Name: Nature Workshop | Garlic
Start: 2026-11-07T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Grace Farms

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 garlic to plant this autumn for summer harvest.

Local Event: Nature Workshop | Garlic

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Nature Workshop | Garlic

Fall is the best time to plant garlic. Grace Farms Horticulture Specialist Michael Poulin demonstrates how to prepare, plant,...

Waveny Park

Sunday, October 11 from 10am-4pm
FREE and open to all the community, the Waveny Arts Festival is set to take place once again on Sunday October 11 in New Canaan, during which a group of artist and artisan vendors representing a mix of mediums, products and styles will be on display for residents and visitors at Waveny Park.
Presented by the Carriage Barn Arts Center, the 4th annual event will be held Sunday October 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park and feature fine art photographers, a diverse mix of jewelry designers and painters ranging from abstract to landscapes, mixed media to three dimensional and more.
Also on display will be block printed textiles, ceramics, hand-poured candles, clothing, stationery, paper products and ornaments, offering a complete range of sizes and price points for guests.
Guests can also enjoy live music and performances, from Bluegrass band the Parkway Ramblers, New Canaan Town Brass and many others, as well as a preview of the Connecticut Stage Company's upcoming production of "My Fair Lady". Dance performances by New England Academy of Dance and their professional company, Thomas Ortiz Dance will be a new addition to the entertainment this year.
There will also be fun family activities &amp; crafts and various food and beverage options including Mobile Pie, Taco Tequila, Farmer's Grind Coffee, So Fresh Doughnuts and the South Norwalk Ice Cream Truck.
A Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace will also return to this year's festival, providing 30 kids and teens ages 9-17 an opportunity to showcase their businesses and products.
The majority of these artists and artisans are from New Canaan and the surrounding towns in the community. The same goes for the performers and food vendors, so this is a great way to support the creative community and a great way for the Carriage Barn Arts Center to highlight what we're all about. The goal in producing this arts festival is to connect people with the arts and celebrate creativity.
Come out with your family &amp; friends and have a great day in the park supporting your local community!

Local Event: 4th Annual Waveny Arts Festival 

4th Annual Waveny Arts Festival 

Sunday, October 11 from 10am-4pm
FREE and open to all the community, the Waveny Arts Festival is set to take place once again...

Powerhouse Theatre Performing Arts Center

ROUNDING THIRD by Richard Dresser is the first of our OCTOBER special weekend shows. The comedy is performed with scripts-in-hand. Rounding Third describes the humorous journey of two Little League coaches through an entire season, from their first tentative meeting to the climactic championship game. Don is the tough, blue-collar, win-at-all-costs veteran coach whose son is the star pitcher. Michael is a newcomer both to the town and to baseball. He's a corporate executive who agrees to be Don's assistant because he wants a special activity with his son, who's never played baseball before. Butting heads doesn't just happen on the field! 
ONE WEEKEND ONLY!
"BASEBALL COMEDY ROUNDING THIRD HITS A HOMER" - Detroit Free Press
"ROUNDING THIRD IS STRONG ON FUN" - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
PEN PALS by Michael Griffo is the second of our OCTOBER special weekend shows. Direct from its celebrated run off-Broadway, Pen Pals is the extraordinary story of two best friends who have never met. The minimalist two-woman show, revolving around letter readings, is a delightful, heartwarming, funny, moving, character-driven play that spans decades, touching on adolescence, marriage, career milestones, children, and significant tragedies. Bernie and Mags live in two different countries, and have been pen pals for over fifty years. Since they were teenagers, they’ve shared every aspect of their lives with each other. They’ve told each other things they wouldn’t dare tell another soul. Through their letters, they are closer to each other than anyone else in the world. The play has drawn consistent praise for its heart and poignant reflections on aging and female connection. Fans of A.R. Gurney's Love Letters will find a familiar warmth here. 
ONE WEEKEND ONLY! 
"IT'S A STORY THAT CELEBRATES LIFELONG FRIENDSHIP WITH HUMOR, HUMANITY, AND HEARTFELT EMOTION." - DC Theater Arts 
"UTTERLY ABSORBING, PACKING AN EMOTIONAL PUNCH." - NJARTS.net
ROUNDING THIRD BY RICHARD DRESSER &amp; PEN PALS BY MICHAEL GRIFFO AT POWERHOUSE THEATRE IN WAVENY PARK, 679 South Ave (entrance to park), New Canaan, CT
SCHEDULE
2 SHOWS - ONE WEEKEND ONLY EACH!
Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30pm. Sunday at 5pm for Rounding Third. Sunday at 2pm for Pen Pals.

