Downtown New Canaan 

Mark your calendar for New Canaan’s biggest weekend of the summer !
Friday the 17th kicks things off with the sidewalk sale. Local stores set up right outside their doors with once-a-year deals on some of their best inventory. Get there early and you’ll have first pick.
Saturday the 18th is the main event — three streets turned into a pedestrian mall packed with bargains, food, live music, and enough kids’ activities to wear out even the most energetic five-year-old.
Here’s what’s waiting for you downtown.
Shop the Sale
Storefronts up and down Elm, Main, and Forest put out their best deals of the year for the sidewalk sale. Bring a bag and budget more time than you think you’ll need — this isn’t a quick stop.
Meet Your Favorite Nonprofits
Local nonprofit groups will have tables set up throughout the fair. Stop by, say hello, and hear what they’re working on. It’s a good excuse to learn what’s happening in town beyond the shopping.
The YMCA Family Fun Area
Head to Main and Elm for the YMCA’s Family Fun Area, the go-to spot for kids all weekend. On deck: bungee jumping, airbrush tattoos, a family photo booth, arts and crafts, and prizes.
More Entertainment for Kids (and Adults Who Act Like Kids)
Fan favorite Gary Sirico returns with his balloon animals — a fair tradition that always draws a crowd. A face painter will be on hand for anyone who wants a new look for the day, and a psychic will be reading for anyone curious what’s next.
Eat and Drink Your Way Through Town
Food is everywhere this weekend, but here’s where to find some of the highlights:
Taco Tequila Truck — Elm and Park New Canaan Butcher — Main and East Gelatissimo, Good Day Tap Company, and LemonNates — cool refreshments to beat the July heat
Music All Day, All Over Downtown
Local musicians take over the fair from morning to night:
Celina Savage, followed by the New Canaan Town Band and School of Rock, at South and Elm INtersetion New Canaan Music playing all day on Main Street
Parking Is Free
Every legal parking space downtown is free for the weekend, including the train station and commuter lots. Park anywhere legal and walk in.
Save the Date
Sidewalk Sale: Friday, July 17, 2026 Village Fair: Saturday, July 18, 2026 Elm, Main, and Forest Streets, New Canaan

Local Event: New Canaan Village Fair & Sidewalk Sale 

Fairfield County

New Canaan

Connecticut

New Canaan Village Fair & Sidewalk Sale 

Mark your calendar for New Canaan’s biggest weekend of the summer !
Friday the 17th kicks things off with the sidewalk sale....

Community bible study, everyone welcome. This Saturday and every Saturday at 9am.

Local Event: Bible Bunch

Westchester County

Bedford-Katonah

New York

Bible Bunch

Community bible study, everyone welcome. This Saturday and every Saturday at 9am.

Bedford Audubon Society

This two-part program begins at Bylane Farm, where Naturalist Tait Johansson
 will provide an introduction to shorebird identification and ecology, exploring the field marks, habitat preferences, foraging strategies, and behaviors that distinguish these diverse and highly adapted species. Participants will learn how to recognize key groups of shorebirds and gain insight into the remarkable migrations that bring them through our region each year.
We’ll then apply these concepts during a field visit to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Timed to coincide with high tide, when feeding birds are concentrated on the East Pond, the outing offers an exceptional opportunity to study hundreds of Short-billed Dowitchers, Semipalmated Sandpipers, Least Sandpipers, and a variety of other shorebird species at close range. By combining classroom instruction with field observation, this program provides a deeper understanding of shorebird ecology while helping participants develop the skills needed to identify these challenging birds in the field.
Saturday, July 18, 8:00am-2:30pm. Cost: $25 members, $40 non-members. Level of Difficulty: Easy. For more information, email Susan: <a href="mailto:info@bedfordaudubon.org" target="_blank">info@bedfordaudubon.org</a>.

Local Event: Shorebirds Workshop and Field Trip to Jamaica Bay

Shorebirds Workshop and Field Trip to Jamaica Bay

This two-part program begins at Bylane Farm, where Naturalist Tait Johansson
 will provide an introduction to shorebird...

Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden

Join us for a multi-faceted celebration of the Hammond’s most popular residents, our Frogs. Great for all ages.

10-11:30am Meet our Frog Friends with Chris Evers of Animal Embassy
Learn about the lives of frogs from naturalist Chris Evers. Accompanied by live exotic frogs and followed by a visit to the frogs in the Hammond’s Japanese Stroll Garden, Chris explains about the many kinds of frogs in the world and what a frog’s life is like.

11:30am-12:15pm Lunch and Leaping
Take a break for lunch (Lunchboxes available for purchase while supplies last) and join the Leap Frog Competition. Let loose your inner Frog!

