Join New Canaan CARES in having some summer fun! Read, relax, learn some fun facts, craft, bake, and enjoy the sunshine with us!
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June '22
June 3
Check out the New Canaan High School Theatre’s production of 9-to-5, a Dolly Parton musical based on the hit 1980 movie. You’ll be sure to laugh out loud, tap your toes, and maybe even sing along. Showtimes: Friday, June 3rd at 7:00 pm, Saturday, June 4th at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
June 5
The New Canaan Museum & Historical Society has their 31st Annual Ice Cream Social today from 1:00-3:00 pm. Featuring live music, vintage cars, lawn games, and of course, ice cream.
June 9
New Canaan Library’s Social Justice Book Group is honoring Juneteenth this month. Grades 5-8 can learn the history and meaning of Juneteenth. This hybrid session begins at 7:15 pm. Register now.
June 10
Jurassic World Dominion hits theatres today, but before you go to the theatre, watch the whole franchise, beginning with Jurassic Park (1993), available to stream on HBO Max!
June 11
June is Pride Month, and what better way to celebrate Pride than by heading to Norwalk for Pride in the Park, organized by Triangle Community Center, beginning at noon today!
June 13
Your tie dye technique will pass with flying colors in this helpful tutorial. Try techniques such as the classic spiral, the accordion, the shibori, ice dye, or acid dying! See the full tutorial here.
June 17
Tonight is Food Truck Friday in Pound Ridge, NY! Hop across state lines to enjoy delicious food from 5:00-9:00 pm!
June 17
Buzz Lightyear might be starring in a solo film, but his journey began in Toy Story (1995). Check out the Toy Story franchise before heading to the theatre to see Lightyear!
June 19
Today is Juneteenth, a day that honors the end of slavery in the United States. Stand Together Against Racism (S.T.A.R) a New Canaan-based non-profit dedicated to driving transformation and sustainable social change in our community and beyond, is hosting HEARTS OF FREEDOM: A JUNETEENTH COMMUNITY CELEBRATION today from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm. This is a free event, but pre-registration is suggested.
June 19
Tonight at 6:00 pm is the inaugural outdoor concert of New Canaan Pops in the Park featuring the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra! Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner and listen to the orchestra play movie music, patriotic pieces, and other favorites. This event is free, but pre-registration is required.
June 20
Celebrate Pride with these books! If none of these books are quite what you’re looking for, check out the Reading Recommendation form through the New Canaan Library and have a librarian curate a reading list for you!
June 23
Is there anything better than a summer popsicle? Keep yourself cool by making your own popsicles! Video tutorials and written tutorials are available.
June 24
Before he hits the big screen, check out Marcel the Shell with Shoes On in his original YouTube short film from 2010 – available to stream here! Then head to the theatre to check out Marcel the Shell with Shoes On in his feature film with hits screens today!
June 25
The Beardsley Zoo turns 100 this year! Head to the Zoo to celebrate with a birthday cake bake off, a contest to win a free birthday party, a time capsule and tree planting, and live music!
June 27
During late June and early July, the New Canaan Land Trust’s Firefly Sanctuary is illuminated by THOUSANDS of fireflies. Advanced registration is required for viewing during peak season, so follow the link to book your time slot now.
June 30
Summer is the perfect time to pick berries! Jones Family Farms in Shelton, CT has strawberry picking! Check out this link for directions.
July '22
July 1
CARES is counting down to the Fourth, so prepare for Independence Day with this explosive treat! Check out the recipe for these Firecracker Cakelettes!
July 2
Fourth of July Fireworks at Waveny are back! The 41st Annual Fourth of July Celebration begins at 5:00 pm TODAY! If you haven’t yet purchased your car or pedestrian pass, head to the Waveny Pool before 4:00 pm to get yours for the celebration!
July 3
Ready for the Fourth of July BBQ yet? If you still need to get into the spirit, try this recipe for Watermelon Rice Krispie Treats.
July 7
The Summer Theatre of New Canaan’s mainstage season begins today! Get your tickets now for Once on This Island, a captivating legend of romance between a peasant girl and a rich city boy whom she saves from death. This Tony-winning musical runs through July 31st at Waveny Park.
July 8
Thor Love and Thunder hits theatres today. Are you caught up on your Marvel Cinematic Universe? If you’re not, head to Disney+ to marathon these action-packed blockbusters, and then see Thor on the big screen.
