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Santa HQ Presented by HGTV comes to Danbury Fair Mall
This holiday, check out the interactive Elf Academy at Santa HQ at the Danbury Fair Mall starting November 7th. You can try on the latest elf looks with Santa’s Magic Mirror, create your very own Elf- ID Card and scan yourself on the Naughty or Nice O'Meter. Plus, new this year, spend less time in line and more time on holiday fun with a Fast Pass. Santa Photos Santa HQ is located in Center Court starting on November 7. Santa…
Goodwill of Southern New England Fantasy of Lights
Fantasy of Lights, presented by Goodwill of Southern New England has become a holiday tradition for thousands of families. This bright and colorful light display illuminates Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven, Connecticut for the 25th year this holiday season. Fantasy of Lights opens on Friday, November 15, and runs through Tuesday, December 31st. The park opens nightly at 5:00 pm and is open until 9:00 pm Sundays through Thursdays and until 10:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Each display is…
North Pole Express at Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
Board the locomotive-powered sleigh for a magical nighttime journey to the North Pole. Every coach becomes a stage for a LIVE musical performance of “The Night Before Christmas.” Celebrate the spirit of the season with Santa and Mrs. Claus, festive sing-a-longs, hot chocolate and sugar cookies. Each child will receive a small gift from Santa. Children are invited to wear their favorite pajamas! Make sure those PJs are warm and cozy…it’s cold up at the North Pole! All passengers age…
Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights Display through January 5th
The Bronx Zoo is just a few hours drive from the center of Connecticut and event closer if you live in Fairfield county. The 2019 Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights Display begins November 21st and runs through January 5th, 2020. Preview Days: November 21, 22, 23, 24 November 29–December 31* and January 3-5 Sunday - Thursday: 5 to 9 pm Friday - Saturday: 5 to 10 pm Discover the holiday season at the Bronx Zoo. Animal lanterns, animated sculptures, and colorful…
Mystic Seaport Museum Celebrates 40 Years of Lantern Light Tours
Mystic Seaport Museum is celebrating 40 years of its Lantern Light Tours with a nod to past productions and a return to classic holiday themes. Mystic Seaport Museum Lantern Light Tour Dates: November 23, 29-30, December 6-7, 13-15, and 20-22. Tours begin at 5 p.m. and leave every 15 minutes. A Mystic holiday tradition, Lantern Light Tours is a progressive play that weaves a heart-warming holiday story in the setting of the historic buildings and vessels of the Museum. Tickets…
2019 Holiday Light Fantasia at Goodwin Park Hartford
The 2019 Holiday Light Fantasia will be held from November 28th until January 1st. Monday thru Thursday hours will be from 5 pm to 10 pm and Friday thru Sunday's from 5 pm to 10 pm at Goodwin Park in Hartford. Holiday Light Fantasia is a much loved Greater Hartford tradition and this season's destination. The 2-mile show transforms Goodwin Park into a drive-through wonderland of holiday spirit with a beautiful collection of over 1 million lights. OPEN DAILY Thanksgiving…
Holiday Light Fantasia at Goodwin Park Hartford
The 2019 Holiday Light Fantastia will be held on November 28th until January 1st from 5pm to 9pm nightly. Holiday Light Fantasia is a much loved Greater Hartford tradition and this season's destination. The 2-mile show transforms Goodwin Park into a drive-through wonderland of holiday spirit with a beautiful collection of over 1 million lights. Whimsical holiday scenes, familiar characters and local tributes shine bright in larger-than-life lighted scenes and 200 individual displays. Lighted animations celebrate not only Christmas, but…
Northern Lights Limited at Railroad Museum of New England Thomaston
Northern Lights Limited will be held from November 29th to December 22nd at the Railroad Museum of New England in Thomaston. Experience the magic of the Christmas season aboard our Northern Lights Limited trains! Departing under the cover of nightfall, the entire train is illuminated in a soft, cheerful glow as it glides through the winter wilderness. After a quick stop at the North Pole to pick up Mr. & Mrs. Claus, each child will get to meet Santa and…
11th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Holiday Stroll
The 11th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Village is coming to Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, November 29 through December 24, 2019 with the Annual Greenwich Holiday Stroll Weekend happening December 7 and 8, 2019. Santa and his LIVE reindeer – Dasher, Dancer and Prancer - are coming back for the 11th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Village and return to, “the North Pole on North Street,” Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, 437 North Street, Greenwich, Connecticut. The…
Winterfest Hartford
Winterfest Hartford will open on November 29, 2019. Winterfest Hartford returns to Bushnell Park for its 10th year of free ice skating, free skate rentals, free learn to skate classes and more. The rink is open daily from 11 am - 8 pm, November 29, 2019 through January 20, 2020, with the following exceptions: December 24: 12 - 4 pm December 25: 12 - 4 pm December 31: 11 am - 12 pm The rink may be closed for inclement…