12:30–1pm Puppet Performance: Frogs Make Me Hoppy
Celebrate the sights and sounds of spring with a special frog-themed program led by puppeteer Adelka Polak of Sova Theater! Through an engaging and imaginative mini puppet performance, Adelka will bring the fascinating life cycle of a frog to life, guiding audiences from tiny eggs floating in a pond to wriggling tadpoles and finally to fully grown frogs. Along the way, children will discover how frogs grow, change, and thrive in their natural habitats. Filled with charming puppets, storytelling, movement, and original music by Cynthia Quintanal and Paul Opalach, this interactive performance offers a fun and memorable way to learn about nature, metamorphosis, and the wonders of frogs!

1-2pm Frog-Fan’s Choice!
Pick one of three great activities to explore frogs in art and culture.
Hop, Create, &amp; Play: Frog Puppets with Adelka Polak
Join Adelka Polak and hop into a creative adventure as we design and build our own frog puppets! In this fun, hands-on workshop, young artists will learn about frogs and their habitats while exploring the art of puppet-making. Using a variety of colorful materials, participants will create unique frog characters, add their own imaginative details, and discover how to bring their puppets to life
through movement and storytelling. Each child will leave with a one-of-a-kind frog puppet and the skills to continue the fun at home!
Clay Frog Fun with Carlise Azmitia
Create your own frog sculpture using air-dry clay while learning simple hand-building techniques such as rolling, pinching, and shaping. Students will add fun details and textures to make their frog unique. Pieces can be painted at home once it dries. A creative and hands-on project perfect for children and adults of all skill levels!
Frog Stories and Myths from Around the World
Hear stories about frogs, learn frog songs, and consider the symbolic meanings associated with frogs from many different cultures. For all ages

Local Event: Frog Festival

Frog Festival

Join us for a multi-faceted celebration of the Hammond’s most popular residents, our Frogs. Great for all ages.

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Join Bedford Audubon Executive Director Medha Pandey and Naturalist Tait Johansson
 along with our skilled volunteers as they once again bring banding to our own backyard. Watch live bird banding in action; learn what data is recorded; and enjoy a rare up-close encounter with some of our local bird species.
This demonstration at Bylane Farm is a great opportunity to learn more about our MAPS (Monitoring Avian Productivity &amp; Survivorship) Station in the Hunt-Parker Sanctuary and Bedford Audubon’s contributions to this important research. This is a family-friendly event, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday, July 19, 8:00am-10:00am. Cost: Free.&nbsp;Level of Difficulty: Easy. Please email Susan to register: <a href="mailto:info@bedfordaudubon.org" target="_blank">info@bedfordaudubon.org</a>.

Local Event: Bird Banding Demonstration

Bird Banding Demonstration

Join Bedford Audubon Executive Director Medha Pandey and Naturalist Tait Johansson
 along with our skilled volunteers as they...

Series on Environmental care and sustainability.

Local Event: Creation Care

Creation Care

Series on Environmental care and sustainability. 

In conjunction with an invitation to whet your whistle and try a selection of beers from several Hudson Valley Breweries, we invite you to participate in a lively discussion inspired by the current exhibition <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hammondmuseum.org/enough" rel="nofollow noopener">ENOUGH</a> and some of the underlying ideas behind the show. Leading the discussion will be artist Simon Draper along with several artist colleagues from the exhibit and past project collaborators. Free with musuem admission.&nbsp;
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Local Event: Beer Tasting, Artists Panel, and Discussion

Beer Tasting, Artists Panel, and Discussion

In conjunction with an invitation to whet your whistle and try a selection of beers from several Hudson Valley Breweries, we...

Ongoing series about Environmental care and Sustainability. Come see any or all of this nine-part series.

Ongoing series about Environmental care and Sustainability. Come see any or all of this nine-part series.

Presented by the Ananda Ashram East-West School of Dance; directed and choreographed by Pandit S.N. Charka

The Ramayana&nbsp;is one of ancient India’s most revered texts. This epic poem tells about the adventures and trials of Lord Rama, the rightful prince of Ayodhya, during the 14 years he spent exiled in a forest. His ultimate triumph over evil is depicted through dance and music in this unforgettable performance.

Local Event: Ramayana Dance Drama

Ramayana Dance Drama

Presented by the Ananda Ashram East-West School of Dance; directed and choreographed by Pandit S.N. Charka

The Ramayana is one...

