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Celebrate the Holidays at PaleyLand!
The Paley Museum
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The Paley Center's must-see holiday extravaganza fills five floors of the Paley with holiday fun and winter wonderland magic. Enjoy free hot chocolate, watch past and present Holiday Family Specials on the big screen, discover the magic of a classic model railroad display, and so much more.
12:00 PM
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Breakfast with Frosty & Friends
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
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Get in the holiday spirit and join Frosty and all his friends for Breakfast at the Zoo. The Zoo has a longtime family tradition returning this year after a three-year hiatus: Breakfast with Frosty! A continental breakfast in the Carousel Building includes a visit with with Frosty...
08:30 AM
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Gingerbread Holiday Piglet's Playdate
The Giggling Pig Milford
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Join Giggling Pig for a morning of gingerbread magic and creativity. Make a special gingerbread play doh, exploring gingerbread-scented sensory tables and creating holiday keepsakes.
09:00 AM
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Brunch with Santa at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield
Lyman Orchards
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Treat the whole family to a holly, jolly time with a full brunch buffet featuring festive holiday favorites. Be sure to bring along your camera to capture magical memories with Santa and crew at Lyman Orchards.
10:00 AM
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Holiday Wish Express
Stamford Town Center
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The Holiday Wish Express returns and this festive season Stamford becomes the gateway to the wonders of the North Pole. With an exhilarating virtual train ride, meticulously crafted themed rooms, and beloved characters, all centered around the captivating tale of Teddy's Christmas Adventure.
10:00 AM
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Van "Goat" Painting
Bradley Mountain Farm
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Come Unleash Your Inner Artist. "Go-at" Painting is fun for the whole family. Participate in a fun and easy painting session led by one of the "Van Goat artists". Work with your Van Goat to make a beautiful creation together. The Farm will provide all of the supplies. Bring home a piece of art to...
10:00 AM
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Winterfest at Bushnell Park in Hartford
Bushnell Park
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Free skating 7-days a week at Winterfest on the east side of Bushnell Park over by the Pump House. Don’t have your own skates? Winterfest has free skate rentals too.
11:00 AM
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Visit Santa At The Shore Line Trolley Museum
The Shore Line Trolley Museum
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Come and take a ride to visit Santa and grab your holiday photos! Take a stroll through the decorated trolley barns and take a ride on a real antique trolley car. The station and trolley yard will be decorated for the holidays so there are plenty of photo ops. Dress for...
11:00 AM
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Santa Comes to Roaring Acres
Roaring Acres
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Santa Claus will be returning to Roaring Acres Alpacas for the fourth year in a row to celebrate the season with his farm friends. Families will have the opportunity to see Santa, capture the moment with photos, hangout with the alpacas, and do some shopping in our lovely Boutique! Santa will...
11:00 AM
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Santa and Donuts
Hein Farm
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Sunday, October 10th Santa will be visiting the farm truck at Hein Farm. Rogue Coffee Truck and Dude's Donut Truck will be there with delicious coffees, smoothies and donuts. Pure Goodness Bakery will sell giant stuffed cookies and cupcakes. Santa will be available for...
11:00 AM
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Kids DIY Squishies and Ceramics
Hammer and Stain
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Join Hammer and Stain for a Kids DIY Holiday Squishies & Ceramics Event. Each child will stuff a squishy of their choosing and paint a ceramic.
11:00 AM
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A Victorian Christmas at Roseland Cottage
Roseland Cottage
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Step back in time and see Roseland Cottage decorated for the holidays, as featured in Victorian Homes magazine. Costumed interpreters will lead visitors through the first floor of the museum, decorated according to the Bowens’ written account of the family Christmas celebration of 1887.
12:00 PM
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Visit with Santa @ Powder Ridge
Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort
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Get your photos taken with Santa at Powder Ridge during Lifted Spirits – A Winter Wonderland Experience. Check website for detailed schedule.
12:00 PM
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Ice Carving Demonstration and Concert
Yale Bookstore
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5 professional ice carvers from all over New England will each transform 900lbs of ice into a spectacular sculpture in only 4 hours on Broadway Island (56 Broadway), across from Apple/L.L.Bean/lululemon. Great photo opportunities with the sculptures after the event.
12:00 PM
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Chanukah Wonderland at the SoNo Collection
The SoNo Collection
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Come to the Chanukah Wonderland at the SoNo Collection. This free family-friendly event is fun for all ages. There will be music, crafts, donuts, gelt, dreidels, and a menorah lighting.
12:30 PM
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Pizza Making with Santa
Square Peg Pizza
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Did you know that Santa loves pizza? The more pepperoni and cheese the better. Kids will be able to cook with the man in red. They will have food, cocktails and gift cards available for purchase for the adults as you wait for your little chefs
12:30 PM
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Blue Slope Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
Blue Slope Farm
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Enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride on the grounds of a working dairy farm. Your family or group will enjoy a 40-minute, private ride. Hot cocoa, hot cider and activities included.
