experience the beauty of Grace Farms throughout every season during a guided walk through the landscape with the Grace Farms Garden Team. This immersive fall outing invites all to slow down, notice th...

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM

World Music Series: Unexpectedly Celtic With Rakish

📍 New Canaan Library

Diy Felt Sewing Kit For Grades 4-8

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Grateful Dead Night, with ‘Take A Step Back’

📍 Carriage Barn Arts Center - Waveny Park

Ages: Adults (18+)

Saturday, Nov. 14: Bandleader and guitarist Michael-Louis Smith and “Take A Step Back” return to the Carriage Barn with music of The Grateful Dead. Don't miss an electirying night of live music that c...

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Closed to General Visitation

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM

📍 Grace Farms

Grace Farms is closed for general visitation on Sunday, November 15 and open exclusively to event ticketholders.

Open-Ended Art Exploration With Barbara Rucci

Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

Through Your Looking Glass Student Showcase 2026 Opening Reception

Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM

📍 Carriage Barn Arts Center - Waveny Park

Through Your Looking Glass Student Art Showcase Stand Together Against Racism (S.T.A.R), in partnership with The Glass House and the Carriage Barn Arts Center presents the fifth annual "Through Your L...

Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Music at Grace Farms | Nemanja Radulović and Double Sens

📍 Grace Farms

“Daredevil freshness” – The Guardian Renowned violinist Nemanja Radulović brings his electrifying virtuosity and chamber ensemble Double Sens to Grace Farms as part of a debut U.S. tour. Radulović, a ...

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Monday Music With Kurt Gallagher (Drop-In)

Monday, November 16, 2026 at 11:15 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

Party: My Weird School For Grades 1-3

Monday, November 16, 2026 at 11:15 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

Ages: Kid (4-8)

3D Printer Training For Ages 8-Adult

Monday, November 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM

📍 New Canaan Library

Materials Studio

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM

📍 Grace Farms

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Materials Studio

📍 Grace Farms

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Thanksgiving Cooking & Crafting

📍 Carriage Barn Arts Center - Waveny Park

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12), Teen (13-17)

A fun filled take-and-bake holiday cooking workshops for kids ages 7-14 led by Jane Mossa of Pink Rhubarb. We will get ready for Thanksgiving and learn how to make the best home made stuffing and cran...

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 11:15 AM

Around The World: Native American Heritage Month For Grades 3-4

📍 New Canaan Library

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Winter Cookie Decoration Contest - Custom Cookie Cutter Designs Due

📍 New Canaan Library

Party: Charlie Thorne Series For Grades 3-6

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM

📍 New Canaan Library

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Materials Studio

📍 Grace Farms

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Materials Studio

📍 Grace Farms

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 11:30 AM

Maker Club For Grades 4-8

📍 New Canaan Library

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Studio Beginnings

📍 Grace Farms

Studio Beginnings

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM

📍 Grace Farms

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Grace Farms Tour

📍 Grace Farms

Manga Book Club For Grades 6-8: Witch Hat Atelier

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 2:15 PM

📍 New Canaan Library

Friday, November 20, 2026 at 5:15 AM

Bunny Book Group

📍 Grace Farms

Friday, November 20, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Bunny Book Group

📍 Grace Farms

Friday, November 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Afternoon Tea

📍 Grace Farms

Gather with friends in the glass-enclosed Pavilion for an inviting and immersive afternoon tea experience. Choose your favorite blend of Grace Farms Tea and enjoy a freshly brewed pot, alongside an ey...

Court | 12 pm opening

Friday, November 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM

📍 Grace Farms

Open Arts Studio

Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM

📍 Grace Farms

Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Book Babies (0-23 Months)

📍 New Canaan Library

Ages: Baby (0-1), Toddler (1-3)

Grace Farms Tour

Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 5:30 AM

📍 Grace Farms

Yoga and Movement with Pilin Anice

Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 5:30 AM

📍 Grace Farms

Ages: Adults (18+)

Experience movement and music in the light-filled Court with renowned mindfulness and wellness expert, Pilin Anice . This invigorating class takes participants through a breath-centered yoga practice ...

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Math Buddies For Grades K-4

Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 10:15 AM

Pages, Playdoh & Pals: An Adaptive Program

📍 New Canaan Library

Art Class For Grades 3-5: Thanksgiving Suncatchers

Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

Monday, November 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Read With Brooklyn The Dog For Grades K-5

📍 New Canaan Library

Materials Studio

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM

📍 Grace Farms

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Materials Studio

📍 Grace Farms

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 11:15 AM

Drawn To Reading: Graphic Novel Book Group For Grades 2-4

📍 New Canaan Library

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Materials Studio

📍 Grace Farms

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Materials Studio

📍 Grace Farms

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Closed

📍 Grace Farms

We are closed today, Thursday, November 26, 2026.

Holiday Market

Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM

📍 Grace Farms

Grace Farms Holiday Market is a special pop-up featuring a curated selection of meaningful gifts that give back. Browse art sets, toys and treats, cozy mugs, teas and coffees, inspiring books, and Gra...

Friday, November 27, 2026 at 5:15 AM

Bunny Book Group

📍 Grace Farms

Friday, November 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Bunny Book Group

📍 Grace Farms

Friday, November 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Holiday Market

📍 Grace Farms

Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Open Arts Studio

📍 Grace Farms

Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Grace Farms Tour

📍 Grace Farms

Holiday Market

Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM

📍 Grace Farms

Monday, November 30, 2026 at 11:15 AM

Monday Music With Kurt Gallagher (Drop-In)

📍 New Canaan Library

Holiday Market

Monday, November 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM

📍 Grace Farms

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Materials Studio

📍 Grace Farms

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Winter Stories And Crafts For Ages 2 And 3 Years

📍 New Canaan Library

Holiday Market

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM

📍 Grace Farms

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 4:15 AM

Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 Mos.)