Professional Children's School

Enrollment for Fall 2026 is Still Available!
If you're still exploring school options for this fall, we invite you to discover why families from New York and around the world choose Professional Children's School.
Join us for a Virtual Information Session to learn how our in-person independent school provides exceptional academic preparation, personalized scheduling, and a supportive community for students balancing ambitious artistic, athletic, and professional pursuits.
Meet our Director of Admissions, learn about the admissions process, and have your questions answered during a live Q&amp;A.
It's not too late to find the right school for this fall!
<a href="https://pcs-nyc.org/admissions-events/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register Here!</a>

Local Event: 4-12 Virtual Information Session

New York County

New York City

4-12 Virtual Information Session

Enrollment for Fall 2026 is Still Available!
If you're still exploring school options for this fall, we invite you to discover...

Westmoreland Sanctuary

Turn Invasive Vines into Handcrafted Baskets at Westmoreland Sanctuary
Join Westmoreland Sanctuary for a unique hands-on basket-making workshop that combines creativity, traditional skills, and conservation. Participants will learn how to weave beautiful, functional baskets using invasive wisteria vines collected from the sanctuary's forests.
While admired for its cascading purple flowers, invasive wisteria can cause significant ecological damage by strangling trees, blocking sunlight, and crowding out native plants that wildlife depends on. By removing these aggressive vines and repurposing them into baskets, participants will help support habitat restoration while discovering the value of natural materials found in our local landscape.
Participants will leave with a completed basket, a new appreciation for natural crafts, and a deeper understanding of how stewardship and sustainability can work hand in hand.
All materials will be provided. No prior basket-weaving experience is necessary.

Local Event: Basket Weaving Workshop

Basket Weaving Workshop

Turn Invasive Vines into Handcrafted Baskets at Westmoreland Sanctuary
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Now seems to be a good time to explore how artists might better effect change in their communities, as the market becomes more exclusive and art more commodified. In conjunction with the current exhibition <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hammondmuseum.org/enough" rel="nofollow noopener">ENOUGH</a>, join us in a round table discussion that asks “Can Art Change?” Participating artists include Michael Asbill, Patricia Dahlman, Simon Draper, Robyn Ellenbogen, Janice La Motta, and Sam Spillman.
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Local Event: Art Making Re Defined, Exploring Social and Non-Studio Based Art Practices

Art Making Re Defined, Exploring Social and...

Now seems to be a good time to explore how artists might better effect change in their communities, as the market becomes more...

Art Making Re Defined, Exploring Social and Non-Studio Based Art Practices

The current exhibition <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hammondmuseum.org/enough" rel="nofollow noopener">ENOUGH</a> argues against the art market’s impact and influence on contemporary artistic production. This panel examines what the current art market actually is and how it functions from the vantages of an art dealer, an auction house specialist, a collector, an appraiser, and artists.&nbsp;Free with musuem admission.&nbsp;

Local Event: The Nuts and Bolts of the Art Market

The Nuts and Bolts of the Art Market

The current exhibition ENOUGH argues against the art market’s impact and influence on contemporary artistic production. This...

In memory of Padma Vibhushan Pandit Shivkumar Sharma (1938-2022)2-4pm Lecture-Demonsration
This insight into the distinguishing features of Indian classical music and the musician’s experiences will be conducted by renowned Sitar maestro Pandit Sugato Nag.

4:30-5pm Student Performance
Rhea Narayanan and Iniya Padmanabhan – Vocals, accompanied by Bhargava Sridhar on Violin and Roham Narayanan on Mridangam

6-8pm Concert
PT Sugato Nag – Sitar, accompanied by Amit Kavthekar on Tabla

Local Event: Indian Classical Music Demonstration - Lecture and Concert

Indian Classical Music Demonstration - Lecture...

In memory of Padma Vibhushan Pandit Shivkumar Sharma (1938-2022)2-4pm Lecture-Demonsration
This insight into the distinguishing...

Indian Classical Music Demonstration - Lecture and Concert

Christian Li is a pianist, composer, and arranger based in New York City. In this performance, Li presents original works for solo piano, augmented by extended techniques and external sound sources which blur the line between composition and improvisation. Tickets $15 per person.&nbsp;
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Local Event: Piano by Christian Li 

Piano by Christian Li 

Christian Li is a pianist, composer, and arranger based in New York City. In this performance, Li presents original works for...

Rippowam Middle School

Welcome to the Open House event at the German School of CT, Stamford Campus! Join us at The German School of Connecticut, Inc. for a fun and informative morning. Learn about our programs, meet our teachers - whether you're new to the school or a returning student, this event is a great opportunity to get to know us better.&nbsp;
Adult &amp; Children's Classes on Saturday mornings
Online Classes on weeknights
Private Tutoring
We can't wait to see you there!
Classes start Saturday, September 12th, 2026

Local Event: Open House German School of Connecticut

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Open House German School of Connecticut

Welcome to the Open House event at the German School of CT, Stamford Campus! Join us at The German School of Connecticut, Inc....

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Friday, July 17

New Canaan Village Fair & Sidewalk Sale

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