The Annual Fantasy of Lights will be held November 18th - December 31, 2022 at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven. Fantasy of Lights, presented by Goodwill of Southern New England has become a holiday tradition for thousands of families. This bright and colorful light display illuminates Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven, Connecticut this ... Read more
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 Garde Arts Center and Goodspeed Musicals, two Outstanding Historic American Theaters, invite you to celebrate the holidays at the Garde with a free classic movie and a preview of a new Goodspeed musical. After 77 years, the 1945 classic Warner Bros. movie Christmas in Connecticut returns to the giant screen of the Garde movie ... Read more
Holidays at the Newport Mansions will be more spectacular than ever this year, with the outdoor experience, "Sparkling Lights: An Outdoor Magical Wonderland,” illuminating the mansion and its historic grounds with thousands of lights from November 19, 2022 through January 1, 2023. Reminder: No Sparkling Lights at The Breakers on November 24, December 17, December ... Read more
Holiday train excursions are back for another season at the Railroad Museum of New England in Thomaston, Connecticut. Family favorites include as the Santa Express & Northern Lights Limited, as well as the adults only Litchfield Hills BBQ & Whiskey Special - Holiday Edition! Our Toys for Tots Train returns for our 3rd year to ... 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
The Annual Magic of Lights Drive-Thru Holiday Light Display will be held at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut November 23, 2022 - January 1, 2023 from dust to 11:00 pm. Magic of Lights is a festival of twinkling, magical holiday lights! A 200-foot light tunnel and over 40 Scenes of holiday lights displays will ... Read more
The 2022 Holiday Light Fantasia will be held from November 24, 2022 until January 1, 2023. Holiday Light Fantasia is a much loved Greater Hartford tradition and this season's destination. The 2-mile show transforms Goodwin Park into a drive-through wonderland of holiday spirit with a beautiful collection of over 1 million lights. Whimsical holiday scenes, ... 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
The City of New London is proud to announce the commencement of its holiday season with a calendar of events celebrating the diverse array of faiths and holidays in New London’s culture. Events include: November 25th – Christmas Tree Lighting at the Hygienic Art Park- 5pm- 6pm November 26th – Small Business Saturday – Stroll New London to ... Read more
Winterfest and the “Tunnel of Lights” is celebrating this year as a family holiday tradition. Halls are decked both inside and outside with over 15,000 lights. Outside, closed trolley cars transport jolly guests down a tunnel of lights as they sing traditional Christmas Carols with their trolley car operators. For an open air view of ... Read more
Bring family and friends to experience Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island – an all new walk-through experience just in time for the holidays. Join us on select nights November 25, 2022 – January 1, 2023, for a dazzling light display through the Zoo. Experience Holiday Lights Spectacular – ... Read more
Get lost in a million twinkling lights at Glow. The Connecticut Convention Center has been transformed into a Christmas wonderland, with activities, music and food. Glow Hartford is a fun, one-of-a-kind, family-friendly indoor holiday light festival! Dazzling light gardens, glowing activities, delectable seasonal treats, and live entertainment are all in store for you at Glow ... Read more
The annual Find the Buoy Holiday Scavenger Hunt is kicking off on Small Business Saturday, November 26th, 2022 in Stonington Borough, Connecticut. Visit the Borough between 11/26 and 12/31/22; pick up a postcard and get it stamped at each of the 18 participating buoy locations; drop your stamped postcard at any buoy location by 12/31 ... Read more
The Annual Fairfield Museum Holiday Express Train Show is open from December 3, 2022 to January 2, 2023 Don’t miss this holiday tradition! Young and old alike delight in the large and small scale model trains winding around spectacular winter villages and beautiful holiday scenery. Members of the Fairfield-based Housatonic Model Railroad Club, the Connecticut ... Read more
