ABC House of New Canaan Oktoberfest Celebration fundraiser – October 16th

WSM and SWS are proud sponsors of the ABC House’s Oktoberfest at the New Canaan Carriage Barn, October 16th. 

It’s officially October, so grab your lederhosen and dirndls (if you have them) and buy your ticket to ABC New Canaan’s first-ever Oktoberfest celebration!

Friday, October 16 | 6:30–10:30 PM | The Carriage Barn

Join us for beer, wine, small bites, and a live performance by Mind the Gap. Every ticket supports the eight incredible young men living at ABC House this year.

Tickets are $75 per person and available online only

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Taste of Town Stroll – Thursday August 20th

2026 Taste of New Canaan Stroll

Get ready for the Chamber’s 2026 Taste of New Canaan produced by Rock Paper Scissors Custom Events. The net proceeds from the donations will go to the New Canaan Food Pantry. Last year we raised $7400!!! Walter Stewart’s delivered $7400 of groceries at our cost to the New Canaan Food Pantry. This Event is graciously sponsored by Walter Stewart’s Market. By donating to the Food Pantry you will receive a “Map” to the Taste Tour of your choice.

Participants can choose from three different walking tours – it’s a fantastic night out with family and or friends.

On Thursday August 20th the kick-off party begins at Stewart’s Spirits 215 Elm Street, from 5:00pm. Collect your wristband and map and head out on your selected tour(s). There is a 2.5-hour window for you to do your self-guided tour. All tours finish at 8:00pm sharp. Choose between one of these three Tours

Taste Tour – A signature taste of some of New Canaan’s best eateries

Family Fiesta – A family friendly, shorter walking tour (sweet and savory)

*Pour Tour – restaurants and stores sampling wine or beers

*Guests 21 years of age or older purchasing the Pour Tour must provide valid identification. Rain or shine event.

TICKETS

New Canaan Sidewalk Sale – Saturday July 19th

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. And then, 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Waveny Family Fourth – Friday July 4th

The Annual Family Fourth of July Celebration will be held on Satuday July 4th at Waveny Park.  The late day activities will include: family picnicking, live music, children’s games area, food court, and a spectacular fireworks display.  Gates open at 5 p.m. 

Bouncy Houses, Food Trucks and LIVE MUSIC

Grab your picnic blanket and beach chair and join your New Canaan neighbors as we gather to celebrate our Nation’s birthday with festive music, food trucks and fireworks!
Cars: Enter through the South Avenue entrance; Lapham Road is exit only. Please display your pass on your car dashboard – one pass per car
Walkers & Cars parking at NCHS: Please have your paid pass with you for entry into Waveny Park.
Passes are $40 each and are sold to New Canaan residents.
No dogs are allowed
Rain Dates: July 5th or July 11th

Buy Your New Canaan Fireworks Pass

New Canaan Fireworks passes can only be purchased by New Canaan residents; proof of identity is required.

Prohibited from the park during the New Canaan 4th of July Fireworks event: dogs, personal drones, grills, candles, personal fireworks, and sparklers.

EVENT PASSES SOLD AT WALTER STEWART’S 

OR ONLINE (CREDIT CARD)

Walter Stewart’s sponsors the NC Color Drop

The NCHS Scholarship Foundation (NCSF) welcomes Walter Stewart’s as a title sponsor for the fifth annual NC Color Drop to be held:

SAT., MARCH 22nd
@ 10:00am
WAVENY PARK

A helicopter will release 2,000 golf balls over a target at Waveny Park.  Each ball will be numbered individually and the participants whose golf ball(s) land closest to the target will win one of the grand prizes below!  100% of proceeds will be donated to need-based college scholarships for NCHS graduates.  ​​Spectators are welcome!

Throughout the years, Walter Stewart’s Market has generously partnered with the NCSF and recognizes the long-standing community effort to provide need-based financial aid for NCHS graduates pursuing higher education at the undergraduate level.

Spectators will be allowed to view the NC Color Drop from a safe distance in Waveny.  Golf balls are available for purchase at www.nchs-sf.org/colordrop.

New Canaan Rotary Club’s 39th Annual Lobsterfest

Walter Stewart’s and Stewart’s Wine & Spirits are proud sponsors of the annual Lobsterfest by the Rotary Club of New Canaan.
The Rotary Club of New Canaan was chartered in 1959 as a member of Rotary International, the World’s Largest Service Organization. Lobsterfest is their Foundation’s major Annual Fundraiser, with all proceeds to benefit local and international charities through our Grant Process.
Early fall is a fantastic time to enjoy a classic New England style steamed lobster dinner! Lobster not your thing? Don’t worry,  grilled Salmon or Fried chicken dinners too!

TWO DAYS:

Friday and Saturday
September 27th & 28th
Dinners available between 4:00pm – 8:00pm

NEW LOCATION:

At the Steve Benko Pool in Waveny Park …. 140 Lapham Road, New Canaan, CT

Easy Drive-Through Curb-Side Pickup

Reserve tickets online.

Sidewalk Sale Saturday July 20th!

Look for our farmstand on Elm street Saturday, 9am to 4pm, selling the freshest local CT fruits and vegetables and partnering again this year with Rachel of Rock, Paper, Scissors events to offer fun promotions!

Perfect Summer Event!

Sponsored annually for over 50 years by the Chamber of Commerce, and held every year on the third Saturday in July, the origins of the Sidewalk Sale date back to the 1920’s, when merchants put their wares on the sidewalks for sale. In recent years the Event has expanded to include a “Pre-Sale” day on Friday for New Canaan’s local merchants to put all of their merchandise out on the Sidewalk.

The fair offers local residents and regional visitors an action-packed, bargain-filled, entertaining, and delicious way to spend a summer day in one of the most charming towns in Connecticut. The event always offers many family friendly activities, with merchants showcasing an amazing array of products and services. Sure, there’s a little inventory spring cleaning going on, where many of the best deals spawn from, but some merchant’s have specifically ordered their customers’ favorite items to be sold at discounted prices exclusively during the Sidewalk Sale.

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NCNC Harvest Fest Saturday October 14th

Nature on Tap!

October 14, 2023
7:00pm – 10:00pm

Online Registration:

The New Canaan Nature Center is hosting our 11th Annual Harvest Festival! Featuring Axe Throwing this year!

The Harvest Festival is southern Fairfield County’s first genuine beer (& wine) festival. It is an adult only evening featuring live music and local microbreweries and wine. It is also a successful fundraiser for the Nature Center. Come join us, in the meadow, under a tent with beer, bites, wine, and live music. Featuring for the first time this year, Axe Throwing!