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
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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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 - RecurringSanta Switch at Thomaston Opera House
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 -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
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 ... 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 ... 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, ... Read more