Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Festival of Trees & Traditions at the Wadsworth Atheneum from December 5 to 15, 2024. This year’s golden holiday event features a disco theme to honor the first festival held in 1974. The museum’s galleries will transform into a festive wonderland with holiday trees and décor donated by local ... Read more
Celebrate the holiday season at Powder Ridge’s Winter Festival, running weekends from November 29 to December 22, 2024. This family-friendly event offers a range of festive activities perfect for all ages. Experience the excitement of day and night tubing, complete with music and a dazzling laser light show after dark. Young visitors can enjoy a ... Read more
From November 29 through December 29, 2024, immerse yourself in holiday magic at Glow Hartford at the Connecticut Convention Center. Under the sparkle of a million lights, this indoor holiday light festival offers a stunning array of interactive light gardens, illuminated structures, seasonal food and drinks, and a holiday market filled with unique finds. With ... Read more
Celebrate the holiday season in Mystic on Sunday, December 15, 2024, with a day full of festive fun. Starting at noon, the Tripledale petting zoo will be on-site until 3:30 pm, featuring donkeys, llamas, and more delightful animals. From 1 pm to 3 pm, Santa will be available for photos and to hear all about ... Read more
The Bridgeport P.A.L. Christmas Village returns for its 74th year, offering a magical holiday experience for visitors of all ages. Opening on Saturday, November 30 at 1 pm, this beloved tradition features beautiful displays, an opportunity to meet Santa Claus, and a charming gift shop. Children under 12 will also receive a special gift during ... Read more
Experience the magic of the holidays with Eastern Connecticut Ballet’s The Nutcracker, a cherished tradition returning to the Garde Arts Center on December 14 and 15, 2024. This unique rendition features guest artists Unity Phelan and Indiana Woodward of the New York City Ballet alongside Eastern Connecticut Ballet’s professionally trained dancers. Set in 1850s New London, ... Read more
Celebrate the holiday season aboard "The Snow Clipper" for the First Gift Express at the Danbury Railway Museum. This festive event features a short ride in a vintage train through the historic railyard to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, making it a memorable experience for all ages. Held on Saturdays and Sundays from November 30 ... Read more
Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) presents White Christmas The Musical, a heartwarming adaptation of the timeless holiday film. Running December 6–22, 2024, this uplifting musical features classic Irving Berlin songs like “Blue Skies,” “I Love a Piano,” and the beloved “White Christmas.” Follow WWII veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis as they team up with the ... Read more
Celebrate the holiday season with a Winter Princess Holiday Tea at the Madison Beach Hotel on December 15, 2024, from 2 pm to 4 pm. This enchanting, family-friendly tea party invites children to dress as their favorite princess or wear their finest attire, like taffeta dresses, patent leather shoes, and fancy hats. The event includes ... 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
