Worldwide Community Lights Celebration at Stepping Stones Museum
Stepping Stones Museum for Children 303 West Avenue, NorwalkA Magical Christmas Eve at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum 295 West Avenue, NorwalkRailroad Museum of New England Northern Lights Limited
Railroad Museum of New England 242 East Main Street, ThomastonThe Shops at Yale 2018 Holiday Events Schedule
The Shops at Yale Chapel Street and Broadway, New HavenAnnual Gingerbread House Festival in South Windsor
Wood Memorial Library & Museum 783 Main Street, South WindsorA Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas Hartford Stage
Hartford Stage 50 Church Street, HartfordAnnual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Village
Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses 437 North Street, GreenwichChildren’s Theater: The Christmas Elf 2 Downtown Cabaret Theatre
Downtown Cabaret Theatre 263 Golden Hill Street, BridgeportAnnual Shark-Diving Santa at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
Maritime Aquarium 10 North Water Street, NorwalkWeek of Events
Curtain Call Stamford Fall 2018 Theatre Arts Classes
Let your child act out!! For nearly thirty years, Curtain Call, Inc. (Stamford’s longest-running and only non-profit, theatre producing company) has provided year-round, theatre arts classes for young and old. Fall classes begin September 22, 2018 in acting for the stage, TV and film acting, musical theatre, improv and comedy, Broadway tap AND MORE (for ... Read more
Worldwide Community Lights Celebration at Stepping Stones Museum
Each night from November 20th through December 31st Stepping Stones Museum is transformed into a dazzling holiday light extravaganza! Every surface of the museum’s exterior becomes a canvas for animated projections, glowing LEDs and an explosion of color. The amazing nighttime display is paired by day with STEAM adventures, interactive storytelling and hands-on art making ... Read more
A Magical Christmas Eve at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum kicks off the Holiday Season the day after Thanksgiving with a new exhibition entitled, A Magical Christmas Eve at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, which will open at noon on Friday, November 23, 2018, at 295 West Avenue and run though January 6, 2019. During Queen Victoria’s reign, Prince Albert introduced the ... Read more
Railroad Museum of New England Northern Lights Limited
The Northern Lights Limited departs under the cover of nightfall in train cars illuminated in a soft, cheerful glow. After departing our Thomaston station, the next stop is the North Pole! After a stop to pick up Mr. & Mrs. Claus, children will meet and choose a gift from their toy bags. Both our Santa ... Read more
The Shops at Yale 2018 Holiday Events Schedule
Celebrate your holiday season in historic downtown New Haven at The Shops at Yale. All events are free and open to the public. FREE 4-Hour Parking FOUR $250 Gift Card Giveaways Ice Carving Competition & Outdoor A Cappella Concert Ice Carving Demonstrations Downtown Horse & Carriage Rides Story Time with Santa Yuletide Carolers DIY Crafts ... Read more
2018 Mystic Seaport Museum Lantern Light Tours
Join Mystic Seaport for an evening of seasonal surprises with Lantern Light Tours: Finding Your Place. Set on Christmas Eve in the year 1876, the play offers small windows into the lives of people on the verge of great change, both personal and cultural. The show includes five scenes of seasonal delight, featuring a winter fantasia, ... Read more
Annual Gingerbread House Festival in South Windsor
Celebrate “Peace on Earth” during the holidays this year and experience one of the largest Gingerbread House Festival in New England at Wood Memorial Library & Museum in South Windsor. Be filled with wonder and be touched by peace as you gaze upon row after row of creative and colorful gingerbread creations, all created by ... Read more
A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas Hartford Stage
The magic of Charles Dickens’ heartwarming classic returns for its 21st season in A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas Hartford Stage. Come see one of Connecticut’s favorite family holiday tradition and spend some time with Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future ... Read more
Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Village
