Holiday Enchantment brings seasonal displays, interactive experiences, and festive science to the Connecticut Science Center from November 14 through December 23, 2026. Visitors can stomp, jump, and dance through the new Enchanted Lights experience, pose at holiday photo backdrops, try the indoor sock-skating rink, make crafts in the Winter Wonder Lab, and enjoy seasonal science ... Read more
Playhouse on Park presents All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, a musical retelling of the remarkable true story of the World War I Christmas Truce. Set on the Western Front in 1914, the production recounts the extraordinary night when soldiers from opposing sides laid down their weapons, shared music and found moments of ... 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 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
Celebrate the season with a festive musical performance at the Mattatuck Museum on Sunday, December 6, from 2 to 3:30 pm. The Connecticut Accordion Association, led by conductor Peter Peluso, will present a full-ensemble concert featuring holiday favorites and surprise guest artists. Designed for audiences of all ages, this lively seasonal performance offers a fresh ... Read more
A timeless holiday story comes to life in a captivating one-man performance when Dick Terhune presents A Christmas Carol at Palace Theater on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 pm, with an intermission. Terhune’s acclaimed interpretation of Charles Dickens’ classic has been described as mesmerizing, breathtaking, brilliant and unforgettable. Known for his versatility ... Read more
Discover how Christmas traditions in the United States evolved over four centuries during Lunch & Learn: The Spirit of Christmas Past at the Mattatuck Museum on Wednesday, December 9, from noon to 1 pm. This illustrated lecture traces the holiday’s history from its prohibition in 17th-century New England to the development of familiar Christmas customs ... Read more
Experience the holiday season amid the grandeur of Newport, Rhode Island, during the Mattatuck Museum’s Van Trip: A Gilded Christmas in Newport on Thursday, December 10, from 8:30 am to 5 pm. The day includes a visit to the historic Chinese Tea House on the grounds of Marble House, where participants will enjoy a special ... 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 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
Celebrate the winter season with an afternoon of family-friendly activities at the Mattatuck Museum on Saturday, December 12, from 1 to 5 pm. Family Fun Day: Winter Wonderland will feature a snowball toss, winter-themed crafts, a toy drive, and stations exploring holiday traditions from around the world. Families can also take part in a scavenger ... 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 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 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
Food historian Becky L. Diamond returns to the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum for a holiday presentation and book signing exploring the culinary traditions of Christmas during America’s Gilded Age. The event ... 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 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 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
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
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