Celebrate Bright Lights and Magical Nights at Olde Mistick Village November 18, 2022 - January 31, 2023 Stroll through Olde Mistick Village’s Festival of Lights on December 9th, 2022 from 4pm until 9:00pm when thousands of luminaries light the walkways of the Village leading the way to Mystic Aquarium. Stroll through the Village and enjoy ... Read more
The Annual Holiday Train Show is being held November 22, 2022 through February 19, 2023 at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex, Connecticut. The family friendly Holiday Train Show exhibit is back at the Connecticut River Museum for its 29th year of fun for all ages. See what train artist Steve Cryan has created this year! ... Read more
Ice skating is back at Foxwoods! Nestled behind The Fox Tower, the Foxwoods Rink and Winter Patio is a winter favorite. Skate in the cool air, surrounded by the warmth of thousands of holiday lights. The Rink will open November 25, 2022 for the season and will remain open through March 5, 2023. For any ... Read more
Middlefield's "must-see" lighted holiday attraction is back! Lyman Orchards will once again host the Dazzling L.I.F.F.E. Lantern Festival December 14, 2022-January 31, 2023 from dusk-9:30pm daily. Marvel at more than 400 illuminated lantern displays on a winding 1 mile walking path. Adventure through a vibrant wonderland of animals, insects, reptiles, plantlife, and more - all ... Read more
Upcoming Games for the Hartford Wolf Pack from December 2022 through April 2023. The Hartford Wolf Pack are a professional ice hockey team based in Hartford, Connecticut. A member of the American Hockey League, they play their home games at the XL Center. December 22nd: Hartford Wolf Pack vs Springfield Thunderbirds December 23rd: Hartford Wolf ... Read more
A new exhibit titled, "Through the Lens of a Commercial Fishermom" is opening this January at Mystic Seaport Museum Corey Wheeler Forrest is a third generation commercial fishermom & fishdealer working out of Sakonnet Point, Rhode Island. Her family is the last trap fishing operation in southern New England and was featured in the mini-doc The ... Read more
Have you ever wondered what is behind the ropes at Mystic Seaport Museum’s Henry B. duPoint Preservation Shipyard? Join us this winter for small group guided tours of the Shipyard’s machine shop, rigging loft, and interact with our skilled shipwrights as they describe the work they are doing on this winter’s projects, including Sabino, Catherine ... Read more
While you are visiting Mystic Seaport Museum this winter, bundle up and enjoy a scenic cruise along the waterfront aboard the LIBERTY. Times: Fridays and Saturdays, 2:45 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. During the 25-minute ride, the captain will give you a guided tour of the sites along the river and highlight some of the ships ... Read more
Start Your New Year Along The CT Winter Wine Trail! Beginning January 8th through April 2nd, 2023 the Connecticut Wine Passport Program features 12 participating farm wineries, each one unique, giving visitors the chance to experience the wine-making process firsthand, take tours, taste award-winning varieties, and win fabulous prizes at the end of their journey. ... Read more
While many things are dormant in winter, there are still plenty of bird species to see out and about during the colder months, including some of our most charismatic species. Bundle up with the CT Audubon Society and search for these hardy birds at some of the best birding spots in southern CT. $10 members/walk ... Read more