Bring your best friends and turn up the holiday magic with a fun-filled session of confectionary creativity at 1741 Pub & Grill at Lyman Orchards, Middlefield, Connecticut. Gingerbread architects and candy lovers will have a terrific time in crafting the edible holiday homes of their dreams in this seasonal Lyman Orchards' favorite. Arrive at 6pm ... Read more
Westport Country Playhouse Partners with WSHU Public Radio for Playhouse Radio Theater’s “A Merry Little Christmas Carol” on Saturday, December 24, at 6:06 p.m. Join the Playhouse on the radio! In this charming adaptation by Mark Shanahan, Scrooge’s world is populated by the voices of actors beloved by Playhouse audiences. Presented in partnership with WSHU ... 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
The Winter Trail of Lights at the Hay Burr Inn will be held on December 18, 29th and January 7, 2023 at the Hay Burr Inn Equine Rescue & Sanctuary in Plainfield, Connecticut. Experience the Magic between 5 PM to 8 PM on: Sunday, December 18th, 2022 Thursday, December 29th, 2022 Saturday, January 7th, 2023 ... Read more
Disney on Ice "Into the Magic" will be at the Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut December 22nd-26th, 2022 for seven shows. December 22, 2022 at 7:00 pm December 23, 2022 at 7:00 pm December 24, 2022 at 11:00 am December 24, 2022 at 3:00 pm December 25, 2022 at 2:00 pm December 26, 2022 ... 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
Cirque Dreams Celebration is set to dazzle Mohegan Sun Arena with its acclaimed and whimsical holiday spectacular! As the nation’s premiere family holiday tradition, Cirque Dreams Celebration will convey the magic of the holiday season through a Broadway-style production infused with contemporary circus arts. Witness the magic of Cirque Dreams Celebration at 7:00pm December 28th ... Read more
Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical Anastasia is on a journey to Foxwoods Resort Casino at last! This dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued ... Read more
Saturdays and Sundays from December 3rd - December 31st, 2022, Santa Claus will join The Maritime Aquarium’s dive team to demonstrate that sharks aren’t the blood-thirsty killers of myth. All the dives – with Santa or without – are free with Aquarium admission. Santa will strap on scuba gear and enter the Aquarium’s 110,000-gallon “Ocean ... Read more
Rescheduled by demand! The Hip Hop Nutcracker will be performed at The Shubert Theater New Haven on Friday, December 30, 2022, 7:00pm Through this re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, the dynamic performers of "The Hip Hop Nutcracker" take us on a journey that celebrates love, community and the magic of the holiday season! The ... Read more
Join us for Comedy Night at the City Steam Brew Haha Comedy Club every Friday and Saturday night in Hartford. Come EARLY to get your seats and enjoy some beer and food before the show. Shows take place indoors. Capacity is limited. Come EARLY to get your seats. Check the website for dates in 2023. ... Read more
Ring in the new year with a day full of fun activities for everyone in the family at First Night Hartford 2023. Festivities include tours of the city, live music, dance parties, face-painting, caricatures, fireworks and more starting on Saturday, December 31st, 2022 from 2pm – midnight, January 1, 2023. The theme of this year’s ... Read more
Connecticut is hopping with lots of events on New Year's Eve and we want you to find the most fun events you can attend so you can ring in the new year. First Night Hartford December 31st, 2022 starting at 2:00 pm - 12:00 a.m. January 1, 2023 Ring in the new year with a ... Read more
Take your New Year 2023 celebration to the next level during Mohegan Sun’s exciting Endless Midnight celebration where four-days of action-packed parties, giveaways, and entertainment take center-stage. Mohegan Sun Arena brings three nights of Cirque Dreams Celebration, The Wolf Den plays host to can’t miss tribute bands, nightlife hotspots like novelle and Avalon boast unique ... Read more
Ring in the New Year at Hilton Mystic, Mystic, Connecticut featuring Wicked Peach. Join in the festivities as Wicked Peach, once again, takes to the stage to usher in 2023! Doors Open at 8:45 p.m. | Enter at Main Hotel Entrance or Side Entrance with The IRONS awning. Parking: Free, ample parking in our open air ... Read more
