New Canaan brief: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Archived edition, published Saturday, October 31, 2026. See today's New Canaan page.

New Canaan voters head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, capping weeks of early voting.

Coming up

• Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 p.m.: Library hosts holiday side dish cooking class. New Canaan Library's culinary class on holiday side dishes meets Sunday, Nov. 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Kend Kitchen; the session is now waitlisted.New Canaan Public Library
• Sun, Nov 1, 3:30 p.m.: Kids leaf printing class set for Sunday. New Canaan Library offers a leaf printing collage art class for grades 1-3 on Sunday, Nov. 1, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.; the session is currently waitlisted.New Canaan Public Library
• Sun, Nov 1: CAS open house invites families Sunday. New Canaan Patch's calendar lists a CAS Open House on Sunday, Nov. 1, inviting prospective families to visit, according to the listing.New Canaan Patch
• Mon, Nov 2, 10:00 a.m.: Four-week adult drawing course begins Monday. New Canaan Library's four-session Introduction to Drawing course for adults starts Monday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Community Room; registration is now closed.New Canaan Public Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:30 p.m.: Intermediate French conversation class meets Monday. New Canaan Library's Intermediate French Conversation Class meets Monday, Nov. 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Craig B. Tate Conference Room; registration is required and open.New Canaan Public Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:30 p.m.: ESL class for adults held Monday evening. New Canaan Library hosts a Beginner and Intermediate ESL Class Monday, Nov. 2, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the McLaughlin Meeting Room; registration is required.New Canaan Public Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 4:15 p.m.: Drop-in Monday Music returns with Kurt Gallagher. New Canaan Library's drop-in Monday Music session with Kurt Gallagher runs Nov. 2 from 4:15 to 5 p.m. for children ages 0-5; no registration is needed.New Canaan Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 6:30 p.m.: Teen flutist performs at library Tuesday. New Canaan teen Nila Thirumalai gives a flute performance at the library Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.; registration is required and spots remain open.New Canaan Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 2:00 p.m.: Library's magic show hits the stage Tuesday. New Canaan Library presents a family magic show, "Magic (and the Stinky Gym Socks)," Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 2 to 3 p.m. for grades K-5; registration is required.New Canaan Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4: Author Jenna Helwig visits library Wednesday. New Canaan Library hosts author Jenna Helwig for its "Food My Language" series on Wednesday, Nov. 4, part of the library's author event lineup.New Canaan Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 4:30 p.m.: Maker Club meets for grades 4-8 Wednesday. New Canaan Library's Maker Club for grades 4-8 meets Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Anderson MakerLab; the session is now waitlisted.New Canaan Public Library
• Thu, Nov 5: Seven Acres Montessori holds virtual parent event. Seven Acres Montessori hosts a virtual event Thursday, Nov. 5, for prospective parents, according to New Canaan Patch's community calendar.New Canaan Patch
• Sat, Nov 7: Author Victoria Kann visits library Saturday. New Canaan Library welcomes author Victoria Kann for a visit on Saturday, Nov. 7, part of its ongoing author series.New Canaan Public Library
• Sat, Nov 7: Ballet company performs Dancescapes Saturday. East Coast Contemporary Ballet performs "Dancescapes" in New Canaan on Saturday, Nov. 7, according to the event listed on New Canaan Patch's calendar.New Canaan Patch
• Sun, Nov 8: FCDS holds open house Sunday, Nov. 8. FCDS holds an open house for prospective families on Sunday, Nov. 8, according to New Canaan Patch's community calendar.New Canaan Patch
• Sat, Nov 14: Author Michael Wear discusses faith and politics. Author Michael Wear gives a public talk and takes questions on faith and politics in New Canaan on Saturday, Nov. 14, per New Canaan Patch's calendar.New Canaan Patch

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