Santa will be returning with his live Reindeer for the Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Village and “the North Pole on North Street,” Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, 437 North Street, Greenwich, Connecticut, from November 23 to December 24, 2018. We all remember Dasher, Dancer, and Prancer. But have you ever met them? The ... Read more
Children’s Gingerbread House Classes at Lyman Orchards
Children's Gingerbread House Classes at Lyman Orchards s a wonderful way to enjoy the holidays. Turn up the holiday magic for your young ones with a fun-filled session of confectionary creativity. The Apple Barrel Bakery team will lead budding gingerbread architects and candy lovers in crafting the edible holiday homes of their dreams in this ... Read more
Children’s Theater: The Christmas Elf 2 Downtown Cabaret Theatre
The Christmas elf is back at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport. It is that time of year again for Santa to call on everyone's favorite elf and his toy friends to bring holiday joy to boys and girls all over the world, but this Christmas is about more than presents and carols. With new ... Read more
Annual Shark-Diving Santa at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
The fearless Santa Claus is steering his sleigh back to the Maritime Aquarium during his annual “Shark-Diving Santa” event. Santa will put on his scuba gear and dive into the Aquarium’s 110,000-gallon “Ocean Beyond Sound” exhibition with 7-8-foot sharks, all to demonstrate that they are not the brutal, blood-hungry predators of fiction. Come check it ... Read more
A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration in Storrs
A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration by Paula Vogel is set for November 29 through December 9th at Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre in Storrs, Connecticut. Christmas, 1864. With the nation at war, it is not a silent night. All is not peaceful or bright. On one side of the Potomic, an escaped slave ... Read more
A Connecticut Christmas Carol at The Terris Theatre (Chester)
A Connecticut Christmas Carol at The Terris Theatre in Chester will be held November 30 through December 30. Some of the most beloved storytellers in Connecticut history come alive for a yuletide gathering you won’t forget. Famed actor and local legend William Gillette leaves his castle on the Connecticut River to adapt Dickens’ holiday classic in ... Read more
Gingerbread Weekend Downtown Putnam & Holiday Strolls
Downtown Putnam is once again decorating Main Street with Art Installations. Follow the trail to see over 40 Gingerbread House Creations! Gingerbread Trail Maps will be available at The Flying Carpet Studio, Victoria Station Cafe, Putnam Visitors Center, and other Main Street shops and restaurants by December 1st. The Gingerbread House Contest open to the ... Read more
Annual Holiday Express Train Show at the Fairfield Museum
The Annual Holiday Express Train Show is a Fairfield Museum holiday tradition! Kids and adults alike will delight in the magic of this wondrous display of model trains winding around beautiful holiday scenery. The Goliday Express Train Show runs December 1 – 31, 2018 Opening Night: November 30th @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Opening ... Read more
Phelps-Hatheway Holiday Tours and Teddy Bear Tea
Make your holiday memories in our special location by celebrating the season at the festively decorated Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden, designed by Old Hill Gardens! On Saturday and Sunday, December 1 and 2, and again on Saturday and Sunday, December 8 and 9 join us for Home for the Holidays tours from 1 to 4 pm, where you’ll experience the ... Read more
Winterfest with Rudolph & Friends at Mystic Aquarium
Rudolph's shiny red nose has been spotted over Mystic Aquarium and we’re ready to welcome him for weekends during Winterfest! Meet the most famous reindeer of all, Rudolph, and his furry friend Bumble as they visit the Aquarium. Take a photo with Rudolph and Bumble that is worthy for your holiday cards then get your ... Read more
Dudley Farm Museum Holiday Open House & Market
