North Canaan Events Committee

09/02/2026

08/20/2026

⏰ There’s still time to sign up!
Register today!

📣 VENDORS WANTED! 🚗🛍️

We’re looking for vendors & crafters to join us for the 2026 NCES Car Show & Vendor Market! Come be part of a fun, family-friendly community event featuring classic cars, local shopping, food, and more!

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 90–100 Pease St., North Canaan, CT
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM
🛍️ 10’ x 10’ Vendor Space: $30

All vendor spaces are outdoors, with spots available on both pavement and grass. Students will also be available to help vendors with setup and tear down!

🍴 There will also be a food truck, plus drinks and baked goods sold by the school as part of their fundraising efforts.

🎟️ Vendors are asked to donate an item to the student raffle.

📋Want to join us? Reserve your spot soon!
Sign up at northcanaaneventscommittee.org/vendor-markets

🧾Payment must be received by September 11 to be included on the vendor map. Please see the flyer for complete registration and mailing information.

🌧️ Rain Date: Sunday, September 20

Tag your favorite local crafter, maker, artist, small business, or vendor below! ❤️ We’d love to have a great variety of vendors joining us this year!

PLEASE SHARE to help us spread the word! 📣

08/10/2026

📣 VENDORS WANTED! 🚗🛍️

We’re looking for vendors & crafters to join us for the 2026 NCES Car Show & Vendor Market! Come be part of a fun, family-friendly community event featuring classic cars, local shopping, food, and more!

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 90–100 Pease St., North Canaan, CT
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM
🛍️ 10’ x 10’ Vendor Space: $30

All vendor spaces are outdoors, with spots available on both pavement and grass. Students will also be available to help vendors with setup and tear down!

🍴 There will also be a food truck, plus drinks and baked goods sold by the school as part of their fundraising efforts.

🎟️ Vendors are asked to donate an item to the student raffle.

📋Want to join us? Reserve your spot soon!
Sign up at northcanaaneventscommittee.org/vendor-markets

🧾Payment must be received by September 11 to be included on the vendor map. Please see the flyer for complete registration and mailing information.

🌧️ Rain Date: Sunday, September 20

Tag your favorite local crafter, maker, artist, small business, or vendor below! ❤️ We’d love to have a great variety of vendors joining us this year!

PLEASE SHARE to help us spread the word! 📣

08/09/2026

🚂 Join the Canaan History Center TODAY, August 9th at 11 AM for a special North Canaan Town Walking Tour led by Town Historian Kathryn Boughton!

Discover the stories behind our town, learn about the people who lived and worked here, and see North Canaan through a whole new lens. After the walking tour, stick around to explore the Canaan History Center!

📅 Today — Sunday, August 9
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Meet at the Canaan History Center
115 Main St., North Canaan, CT

It’s a great addition to your Railroad Days plans! 🚂❤️ Come learn a little more about the history that makes North Canaan such a special place.

08/09/2026

We're at it again!
Come and enjoy the music and if you want to make music, bring your instrument!!
We are located at the Canaan Union Railroad station, North Canaan, Ct

08/09/2026

Join us today! Don’t miss your chance to see this classic on the big screen! 🎪🐘📽️🎟️🎞️

🎬🐘 The magic of the movies is coming to Railroad Days! 🚂✨

Bring the whole family to the Colonial Theater for a FREE community showing of Disney’s Dumbo!

📅 Sunday, August 9
🕚 Movie starts at 11:00 AM
📍 Colonial Theater, Canaan

🎟️ Reserve your free tickets at www.canaancolonial.com

🎁 Bonus! Every ticket holder will be entered for a chance to win a door prize!

Whether you’re introducing Dumbo to a new generation or reliving a childhood favorite, it’s the perfect way to celebrate Railroad Days with family and friends. We hope to see a full theater!

A special thank you to NBT Bank for sponsoring this free community event in partnership with the North Canaan Events Committee. ❤️

🚂🍿

08/08/2026

🚂 THE TRAINS HAVE ARRIVED! 🚂

Railroad Days is rolling along TODAY, Saturday, August 8! Come on down to the Union Station Depot and spend the day enjoying trains, local history, music, and family fun! 🚆❤️

Today’s Schedule:
🚂 CRHA Train Museum at the Depot — 10 AM–4 PM
🪗 New England Accordion Connection — 9 AM–4 PM
🚃 Trains & More Behind the Depot — 10 AM–4 PM
🏃 YMCA Railroad Days Run — 10 AM
👣 History Center Walking Tour — 11 AM
Be sure to visit the History Center afterward!

And come hungry! Mango Jack’s Paradise is here serving up slushies, chicken tenders, curly fries & more! 🍗🍟🥤

The trains are here, the fun is underway, and we’d love to see you! Bring the family and join us TODAY at the Union Station Depot in North Canaan!

🚂 ALL ABOARD FOR RAILROAD DAYS! 🚂

08/07/2026

Come spend your Friday evening with us at the Railroad Days Night Market! 🌙🛍️

Join us TONIGHT from NOW–9:00 PM at Canaan Union Station for a fun summer evening in the heart of our community!

🛍️ Shop unique handmade goods & local products
🎶 Enjoy live music and a family-friendly atmosphere
❤️ Support our amazing local makers & businesses

Bring your friends, bring the family, and come stroll the market under the lights! ✨

📅 RIGHT NOW — Friday, August 7th
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Canaan Union Station

💛 SHOP LOCAL • SUPPORT LOCAL • CELEBRATE COMMUNITY!

🚂🌙 See you SOON at the Night Market!

08/07/2026

🚂✨ TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT — RAILROAD DAYS NIGHT MARKET! ✨🚂

Come spend your Friday evening with us at the Railroad Days Night Market! 🌙🛍️

Join us TONIGHT from 6:00–9:00 PM at Canaan Union Station for a fun summer evening in the heart of our community!

🛍️ Shop unique handmade goods & local products
🎶 Enjoy live music and a family-friendly atmosphere
❤️ Support our amazing local makers & businesses

Bring your friends, bring the family, and come stroll the market under the lights! ✨

📅 TONIGHT — Friday, August 7th
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Canaan Union Station

💛 SHOP LOCAL • SUPPORT LOCAL • CELEBRATE COMMUNITY!

🚂🌙 See you TONIGHT at the Night Market!