April 2017
2017 Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival
Come celebrate Spring with family and friends at the 2017 Sakura Matsuri (Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival) to be held on Sunday April 30, 2017 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm at the Mead Memorial Park in New Canaan, CT. The event will feature Traditional Okinawan Dance by Junko Fisher, Japanese Songs by Chris Janson, Taiko Drumming by UConn Taiko, Martial Arts Demonstration by Nazuka Karate, and Bonsai Display by Michael Pollock. In addition there will be cultural activity workshops for adults and…
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Cherry Blossom Festival - Sakura Matsuri — a free, public event Date / Time: 1:30 to 3:30 PM Sunday, April 30 , 2017 (Rain Date: May 7) Place : Mead Park, 241 Park St. New Canaan, Connecticut Japan Society of Fairfield County & Consulate General of Japan in New York Present Performances - Traditional Okinawan Dance - Martial Art - Taiko (Japanese Drum) - Bonsai (Japanese miniature trees) - Japanese Song Programs For Everyone! A Yoshino Cherry will be dedicated…
Find out more »October 2017
Kit Devereaux Meet & Greet
Kit Devereaux, candidate for New Canaan First Selectman, will be at Mead Park this Saturday, 10/28, from 12-2 pm for a fun-filled Meet & Greet Picnic. This is a great opportunity to talk to Kit about her candidacy, positions, and ideas. Kit is a fiscally conservative, collaborative, and creative problem-solver who has dedicated the last 20 years to public service while raising her family in New Canaan. She is eager to hear and consider every voice, and is looking forward…
Find out more »December 2017
Santa’s Arrival by Helicopter at Mead Park
Presented by Weed & Duryea and Gregg's Garden Center Don't miss out on Santa's arrival at Mead Park. Santa Claus will be picked up by firetruck and brought directly to Weed & Duryea and Gregg's Garden Center at 21 Grove St. in New Canaan to greet all the kids!
Find out more »May 2018
Cherry Blossom Festival Returns to Mead Park
The 2018 Sakura Matsuri, or Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival, will be held on Sunday, May 6, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Mead Park in New Canaan. The event will feature traditional Japanese a folk dance, taiko drumming by UConn Taiko, the story of Hachiko (a loyal Akita dog) and Spartacus (an American Akita therapy dog with K9 First Responders). Hands-on activities include dressing in traditional kimonos, ikebana flower arranging for kids, origami (paper folding), fabric wrapping, and calligraphy. This…
Find out more »May 2019
CANCELED: Cherry Blossom Festival
Note: This event has been canceled due to expected poor weather. There is no rain date. Japan Society of Fairfield County will hold a family-friendly Cherry Blossom Festival on Sunday, May 5 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. The festival is FREE and open to all, and will be held in Mead Memorial Park, 241 Park Street, New Canaan, CT. Highlights include Japanese-style drumming by UConn Kodama Taiko, martial arts demonstrations by Myofu-an Dojo as well as a samurai armor display.…
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