Holiday Enchantment at Connecticut Science Center
Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford
All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 at Playhouse on Park
Playhouse on Park 244 Park Road, West HartfordWeek 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, December 7, 2026
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Tuesday, December 8, 2026
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December 8, 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 Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 6 pm to 8 pm. The restaurant menu is available while guests craft. ... Read more
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
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December 9, 2026 -Lunch & Learn: The Spirit of Christmas Past: Four Centuries of Christmas in America at Mattatuck Museum
Lunch & Learn: The Spirit of Christmas Past: Four Centuries of Christmas in America at Mattatuck Museum
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
Thursday, December 10, 2026
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December 10, 2026 -Van Trip: A Gilded Christmas in Newport with Mattatuck Museum
Van Trip: A Gilded Christmas in Newport with Mattatuck Museum
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
Friday, December 11, 2026
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December 11, 2026 -Holiday at Osborne Homestead Museum
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December 11, 2026 - RecurringSanta Switch at Thomaston Opera House
Holiday at Osborne Homestead Museum
Mattatuck Museum members can explore the Osborne Homestead’s holiday decorations during a self-guided tour on Friday, December 11, 2026. The house is open for self-guided visits from 3 pm to 4 pm; visitors can stay until 5 pm to see the seasonal lights come on after sunset. Registration is available online. For more information, contact ... 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
Saturday, December 12, 2026
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December 12, 2026 -Santa Brunch at 1741 Pub & Grill
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December 12, 2026 -Family Fun Day: Winter Wonderland at Mattatuck Museum
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December 12, 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 12, 2026, at 10 am and 12 pm. The buffet features 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
Family Fun Day: Winter Wonderland at Mattatuck Museum
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
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 13, 2026
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December 13, 2026 -Santa Brunch at 1741 Pub & Grill
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December 13, 2026 - RecurringSanta Switch at Thomaston Opera House
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December 13, 2026 -The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook Talk & Book Signing at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
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 13, 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 ... Read more
The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook Talk & Book Signing at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
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 takes place Sunday, December 13, from 2 to 4 pm and is based on Diamond’s book, The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies and Treats from ... Read more