Enjoy a holiday brunch buffet and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at Lyman Orchards. Seatings are available Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 10 am and 12 pm. The buffet includes scrambled eggs, a French toast bar, cod with beurre blanc sauce, a brisket carving station, bacon, sausage, home fries, fruit salad, Lyman’s apple cider donuts, ... Read more
Children ages 4–11 can explore art through a monthly tactile project led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson. Open-ended activities encourage creative thinking and draw inspiration from Grace Farms’ artworks, landscape, and community. The studio is open every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Adult caregivers must accompany children, and visitors should arrive ... Read more
Players of all ages and skill levels can learn and practice chess during weekly Chess Lessons held every Saturday from 10:30 am to 12 pm at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. The program offers private and semi-private instruction designed for both beginners learning the game and experienced players looking to ... Read more
Explore the River building and Barns on a comprehensive tour highlighting the architecture, sustainable design, curated interiors, and material choices. Guests can take in views of the surrounding landscape and sample tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee, a Certified B Corp focused on ethical and sustainable supply chains. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning firm SANAA, ... Read more
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
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
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 ... Read more
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
Step into a 1940s crime story as rival mafia families meet to negotiate peace, then investigate a murder that threatens their fragile truce. This interactive role-playing dinner invites guests to question one another, follow clues, and uncover the culprit. Costumes inspired by vintage glamour are encouraged. The event takes place Saturday, December 5 and Saturday, ... Read more
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 ... Read more