Ski in the New Year at Ski Sundown with a torchlight parade a few minutes before the clock strikes 12 midnight; food and drink specials. Night lift tickets will be extended to six hours (6 p.m. to midnight) for no extra charge. Lifts and trails will be open from 8:00am – 11:30pm. Also, all night ... Read more
Saturdays and Sundays from December 3rd - December 31st, 2022, Santa Claus will join The Maritime Aquarium’s dive team to demonstrate that sharks aren’t the blood-thirsty killers of myth. All the dives – with Santa or without – are free with Aquarium admission. Santa will strap on scuba gear and enter the Aquarium’s 110,000-gallon “Ocean ... Read more
Ring in the New Year a little early with a 250+ balloon drop at noon! Join the Niantic Museum and East Lyme Parks & Recreation for southeastern Connecticut’s premier New Year’s event for children and families! Start 2023 off with a one-of-a-kind experience! Wildlife Encounters of New Hampshire is coming to Countdown to Noon! Children ... 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
This Winter, take the family on a road trip from Connecticut to North Woodstock, New Hampshire to explore the Ice Castles. Ice Castles brings fairy tales to life in North Woodstock, New Hampshire From January through early March. Let your imagination run wild as you explore caverns and tunnels made entirely from ice. Race down ... Read more
Singers and audience are invited to join the annual Messiah Community Sing at Center Church in Downtown Hartford on Sunday, January 1st, 2023. This popular Hartford area event brings together as many as 100 singers from the region to sing the Christmas portion of Handel's Messiah with outstanding area soloists singing the arias and recitatives. ... Read more
Join Mickey Mouse and his friends at Disney On Ice presents Let's Celebrate, January 5-8, 2023 for 7 shows. This adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics, and unexpected stunts! Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older. Grab your Mickey ears and get ready for the ultimate party when Disney On Ice presents ... Read more
Westport Farmers Market to host Health Focused Lecture Series throughout January. The Westport Farmers Market will host a four-part lecture series at their winter location at Gilbertie’s Herb Gardens in Westport. Lectures will be held each Thursday through January at 1:00 pm. Westport Farmers Market Corporate Sponsor, Dharma Massage is co-hosting the series to help ... 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
The Blue Man Group is Coming to the Shubert New Haven January 6-8, 2023 for four shows. More than 35 million people around the world have experienced the smash hit phenomenon that is BLUE MAN GROUP and now it’s your turn! BLUE MAN GROUP comes to the Shubert for a limited engagement on their new North American tour. It’s ... Read more
Champions Of Magic is coming to Foxwoods Resort Casino in the Great Cedar Showroom on Friday, January 6, 2023 and Saturday, January 7, 2023. The Champions Of Magic team brings the crazy illusions and mind-blowing magic to Foxwoods Resort Casino! Break away from the screen and experience live entertainment like never before with Champions Of ... Read more
The Annual Connecticut Bridal Expo will be held January 7th and 8th, 2023 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. The annual Connecticut Wedding & Bridal Show is the largest bridal & wedding expo on the East Coast and quite possibly in the country. With a proven format of combining wedding and bridal fashion shows ... Read more
The annual New England Winterfest is the largest volleyball tournament in New England. It is designed to showcase girls and boy's volleyball players, ages 12 to 18, to college coaches and recruiters from throughout the northeast. Admission will open approximately 10 days before the first date of tournament play and will remain open online throughout ... Read more
Ski Sundown's Ski-A-Thon to benefit the Make A Wish Foundation is back on January 7th, 2023 from 9 am to 12:30 pm! This event is has been organized by two local college students, Julia Redfield and Madeline Moore, for the past several years. We invite you to participate and help make a difference in a child’s ... Read more
