St. Mark's Episcopal Church

The countdown for New Canaan’s cherished town tradition - May Fair - is only weeks away. Rain or shine for the last 77 years and counting. Always happily shared with Mother’s Day weekend, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church’s annual event is guaranteed joy with endless unbridled energy that attracts thousands of multigenerational friends and families from New Canaan and its surrounding towns. Mark your calendar for the White Elephant Preview Party on Thursday, May 7, from 5-7:30 PM, Friday Night Lights on May 8, open from 5-10 PM, and Saturday’s May Fair event on Saturday, May 9, open from 9 AM-3 PM, rides staying open until 6 PM. All net proceeds support St. Mark’s ministries and special grant support to other nonprofits who serve those in need.

Local Event: May Fair 2026

Fairfield County

New Canaan

Connecticut

May Fair 2026

The countdown for New Canaan’s cherished town tradition - May Fair - is only weeks away. Rain or shine for the last 77 years...

Elizabeth Perkins

RJ Scofield

New York City Metropolitan Area

Hayleigh Evans

Wilton

Richard Kaufman

Stamford

Norwalk

Darien

Westchester County

Jeff Edwards

Bedford-Katonah

New York

Alfred Branch

Westport

Greenwich

Rich Kirby

Ridgefield

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Weston-Redding-Easton

Fairfield

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Seven Acres Montessori is an independent non-profit school accredited by both The Association Montessori Internationale and The Connecticut Association of Independent Schools.
Prospective Parents are invited to meet virtually with our Admissions Director to discuss the benefits of a Montessori education at Seven Acres for children ages 14 months - 12 years and learn about our Before and After School Programs.
Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sevenacresmontessori.org/admissions/prospectiveparentform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.sevenacresmontessori.org/admissions/prospectiveparentform</a>&nbsp;now to register or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admissions@sevenacresmontessori.org" target="_blank">admissions@sevenacresmontessori.org</a>

Local Event: Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Prospective Parent Event

Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Prospective...

Seven Acres Montessori is an independent non-profit school accredited by both The Association Montessori Internationale and The...

Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Prospective Parent Event

Sacred Heart University's Discovery Science Center & Planetarium

Come celebrate Earth's place in space with a special extended event featuring extra shows, presentations, and hands-on activities. Experience telescope viewing weather permitting and enjoy free admission for the whole family to explore the wonders of the cosmos.

Local Event: Space Day

Space Day

Come celebrate Earth's place in space with a special extended event featuring extra shows, presentations, and hands-on...

First United Methodist Church

Starring The Ivy League of Comedy - Leave 'Em Laughing, a stand-up comedy event

Local Event: Comedy Event: Leave 'Em Laughing by the Ivy League of Comedy

Comedy Event: Leave 'Em Laughing by the Ivy...

Starring The Ivy League of Comedy - Leave 'Em Laughing, a stand-up comedy event

Comedy Event: Leave 'Em Laughing by the Ivy League of Comedy

Redding Community Center

29th Annual Frog Frolic Family Festival - an outdoor community fair with live music from local bands, food trucks, bounce houses, libations, games, crafts, face painting and, new this year - a slime bar, scavenger hunt and corn hole tournament!
This is a special day for the whole community, where all ages can come together and spend time with friends! For nearly 3 decades, The Frolic has been THE event of the spring in Redding, generating necessary funds for The Mark Twain Library – don’t miss it!

Local Event: 29th Annual Frog Frolic Festival

29th Annual Frog Frolic Festival

29th Annual Frog Frolic Family Festival - an outdoor community fair with live music from local bands, food trucks, bounce...

Ferguson Library

The Friends Book Shop at the Ferguson Library will hold its annual Collectible Sale Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 3, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Main Library in Stamford.
The sale will feature a curated selection of collectible and vintage books at great prices, including first &amp; special editions, signed &amp; inscribed copies, leather-bound sets &amp; finely illustrated works and children’s books. The sale will also include art books, modern collectibles, ephemera, comics, vinyls and other treasures.
Prices will start as low as three dollars!
Cash, checks, credit/debit cards and Apple Pay are all accepted.
All proceeds benefit the Ferguson Library’s programs and services.
Follow us on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/friends.bookshop_stamford/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@friends.bookshop_stamford</a> and Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/fergusonlibrarystamford/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/fergusonlibrarystamford</a>) for updates and a peek behind-the-scenes!

Local Event: Friends Book Shop Collectible Sale

Friends Book Shop Collectible Sale

The Friends Book Shop at the Ferguson Library will hold its annual Collectible Sale Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and...

Richards

Celebrate 30 years of impact by joining family and friends for a meaningful run to honor and remember loved ones touched by breast cancer. This community event raises vital funds with 100% of proceeds benefiting BCA's Screening &amp; Diagnostics Grants, providing life-saving services for underserved communities.

Local Event: Breast Cancer Alliance's 5K For Hope

Breast Cancer Alliance's 5K For Hope

Celebrate 30 years of impact by joining family and friends for a meaningful run to honor and remember loved ones touched by...