Connecticut Trolley Museum Winterfest
The Connecticut Trolley Museum presents Winterfest 2019 and the “Tunnel of Lights” beginning Friday, November 29th. Winterfest will be open from 5PM until 9PM Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights from Thanksgiving Weekend through New Year’s Eve. Santa will be onsite in a historic caboose for photos and to give a small gift to each child until he has to fly back to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. Admission prices are $15 for adults, $14 for seniors (62+), $11 for…
Connecticut Science Center Sock Skating Rink Hours
Back by popular demand, our Sock Skating Rink is now open for another season. Stay warm inside the Connecticut Science Center while enjoying one of the best winter activities; skating! No skates required for this rink, just wear your coziest pair of socks to slide around. This is great for both the young and the young at heart. Dates: Friday, November 29, 2019 – Monday, February 17, 2020 Time: 10:00AM – 5:00PM The Sock Skating Rink will be open now…
Night Lights at the Tower Hill Botanical Garden in Boylston Massachusetts
The Night Lights will be held on November 29th through December 30th from 4 pm to 9 pm at the Tower Hill Botanical Garden in Boylston Massachusetts. Celebrate the season with enchanting landscapes, fun experiences, and thousands of lights. Enjoy seasonal fare and spirits, visit our Garden Shop for unique gift ideas, or give the gift of four-season membership. Pre-purchased timed-entry special event tickets are required for entry after 4 pm. Night Lights is an annual celebration held at Tower…
Santa Express at the Railroad Museum of New England Thomaston
Santa Express will be held from November 30th to December 22nd on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 pm to 1:20 pm and 2:15 pm to 3:35 pm at the Railroad Museum of New England in Thomaston. Bring the family out for a day-time Christmas treat aboard our Santa Express trains! Children will meet Santa and his elves and will each take home a special gift of their own! Tickets are going fast! Prices and more details at: rmne.org/northern-lights-limited-santa-express
30th Anniversary Trees of Hope (New Haven, CT)
For 29 years, Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut and the greater New Haven community have partnered together to raise funds for the children and families staying at RMHCT through Trees of Hope. What began with a dozen trees at the Governor’s Mansion has flourished into a display of over 140 decorated trees, wreaths and holiday baskets decking the halls of the Maritime Center in New Haven. RMHCT’s annual Trees of Hope event is a dynamic and festive holiday spectacular in…
Northern Lights at the Mystic Aquarium
Northern Lights will be held at the Mystic Aquarium from December 7th through January 4th. Grand Opening is December 7 with surprise character meet & greets, live ice carving demos, giveaway and more! Additional dates available through January 4, 2020 (Listed Below) December 7th: 6 pm to 9 pm December 12th: 6 pm to 9 pm December 13th: 6 pm to 9 pm December 14th: 6 pm to 9 pm December 19th: 6 pm to 9 pm December 20th: 6…
Celebrate Three Centuries of Christmas at Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum
Each year, using armloads of greenery and native plants and authentic decorations from days of yore, the Webb-Deane-Stevens (WDS) Museum’s “Three Centuries of Christmas” tours show in fascinating detail how the American holiday season evolved over the past 300 years. This year these special tours will be offered on weekends: Saturday, December 7, 2019, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Sunday, December 29, 2019, 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is $12. The “Three Centuries of Christmas” historic view of holidays…
Santa’s Back on Bank Street at Post Downtown in Waterbury
Inspired by the Howland-Hughes Department Store’s Christmas events of the past, Post University is opening its Bank Street lobby to you and your family for an old-fashioned trip to the North Pole! Saturdays & Sundays December 7th through December 22nd Noon – 4pm Admission is FREE! A Window Display from the Original Howland-Hughes Department Store Costumed Performers from Shakesperience The Post University “Wishing Wall” Holiday Treats & Cookies from Sweet Maria’s Meet-and-Greet Selfies with Santa Free parking is available on…
Christmas Market at The Old Cider Mill
Come in and do your holiday shopping at the Christmas Market at The Old Cider Mill in Glastonbury on December 13th 14th and 15th. Friday, December 13: 12:00 pm Saturday, December 14: 11:00 am Sunday, December 15: 11:00 am Come join us for some great Christmas shopping with gift ideas from our creative crafters and artisans. We will pack 20+ vendors into our retail space offering some great items. We will be serving hot cider and will have our apple…
Mountainside Holiday Market at Powder Ridge Park Middlefield
The Mountainside Holiday Market will be held at Powder Ridge Park in Middlefield from December 13th until December 31st. Get ready to shop! Artisans, craftsman and small businesses will be on The Ridge with all your Holiday gift needs. The market will be bursting with unique and locally made gifts, art, crafts, jewelry, pottery, clothing and specialty food items. Times: December 13th: 4 pm to 9 pm December 14th: 2 pm to 9 pm December 15th: 11 am to 5…