The Inspire Center is hosting their grand opening at the the Connecticut History Society January 7th, 2023! What is the Inspire Center? Using inspiration from Curtis Veeder, a Connecticut inventor, and the unique objects in the CHS’s collection, the Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in this hands-on, creative space designed for visitors of ... Read more
Reality Fighting MMA and Grapping Superfights return to the Mohegan Sun Arena for an incredible night of MMA fights and grappling superfights on Saturday, January 7, 2023 starting at 6 pm. Doors open | 6:00pm First grappling match | 6:30pm First MMA fight | 8:30pm Reality Fighting returns to the Mohegan Sun Arena for an ... 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
Join us for a test drive at Mohegan Sun! Go anywhere with a Tesla Model 3, Model Y, or Model S starting with a test drive at Mohegan Sun's Summer Valet on January 8th, 2023 from 10:00am - 6:00pm. Schedule your appointment and a Tesla advisor will be available to provide assistance. With access to ... Read more
The Inspire Center is hosting their grand opening at the the Connecticut History Society January 7th, 2023! What is the Inspire Center? Using inspiration from Curtis Veeder, a Connecticut inventor, and the unique objects in the CHS’s collection, the Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in this hands-on, creative space designed for visitors of ... Read more
Performances of Sunday in the Park with George: In Concert will take place at Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT on January 7th and 8th, 2023. Sunday in the Park with George is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. The actors have ... Read more
Joey McIntyre Live In Concert at The Cabaret Theatre Mohegan Sun Casino is coming Wednesday, January 11th 2023 at 8:00pm Tickets: $149, $99, & $59 Best known as the youngest member of NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, Joey McIntyre has also enjoyed success as a solo artist, starting with his debut album Stay the Same, which was certified Gold and ... Read more
Westport Farmers Market to host Health Focused Lecture Series throughout January. The Westport Farmers Market will host a four-part lecture series at their winter location at Gilbertie’s Herb Gardens in Westport. Lectures will be held each Thursday through January at 1:00 pm. Westport Farmers Market Corporate Sponsor, Dharma Massage is co-hosting the series to help ... Read more
Join Saybrook Point Inn for a weekend of murder, mystery & mayhem with their Murder Mystery "I Love the 80’s To Death" themed weekend event - 13th through 15th, 2023. The package includes four performances, a reception, dinner, and Sunday Brunch. Call 860-395-2000 to book your Murder Mystery Weekend package Enjoy four performances, dinner and ... Read more
Dancing With The Stars Live Tour returns once again to Mohegan Sun Casino on Friday, January 13, 2023. Audiences will experience the excitement, glitz and glamour they see in the ballroom live, up-close, and personal The tour delivers a spectacular night of electrifying dance performances from world-renowned dancers including Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Sasha Farber, ... Read more
Go on a relaxing 30-minute Goat Stroll with one of the cute goats at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, Connecticut on January 14th and January 29, 2023 from 10 am to 1 pm each day. Roam around and let your goat feast on the forage. Includes one complimentary bag of goat treats per guest. There will ... Read more
MOMIX returns to the Warner Theatre on Saturday, January 14th at 8 pm & Sunday, January 15th, 2023 at 2 pm performing a mix of new works, and audience favorites. Show location: Oneglia Auditorium Moses Pendleton, Artistic Director of MOMIX, co-founded the ground-breaking Pilobolus Dance Theatre in 1971, and after half a century, still hasn’t ... Read more
Floyd Nation: A Pink Floyd Experience is live on stage at The Palace Theatre Saturday, January 14th , 2023 at 8:00 pm. You’ll be immersed in sound, lights and lasers as Floyd Nation take you on an epic Pink Floyd musical journey. Floyd Nation is a U.S. based Pink Floyd Tribute Band that performs all ... Read more
MOMIX returns to the Warner Theatre on Saturday, January 14th at 8 pm & Sunday, January 15th, 2023 at 2 pm performing a mix of new works, and audience favorites. Show location: Oneglia Auditorium Moses Pendleton, Artistic Director of MOMIX, co-founded the ground-breaking Pilobolus Dance Theatre in 1971, and after half a century, still hasn’t ... Read more