The Holiday Open House & Market at the Dudley Farm will be held December 1st - 8th in Guilford, Connecticut. Free Admission. Step back in time and visit the 1844 Dudley farmhouse and museum for cookies, carols and merryment and browse through the two floors of the 1890 Munger Barn to purchase those special homegrown ... Read more
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show (Bridgeport)
The Vagabond Theatre Company (VTC) is pleased to announce their holiday return to the historic Bijou Theatre, with It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show, December 1st and 2nd. Adapted from the classic American film by Fairfield native, Joe Landry, and directed by Tanya Feduik-Smith, this unique take on the beloved story of George ... Read more
Paint & Sip at Chamard Vineyards
Paint & Sip at Chamard Vineyards
Join Painted by the Shore for a festive night to KICK OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON at Chamard Vineyards on November 28th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. You'll go home with the perfect set of holiday ornaments to hang at home! And to make your new pieces even more fun we'll help you PERSONALIZE one at ... Read more
Holiday Stroll on The Guilford Green
Holiday Stroll on The Guilford Green
Stroll the beautiful and historic town of Guilford on November 30th and enjoy family-friend activities. Highlights include: Holiday Tree Lighting, Town Green at 5:45 p.m. Cookie Reception after the Tree Lighting, St. George Church Hall Santa’s Workshop & Fair, Community Center, from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Candlelight Walk on Broad Street, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Holiday Book ... Read more
Connecticut Science Center Liquid Lounge: Disco Fever
Connecticut Science Center Liquid Lounge: Disco Fever
Boogie over to the Connecticut Science Center on Friday, November 30 for Liquid Lounge: Disco Inferno. We’re turning up the heat with a groovy night of cocktails, discotastic music and dancing, glitter slime making, LIVE science demonstrations, a costume contest, and more! Plus, get hands-on with more than 165 totally awesome exhibits, kid free. Don’t ... Read more
Ventriloquist Terry Fator at Foxwods Resort Casino
Ventriloquist Terry Fator at Foxwods Resort Casino
Ventriloquist and comedian Terry Fator visits the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut. "America's Got Talent" winner captures the audience's hearts and funny bones with The Voice of Entertainment program. With singing, comedy and amazing celebrity impressions of musical superstars such as Garth Brooks, Dean Martin, Aretha Franklin, Lady Gaga and more. For the past ... Read more
The Mavericks “Hey! Merry Christmas!” Tour at the Garde Arts Center
The Mavericks “Hey! Merry Christmas!” Tour at the Garde Arts Center
The Mavericks "Hey! Merry Christmas!" Tour will be held at the Garde Arts Center on Friday, November 30th from 8 to 11 pm. Get ready for a night of dancing and fun, as the genre-defying Mavericks put their own twist on the holidays, in support of their upcoming album, Hey! Merry Christmas! The night will ... Read more
Free Learn to Ice Skate (Hartford)
Free Learn to Ice Skate (Hartford)
Want to learn how to ice skate this winter? Head to the Winterfest Hartford rink in Bushnell Park for FREE ice-skating lessons from Champions Skating Centers instructors. Lessons are open to future skaters of all ages, and the skates are free too. Skating lessons will be held on December 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Arrive ... Read more
Winter FanFest with the Hartford Yard Goats
Winter FanFest with the Hartford Yard Goats
Yard Goats to Host Winter FanFest on Saturday, December 1st at Dunkin’ Donuts Park Free Event includes Behind the Scenes Tours, Arts & Crafts, S’mores, Batting Cages, Mascots & more. Behind the scene tours of Dunkin’ Donuts Park Opportunity to use the indoor climate control batting cages Arts & Crafts, S’mores, Cookie Decorating Meet the ... Read more
Holiday Carnival at Olde Mistick Village
Holiday Carnival at Olde Mistick Village
The Olde Mistick Village Merchant’s Association is hosting their annual Holiday Carnival on December 1st, starting at 11am. Stroll around the village to view Merchant's custom decorated wreaths and vote for your favorite. Live music, performers, pet photos with Santa, great gifts, and more await at this great winter tradition! Kids can do their holiday ... Read more
Rudolph’s Holiday Party Lady Katharine Cruises
