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Holiday Wish Follow the Magic in Stamford Town Center
Stamford Town Center 100 Greyrock Place, Stamford
North Pole Express at Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat 1 Railroad Avenue, Essex
The Annual Olde Mistick Village Holiday Lights Spectacular
Olde Mistick Village 27 Coogan Blvd., Mystic
Garde Arts Center & Goodspeed Musicals Christmas in Connecticut
Goodspeed Opera House 6 Main St, East Haddam
The Blind Rhino Winter Beer Garden at Stamford’s Mill River Park
Mill River Park 1190 Washington Boulevard, Stamford
Holiday Trains at the Railroad Museum of New England Thomaston
Railroad Museum of New England 242 East Main Street, Thomaston
Newport Mansions Sparkling Lights at The Breakers: An Outdoor Magical Wonderland
The Breakers 44 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport
Week of Events
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Glow Wild Lantern Festival
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo continues to offer guests enchanting Centennial Year experiences! Beginning September 15 and continuing through November 27, 2022, “Glow Wild,” a brilliant, illuminated Lantern Festival will be held at the Zoo Thursday through Sunday evenings. As a continuation of the Zoo’s yearlong 100th birthday celebration, the Zoo will host a larger-than-life Lantern Festival ... Read more
Holiday Wish Follow the Magic in Stamford Town Center
Holiday Wish in Stamford Town Center is an interactive, light-filled walk-through experience made to entertain and inspire every member of the family. Open daily from November 11 through December 24, 2022, Monday through Friday 2-8pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10am-8pm, this 20,000 sq ft. interactive event comes to life, glowing with a series of ... Read more
The Winter Wonderettes Dazzle at Ivoryton Playhouse
Join us at Ivoryton Playhouse November 17 - December 18, 2022 for a magical night of fun for the whole family, filled with the spirit of the season with the Winter Wonderettes. Tickets are: $55 adult / $50 senior / $25 students all ages It’s 1968, and we are at the Annual Christmas Party at ... Read more
Annual Lighthouse Point Park Fantasy of Lights
The Annual Fantasy of Lights will be held November 18th - December 31, 2022 at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven. Fantasy of Lights, presented by Goodwill of Southern New England has become a holiday tradition for thousands of families. This bright and colorful light display illuminates Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven, Connecticut this ... Read more
North Pole Express at Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
Board the locomotive-powered steam train in Essex for a magical nighttime journey to the North Pole Express on the Essex Stream Train November 18-December 23, 2022. Every coach becomes a stage for a LIVE musical performance of “The Night Before Christmas.” Celebrate the spirit of the season with Santa and Mrs. Claus, festive sing-a-longs, hot ... Read more
The Annual Olde Mistick Village Holiday Lights Spectacular
Celebrate Bright Lights and Magical Nights at Olde Mistick Village November 18, 2022 - January 31, 2023 Stroll through Olde Mistick Village’s Festival of Lights on December 9th, 2022 from 4pm until 9:00pm when thousands of luminaries light the walkways of the Village leading the way to Mystic Aquarium. Stroll through the Village and enjoy ... Read more
Garde Arts Center & Goodspeed Musicals Christmas in Connecticut
The Garde Arts Center and Goodspeed Musicals, two Outstanding Historic American Theaters, invite you to celebrate the holidays at the Garde with a free classic movie and a preview of a new Goodspeed musical. After 77 years, the 1945 classic Warner Bros. movie Christmas in Connecticut returns to the giant screen of the Garde movie ... Read more
Stamford’s Holiday Stroll at Mill River Park
Explore monumental interactive displays, captivating illumination and a winter wonderland for a holiday experience made to inspire at Stamford's Holiday Stroll at Mill River Park. From November 18th to December 24, 2022 Holiday Stroll is a new holiday tradition located at Mill River Park in Downtown Stamford, CT. A stroll through a festive, dazzling word ... Read more
The Blind Rhino Winter Beer Garden at Stamford’s Mill River Park
Located within the Stamford's Holiday Stroll at Mill River Park from November 18th to December 24, 2022, is the Blind Rhino Winter Beer Garden presented in conjunction with Love Sac. Guests can treat themselves some holiday spirit. The Blind Rhino Winter Beer Garden features Stamford’s Half Full Brewery, Two Roads Brewing, Samuel Adams, and and ... Read more
Holiday Trains at the Railroad Museum of New England Thomaston
Holiday train excursions are back for another season at the Railroad Museum of New England in Thomaston, Connecticut. Family favorites include as the Santa Express & Northern Lights Limited, as well as the adults only Litchfield Hills BBQ & Whiskey Special - Holiday Edition! Our Toys for Tots Train returns for our 3rd year to ... Read more
