Holiday Enchantment at Connecticut Science Center
Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford
Week of Events
Holiday Enchantment at Connecticut Science Center
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
Holiday Market at Grace Farms
Shop a limited-time selection of gifts, including art sets, toys, mugs, teas, coffees, books, notecards, and memberships. The market also features handmade ornaments and embroidered pieces by Nasreen Sheikh and the Empowerment Collective, supporting dignified work for women artisans around the world. Open Tuesday through Sunday during regular business hours, November 27–December 10. Grace Farms, ... Read more
All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 at Playhouse on Park
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
Monday, November 30, 2026
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November 30, 2026 -Sea Glass Christmas Tree Workshop at 1741 Pub & Grill
Sea Glass Christmas Tree Workshop at 1741 Pub & Grill
Create a sea glass Christmas tree with step-by-step instruction from Connecticut Paint Parties. No experience is needed, and all supplies are included. Each ticket includes one beer, wine, hard cider, or soft drink. The workshop takes place Monday, November 30, 2026, from 6 pm to 8 pm. The restaurant menu is available while guests craft. ... Read more
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
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Wednesday, December 2, 2026
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Thursday, December 3, 2026
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Friday, December 4, 2026
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Saturday, December 5, 2026
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December 5, 2026 -Santa Brunch at 1741 Pub & Grill
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December 5, 2026 - RecurringSanta Switch at Thomaston Opera House
Santa Brunch at 1741 Pub & Grill
Enjoy a holiday brunch buffet and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at Lyman Orchards. Seatings are available Saturday, December 5, 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
Santa Switch at Thomaston Opera House
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
Sunday, December 6, 2026
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December 6, 2026 -Santa Brunch at 1741 Pub & Grill
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December 6, 2026 -Holiday Open House at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
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December 6, 2026 -UPstaged | A Christmas Carol starring Dick Terhune at Palace Theater
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December 6, 2026 -Get That Holiday Feeling with the Connecticut Accordion Association at Mattatuck Museum
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December 6, 2026 - RecurringSanta Switch at Thomaston Opera House
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December 6, 2026 -Buoy Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lisman Landing
Santa Brunch at 1741 Pub & Grill
Enjoy a holiday brunch buffet and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at Lyman Orchards. Seatings are available Sunday, December 6, 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
Holiday Open House at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
Celebrate the season with festive décor, holiday displays, and a visit with Santa and his elf, who will greet children and hear their Christmas wishes. Guests can also tour the exhibition Unwrapping Christmas Past: From Puritans to Pop Culture and enjoy complimentary refreshments at the Pop-up Café. The open house takes place Sunday, December 6, ... Read more
UPstaged | A Christmas Carol starring Dick Terhune at Palace Theater
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
Get That Holiday Feeling with the Connecticut Accordion Association at Mattatuck Museum
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
Santa Switch at Thomaston Opera House
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
Buoy Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lisman Landing
Decorated buoys made by community members adorn a 20- to 30-foot holiday tree built from lobster traps at the Milford waterfront. The celebration includes a holiday market, food trucks, music, Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving by oyster boat, and a tree lighting with the mayor. The event takes place Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 2 ... Read more