The New Canaan Nature Center will be hosting our 8th Annual Harvest Festival in 2019!

This is one of our largest fundraisers for the New Canaan Nature Center, it will take place in the meadow, under a tent with beer, bites, wine, and live music by the Jazzholes.

Individual Tickets: $75.00

VIP Tickets (2 Tickets & Parking): $250.00

Tickets At the Door: $90.00

Purchase Your Tickets Here!

Friday, October 4th
5:00pm – 9:00pm

Saturday, October 5th
10:00am – 6:00pm

Join the New Canaan Nature Center for two days of traditional family fun at our 50th Annual Fall Fair! Come and enjoy carnival rides, a crazy maze, spooky stroll, pumpkin decorating, fire truck rides, apple sling shot, zip line, and so much more! Food, drinks, & snacks will be available for cash purchase as well.

*This event is rain or shine.*

This event is generously sponsored by: SavATree

Friday Night Under the Stars:
Unlimited Carnival Rides Wristband  
Members: $25/wristband
Non-Members: $30/wristband

*Wristbands and individual tickets will also be available at the door.*

Saturday: 
Tickets only, at the door!

The New Canaan Nature Center will kick off the holiday season by hosting our Holiday Market! The Holiday Market was such a success last year, we are bringing it back! There will be unique gifts items including jewelry, clothing, chocolate, and much more. This year it will take place on Thursday, November 21st, with a preview party on Wednesday, November 20^th.

Preview Party Ticket: $55.00 per person

Preschool Parent Preview Party Ticket: $40.00 per person

Shopping Day Ticket: Free

Saturday, May 2nd
11:00am – 4:00pm

The 11th annual New Canaan Dog Days presented by Pet Pantry Warehouse will once again be hosted right here at the New Canaan Nature Center on Saturday, May 2!

This year, the New Canaan Dog Days event is kicking off with a fundraising Pet Pantry Paws Walk through our Nature Center & New Canaan Land Trust trails beginning at 11:00 am. Participants are required to register for the Paws Walk and a $20 fee will benefit both Adopt-a-Dog and the New Canaan Nature Center.

Following the Paws Walk will be demonstrations, lectures, and meet-and-greets. The New Canaan Police Department Canine Unit; New Canaan Nature Center Wildlife; professional dog trainers, dog behaviorists, and veterinarians will be in attendance to educate and entertain attendees. This year’s activities and special event features include but are not limited to the following: Doggie Fun Zone, Fur-tastic K-9’s, Radar Run, Kid Zone, Dog Spa, Pet Pantry Bone Bar, Family Scavenger Hunt, Rescue Village and Pet Portaits.

*This event is rain or shine.*

Woodway Country Club

More information coming soon!

This Tour is a unique opportunity for garden enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates the beauty of the outdoors to be inspired by an outstanding garden setting. It is an adult only self-guided tour, allowing the guests to visit the garden at their own pace.