What To Do In And Around New Canaan

STAMFORD/NEW CANAAN, Conn. — A fair, a meet and greet with an author and chef, and a night hike are just a few of the events going on this Mother's Day weekend in the Stamford-New Canaan area. To see what else is taking place this weekend visit the Events Page.

Author and award winning chef Debra Ponzek will be at Elm Street Books, 35 Elm St., New Canaan on Saturday.
Photo Credit: *Courtesy of Jessica Burnstein*

by Anthony Buzzeo

05/10/2013 5:00 a.m.

Friday, May 10

Lyn Evan Potpourri Designs Customer Appreciation Day: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Stop by Lyn Evan Potpourri Designs for 15 percent off all American made products, and call ahead and reserve a free parking spot.

Saturday, May 11

St. Mark’s May Fair: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Rides, games, food, and a tag sale are among the attractions at the St. Mark’s May Fair, 111 Oenoke Ridge Road, New Canaan.

Surviving Dinner, What More Could a Mom Ask for?: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Author and award winning chef Debra Ponzek will be at Elm Street Books, 35 Elm St., New Canaan with her book “The Dinnertime Survival Cookbook: Delicious, Inspiring Meals for Busy Families.”

Outdoor Adventures: Go (and Glow) in the Dark: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Head over to the Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road, for a hike to check out the night sky and animals in the area, and then paint your own nighttime masterpiece. The program is recommended for kids 6 & up, and is $5 for members and $8 for non-members.

Sunday, May 12

Sunday Explorers: 12 to 4 p.m. Take the kids to the Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road, for a day worth of outdoor events including meeting the farm animals, arts and crafts, and more. The event is free with gate admission.

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