1:00 PM
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Storytelling and Santa at the Shops at Yale
The Shops at Yale
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B Natural Kitchen and Barnes and Noble will be offering visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus where stories will be read and selfies can be taken with Santa.
1:00 PM
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Carl Bozenski's Christmas Village
Christmas Village
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An annual family tradition 76 years in the making! A magical place that has decorated rooms where kids can meet both Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. See the famous Toy Shop with the Elves hard at work as well as reindeer, seasonal lights and displays.
1:00 PM
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Eastern CT Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker"
The Garde Arts Center
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Eastern Connecticut Ballet returns to The Garde to bring The Nutcracker for your holiday entertainment. This treasured holiday tradition features stars from New York City Ballet and a stage transformed into a New London winter seaport in the 1850’s.
1:30 PM
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Peppa Pig's Sing a Long Party
Palace Theatre
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Join in on the fun in this brand new show as Peppa and her family, along with Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep, and Gerald Giraffe, teach you some of their favorite songs. Blow up those balloons and get the disco ball ready as you and your family bounce, boogie, sing, and clap with Peppa.
2:00 PM
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Winter Princess Holiday Tea at Madison Beach Hotel
Madison Beach Hotel
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Ring in the holiday season with a family friendly children's princess holiday tea! Taffeta, patent leather mary janes, and fancy hats encouraged, or dress as your favorite princess. Holiday Tea Party, featuring pastries, tea sandwiches, scones, tea & a hot cocoa beverage station.
2:00 PM
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Chanukah Fire On Ice
Chabad of Greater Hartford
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A family event! Fire On Ice includes live music from 8TH DAY, a Hassidic Rock Band. See a live carving of an 8 foot tall ice Menorah, a grand Chanukah gift drop with the West Hartford Fire Dept. Kids will enjoy a trackless train, arts and crafts and Mad Science with Inventor...
3:00 PM
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Holiday Luminaria at the Nature Center
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
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Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season and experience the peaceful wonder of a luminaria-lined walk in the woods this winter. Wind through the Nature Center woods on a self-guided tour of forest trails lit by the soft glow of nearly 1000 luminaria, then warm up by a festive fire...
4:30 PM
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Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce
Lake Compounce
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Make Your Season Sparkle at Lake Compounce’s Holiday Lights! Bring your family and celebrate the return of New England’s Favorite Holiday Tradition. Take a stroll among hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, and marvel at the tallest Christmas tree in the state. Meet Santa himself, make...
5:00 PM
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A Charles Dickens' Christmas at Lyman Orchards
Lyman Orchards
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Bah Humbug! It's the most wonderful time of the year. Take a delightful stroll through a classic Dickens' Christmas experience this holiday season, at Lyman Orchards. Grab a cup of hot apple cider and freshly baked donuts as you stroll the grounds of the historical Lyman...
5:00 PM
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Annual Santa's Farm at Indian Rock
Indian Rock Nature Preserve
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Walk the grounds with Santa as you eat S'mores, drink hot chocolate, and sing carols. The farm will be lit up for the holidays. Each family will have a chance to talk to Santa and take pictures.
5:30 PM
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The Great Trains Holiday Exhibit
Wilton Historical Society
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One of the most cherished of Wilton’s traditions – a visit to experience the Great Trains Holiday Show. Take the children in your life to an entrancing afternoon with trains and holiday excitement. Wilton Historical’s historic 18th and 19th century buildings are charmingly decorated and...
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Santa Express and Northern Lights Limited at the Naugatuck Railroad
Railroad Museum of New England
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The Naugatuck Railroad offers two different Christmas train experiences: the daytime Santa Express and the evening Northern Lights Limited.
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A Christmas Carol, Ghost Story of Christmas
Hartford Stage
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Back after a three-year hiatus! The magic of Charles Dickens' returns. Spend some time with Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley and the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future.
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PaleyLand Holiday Weekend: Meet Santa, Snoopy, and More!
The Paley Museum
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Step into the happy hullabaloo of PaleyLand and enter a Peanuts paradise! Capture a picture-perfect moment with Snoopy and scoop up a FREE Snoopy keepsake (while supplies last). Then cozy up for an exclusive screening of the heartwarming new Snoopy holiday special, Happiness Is Holiday Traditions...
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Step Back in Time for a Turn of the Century Christmas at Gillette Castle State Park
Gillette Castle State Park
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10:00 AM
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Holiday Express Train Show
Fairfield Museum and Historical Society
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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 G-Scalers Club, and the Central Connecticut G-Gaugers Club will be on hand...
