The 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 HaddamHoliday 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 Glow Hartford Holiday Indoor Light Festival Nov 25 – Jan 1
Connecticut Convention Center 100 Columbus Blvd, HartfordFind The Buoy Holiday Scavenger Hunt (Stonington Borough)
Stonington Borough Main Street, Stonington BoroughAnnual Fairfield Museum Holiday Express Train Show
Fairfield Museum & History Center 370 Beach Road, FairfieldWestport Country Playhouse & WSHU “A Merry Little Christmas Carol”
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, WestportWinter Trail of Lights Walk at the Hay Burr Inn Plainfield
Hay Burr Inn Equine Rescue & Sanctuary 169 Black Hill Road, PlainfieldDisney on Ice “Into the Magic” at the Total Mortgage Arena
Total Mortgage Arena 600 Main St, BridgeportWeek of Events
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Adults Gingerbread House Party at Lyman Orchards
Bring your best friends and turn up the holiday magic with a fun-filled session of confectionary creativity at 1741 Pub & Grill at Lyman Orchards, Middlefield, Connecticut. Gingerbread architects and candy lovers will have a terrific time in crafting the edible holiday homes of their dreams in this seasonal Lyman Orchards' favorite. Arrive at 6pm ... Read more
Westport Country Playhouse & WSHU “A Merry Little Christmas Carol”
Westport Country Playhouse Partners with WSHU Public Radio for Playhouse Radio Theater’s “A Merry Little Christmas Carol” on Saturday, December 24, at 6:06 p.m. Join the Playhouse on the radio! In this charming adaptation by Mark Shanahan, Scrooge’s world is populated by the voices of actors beloved by Playhouse audiences. Presented in partnership with WSHU ... Read more
Dazzling L.I.F.F.E. Lantern Festival at Lyman Orchards
Middlefield's "must-see" lighted holiday attraction is back! Lyman Orchards will once again host the Dazzling L.I.F.F.E. Lantern Festival December 14, 2022-January 31, 2023 from dusk-9:30pm daily. Marvel at more than 400 illuminated lantern displays on a winding 1 mile walking path. Adventure through a vibrant wonderland of animals, insects, reptiles, plantlife, and more - all ... Read more
Winter Trail of Lights Walk at the Hay Burr Inn Plainfield
The Winter Trail of Lights at the Hay Burr Inn will be held on December 18, 29th and January 7, 2023 at the Hay Burr Inn Equine Rescue & Sanctuary in Plainfield, Connecticut. Experience the Magic between 5 PM to 8 PM on: Sunday, December 18th, 2022 Thursday, December 29th, 2022 Saturday, January 7th, 2023 ... Read more
Hartford Wolf Pack Dec 2022 – Apr 2023 Game Schedule
Upcoming Games for the Hartford Wolf Pack from December 2022 through April 2023. The Hartford Wolf Pack are a professional ice hockey team based in Hartford, Connecticut. A member of the American Hockey League, they play their home games at the XL Center. December 22nd: Hartford Wolf Pack vs Springfield Thunderbirds December 23rd: Hartford Wolf ... Read more
Disney on Ice “Into the Magic” at the Total Mortgage Arena
Disney on Ice "Into the Magic" will be at the Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut December 22nd-26th, 2022 for seven shows. December 22, 2022 at 7:00 pm December 23, 2022 at 7:00 pm December 24, 2022 at 11:00 am December 24, 2022 at 3:00 pm December 25, 2022 at 2:00 pm December 26, 2022 ... Read more
Cirque Dreams Celebration Coming to Mohegan Sun Arena this December
Cirque Dreams Celebration is set to dazzle Mohegan Sun Arena with its acclaimed and whimsical holiday spectacular! As the nation’s premiere family holiday tradition, Cirque Dreams Celebration will convey the magic of the holiday season through a Broadway-style production infused with contemporary circus arts. Witness the magic of Cirque Dreams Celebration at 7:00pm December 28th ... Read more
Anastasia Foxwoods Broadway Series
Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical Anastasia is on a journey to Foxwoods Resort Casino at last! This dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued ... Read more
Pumpkin Passage at The Dinosaur Place
Looking for a fun, toddler-friendly Halloween event? Visit The Dinosaur Place for Pumpkin Passage, where you'll choose lights instead of frights! Explore a trail of glowing dinosaurs, pumpkins, and mythical creatures in this family-friendly adventure park. Enjoy magical entertainment, bounce houses, marshmallow roasting, lawn games, and food trucks. Don’t miss Trick-or-Treat Night on October 27, ... Read more
Pumpkin Passage at The Dinosaur Place
Looking for a fun, toddler-friendly Halloween event? Visit The Dinosaur Place for Pumpkin Passage, where you'll choose lights instead of frights! Explore a trail of glowing dinosaurs, pumpkins, and mythical creatures in this family-friendly adventure park. Enjoy magical entertainment, bounce houses, marshmallow roasting, lawn games, and food trucks. Don’t miss Trick-or-Treat Night on October 27, ... Read more
Pumpkin Passage at The Dinosaur Place
Looking for a fun, toddler-friendly Halloween event? Visit The Dinosaur Place for Pumpkin Passage, where you'll choose lights instead of frights! Explore a trail of glowing dinosaurs, pumpkins, and mythical creatures in this family-friendly adventure park. Enjoy magical entertainment, bounce houses, marshmallow roasting, lawn games, and food trucks. Don’t miss Trick-or-Treat Night on October 27, ... Read more
Celebrate First Night Hartford, Connecticut Schedule