Newport Mansions Sparkling Lights at The Breakers: An Outdoor Magical Wonderland
Holidays at the Newport Mansions will be more spectacular than ever this year, with the outdoor experience, "Sparkling Lights: An Outdoor Magical Wonderland,” illuminating the mansion and its historic grounds with thousands of lights from November 19, 2022 through January 1, 2023. Reminder: No Sparkling Lights at The Breakers on November 24, December 17, December ... Read more
Annual Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce
Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce will run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from November 19th - December 24, 2022 in Bristol, Connecticut Join us for light displays set to your favorite holiday music, Mrs. Claus' story time by the fire, a selection of children & family rides, the chance to see the big man in ... Read more
Annual Holiday Train Show at Connecticut River Museum
The Annual Holiday Train Show is being held November 22, 2022 through February 19, 2023 at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex, Connecticut. The family friendly Holiday Train Show exhibit is back at the Connecticut River Museum for its 29th year of fun for all ages. See what train artist Steve Cryan has created this year! ... Read more
Magic of Lights Drive-Through Holiday Display Comes to Rentschler Field
The Annual Magic of Lights Drive-Thru Holiday Light Display will be held at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut November 23, 2022 - January 1, 2023 from dust to 11:00 pm. Magic of Lights is a festival of twinkling, magical holiday lights! A 200-foot light tunnel and over 40 Scenes of holiday lights displays will ... Read more
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Returns to Mohegan Sun Casino
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to Mohegan Sun Arena for two shows this November. Multi-platinum, progressive rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) will bring its highly-anticipated Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO & More to Mohegan Sun Arena for two spectacular shows on Sunday, November 23rd fro two show at 3:00pm and 8:00pm. ... Read more
Annual Holiday Light Fantasia at Goodwin Park Hartford
The 2022 Holiday Light Fantasia will be held from November 24, 2022 until January 1, 2023. Holiday Light Fantasia is a much loved Greater Hartford tradition and this season's destination. The 2-mile show transforms Goodwin Park into a drive-through wonderland of holiday spirit with a beautiful collection of over 1 million lights. Whimsical holiday scenes, ... Read more
Hartford Stage Presents It’s A Wonderful Life
Hartford Stage Presents It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play November 24th - December 24, 2022. The show was adapted by Joe Landry, originally co-directed by Melia Bensussen and Rachel Alderman and directed by Zoë Golub-Sass Bring the whole family to this heartwarming holiday classic! Five actors and one sound effects artist have assembled ... Read more
Winterfest & the Tunnel of Lights at the Connecticut Trolley Museum
Winterfest and the “Tunnel of Lights” is celebrating this year as a family holiday tradition. Halls are decked both inside and outside with over 15,000 lights. Outside, closed trolley cars transport jolly guests down a tunnel of lights as they sing traditional Christmas Carols with their trolley car operators. For an open air view of ... Read more
Annual Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo
Bring family and friends to experience Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island – an all new walk-through experience just in time for the holidays. Join us on select nights November 25, 2022 – January 1, 2023, for a dazzling light display through the Zoo. Experience Holiday Lights Spectacular – ... Read more
Ice Skating at Foxwoods Resort Casino
Ice skating is back at Foxwoods! Nestled behind The Fox Tower, the Foxwoods Rink and Winter Patio is a winter favorite. Skate in the cool air, surrounded by the warmth of thousands of holiday lights. The Rink will open November 25, 2022 for the season and will remain open through March 5, 2023. For any ... Read more
Sip & Shop Artisan Market #ShopSmall Weekend Connecticut Valley Brewing Company
Join us at the Connecticut Valley Brewing Company's Annual #ShopSmall weekend featuring unique, amazing artisan vendors each day. Shop for a holiday gift for someone you love or treat yourself while enjoying a beer or coffee! DATES: Friday, November 25, 2022 Saturday, November 25, 2022 Sunday, November 27, 2022 TIMES: 10 am to 2 pm ... Read more
Annual Gingerbread House Festival: Land of Sweets at Wood Memorial Library and Museum
The Friends of Wood Memorial Library and Museum invite you to join Clara and the Nutcracker Prince in the Land of Sweets, as you experience one of the largest gingerbread house festivals in New England. The Friends’ 12th Annual Gingerbread House Festival opens Thanksgiving weekend and runs from Friday, November 25th through Sunday, December 18th, ... Read more