📍 New Canaan Library

Ages: Toddler (1-3)

Materials Studio

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM

📍 Grace Farms

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Holiday Calligraphy Workshop Series

📍 Carriage Barn Arts Center - Waveny Park

Holiday Calligraphy Workshop Series Celebrate the holiday season with the art of hand lettering! In this three-part workshop series, calligrapher Dina Ruzha will guide participants through creating be...

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Book Babies ~Pre-Walkers (0-12 Mos.)

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 5:45 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

Ages: Baby (0-1)

Maker Club For Grades 4-8

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 11:30 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Holiday Market

📍 Grace Farms

Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 4:30 AM

Tales For Tots (18-36 Mos.)

📍 New Canaan Library

Studio Beginnings

Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM

📍 Grace Farms

Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Grace Farms Tour

📍 Grace Farms

Creative Writing And Crafts Corner For Grades 3-5

Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Holiday Market

📍 Grace Farms

Friday, December 4, 2026 at 5:15 AM

Bunny Book Group

📍 Grace Farms

Friday, December 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Bunny Book Group

📍 Grace Farms

Friday, December 4, 2026 at 9:45 AM

Kid Creators For Ages 4-6 Years

📍 New Canaan Library

Winter Cookie Decoration Contest - Baker Registration

Friday, December 4, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

Holiday Market

Friday, December 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM

📍 Grace Farms

Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Open Arts Studio

📍 Grace Farms

Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Read With Ziggy The Pug For Grades K-5

📍 New Canaan Library

Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Grace Farms Tour

📍 Grace Farms

(Not) Just For Kids: Norwalk Symphony ~ Bold And Brassy!

Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

Math Buddies For Grades K-4

Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Winter Cookie Decoration Contest - Public Cookie Voting!

📍 New Canaan Library

Holiday Market

Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM

📍 Grace Farms

Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Open-Ended Art Exploration With Barbara Rucci

📍 New Canaan Library

Cookie Decorating

Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM

📍 Grace Farms

Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Decorate delicious winter-inspired cookies with the entire family. Sugar cookies will be provided by Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones .

Cookie Decorating

📍 Grace Farms

Monday, December 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Decorate delicious winter-inspired cookies with the entire family. Sugar cookies will be provided by Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones .

Winter Steam Projects For Grades 3-4

📍 New Canaan Library

Monday Music With Kurt Gallagher (Drop-In)

Monday, December 7, 2026 at 11:15 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

Holiday Market

Monday, December 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM

📍 Grace Farms

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Materials Studio

📍 Grace Farms

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Winter Stories And Crafts For Ages 2 And 3 Years

📍 New Canaan Library

Cares Crafts Club For Grades K-5

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Holiday Market

📍 Grace Farms

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 4:15 AM

Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 Mos.)

📍 New Canaan Library

Ages: Toddler (1-3)

Materials Studio

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM

📍 Grace Farms

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 5:45 AM

Book Babies ~Pre-Walkers (0-12 Mos.)

📍 New Canaan Library

Ages: Baby (0-1)

Journey into the World of Tea | Eastern and Western Tea Culture & Practices

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Grace Farms

Delve into the historical origin of the Japanese ceremony and understand how it has evolved to today. Take a peek into Chinese tea culture and practices and through some of Grace Farms Tea Expert Fran...

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Candlelight Yoga with Pilin Anice

📍 Grace Farms

Ages: Adults (18+)

Experience movement and music in the light-filled Court with renowned mindfulness and wellness expert, Pilin Anice. This special candlelight yoga class aims to inspire tranquility and provide a moment...

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Drawn To Reading: Graphic Novel Book Group For Grades 2-4

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 11:15 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM

Maker Club For Grades 4-8

📍 New Canaan Library

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Celebrate And Learn About Chanukah

📍 New Canaan Library

Holiday Market

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM

📍 Grace Farms

Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 4:30 AM

Tales For Tots (18-36 Mos.)

📍 New Canaan Library

Studio Beginnings

Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM

📍 Grace Farms

Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Grace Farms Tour

📍 Grace Farms

Story Starters For Grades K-2

Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 11:15 AM

📍 New Canaan Library

Ages: Kid (4-8)

Movie Screening: The Muppet Christmas Carol

Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM

📍 New Canaan Library

Holiday Market

Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM

📍 Grace Farms

Friday, December 11, 2026 at 5:15 AM

Bunny Book Group

📍 Grace Farms

Friday, December 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Bunny Book Group

📍 Grace Farms

Friday, December 11, 2026 at 9:45 AM

Kid Creators For Ages 4-6 Years

📍 New Canaan Library

Holiday Afternoon Tea

Friday, December 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Grace Farms

Ages: Baby (0-1), Toddler (1-3), Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12), Teen (13-17)

Enjoy the glass-enclosed Pavilion for a memorable holiday afternoon tea experience at Grace Farms. Choose your favorite blend of Grace Farms Tea and enjoy a freshly brewed pot, alongside an eye-catchi...

Holiday Market

Friday, December 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM

📍 Grace Farms

Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Reading And Rhythm With Orchestra Lumos And Music Together

📍 New Canaan Library

Grace Farms Tour

Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 5:30 AM

📍 Grace Farms

Nature Workshop | Sustainable Holiday Decor

Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 5:30 AM

📍 Grace Farms

Make a one-of-a-kind holiday wreath with living plants and other natural materials from the Grace Farms landscape with the Grace Farms Garden Team. Take home your handmade wreath, perfect for the holi...