Connecticut Stage Company presents Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning rock musical "Next to Normal" on May 2 at 7pm and May 3 at 2pm. With an electrifying pop/rock score and an honest, gut-wrenching script, "Next to Normal" explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness.
Dad's an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family's story with love, sympathy and heart."Next to Normal"&nbsp;is led by 2 Tony Nominated Broadway stars Elizabeth Stanley and A.J. Shively, along with Broadway stars Gabe Carrubba,&nbsp; Ethan Riordan, Gianni Palmarini and Eric Chambliss.Saturday night's performance is followed by an exclusive talkback with "Next to Normal"&nbsp;composer Tom KittTickets available on our website. Space is limited.

Local Event: CT Stage Co Presents NEXT TO NORMAL  - May 2 & 3 at New Canaan Library

CT Stage Co Presents NEXT TO NORMAL  - May 2 &...

Connecticut Stage Company presents Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning rock musical "Next to Normal" on May 2 at 7pm and May...

CT Stage Co Presents NEXT TO NORMAL  - May 2 & 3 at New Canaan Library

Stamford Palace Theatre

TICKETS GOING FAST!Next weekend only - Sunday May 3, at 3pm
Joshua Bell returns with Larisa Martínez to present Voice and the Violin, exploring repertoire from classical and opera to musical theater and selections by Puerto Rican and Spanish composers. 
Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell is among the most celebrated artists of his era, having performed with virtually every major orchestra in the world. Opera singer Larisa Martínez has graced many of the world’s top opera and concert stages.

Local Event: Voice and the Violin, featuring Joshua Bell

Voice and the Violin, featuring Joshua Bell

TICKETS GOING FAST!Next weekend only - Sunday May 3, at 3pm
Joshua Bell returns with Larisa Martínez to present Voice and the...

Talmadge Hill Community Church

The KEYS&nbsp;Trio is a dynamic ensemble that includes piano, cello and violin played respectively by Jenny Ong, Madeleine Corliss and Corinne Metter. All the players in the group are on the faculty of the KEYS music program in Bridgeport and all have varied and rich performance careers.<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83898278015?pwd=dzb5ppkJndrp9usqrp9hynmUVkQxfo.1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>
The upcoming performance is a fundraiser for KEYS and will be the 5th concert for this group at the church.The program will include music by Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Delibes and some surprises, as well.The funds from the concert will be used to continue KEYS' vision to transform the lives of underserved children through music education. KEYS programs include one-to-one instrument and group lessons in Bridgeport taught by a faculty of over 30 music educators in 24 Bridgeport schools. Students learn life skills, such as preparation, patience, collaboration, and respect through the discipline of learning music and participation in ensembles. All in-school, after-school, and weekend lessons, lesson space, and instruments are provided free of charge to students.Suggested donation $20. For more information, call Rob Silvan (203) 610-1597.

Local Event: KEYS (Kids Empowered by Your Support) Presents the KEYS Trio in Concert

KEYS (Kids Empowered by Your Support) Presents...

The KEYS Trio is a dynamic ensemble that includes piano, cello and violin played respectively by Jenny Ong, Madeleine Corliss...

KEYS (Kids Empowered by Your Support) Presents the KEYS Trio in Concert

Norwalk Inn

Come and celebrate your Mom with us, at The Norwalk Inn and treat her to a delicious buffet at a price the whole family can enjoy.&nbsp; From our savory breads to our signature Prime Rib, Mother's Day is all about bringing the family together to celebrate the leading lady in every family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Mother's Day Buffet

Mother's Day Buffet

Come and celebrate your Mom with us, at The Norwalk Inn and treat her to a delicious buffet at a price the whole family can...

Join 50+ companies and 1,500+ walkers and runners on Thursday, May 14, at Mill River Park for the Boys &amp; Girls Club of Stamford's annual 5K! Our flat, 5K course runs through Mill River Park and Downtown Stamford and is open to the public. It is the largest 5K in Stamford and one of the largest 5K events in Fairfield County. <a href="https://www.stamfordboysandgirls5k.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Learn more and register here</a>! 
Sponsorship packages range from $3,500 to $30,000 and include benefits like complimentary race entries, logo placement, and more. <a href="https://www.stamfordboysandgirls5k.com/sponsorships" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Learn more here</a>. Deadline to sponsor is April 20.&nbsp;

The funds raised from this event will allow The Boys &amp; Girls Club of Stamford to sustain our impact, provide scholarships for summer camp, offer new and innovative programs, and help create bright futures for the 550+ students we serve daily.

Local Event: Register for the Largest 5K in Stamford benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford

Register for the Largest 5K in Stamford...

Join 50+ companies and 1,500+ walkers and runners on Thursday, May 14, at Mill River Park for the Boys & Girls Club of...

Register for the Largest 5K in Stamford benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford

<a href="www.meadfarm.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.meadfarm.com</a>$300 per day / Mon. to Fri. 8:30 am &ndash; 2:00 pm / Pick any combination of days &amp;/or weeks from June 1st to Sept 4th. Each rider will have the opportunity to care for, ride (1 hr lesson), and see what owning their horse entails.

SUMMER OWN-YOUR-OWN-HORSE PROGRAM - MEAD FARM,...

www.meadfarm.com$300 per day / Mon. to Fri. 8:30 am – 2:00 pm / Pick any combination of days &/or weeks from June 1st to Sept 4th. Each rider will...

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