North Pole Express at Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat 1 Railroad Avenue, EssexThe Annual Olde Mistick Village Holiday Lights Spectacular
Olde Mistick Village 27 Coogan Blvd., MysticGarde Arts Center & Goodspeed Musicals Christmas in Connecticut
Goodspeed Opera House 6 Main St, East HaddamThe Blind Rhino Winter Beer Garden at Stamford’s Mill River Park
Mill River Park 1190 Washington Boulevard, StamfordHoliday Trains at the Railroad Museum of New England Thomaston
Railroad Museum of New England 242 East Main Street, ThomastonNewport Mansions Sparkling Lights at The Breakers: An Outdoor Magical Wonderland
The Breakers 44 Ochre Point Avenue, NewportAnnual Holiday Train Show at Connecticut River Museum
Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, EssexMagic of Lights Drive-Through Holiday Display Comes to Rentschler Field
Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field 615 Silver Lane, East HartfordWinterfest & the Tunnel of Lights at the Connecticut Trolley Museum
Connecticut Trolley Museum 58 North Rd, East WindsorAnnual Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo
Roger Williams Park Zoo 1000 Elmwood Avenue, ProvidenceAnnual Gingerbread House Festival: Land of Sweets at Wood Memorial Library and Museum
Wood Memorial Library & Museum 783 Main Street, South WindsorAnnual Glow Hartford Holiday Indoor Light Festival Nov 25 – Jan 1
Connecticut Convention Center 100 Columbus Blvd, HartfordPratt Street Winter Village Comes to Hartford November-December
Pratt Street Historic District Pratt Street, HartfordFind The Buoy Holiday Scavenger Hunt (Stonington Borough)
Stonington Borough Main Street, Stonington BoroughWinterfair: Hartford’s Holiday Market at Hartford Union Station
The Great Hall at Union Station 1 Union Place, HartfordHoliday Ice Carving Demonstrations at The Shops at Yale
The Shops at Yale Chapel Street and Broadway, New HavenHoliday Model Train Show (Stamford Model Railroad Club)
St John's Episcopal Church 628 Main Street, StamfordAnnual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Holiday Stroll
Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses 437 North Street, GreenwichWeek of Events
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
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
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
Annual Festival of Trees & Traditions at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
The Annual Festival of Trees & Traditions at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art will be held December 1st through December 11th, 2022 in Hartford, Connecticut. This annual holiday fundraising event features trees and wreaths decorated by community members, artists, and organizations, and displayed in the galleries throughout the week. This special exhibition is on view ... Read more
Mystic Seaport Museum Lantern Light Village
Mystic Seaport Museum's Lantern Light Village is an outdoor, free-roaming experience designed to exemplify the differences between the modern and 19th century holiday seasons. Take a journey through time as you seamlessly transition between the holidays you experience today and the holidays of the past. Premiering this year, Mystic Seaport Museum will be exploring the ... Read more
Annual Bethlehem Christmas Town Festival (Town Green)
The 2021 Bethlehem Christmas Town Festival event will be held on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm and Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm on the Town Green. Highlights of the festival include a Roaming Railroad choo-choo train ride, a hayride, more than 70 vendors selling handcrafted ... Read more
Noah Webster House Holiday Market
Looking for a safe way to get your holiday shopping done that doesn’t involve staring at a computer? You will support small, local businesses this holiday season when you shop at the Holiday Market at the Noah Webster House! This December 2, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and December 3, 2022 from 10 ... Read more
Annual Trees of Hope, Supporting Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut
Since 1990, Trees of Hope has served as a holiday tradition in Greater New Haven. This event is open to the public daily and will feature over 150 beautiful holiday displays donated and sponsored by individuals, local businesses and community organizations. Raffle tickets are sold for $1 each and attendees will be able to distribute ... Read more
Annual Fairfield Museum Holiday Express Train Show
The Annual Fairfield Museum Holiday Express Train Show is open from December 3, 2022 to January 2, 2023 Don’t miss this holiday tradition! Young and old alike delight in the large and small scale model trains winding around spectacular winter villages and beautiful holiday scenery. Members of the Fairfield-based Housatonic Model Railroad Club, the Connecticut ... Read more
Victorian Holiday Tour at the Isham-Terry House Hartford
Experience the Isham-Terry House Hartford is bedecked in Victorian holiday splendor. Enjoy this special holiday tour while carols fill the air. Registration required. If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Site Administrator Jana Colacino at butler.mccook@ctlandmarks.org or call 860-247-8996 to have your call directed.
