Events Committee

The North Canaan Events Committee is an all-volunteer organization that works to
promote economic growth, success and unity within the community through
communication, events and celebration.  Passionate and dedicated volunteers are
planning events during each season including fun and entertainment for families as
well as hosting vendor and craft markets.
The Events Committee’s goal is to support monthly events happening in our
community.

 Here are a few of the highlights being planned for 2026:

-On February 21st, the George Washington Birthday Ball returns, for more info:
https://tinyurl.com/canaanhistorycenter

-On March 28th, hop on over to the egg hunt with North Canaan Recreation Commission.

-On April 25th, rally together for the Town Clean Up Day
In May, watch for plant sales. Then later in the month, the Spring Vendor Market on

-May 31st In June, celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with multiple events on the weekend of
the 13th & 14th , then the Town Wide Tag Sale returns on the 20th & 21st. 

-In July, Summer Nights in Canaan will include the Carnival, parade, fireworks and
more! The Carnival is the Event Committee’s biggest fundraiser, allowing us to put
on an incredible fireworks show every year. July 15-18

-In August, “Old Railroad Days” returns to it’s historical time frame where you can
see, touch, hear, learn, experience our train legacy and other events. Aug 6-9

-On September 19th come on over to the NCES car show and Vendor Market

-On October 18th , will be Pumpkin Fest and the Scarecrow Contest

-On November 29th , come see Santa at Winterfest and in the Parade of Lights.

-In December, we will be celebrating with business window and residential
decorating contests, letters to Santa and, hopefully, some snow!!

Stay tuned for additional details as the events draw closer!

The committee invites residents and visitors to join them during their quarterly
meetings on the 4th Monday of each month, January, April, July and October at 7pm
held in the North Canaan Town Hall. 

Follow NCEC on Facebook and Instagram and
find more information at their website at
North Canaan Events Committee (Copy)

The Chair can be contacted at northcanaaneventscommittee@gmail.com


Hybrid Meetings:
Attend in person at Town Hall or via Zoom.
Access information is available on the Town Clerk’s Zoom Access page and on each posted agenda.
https://www.northcanaan.org/subpages/zoom-access-for-public-meetings