Merry Days & Jolly Nights in New London
The City of New London is proud to announce the commencement of its holiday season with a calendar of events celebrating the diverse array of faiths and holidays in New London’s culture. Events include: November 25th – Christmas Tree Lighting at the Hygienic Art Park- 5pm- 6pm November 26th – Small Business Saturday – Stroll New London to ... Read more
Annual Glow Hartford Holiday Indoor Light Festival Nov 25 – Jan 1
Get lost in a million twinkling lights at Glow. The Connecticut Convention Center has been transformed into a Christmas wonderland, with activities, music and food. Glow Hartford is a fun, one-of-a-kind, family-friendly indoor holiday light festival! Dazzling light gardens, glowing activities, delectable seasonal treats, and live entertainment are all in store for you at Glow ... Read more
Pratt Street Winter Village Comes to Hartford November-December
This winter, Pratt Street will be transformed into an open-air, outdoor holiday market! The Pratt Street Winter Village will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, beginning November 26th and running until December 18th, 2022 Each weekend, you can shop from local artisans who will be popping up at the Winter Village, enjoy ... Read more
Find The Buoy Holiday Scavenger Hunt (Stonington Borough)
The annual Find the Buoy Holiday Scavenger Hunt is kicking off on Small Business Saturday, November 26th, 2022 in Stonington Borough, Connecticut. Visit the Borough between 11/26 and 12/31/22; pick up a postcard and get it stamped at each of the 18 participating buoy locations; drop your stamped postcard at any buoy location by 12/31 ... Read more
Winterfair: Hartford’s Holiday Market at Hartford Union Station
This year Winterfair will be held at the historic Great Hall at Union Station in Downtown Hartford, in partnership with the Greater Hartford Transit District. Winterfair is a holiday market with something for everyone in your family or on your holiday shopping list. Dates: November 26 - December 23, 2022 Times: Fridays - 5-9pm, Saturdays ... Read more
Holiday Ice Carving Demonstrations at The Shops at Yale
Holiday Ice Carving Demonstrations will take place at The Shops at Yale in New Haven on November 26th, December 3, December 10th and December 17, 2022 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm each day A professional ice carver will be transforming two 300-pound blocks of ice into holiday-themed works of art in the Chapel Street Historic ... Read more
Holiday Model Train Show (Stamford Model Railroad Club)
The Stamford Model Railroad Club Annual Open House is being held TWO Saturdays after Thanksgiving! See highly detailed model trains and trolley cars run through miles of city, town and scenic countryside on a GIANT 150’ x 51’ operating O-Scale model train layout. View scale houses and buildings with amazing attention to detail – inside ... Read more
Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Holiday Stroll
The Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Village is coming to Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, This cheerful festival will be open from November 26th through December 24th, 2022, at the gorgeous Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses. Santa and his three LIVE reindeer are returning to Greenwich for the 14th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & ... Read more
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Country 92-5’s Unwrapped & Unplugged Concert
Country 92-5’s Unwrapped & Unplugged Concert
On Monday, November 21, 2022, Country 92.5 is holding a night of country music to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital starring Dylan Scott, Corey Kent, Hailey Whitters and Shane Profitt! The show is happening at Cadillac Ranch in Southington, Connecticut. Doors open at 6pm (5:45pm for VIPs!) and the show begins at 7pm! Thanks ... Read more
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Thanksgiving Farm Market at Brewery Legitimus
Thanksgiving Farm Market at Brewery Legitimus
Shop local for your holiday table at Brewery Legitimus in New Hartford, Connecticut on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from 4 to 8pm. Confirmed vendors include: Barden Farm and Barden Farm Market Jenny's Greens Microgreens Farm Disheveled Diva with sweet treats Those Guys Coffee Co locally roasted coffee Red Shed Co. flowers Pig Candy candy coated ... Read more
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The Illusionists: Magic of The Holidays at The Bushnell Hartford
The Illusionists: Magic of The Holidays at The Bushnell Hartford
Celebrate the holidays with the entire family at The Illusionists Magic of the Holidays at William H. Mortensen Hall in The Bushnell Hartford on November 22, 2022 for one show starting at 7:30 pm. This show is a mind-blowing showcase featuring jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. The Illusionists has shattered box ... Read more