Annual SantaCon Stamford, Connecticut
It is almost that time of year again. Dust off your Santa Suit, or go on line and buy one, to get ready for the biggest pub crawl. Santa has made his bar list and is checking it twice to make sure he has enough Jamo in the house. Dress up in your finest holiday ... Read more
Annual New Haven Holiday Tree Lighting & Holiday Village
Annual New Haven Holiday Tree Lighting & Holiday Village
Join the City of New Haven on Thursday, December 1st, 2022 from 5pm to 8pm as the city celebrates the season with the City of New Haven's Annual Tree Lighting. The New Haven Tree Lighting is a free event kicking off the holiday season in the downtown area. The annual celebration geared to the young ... Read more
Annual Holiday Stroll at Blue Back Square (West Hartford)
Annual Holiday Stroll at Blue Back Square (West Hartford)
Join us on Thursday, December 1st from 5pm - 8pm at Blue Back Square as we kick-off the holiday season with the annual Holiday Stroll event. All are welcome to enjoy this event with activities in both Blue Back Square as well as West Hartford Center. We will have live musical performances, dance groups performing, ... Read more
Annual Holidays on Main Townwide Event Wethersfield
Annual Holidays on Main Townwide Event Wethersfield
The Annual Holidays on Main on Thursday, December 1, 2022 is being host by the Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce. Join friends young and old on the first Thursday in December at the Annual Holidays on Main Celebration. Santa visits at the firehouse, Silent Auction items at Webb Barn, Tree lighting at 6pm, horse and wagon ... Read more
Straight No Chaser Returns To Mohegan Sun Arena for The 25th Anniversary Celebration
Straight No Chaser Returns To Mohegan Sun Arena for The 25th Anniversary Celebration
Chart-topping A Cappella group Straight No Chaser will celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2022 with a 62-date fall tour and their third PBS special airing nationwide starting in June. Straight No Chaser visits Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:30pm on Thursday, December 1st, 2022 Formed during the 1996-1997 school year at Indiana University, A Cappella group ... Read more
Firelight Festival at Henry Whitfield State Museum (Guilford)
Firelight Festival at Henry Whitfield State Museum (Guilford)
Spend an evening at Connecticut’s oldest house with festive luminaria, lanterns, and outdoor fires. Enjoy roasted marshmallows and chestnuts, popcorn, hot cocoa, mulled cider, readings of The Night Before Christmas, self-guided tours of the 1639 Whitfield House after dark, the origins of Christmas traditions in the Holidaze display, and pine cone ornament crafts. Adults (18-64) ... Read more
Annual Lamplight Stroll Downtown Milford Connecticut
Annual Lamplight Stroll Downtown Milford Connecticut
Mark your calendars for Milford's classic New England tradition – the Lamplight Stroll is a charming holiday event and unique shopping experience for the whole family. Enjoy horse and carriage rides around the twinkling Green, yuletide carolers, and of course, a visit from Santa himself! And, check off your list with unique gifts in participating ... Read more
Shark-Diving Santa @ The Maritime Aquarium
Shark-Diving Santa @ The Maritime Aquarium
Saturdays and Sundays from December 3rd - December 31st, 2022, Santa Claus will join The Maritime Aquarium’s dive team to demonstrate that sharks aren’t the blood-thirsty killers of myth. All the dives – with Santa or without – are free with Aquarium admission. Santa will strap on scuba gear and enter the Aquarium’s 110,000-gallon “Ocean ... Read more
Holiday Carnival at Olde Mistick Village Mystic
Holiday Carnival at Olde Mistick Village Mystic
The annual Holiday Carnival is back Olde Mistick Village on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 from 12 noon to 4pm. Santa will be visiting!! More details will follow, including carolers, a brass band, and Santa's Workshop!! Mark your calendars and come join us for this special holiday celebration!! The Holiday Carnival is so much more than ... Read more