July 11
Did you know your New Canaan Library card gets you more than just books? Take a trip to NYC and visit The MET! We recommend checking out the Costume Institute’s exhibition “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” running through September 5th. Your library pass gets you free admission for 2 people. Reserve your museum pass today!
July 15
Today is Food Truck Friday in Pound Ridge, NY! Hop across state lines to enjoy delicious food from 5:00-9:00 pm!
July 15
The Summer Theatre of New Canaan’s Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) season begins today! The Wizard of Oz runs through July 31st, with performances on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 10:00 am. Book your tickets now!
July 18
Feeding ducks is a fun and wholesome activity! Pack some duck friendly foods (cracked corn, oats, rice, birdseed, frozen peas, chopped lettuce, or sliced grapes) and head to a nearby pond and make friends with some ducks!
July 21
Have you ever wanted to make bracelets for you and your bestie? Well now’s your chance! Check out this amazing friendship bracelet tutorial. Video tutorials and written tutorials are available.
July 22 & July 23
On July 22, local stores will have inventory out on the sidewalk. Then on July 23, Elm Street and Forest Street will be closed to traffic, so come and shop local, enjoy live music, and delicious food!
July 25
Did you know your New Canaan Library card gets you more than just books? Visit Yonkers, NY for the Hudson River Museum. They have some amazing upcoming events, including “Skyhunters in Flight” on July 29th, where a falconer demonstrates the special powers of birds of prey. Your library pass is valid for free group entry. Reserve your pass now!
July 28
Dive into a good mystery this summer! Check out these recommendations, and if none of these seem interesting to you, fill out the Reading Recommendation form through the link in our bio to have a @newcanaanlibrary librarian curate a reading list to your taste.
July 29
DC League of Super-Pets hits theatres TODAY! If you haven’t caught up on the DC Extended Universe, head to HBO Max and marathon as many superhero films as you can.
August '22
August 5
Skip the theatre, and stream the silver screen! Watch Apple TV+’s Luck, an animated film about the millennia-old battle between the organizations of good luck and bad luck that secretly affect everyday lives.
August 8
Did you know your New Canaan Library card gets you more than just books? Visit the Guggenheim in NYC! Housed in a Frank Lloyd Wright building, the Guggenheim displays modern and contemporary art. We recommend the “Sensory Poetics: Collecting Abstraction” exhibition, which highlights the museum’s collection of contemporary art from the last ten years! Your museum pass grants free admission to 4 adults or students, with half-price admission for 2 more guests!
August 12
Tonight is Food Truck Friday in Pound Ridge, NY! Hop across state lines to enjoy delicious food from 5:00-9:00pm!
August 12
Skip the theatre, and stream the silver screen! Watch 13: The Musical on Netflix! In this charming Broadway musical turned film, Evan Goldman moves from NYC to small-town Indiana and must master the complex social circles of his new school and win friends by turning his Bar Mitzvah into the coolest party ever.
August 15
Did you know your New Canaan Library card gets you more than just books? Head to Bridgeport to visit Sacred Heart University’s Discovery Science Center & Planetarium. Check out exhibitions like “If/Then Gender Equity in STEM,” “Science in Motion,” and “Sensational Senses.” Your museum pass is valid for up to four children at no charge with one paid adult admission.
August 18
Questions and curiosities are all around us. Check out this curated collection of summer reading suggestions. If none of these books are quite what you’re looking for, check out the Reading Recommendation form through the New Canaan Library and have a librarian curate a reading list for you!
August 19
This year Stamford Downtown is introducing HedgeFun, a summer outdoor sculpture exhibit, featuring 16 topiaries in engaging animal shapes ranging from 5 feet to 12 feet tall! For more information and to download the exhibit map, click here.
August 20
Stamford Downtown brings back Chess in Latham Park! Improve your game, learn new moves, talk with the masters, and meet other chess fans. This event is free and open to all ages and skill levels, and runs every Saturday (weather permitting) through September 10th.
August 22
Did you know your New Canaan Library card gets you more than just books? Head to Norwalk for the Stepping Stones Museum for Children, where play is serious business. Exhibits are designed to spark children’s curiosity, imagination, and interests by engaging them in playful exploration of interactive learning experiences and shared moments of discovery. Your museum pass grants one free admission with each purchase of one admission ticket.
August 25
Things are not always what they appear to be. Check out this curated collection of summer reading suggestions. If none of these books are quite what you’re looking for, check out the Reading Recommendation form through the New Canaan Library and have a librarian curate a reading list for you!