Bowzer's Rock 'N" Doo-Wop Party is coming back to the Mohegan Sun Casino Arena, Sunday, January 15th 2023 at 3:00pm Bowzer and his Doo – Wop family return to Mohegan Sun to perform some of the best hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s. The latest installment of Bowzer’s Rock ‘N’ Doo – Wop Party Volume XXI ... Read more
The Connecticut Dance Alliance will host the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Dance of Day on Monday, January 16, 2023 from 10am – 2:30pm. at CREC’s Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Half Day Program, 15 Vernon Street, Hartford, CT The annual event honors the teachings and legacy of Dr. King as well as the ... Read more
Please join us as we honor the Class of 2022 Connecticut Arts Heroes on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 6 pm at Infinity Music Hall in Hartford. The event is free and open to all but you must RSVP on the website. Performances will be by the Dwayne Keith Project, Dancer Colleen Fitzgerald, Connecticut's State ... Read more
The Saybrook Stage Company presents Blithe Spirit at The Kate (Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center) in Old Saybrook, Connecticut for four shows Show Dates and Times: Thursday, January 19, 2023 - 7:30 pm Friday, January 20, 2023 - 8:00 pm Saturday, January 21, 2023 - 8:00 pm Sunday, January 22, 2023 - 2:00 pm This ... Read more
You’re invited to the Annual Hartford Boat Show January 19th - January 22nd, 2023. The annual Hartford Boat Show at the Earth Expo Center at Mohegan Sun Casino. Presented by the Connecticut Marine Trades Association, the 53rd Annual Hartford Boat Show showcases the excitement of recreational boating in Connecticut for novice boaters to experienced navigators ... Read more
Westport Farmers Market to host Health Focused Lecture Series throughout January. The Westport Farmers Market will host a four-part lecture series at their winter location at Gilbertie’s Herb Gardens in Westport. Lectures will be held each Thursday through January at 1:00 pm. Westport Farmers Market Corporate Sponsor, Dharma Massage is co-hosting the series to help ... Read more
You’re invited to the Annual Hartford Boat Show January 19th - January 22nd, 2023. The annual Hartford Boat Show at the Earth Expo Center at Mohegan Sun Casino. Presented by the Connecticut Marine Trades Association, the 53rd Annual Hartford Boat Show showcases the excitement of recreational boating in Connecticut for novice boaters to experienced navigators ... Read more
Start your new year right with an evening of great music and great company! Join the Windsor Historical Society for an acoustic evening of great music with former state troubadour and Windsor native Nekita Waller and accomplished guitarist Ray Morant. This is the first concert of the Windsor Music Series highlighting our newest exhibit, Puritans, ... Read more
David Foster & The Mohegan Sun All-Stars is coming to the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun Casino, Friday, January 20th 2023 at 8:00pm Audiences looking for a rocking good time can always count on David Foster & The Mohegan Sun All-Stars. A long-established force in the Southeastern Connecticut music scene, Foster has assembled a team ... 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
You’re invited to the Annual Hartford Boat Show January 19th - January 22nd, 2023. The annual Hartford Boat Show at the Earth Expo Center at Mohegan Sun Casino. Presented by the Connecticut Marine Trades Association, the 53rd Annual Hartford Boat Show showcases the excitement of recreational boating in Connecticut for novice boaters to experienced navigators ... Read more
Winter, Fire, & Ice is a FREE Fun community event intended to provide a safe and fun space for people to take a break from the winter blues and take a breath of fresh air, smile and be able to enjoy this time of year despite all the obstacles that have been placed before us. ... Read more
The Cloak and Wand is teaming up with Seaside Shadows for a one-of-a-kind ghoul investigation in celebration of the Winter Wizarding Festival. For this exclusive event, a Seaside Shadows guide will meet guests in The Cloak and Wand to start the interactive tour and paranormal investigation. DATE: Saturday, January 21st, 2023. There will be a ... Read more