From November 14 to 24, 2024, Arts Center East presents its Annual Holiday Artisan Craft Fair, a celebrated showcase of local and regional artisans offering an array of unique, handcrafted items. With over 50 artisans, this fair is the perfect opportunity to find special gifts, from soaps and candles to jewelry, ceramics, wood crafts, textiles, ... Read more
Ann's Place presents the 22nd Annual Festival of Trees: “Celebrating Traditions,” from November 22-24, 2024, at The Summit in Danbury. This cherished event marks the official start of the holiday season and transforms the venue into a festive winter wonderland with intricately decorated trees that tell stories of resilience and triumph over cancer. These beautiful ... Read more
The Makers Shoppes of Whiting Mills will host their annual “Holiday Sip & Shop” on Sunday, November 17, 2024, from 11 am to 4 pm at 100 Whiting Street, Winsted, CT. This free event, open to the public, offers ample parking and is fully accessible. Kick off the holiday season by visiting the Makers Shoppes ... Read more
Kick off the holiday season on November 24, 2024, with the Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular, one of the country’s largest helium balloon parades! Beginning at 12 pm, this vibrant event will fill Stamford’s streets with giant helium balloons, marching bands, dance groups, and festive entertainment, making it a family-friendly celebration of the season. On the ... Read more
From October 24 to November 24, 2024, bring the family to explore history, art, and autumn beauty at the Weston History & Culture Center. Open on Thursdays and Sundays from 1 pm to 4 pm (closed on 10/31, 11/3, & 11/28), this seasonal program offers an array of engaging exhibits and tours. Featured Exhibits & ... Read more
Experience an afternoon of musical delight with "Common Threads: Tracing Tradition through the Sounds of Folk Music," performed by the talented artists of Decoda. This formal concert will feature works by composers inspired by folk traditions, including Anton Arensky, Ernö Dohnányi, George and Edgar Meyer, and more. Stay after the performance for a reception where ... Read more
Experience Hartford's cherished holiday tradition, "A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas," running from November 23 to December 29, 2024. On a cold and snowy Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is solely focused on collecting debts, until a spectral visit from an old friend forces him to face his past and discover the true spirit ... Read more
From November 1 to December 29, 2024, experience the holiday magic with A Christmas Story: The Musical at The Goodspeed in East Haddam. Based on the beloved holiday movie, this heartwarming musical tells the story of young Ralphie and his Christmas wish for a BB gun. Along the way, he encounters obstacles including a school ... Read more
From November 8 to 24, 2024, experience the hilarious Broadway hit Something Rotten at Cheney Hall in Manchester, CT. This musical comedy, which earned 10 Tony nominations, tells the story of brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom as they attempt to write a groundbreaking new show amidst the Renaissance’s excitement and Shakespeare’s fame. With a soothsayer’s ... Read more
Experience holiday magic at the Ivoryton Playhouse with God Bless Us, Everyone! by Jacqueline Hubbard, running from November 14 through December 15, 2024. This charming new show, directed by Playhouse Artistic/Executive Director Jacqueline Hubbard, combines an unexpected blizzard, elements of A Christmas Carol, slapstick comedy, romance, festive songs, and heartwarming holiday cheer, making it a ... Read more