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Rose Vineyards Lighting of the Vineyard
Rose Vineyards Lighting of the Vineyard
Join Rose Vineyards in North Branford on Friday, November 25, 2022 from 4 to 8 pm as they get into the holiday spirit at our lighting of the vineyard! Lighting ceremony will start promptly at dusk. Timeline of Events: 3:00pm - 6:00pm: Local, handmade holiday wreaths and decor will be available to purchase. 4:30pm - ... Read more
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World Ballet Series: Nutcracker at the Palace Theater
World Ballet Series: Nutcracker at the Palace Theater
World Ballet Series: Nutcracker at the Palace Theater is being held on Friday, November 25, 2022 at 7 pm in Waterbury, Connecticut DOORS: 6:00 pm | SHOW: 7:00 pm Before there was Toy Story, there was The Nutcracker. Masha, one of ballet’s pluckiest heroines, journeys to a land where toys come to life. The children ... Read more
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Holiday Sip and Shop at Brewery Legitimus
Holiday Sip and Shop at Brewery Legitimus
Brewery Legitimus gathered over 20 local artisans and vendors in our 4000 square foot private event space for the Holiday Sip and Shop on Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 12 noon to 5 pm. Sip on a Brewery Legitimus craft beer or house made cocktail while you peruse the market (something you can't do at ... Read more
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The Annual Niantic Holiday Stroll in Downtown Niantic
The Annual Niantic Holiday Stroll in Downtown Niantic
The Annual Niantic Holiday Stroll will be held on November 26th, 2022 from 3 pm to 7 pm in Downtown Niantic, Connecticut Come celebrate Small Business Saturday and the holiday season in Niantic at the Annual Niantic Holiday Stroll. This family-friendly day features horse-drawn carriage rides, costumed holiday friends, hands-on children's activities and crafts, Chili ... Read more
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Stonington Lobster Trap Tree Lighting
Stonington Lobster Trap Tree Lighting
The annual Stonington Trap Tree lighting will be a visual spectacle on Saturday, November 26, 2022 starting at 4:30 pm Free admission This magical tree features beautiful hand painted buoys of more than 125 professional artists and 44 local families. The tree has thousands of colorful lights and a 5 foot tall anchor that rotates ... Read more
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Annual Holiday Lighted Boat Parade on the Mystic River
Annual Holiday Lighted Boat Parade on the Mystic River
The 2022 Annual Holiday Lighted Boat Parade will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 6 pm on the Mystic River. The deadline to enter your boat this year is Monday, November 21st. November 26th, 2022 at 6pm is the Tree Lighting in Mystic River Park; 6:20pm Bridge Opening for Parade Mystic River Park ... Read more
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Annual Christmas Shopping Event at The Velvet Mill (Stonington)
Annual Christmas Shopping Event at The Velvet Mill (Stonington)
The Annual Velvet Mill Holiday Event is happening on Sunday, November 27th, 2022 from 10am to 6pm at the Historic American Velvet Mill in Stonington, Connecticut. Dozens of Vendors, Food, Drink, Kids Activities, Festive Entertainment and so much more! The American Velvet Mill was built in 1888 by The Town of Stonington, Connecticut as a ... Read more
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Talcott Mountain Holiday Festival and Artisan Market
Talcott Mountain Holiday Festival and Artisan Market
Kick off the festive season at the Talcott Mountain Holiday Festival, a charming, European-style holiday market in Simsbury at the base of Talcott Mountain on Sunday, November 27, 2022 from 1 to 6 pm. All day, enjoy free cookies, cider donuts, ice cream and hot chocolate courtesy of Two Sisters Ice Cream. A wide array ... Read more
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Annual Holiday Stroll and Light-Up the Night (Litchfield)
Annual Holiday Stroll and Light-Up the Night (Litchfield)
The Town of Litchfield's fun and festive Annual Holiday Stroll and Light-Up the Night returns Sunday, November 27, 2022 with activities starting at 2:30 p.m. and culminating with the lighting of the tree on the Center Green at dusk. All are welcome, not just Litchfield residents. Caroling begins at 4 p.m. in front of Espresso59, ... Read more
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Trees in the Rigging Parade on Main Street in Downtown Essex
Trees in the Rigging Parade on Main Street in Downtown Essex
The Trees in the Rigging Parade will be held on Sunday, November 27, 2022 starting at 4:30 pm on Main Street in Downtown Essex, Connecticut. The holiday season kicks off in Essex with the annual TREES IN THE RIGGING Community Carol Sing and Boat Parade. The Connecticut River Museum, the Essex Board of Trade, and ... Read more
