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 9 to 15, 2024, children ages twelve and under can enjoy free admission to the White Memorial Conservation Center in Litchfield, CT, when accompanied by an adult. Celebrate Museum Children Free Week in honor of Louise W. Willson, and explore the fascinating Environmental Education Center and Nature Museum nestled within the beautiful 4,000-acre ... Read more
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
Ordinary, New Haven’s oldest tavern, will host “Ordinary’s Spirits of Christmas Past” from November 5 to December 31, 2024. This festive activation will feature a unique homage to Scrooge, blending spooky elements like skeletons and ghosts with holiday lights, trees, and cheerful decorations. The celebration promises a specially curated pop-up food and beverage menu. Guests ... Read more
Connecticut’s "must-see" lighted holiday attraction returns! The Winter Lantern Festival at Lyman Orchards kicks off on November 15, 2024, and runs through February 9, 2025. Stroll through a spectacular outdoor display of over 1,000 handcrafted Chinese lanterns illuminating the night with dazzling scenes of animals, holiday motifs, and garden sculptures. Perfect for families, couples, and ... Read more
Enjoy a laid-back evening of jazz appreciation at Happy Hour Jazz, held every Friday at 5:15 pm in the third-floor music room. This event is a great opportunity to unwind after the week and immerse yourself in the rich sounds of classic LP jazz. Whether you're a longtime jazz fan or just getting into the ... Read more
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo continues to offer guests enchanting Centennial Year experiences! Beginning September 26 and continuing through December 15, 2024, “Glow Wild,” a brilliant, illuminated Lantern Festival will be held at the Zoo Thursday through Sunday evenings. Back for its third year, the Zoo will host a larger-than-life Lantern Festival inspired by our wild world. ... Read more
Every Friday at 6 pm, Back Again Board Game Cafe in Middletown hosts Heavy Game Night, an event perfect for board game enthusiasts looking for an in-depth, strategic experience. Running from January 5 through December 31, 2024, this weekly gathering features popular complex games like Scythe, Terraforming Mars, Raccoon Tycoon, Ark Nova, Ghost Stories, Dune ... Read more
Join fellow art enthusiasts for an evening of art, music, and socializing at Lyman Allyn’s Art After Dark on November 15, 2024, from 6 to 9 p.m. This event offers a lively blend of art-inspired fun, including: Live DJ performance by DJ Ben Jammon Open studio with drop-in art workshop Art trivia hunt with prizes ... Read more
The Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company presents Peter and the Starcatcher, running November 14–24, 2024. This Tony Award-winning prequel to Peter Pan by Rick Elice, with music by Wayne Barker, brings audiences on a comedic journey into the origins of characters like Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, and Captain Hook. Join us for a night filled with ... Read more