Ring in the new year with a day full of fun activities for everyone in the family at First Night Hartford 2023. Festivities include tours of the city, live music, dance parties, face-painting, caricatures, fireworks and more starting on Saturday, December 31st, 2022 from 2pm – midnight, January 1, 2023. The theme of this year’s ... Read more
New Year’s Eve Parties and Events in Connecticut
Connecticut is hopping with lots of events on New Year's Eve and we want you to find the most fun events you can attend so you can ring in the new year. First Night Hartford December 31st, 2022 starting at 2:00 pm - 12:00 a.m. January 1, 2023 Ring in the new year with a ... Read more
Ring In 2023 With an Endless Midnight at Mohegan Sun
Take your New Year 2023 celebration to the next level during Mohegan Sun’s exciting Endless Midnight celebration where four-days of action-packed parties, giveaways, and entertainment take center-stage. Mohegan Sun Arena brings three nights of Cirque Dreams Celebration, The Wolf Den plays host to can’t miss tribute bands, nightlife hotspots like novelle and Avalon boast unique ... Read more
New Year’s Eve Bash with Wicked Peach at Hilton Mystic, Mystic Connecticut
Ring in the New Year at Hilton Mystic, Mystic, Connecticut featuring Wicked Peach. Join in the festivities as Wicked Peach, once again, takes to the stage to usher in 2023! Doors Open at 8:45 p.m. | Enter at Main Hotel Entrance or Side Entrance with The IRONS awning. Parking: Free, ample parking in our open air ... Read more
Through the Lens of a Commercial Fishermom Exhibit Opening January at Mystic Seaport Museum
A new exhibit titled, "Through the Lens of a Commercial Fishermom" is opening this January at Mystic Seaport Museum Corey Wheeler Forrest is a third generation commercial fishermom & fishdealer working out of Sakonnet Point, Rhode Island. Her family is the last trap fishing operation in southern New England and was featured in the mini-doc The ... Read more
Pumpkin Passage at The Dinosaur Place
Looking for a fun, toddler-friendly Halloween event? Visit The Dinosaur Place for Pumpkin Passage, where you'll choose lights instead of frights! Explore a trail of glowing dinosaurs, pumpkins, and mythical creatures in this family-friendly adventure park. Enjoy magical entertainment, bounce houses, marshmallow roasting, lawn games, and food trucks. Don’t miss Trick-or-Treat Night on October 27, ... 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
Hip Hop Nutcracker at The Shubert Theater (New Haven)
Hip Hop Nutcracker at The Shubert Theater (New Haven)
Rescheduled by demand! The Hip Hop Nutcracker will be performed at The Shubert Theater New Haven on Friday, December 30, 2022, 7:00pm Through this re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, the dynamic performers of "The Hip Hop Nutcracker" take us on a journey that celebrates love, community and the magic of the holiday season! The ... Read more
Comedy Every Friday & Saturday Night at City Steam Hartford
Comedy Every Friday & Saturday Night at City Steam Hartford
Join us for Comedy Night at the City Steam Brew Haha Comedy Club every Friday and Saturday night in Hartford. Come EARLY to get your seats and enjoy some beer and food before the show. Shows take place indoors. Capacity is limited. Come EARLY to get your seats. Check the website for dates in 2023. ... Read more
New Year’s Eve Ski & Torchlight Parade at Ski Sundown
New Year’s Eve Ski & Torchlight Parade at Ski Sundown
Ski in the New Year at Ski Sundown with a torchlight parade a few minutes before the clock strikes 12 midnight; food and drink specials. Night lift tickets will be extended to six hours (6 p.m. to midnight) for no extra charge. Lifts and trails will be open from 8:00am – 11:30pm. Also, all night ... 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
Countdown to Noon New Years Eve Celebration in Niantic
Countdown to Noon New Years Eve Celebration in Niantic
Ring in the New Year a little early with a 250+ balloon drop at noon! Join the Niantic Museum and East Lyme Parks & Recreation for southeastern Connecticut’s premier New Year’s event for children and families! Start 2023 off with a one-of-a-kind experience! Wildlife Encounters of New Hampshire is coming to Countdown to Noon! Children ... Read more
Comedy Every Friday & Saturday Night at City Steam Hartford
Comedy Every Friday & Saturday Night at City Steam Hartford
Join us for Comedy Night at the City Steam Brew Haha Comedy Club every Friday and Saturday night in Hartford. Come EARLY to get your seats and enjoy some beer and food before the show. Shows take place indoors. Capacity is limited. Come EARLY to get your seats. Check the website for dates in 2023. ... Read more
Comedy Every Friday & Saturday Night at City Steam Hartford
Comedy Every Friday & Saturday Night at City Steam Hartford
Join us for Comedy Night at the City Steam Brew Haha Comedy Club every Friday and Saturday night in Hartford. Come EARLY to get your seats and enjoy some beer and food before the show. Shows take place indoors. Capacity is limited. Come EARLY to get your seats. Check the website for dates in 2023. ... Read more
Annual Greater Hartford Handel’s Messiah Free Community Sing/Concert
Annual Greater Hartford Handel’s Messiah Free Community Sing/Concert
Singers and audience are invited to join the annual Messiah Community Sing at Center Church in Downtown Hartford on Sunday, January 1st, 2023. This popular Hartford area event brings together as many as 100 singers from the region to sing the Christmas portion of Handel's Messiah with outstanding area soloists singing the arias and recitatives. ... Read more