10:00 AM
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Wadsworth Festival of Trees and Traditions
Wadsworth Atheneum
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Celebrate the season and support the Wadsworth during this major holiday fundraiser, our 49th annual Festival of Trees & Traditions. Each year, community members, artists, and volunteers from local organizations decorate holiday trees and wreaths, turning the galleries into a winter...
10:00 AM
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Holiday Magic
Florence Griswold Museum
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The Florence Griswold Museum's annual Holiday Magic celebrations return. They try to make every Christmas really special because it was Miss Florence's birthday! This year there will be over 250 palettes on four stunning palette trees in the Krieble Galleries.
10:00 AM
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Mr. Gilbert's Railroad
Eli Whitney Museum
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The Eli Whitney Museum delves into New Haven's past to bring back a special tradition dating back more than 60 years: The AC Gilbert American Flyer Train collection. At 3/16” scale, a six-foot-tall person rises a mere inch and one-eighth above the ground. Can you imagine yourself in this...
10:00 AM
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Santa's Brunch
Greenhouse Tavern and Cafe
In-person
Brunch with Santa is back and better than ever. There will be six dates available this year to meet with the man in red. Enjoy a buffet style brunch before heading into Santa's Workshop for crafts, cookie decorating and a chance to tell Santa what is on your wish list this...
10:00 AM
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Brunch with Santa
Fire at the Ridge
In-person
Enjoy a Brunch with Santa at Fire at the Ridge.
10:00 AM
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Brunch With Santa at Water's Edge
Waters Edge Resort and Spa
In-person
Join us for Brunch with Santa. Santa will be visiting the resort from 11am - 2pm.
11:00 AM
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Glow Hartford - Indoor Holiday Light Festival & Market
Connecticut Convention Center
In-person
This winter, the Connecticut Convention Center will transform into a dazzling Christmas wonderland. Glow invites you to celebrate the magic of the season at a one-of-a-kind Holiday Light Festival and Market.
11:00 AM
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FREE
Crafts with Santa
The Kakery
In-person
Santa has had so much fun at The Kakery for the last few years he is coming back! A Jolly 'ol time awaits your child with Christmas craft activities, goodies, and of course, a visit with Santa. This a FREE event, and a perfect occasion for pictures, so be sure to bring a camera.
11:00 AM
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Holiday Market & Photos with Santa
Designs by Lee
In-person
Join Designs By Lee nursery and garden center for a festive holiday market. Browse through 20+ local vendors offering a wide variety of unique gifts and crafts. Be sure to visit the Coalhouse Pizza Truck for a delicious meal. Bring the whole family and make sure to stop by for free photos...
11:00 AM
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2023 Lifted Spirits Winter Festival
Powder Ridge Park
In-person
Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort is proud to announce the 2023 Lifted Spirits - Winter Festival. The mountain will come alive with winter magic and guaranteed snow tubing in December. Meet Santa and see his crafts in his workshop, frolic in the Snow play area and shop the artisan...
11:00 AM
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FREE
Story Time with Author Alan Katz
Black Rock Books
In-person
Please join us for a fun holiday-themed story time with author Alan Katz, reading his Silly Dilly Christmas Songs.
11:00 AM
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Reindeer Snuggles @ Bradley Mountain Farm
Bradley Mountain Farm
In-person
Snuggle through the Holidays with Reindeer Goats! Spend time with Bradley Farm's "reindeer" goats. Get to know these gentle creatures and make fun holiday memories.
11:30 AM
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FREE
O Holy Night: A Community Holiday Celebration
Jesus of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints
In-person
Join together for a festive gathering at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Partnership with The Mystic Area Ecumenical Council. Prepare to experience the magic of the holiday season with friends, family, and fellow community members. This in-person event promises to be a night...
2:00 PM
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Holiday Stroll at Mill River Park
Mill River Park
In-person
Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of the holiday season as The Holiday Stroll, (by Stamford Ford) returns to Mill River Park for another year of joyous celebration. The beloved event, which captivated hearts and brought smiles to faces last year, is back with a revamped...
4:30 PM
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Holiday Festival
Greenwich Historical Society
In-person
Celebrate the holidays at the Greenwich Historical Society’s Holiday Festival. Bring the entire family for photos with Santa and a visit to the festive dollhouse display in the Historic Barn, complete with gingerbread decorating and crafts in Santa’s workshop. Explore the...
4:30 PM
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Fantasy of Lights at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven
Lighthouse Point Park
In-person
The Fantasy of Lights has become a holiday tradition for thousands of families from all over Connecticut and New England. The mile-long route features over 60 displays and 100,000 lights. Many of the displays are animated and some are fitted with LED bulbs, making them more colorful and...
5:00 PM
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Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights
Connecticut Trolley Museum
In-person
Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights is celebrating its 45th 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 for 20-30 minutes as they sing traditional Christmas carols...
5:00 PM
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