Local Event: ROUNDING THIRD by Richard Dresser & PEN PALS by Michael Griffo

ROUNDING THIRD by Richard Dresser & PEN PALS by...

ROUNDING THIRD by Richard Dresser is the first of our OCTOBER special weekend shows. The comedy is performed with...

ROUNDING THIRD by Richard Dresser & PEN PALS by Michael Griffo

Wilton Quaker Meeting

<blockquote>HFFC welcomes on Monday, October 12th CARL ZIMMER, author of 15 books on scientific advancements, acclaimed NYT science columnist, recipient of too many awards to list and popular podcaster,&nbsp;&nbsp;live and in person&nbsp;at the Quaker Meetinghouse from 7-9 PM.&nbsp; &nbsp;This meeting will also be streamed.&nbsp; Register now at <a href="https://bit.ly/ScienceAsCrisisReporting" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bit.ly/ScienceAsCrisisReporting</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; Science reporting has become he writes, crisis reporting - first the pandemic and now the war on Science.&nbsp; What can he tell us about the reporting on the crisis over AI?&nbsp;&nbsp;What questions do you have?&nbsp;Zimmer is a highly in demand speaker:&nbsp; we are fortunate to have found a space on his schedule.&nbsp; Let's show him our support for being in the trenches of the war on science.&nbsp;&nbsp; P.S. Remember you can always check the HFFC calendar on our website <a href="https://www.hffcct.org/calendar" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.hffcct.org/calendar</a> for upcoming programs, activities, and events.&nbsp; As always, this program is offered free to the public as part of our educational mission to encourage critical thinking, civil discourse on contemporary issues, secular values.&nbsp;&nbsp; Pizza and salad at the QMH beforehand at 6:30.&nbsp;&nbsp;</blockquote>








Register at &nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/ScienceAsCrisisReporting" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/ScienceAsCrisisReporting</a> to attend in person or to receive a link to participate online.
The Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County, Connecticut (HFFC), espouses reason and compassion, and seeks to promote humanism and free thought in our community. It holds monthly featured speaker programs, film events, book discussions, solstice celebrations, charitable activities, and science roundtables. Learn more at <a href="https://www.hffcct.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">hffcct.org</a>

Local Event: When writing about Science is no longer just about reporting discoveries 

Wilton

When writing about Science is no longer just...

HFFC welcomes on Monday, October 12th CARL ZIMMER, author of 15 books on scientific advancements, acclaimed NYT science...

When writing about Science is no longer just about reporting discoveries 

New Canaan Library

New Canaan Library celebrates Banned Books Week, October 4–10, with a featured display of challenged books and programs exploring the importance of the freedom to read and access to a wide range of books, ideas, and perspectives.&nbsp;The Library will highlight this year’s theme with a special screening of The Librarians on Monday, October 12, at 6:30 p.m. Directed by Kim A. Snyder, the Emmy Award-winning documentary follows librarians across the country who risked their reputations, their jobs, and even their safety to defend their communities' freedom to read. Bestselling author Will Schwalbe will also join the Library for The Need to Read on Wednesday, October 7, at 7:00 p.m. Schwalbe will explore how reading can connect us, broaden our perspectives, and deepen our understanding of one another.The Library’s featured challenged book display, created by Assistant Manager of Reference &amp; Instruction Kassidy Wynne, offers another way for readers to explore the Banned Books Week theme.&nbsp;You might see some of your favorite books and learn why they’ve been challenged in other places. You can also pick up a list of the 10 most challenged books from last year and a Banned Books Week bookmark. 
Banned Books Week is a nationwide initiative created by the American Library Association (ALA) to highlight the freedom to read and raise awareness about attempts to restrict access to books. This year’s theme, “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read,” speaks directly to the work of librarians who help ensure that readers can discover books and information for themselves.