Holiday Market at Brignole Vineyards East Granby
Holiday Market at Brignole Vineyards East Granby
Brignole Vineyards in East Granby, Connecticut is hosting their Holiday Market on December 3rd, 2022 from 12-5pm! Come & sip wine while shopping local vendors! Vendors include: Charlie's Traveling Treat Truck Clayfully Jules Hello Alice Center Street Soap Co. The Katherine Bracelet Co. Little Bee of Connecticut Lexi Lynn Pottery Hartland Hollow Modern Homestead Fusion ... Read more
Annual Santacon Holiday Bar Crawl (Downtown Hartford)
Annual Santacon Holiday Bar Crawl (Downtown Hartford)
Tito's Handmade Vodka and CLUBWAKA are teaming up for the 8th Annual Santacon Bar Crawl on December 3rd! Join us for Connecticut’s largest Santacon Bar Crawl and hop bar to bar in your Santa or Holiday gear. There will be excellent drink specials and no cover at all participating venues with your wristband. Come party ... Read more
Hello Holidays at The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk
Hello Holidays at The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk
Join us at The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 from 4pm - 7pm for festive fun to kick off the holiday season! enjoy festive treats, live music and performances, kids entertainment, a special tree lighting with Santa, visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus, and much more! Share ... Read more
Winterfest Parade in Downtown Norwich Historic District
Winterfest Parade in Downtown Norwich Historic District
The 2022 Winterfest Parade will be held in Downtown Norwich Historic District on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 starting at 6 pm This year we will be hosting the first ever Norwich Winterfest Parade LIGHT parade! This year's theme is "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation". We will have tons more information as we get closer to the ... Read more
Chevy Chase “Christmas Vacation at Foxwoods Resort Casino Tree Lighting
Chevy Chase “Christmas Vacation at Foxwoods Resort Casino Tree Lighting
Comedian and Actor (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation) Chevy Chase will recreate the Iconic Christmas Vacation Scene at Foxwoods Resort Casino Annual Tree Lighting Event on Saturday, December 3, 2022 starting at 7 pm. The event will take place at the Foxwoods Rink and Winter Terrace. The comedian will be joining Foxwoods team members and guests from ... Read more
Holiday Bazaar at Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill Estate
Holiday Bazaar at Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill Estate
The Wadsworth Mansion is hosting their annual Holiday Bazaar on Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You can expect to find unique holiday gifts for your family and friends. Featured vendors from the Open Air Market will be selling their handmade products. Come support local artists and shop for the holidays! ... Read more
Annual Holiday Vendor and Craft Fair Norwich
Annual Holiday Vendor and Craft Fair Norwich
Holiday Vendor and Craft Fair will take place on Saturday, December 4, 2022 from 11 am to 4 pm at the Holiday Inn in Norwich, CT. Join us for a little holiday shopping as we raise funds and awareness for our friends in the Autism community. Highlights of the day include: Goody bags for the ... Read more
Holiday Open House at The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
Holiday Open House at The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Holiday Open House on December 4, 2022 will feature Santa Claus and a special musical performance featuring Music Theatre of Connecticut’s School of Performing Arts. Admission: $5 per person, available for purchase online or at the door or online here Visitors will also have an opportunity to view the exhibition, A Holiday ... Read more