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SUMMARY:Holiday Enchantment at Connecticut Science Center
DESCRIPTION: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 demonstrations. The Sharks exhibition is also included with general admission. Activities are included with a general admission ticket. \nSanta will be available for photos on select dates: November 14\, 15\, 21\, 22\, 27\, 28\, and 29\, and December 6\, 12\, 13\, 19\, and 20\, from 11 am to 3 pm; December 5 from 12 pm to 2 pm. \nConnecticut Science Center is located at 250 Columbus Blvd.\, Hartford\, CT.
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LOCATION:Connecticut Science Center\, 250 Columbus Boulevard\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States
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SUMMARY:All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 at Playhouse on Park
DESCRIPTION: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 camaraderie and peace. \nTold through the words and songs of the men who experienced the truce\, the production explores a brief but memorable pause in the fighting during the Christmas season. \nAll Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 runs from December 2 through December 27 at Playhouse on Park\, located at 244 Park Road in West Hartford. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm\, with additional performances on Tuesdays\, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm. \nFor tickets and additional information\, visit playhouseonpark.org or contact the box office at 860-523-5900\, ext. 10\, or boxoffice@playhousetheatregroup.org.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/all-is-calm-the-christmas-truce-of-1914-at-playhouse-on-park/
LOCATION:Playhouse on Park\, 244 Park Road\, West Hartford\, 06119\, United States
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SUMMARY:Santa Switch at Thomaston Opera House
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen 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 York advertising executive\, but when he turns down the opportunity\, the North Pole and the future of Christmas are suddenly at risk. \nSanta Switch features a festive mix of beloved Christmas favorites and popular contemporary songs. The musical includes “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus\,” “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas\,” along with songs such as “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong\, “Best Day of My Life” by American Authors and “Breakaway” by Kelly Clarkson. \nPerformances are scheduled for December 5\, 11\, 12\, 18 and 19\, 2026\, at 7 pm\, with matinee performances on December 6\, 13 and 20 at 2 pm. Admission starts at $26.50\, not including fees. \nSanta Switch takes place at the Thomaston Opera House\, 158 Main Street\, Thomaston\, Connecticut 06787. Tickets and additional event information are available online at CivicLift event page.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/santa-switch-at-thomaston-opera-house/2026-12-18/
LOCATION:Palace Theater\, 100 East Main Street\, Waterbury\, CT\, 06702\, United States
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SUMMARY:Santa Switch at Thomaston Opera House
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen 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 York advertising executive\, but when he turns down the opportunity\, the North Pole and the future of Christmas are suddenly at risk. \nSanta Switch features a festive mix of beloved Christmas favorites and popular contemporary songs. The musical includes “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus\,” “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas\,” along with songs such as “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong\, “Best Day of My Life” by American Authors and “Breakaway” by Kelly Clarkson. \nPerformances are scheduled for December 5\, 11\, 12\, 18 and 19\, 2026\, at 7 pm\, with matinee performances on December 6\, 13 and 20 at 2 pm. Admission starts at $26.50\, not including fees. \nSanta Switch takes place at the Thomaston Opera House\, 158 Main Street\, Thomaston\, Connecticut 06787. Tickets and additional event information are available online at CivicLift event page.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/santa-switch-at-thomaston-opera-house/2026-12-19/
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SUMMARY:Booked & Framed Book Club: The Christmas Promise at Mattatuck Museum
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe story follows art buyer Charlotte Moore\, who makes a desperate bid on a mysterious painting and becomes stranded in Seabreeze just weeks before Christmas. Snowed in at the festive Cove Hill Inn\, she faces a career crisis\, an unexpected romance\, and a family secret that could change everything. \nReaders can share their favorite moments\, questions\, and interpretations while discussing the novel’s characters\, mysteries\, artwork\, and holiday themes with fellow book lovers. \nAdmission is $5.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/booked-framed-book-club-the-christmas-promise-at-mattatuck-museum/
LOCATION:Mattatuck Museum\, 63 Prospect Street\, Waterbury\, CT\, 06702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waterbury
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SUMMARY:Santa Switch at Thomaston Opera House
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen 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 York advertising executive\, but when he turns down the opportunity\, the North Pole and the future of Christmas are suddenly at risk. \nSanta Switch features a festive mix of beloved Christmas favorites and popular contemporary songs. The musical includes “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus\,” “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas\,” along with songs such as “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong\, “Best Day of My Life” by American Authors and “Breakaway” by Kelly Clarkson. \nPerformances are scheduled for December 5\, 11\, 12\, 18 and 19\, 2026\, at 7 pm\, with matinee performances on December 6\, 13 and 20 at 2 pm. Admission starts at $26.50\, not including fees. \nSanta Switch takes place at the Thomaston Opera House\, 158 Main Street\, Thomaston\, Connecticut 06787. Tickets and additional event information are available online at CivicLift event page.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/santa-switch-at-thomaston-opera-house/2026-12-20/
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