Rudolph’s Holiday Party Lady Katharine Cruises
Gather family and friends, and take in all of the sights, sounds, and warmth that the holiday season has to offer on the Rudolph's Holiday Party Lady Katharine Cruises. Dine on a buffet brunch, and then gather with Santa and his elves for storytime as the 'Twas The Night Before Christmas is read. Children of all ... Read more
Stamford Model Railroad Club Annual Holiday Open House
Stamford Model Railroad Club Annual Holiday Open House
The Stamford Model Railroad Club’s annual holiday Open House will be held on December 1st. The 79-year-old club’s 150’ x 50’ 0-Scale operating model train layout is one of the largest on the East Coast. Highly detailed passenger and freight trains run through equally detailed city and countryside; as always the colorful Circus and Holiday ... Read more
Free Selfies with Santa Saturdays in December at Tanger Outlets Foxwood
Free Selfies with Santa Saturdays in December at Tanger Outlets Foxwood
Join Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods Resort Casino for Free Selfies with Santa every Saturday December 1st through December 22nd from 2pm-5pm. Santa and his elf will be located at the Grand Pequot entrance near the H&M store! Take a selfie with Santa or let Santa's helper snap a photo for you! Enjoy the holiday season ... Read more
Annual Candy Cane Hunt at the Hebron Lions Fairgrounds
Annual Candy Cane Hunt at the Hebron Lions Fairgrounds
The Annual Candy Cane Hunt will be held on December 1st at the Hebron Fairgrounds. Bring a bag, a flashlight and an unwrapped toy to be donated to local families in need and help us hunt down over 35,000 candy canes. Santa and Mrs. Clause will be there to help! FREE Admission with a donation ... Read more
Annual Tree Lighting at Water’s Edge Resort & Spa
Annual Tree Lighting at Water’s Edge Resort & Spa
The Annual Tree Lighting at Water's Edge Resort & Spa will be held on December 1st starting at 4:30. Enjoy the beginning of the Christmas season! Activities include pictures with Santa, tree lighting, cookie decorating, and more! Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 860-399-5901.
Newington’s Night of Lights
Newington’s Night of Lights
The Newington Parks and Recreation Department along with Rosenberg Orthodontics, 7/11, Spring Brook Ice & Fuel Service, and CMI Sound present the annual Newington's Night of Lights. The event will be held on December 1st and begins at 5:00 pm at the Town Center. This FREE event will include: the Fire Truck parade, refreshments and ... Read more
Connecticut Christmas Gift Show Southington
Connecticut Christmas Gift Show Southington
The Connecticut Christmas Gift Show is back for year 4 with even more diverse vendor booths in every category imaginable Sunday December 2nd from 9am to 4pm at the Aqua Turf in Southington! Come explore over 250 booths! There will be something special for everyone on your list: Handmade, food and beverage, jewelry, stocking stuffers, ... Read more
Spectacular STEAM Saturday’s at Talcott Mountain Science Center
Spectacular STEAM Saturday’s at Talcott Mountain Science Center
Make the most of your weekends with our four-week half days (K-3) or six-week full days (4-8) Saturday programs, which provide hands-on discovery, exploration and research with guidance and skill building from Talcott Mountain Science Center scientists. Students gain exposure to new areas in science, nature, and technology; they build skills of a practicing professional, ... Read more
Annual Santa’s Run in Glastonbury, Connecticut
Annual Santa’s Run in Glastonbury, Connecticut
The 2018 Santa's Run in Glastonbury, Connecticut will take place on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Come dressed in your wildest holiday costume and enjoy the holiday spirit – and earn a chance at winning some great costume division prizes too! We’ll also be calling out raffle prizes randomly through a raffle on race day. Look ... Read more
Hub & Spoke’s Annual Sip & Shop Bridgeport
Hub & Spoke’s Annual Sip & Shop Bridgeport
Join Hub & Spoke as we host our annual Sip & Shop December 2nd from 5-9pm. Peruse local Artisans and Crafters from hand made knitting goods, apparel, jewelry, art prints, hand bags and more! Enjoy a glass of wine by the fireplace for some stress free shopping then stay for dinner in our beautifully decorated ... Read more