Waveny Family Fourth – Friday July 4th

The Annual Family Fourth of July Celebration will be held on Friday 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. 

Traditionally the largest single gathering of the New Canaan community each year, the event celebrating our country’s independence offers fun for the entire family – gourmet food trucks, picnicking, children’s games, gathering with friends, and a fireworks display that will be recognized as second-to-none. The local band Mind The Gap will perform from approximately 5:30 to 7:00, and the Town Band will play classic, patriotic holiday music from 7:30 to 9:15. 

The Town’s 4th of July Fireworks celebration is funded by the sale of entrance passes and donations. Passes are required for residents and their guests – one pass per car, one pass per family walking in. The cost is $35 per pass, same price as last year. Non-resident passes are not being sold. 

For information, to purchase your pass or to donate: Please go to newcanaan.info, see the Community tab and click New Canaan 4th of July Fireworks. Or follow this link: https://www.newcanaan.info/community/new_canaan_4th_of_july_fireworks!/index.php

You may buy the pass online through June 20 to have the pass mailed to your home. After June 20, passes must be picked up at the Parks & Recreation Department in Waveny House. You may also purchase a pass in-person at the Parks & Recreation Department Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. through July 3; also at Walter Stewart’s Market on Elm Street through July 3; and one-day-only on the day of the Fireworks at Steve Benko Pool, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $40 per pass. Proof of residency is required for all passes. 

Cars may enter Waveny Park through the South Avenue gate only and must have an entry pass displayed. Pedestrians with an entry pass are invited to enter the park from the High School parking area. Parking is not permitted on roads adjacent to the park. 

The Rain Dates are Saturday July 5 or Saturday July 12. In the event of inclement weather, event updates will be available at newcanaan.info, see Field Notifications on the homepage. 

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 (CASH ONLY)

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.

Professional Knife Sharpening

Sharpening the knife to cut the beef steakGet your knives sharpened for your holiday feast at Walter Stewart’s Market. Sharpening is provided by Elizabeth Colwell of The Wire Whisk.

  • How it Works:
    • Drop off your knives at the Walter Stewart’s Market (by 10am to ensure you get them back the text day)
    • Fill out the sharpening form. Forms are also available at the store’s service desk.
    • Knives will be ready the following day and you will be notified by email
    • Payment required when dropping off your knives by cash or check payable to “Elizabeth Colwell” or venmo  Cost $6 per knife any size  ($9/scissors)

Thanksgiving Sharpening Schedule:

  • Daily Pick Up Monday Nov. 6th – Wednesday Nov. 26th:  Drop off your knives at the service desk by 10am, they will be sharpened and ready for pickup the following day.
  • Tuesday Nov 26th: Will be the last pickup before Thanksgiving.  Drop off knives by 10am and they will be ready by 10am the following day.
  • Tuesday Dec. 3rd: Back to our normal weekly sharpening schedule. Tuesday and Thursday pickup at 10am with a 24hr turnaround time.

A Stress-free Thanksgiving. We’ve got you covered. We’re now taking Thanksgiving Menu orders. Online and in-store at our deli.

Walter Stewart’s catering provides the perfect solution for all of your entertainment needs. Authentic fresh sushi platters, delicious restaurant-quality entrees, a great selection of hors d’ oeuvres and finger foods, and dozens of other reasonably priced and beautifully presented platters will enhance any gathering, party or event.

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North Carolina Hurricane Helene Relief Effort T-Bill Donation Days

North Caroline Hurricane Helene Relief Effort

T-Bill Donation Days 

Friday October 4th – Thursday October 10th

 

Donate your T-Bill balances to help us support the World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team as they provide food and water aid to families in Asheville, North Carolina, providing much needed relief after Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic impact on the Appalachian community.

 

Walter Stewart’s will match all T-Bill balances donated with an equal monetary donation to World Central Kitchen.

 

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.

1st of the Season Local Apples!

This just in at WSM: Fresh First of the Season Local CT Apples: Empire, Fuji, Macoun, Honeycrisp, Paula Red, and Ginger Gold fresh from Blue Hill Orchards and Lyman Orchards! With more varieties arriving every day . . .

Taste of Town Stroll Thursday August 22nd!

Welcome to the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce ‘Taste of New Canaan Stroll’ organized by Rock Paper Scissors Custom Events. This Event is generously sponsored by Walter Stewart’s Market. The Event will be held on Thursday August 22nd. The Event Kicks Off at Stewart’s Wine & Spirits 215 Elm Street

Participants can choose from three different self-guided tours – it’s a fantastic night out with family and friends. Downtown New Canaan has a real buzz and all proceeds go to the local Food Pantry.

Follow the link below to make your donation to the New Canaan Food Pantry. You donation is your “Ticket” to one of the self guided tours.

TICKETS

Check in at Stewart’s Spirits from 5:00pm to 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.

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

Family Fiesta – A family friendly, shorter walking tour

*Wine Trail – restaurants and stores sampling summery pours

Limited tickets will be available on the night so best to book ahead.

*Guests 21 years of age or older purchasing the Wine Trail must provide valid identification.

Check out some scenes from the 2023 Event