Local Event: New Canaan Library Celebrates Banned Books Week 2026 Emmy Award-Winning Documentary The Librarians a

New Canaan Library Celebrates Banned Books Week...

New Canaan Library celebrates Banned Books Week, October 4–10, with a featured display of challenged books and programs...

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Temple Beth El

Music &amp; Memories Studio is an uplifting, interactive music program designed for individuals living with dementia, their care partners, as well as any older adults who seek meaningful connection and love to sing! This inclusive approach creates a true sense of community and belonging.&nbsp;
Join us on Tuesday mornings from 10:30AM-12:00PM for the next 6 weeks (10/13-11/24) for 90 minutes of singing, music trivia, laughter and an opportunity to make new friends. This is a shared community experience - and everyone's welcome! It's free - no commitment necessary.. drop in!&nbsp;
Led by Beth Styles &amp; Jason L. Terry, Stamford's own professional music duo known for their outstanding community work with choirs, adult programs and inspirational events through the years.&nbsp; 

See flyer attached.

Local Event: Music & Memories Studio - with Beth Styles & Jason L. Terry

Stamford

Music & Memories Studio - with Beth Styles &...

Music & Memories Studio is an uplifting, interactive music program designed for individuals living with dementia, their care...

Music & Memories Studio - with Beth Styles & Jason L. Terry

The wine world often says that the food and wine that grow together go together, but what about global cuisines from regions where wine grapes aren't prevalent? James Beard award-winning sommelier Cha McCoy and author Layla Schlack, creators of Wine Pairing for the People, will join us at the library for a conversation blending wine knowledge with an anthropological perspective and a side of aspirational armchair travel. &nbsp;Cha knows that good foods and wines go together and that the cuisines of Africa, Asia, and the Americas are just as worthy of great pours. &nbsp;
Join us for a lively discussion around this first-of-its-kind guide.

Local Event: Wine Pairing for the People with James Beard Award-Winning Sommelier Cha McCoy and Author Layla Schl

Wine Pairing for the People with James Beard...

The wine world often says that the food and wine that grow together go together, but what about global cuisines from regions...

Wine Pairing for the People with James Beard Award-Winning Sommelier Cha McCoy and Author Layla Schl

Statewide Conversation Addressing Compassionate Health care in the Age of AIDate: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 
Time: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. 
Location: Fairfield University, Barone Campus Building, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield 
Tickets: $75, including breakfast and panel
Health care leaders, educators, technologists and policymakers will gather for a breakfast panel and innovation showcase exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping health care while keeping human connection at the center of care.
The event will cover practical uses of AI, emerging ethical and regulatory considerations, and the importance of a human-in-the-loop approach to patient safety, accountability and compassionate care.
Featured speakers are Dr. Rohit Bhalla, senior vice president and chief clinical and quality officer at Stamford Health; Patricia Simino Boyce, dean of Fairfield University’s Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing &amp; Health Studies; health care attorney Jennifer Cox; and Sumit Sajnani, Connecticut’s health information technology officer.
Attendees can also meet representatives from health care AI and technology companies and explore emerging tools designed to support providers, improve operational efficiency, strengthen care coordination and enhance the patient experience.
The Patient Is U, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening empathy, dignity and compassion across the health care system, is presenting the event. It is being held in memory of Claudio Pannuzzio, chairman of the organization’s board.
Registration: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tpiucompassionatecare.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.tpiucompassionatecare.org/</a>(Shutterstock photo)

Local Event: Statewide Conversation Addressing Compassionate Health Care in the Age of AI

Fairfield

Statewide Conversation Addressing Compassionate...

Statewide Conversation Addressing Compassionate Health care in the Age of AIDate: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 
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