Name: Santa Switch at Thomaston Opera House
Start: 2026-12-20T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-12-20T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Palace Theater

December 2026
Exhibit Highlight Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

December 19 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Recurring

Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT, United States

Explore thousands of years of history during the Exhibit Highlight Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. Offered on Saturdays between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm, this one-hour guided experience is led by a Mashantucket Pequot Educator and provides an engaging introduction to the Museum's signature exhibits. Designed for visitors of all ages, ... Read more
Pequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

December 19 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Recurring

Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT, United States

Experience life in a 16th-century Pequot community during the Pequot Village Tour, offered Wednesdays through Saturdays at 12 pm at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. This 20-minute guided experience provides an immersive look at the traditions, daily life, and enduring cultural heritage of the Pequot people. Guests will explore a recreated Pequot village ... Read more
Connecticut Ballet presents: The Nutcracker at The Bushnell

December 19 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

Maxwell M. & Ruth R. Belding Theater 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, United States

A cherished holiday tradition returns to Hartford as Connecticut Ballet presents The Nutcracker on December 19 and 20, 2026, at The Bushnell. The annual holiday production features guest stars from New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre, bringing the classic story to life with spectacular dancing and festive holiday spirit. The performances will include ... Read more
Woodbury Ballet presents The Nutcracker 2026 at Palace Theater

December 19 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Palace Theater 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

A beloved holiday tradition returns to the stage when Woodbury Ballet presents The Nutcracker 2026 at the Palace Theater on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 4 pm. This family-friendly production brings the magic of the season to life through Tchaikovsky’s celebrated music, graceful choreography and an enchanting story. Audiences can follow the dreamlike journey of ... Read more
Santa Switch at Thomaston Opera House

December 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Palace Theater 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

A new holiday jukebox musical brings Christmas magic, comedy and familiar songs to the stage with Santa Switch at the Thomaston Opera House this December. When Santa and Mrs. Claus decide to retire, they begin searching for someone to take over the most important job in the world. Their chosen successor is a young New ... Read more
A Boogie Wit da Hoodie: 10 Years of Artist at PeoplesBank Arena

December 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

PeoplesBank Arena 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, United States

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie celebrates 10 Years of Artist with special guests G Herbo, Cash Cobain, and Zeddy Will. The concert takes place Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 8 pm and is presented by Platinum Entertainment Group. PeoplesBank Arena is located at 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT.
Open Field: Large-Scale Abstract Art Exhibit Artist Call at MAC Downtown Gallery

December 20

Milford Arts Council (MAC) 40 Railroad Avenue South, Milford, CT

Artists are invited to submit work for Open Field, an upcoming large-scale abstract art exhibit at the MAC Downtown Gallery. The submission deadline is Sunday, December 20, 2026, at midnight. An opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, January 14, 2027, from 6 pm to 8 pm. The exhibit will be on view January 15 through ... Read more
Booked & Framed Book Club: The Christmas Promise at Mattatuck Museum

December 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Mattatuck Museum 63 Prospect Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with a festive book discussion at the Mattatuck Museum on Sunday, December 20, from 1 to 2 pm. The Booked & Framed Book Club will explore The Christmas Promise by Lindsay Gibson, a seasonal novel blending art, romance, family secrets, and the charm of a New England town at Christmas. The ... Read more
Connecticut Ballet presents: The Nutcracker at The Bushnell

December 20 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Recurring

Maxwell M. & Ruth R. Belding Theater 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, United States

A cherished holiday tradition returns to Hartford as Connecticut Ballet presents The Nutcracker on December 19 and 20, 2026, at The Bushnell. The annual holiday production features guest stars from New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre, bringing the classic story to life with spectacular dancing and festive holiday spirit. The performances will include ... Read more
Santa Switch at Thomaston Opera House

December 20 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

Palace Theater 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

A new holiday jukebox musical brings Christmas magic, comedy and familiar songs to the stage with Santa Switch at the Thomaston Opera House this December. When Santa and Mrs. Claus decide to retire, they begin searching for someone to take over the most important job in the world. Their chosen successor is a young New ... Read more

December 2026