Events & things to do in New Canaan

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Next 14 days in New Canaan

• Sat, Oct 31, 10:30 a.m.: Library hosts Halloween stories and crafts for toddlers. New Canaan Library offers Halloween-themed stories and crafts for ages 2 and 3 Saturday, Oct. 31, at 10:30 a.m. in the Kontulis Family Storytime Room; the session is registration required and currently waitlisted.New Canaan Public Library
• Sun, Nov 1: Run With the Saints 5K set for Nov. 1. Run With the Saints holds a community 5K and one-mile fun run on Nov. 1, according to New Canaan Patch's events calendar.New Canaan Patch
• Sun, Nov 1: CAS plans an open house Nov. 1. New Canaan Patch's calendar lists a CAS open house on Nov. 1 for families to learn more about the program.New Canaan Patch
• Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 p.m.: Library class covers holiday side dishes. New Canaan Library's "Culinary Instruction: Holiday Side Dishes" class meets Sunday, Nov. 1, at 1 p.m. in the Kend Kitchen; the adult class is registration required and currently waitlisted.New Canaan Public Library
• Sun, Nov 1, 3:30 p.m.: Kids' leaf-printing art class set for grades 1-3. New Canaan Library holds a leaf printing collage art class for grades 1-3 Sunday, Nov. 1, at 3:30 p.m. in the Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room; registration is required and the class is waitlisted.New Canaan Public Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 10:00 a.m.: Library launches four-session drawing course. New Canaan Library begins a four-session Introduction to Drawing course for adults Monday, Nov. 2, at 10 a.m. in the Community Room.New Canaan Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:30 p.m.: Library offers Intermediate French conversation class. New Canaan Library holds an Intermediate French Conversation Class Monday, Nov. 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the Craig B. Tate Conference Room; registration required.New Canaan Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3: Organist performs concert tied to London church. Organist Richard Gowers performs in concert Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to New Canaan Patch's event calendar.New Canaan Patch
• Tue, Nov 3, 2:00 p.m.: Library magic show for grades K-5. New Canaan Library presents a traditional magic show, "Magic (and the Stinky Gym Socks)," for grades K-5 Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m. in the Bartlett Auditorium; registration is open.New Canaan Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 6:30 p.m.: Teen flutist performs at the library. New Canaan teen Nila Thirumalai gives a flute performance at the library Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the Bartlett Auditorium; registration is open to teens and adults.New Canaan Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4: Library welcomes author Jenna Helwig. New Canaan Library hosts author Jenna Helwig for its Food My Language series Wednesday, Nov. 4; registration is required.New Canaan Library
• Wed, Nov 4: Sake workshop and tasting set for Wednesday. A sake workshop and tasting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to New Canaan Patch.New Canaan Patch
• Sat, Nov 7: Library hosts author Victoria Kann. New Canaan Library welcomes author Victoria Kann on Saturday, Nov. 7; registration is required.New Canaan Library
• Sat, Nov 7: Ballet company performs 'Dancescapes' Saturday. East Coast Contemporary Ballet presents its 'Dancescapes' performance Saturday, Nov. 7, according to New Canaan Patch.New Canaan Patch
• Sat, Nov 7: Talk celebrates Jim Henson's legacy Nov. 7. New Canaan Patch's calendar lists an afternoon with Craig Shemin and Karen Falk celebrating Jim Henson's legacy, paired with a screening of The Muppet Movie, on Nov. 7.New Canaan Patch
• Sat, Nov 14: Author talks faith and politics Nov. 14. Author Michael Wear discusses faith and politics in a public talk and Q&A on Saturday, Nov. 14, according to New Canaan Patch's event calendar.New Canaan Patch

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