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Trees in the Rigging at CT River Museum
CT River Museum
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Trees in the Rigging is back! Come to the Museum for a full day of holiday fun. Together with the Essex Historical Society, the Connecticut River Museum is pleased to present this classic event.
10:00 AM
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Holiday Wish Express in Stamford
Stamford Town Center
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All aboard for an all-new magical journey to the North Pole! Experience the Holiday Wish Express like never before with new featured themed areas, delightful new characters, and so much more! Don’t miss the largest indoor Christmas event in the Northeast—where holiday magic comes to life!
10:00 AM
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Astro-Fest at Stamford Nature Center
Stamford Nature Center
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SMNC is unveiling their brand-new Astronomy Center to the community with two unforgettable days of festival fun .
10:00 AM
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Glow Hartford - Indoor Holiday Light Festival & Market
Connecticut Convention Center
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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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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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What Would Mrs. Claus Do? at the Florence Griswold House
Florence Griswold Museum
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Join Pamela McColl for a festive presentation celebrating the fascinating Christmas character Mrs. Claus. McColl shares her knowledge of the art and literature that chronicle the character and draws from her new book What Would Mrs. Claus Do? in which Mrs. Claus offers tips for living according to...
11:00 AM
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Santa Story 3 at the Downtown Cabaret Theater
Downtown Cabaret
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Last time we met the young Christopher Kringle, he and his wife Margaret were sent on a madcap mission through NYC to save Christmas! This year, Santa and his team welcome the reindeer to the North Pole in a brand-new adventure you won't want to miss.
12:00 PM
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Holiday Movie Event at the Warner Theatre
Warner Theatre
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Festivities kick off at noon with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, plus holiday treats and cheer in the lobby. 1 PM, enjoy a free screening of Disney’s Frozen (FREE). Come back at 4 PM for more time with Mr. & Mrs. Claus and stay for the evening screening of Irving Berlin's White...
12:00 PM
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First Gift Express at Danbury Railway Museum
Danbury Railway Museum
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Back by popular demand, it's The First Gift Express! This personalized gift-giving experience has SOLD OUT the past three years. All aboard The Snow Clipper for the First Gift Express!
2:00 PM
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Dino Lights Winter Festival
The Dinosaur Place
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The Dinosaur Place brought together the awe of the Jurassic period and the magic of the holidays. It’s an immersive, joyful experience we can’t wait to share with our community. Step back in time and into a winter wonderland as you walk an enchanting trail illuminated by thousands of...
4:00 PM
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Fantasy of Lights at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven
Lighthouse Point Park
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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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Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce
Lake Compounce
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Bring the family for one last memory-making visit to Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce. The event will be retired after 2025, so don’t miss your last chance to mingle among a half million twinkling lights throughout the park.
5:00 PM
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Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights at the Connecticut Trolley Museum
Connecticut Trolley Museum
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Halls are decked inside and outside at the Connecticut Trolley Museum with more than 15,000 lights for this annual event. Guests board enclosed trolley cars for a ride down a tunnel of lights as they sing traditional Christmas carols with their trolley car operators.
5:00 PM
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Magic of Lights at Pratt & Whitney Stadium
Pratt & Whitney Stadium
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Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort and safety of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path...
5:00 PM
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Glow Wild Lantern Festival at Beardsley Zoo
Beardsley Zoo
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GLOW Wild Presented by ASML returns to Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo. Journey through a wonderland of illuminated larger-than-life lanterns inspired by our wild world. Back by popular demand, this illuminating festival of lights is coming back for its third year.
5:30 PM
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Night of Lights: Hayrides with Santa at Fairview Tree Farm
Fairview Tree Farm
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Join Fairview Tree Farm for a magical night of holiday lights at their annual Christmas nighttime hayride! A 30-minute tractor pulled wagon will take you through our decorated and lit tree fields and holiday scenes. Visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, and more! Holiday Spirit...
6:30 PM
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The Essex North Pole Express
Essex Steam Train
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Connecticut's favorite family tradition includes a musical performance of Twas the Night Before Christmas, sing-a-longs, hot chocolate, sugar cookies, and an appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Each child receives a small gift from Santa. Children are invited to wear their favorite...
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Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park in Meriden
Hubbard Park
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The Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park in Meriden, Connecticut, is a beloved annual event that transforms the park into a magical winter wonderland with over 300,000 sparkling lights. Each year, the festival features an array of displays, including illuminated animals, trees, and intricate...
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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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Nutmeg Conservatory Ballet’s Nutcracker at the Bushnell
The Bushnell
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The Nutmeg Ballet's Nutcracker is a staple of the holiday season in Connecticut, beloved as a tradition for countless families. Under the direction of Victoria Mazzarelli, this iconic story set to the masterful music of Tchaikovsky ignites...
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Photos with Santa at Buckland Hills
Buckland Hills Mall
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Don't miss Santa pictures at The Shoppes at Buckland Hills! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time.
02:00 AM
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FREE
17th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop
Sam Bridge
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The 17th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa's Workshop presented by Jenny Allen & Kristen Studwell at Compass Real Estate is proud to once again support Kids in Crisis for the seventeenth consecutive year by donating a portion of every Photo with Santa to Kids in Crisis.
09:00 AM
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Pond House Brunch With Santa
Pond House Cafe
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Breakfast with Santa is back this year, at America's oldest public garden. Enjoy a buffet as well as selections from the kitchen, as well as a visit with Santa.
09:15 AM
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The Christmas Ride at Pumpkintown USA
Pumpkintown U.S.A.
In-person
Beginning Thanksgiving weekend you’ll be able to drive your car through the Forest and see how the Pumpkinheads celebrate the holidays. Enjoy a one- of-a- kind daytime holiday journey through the winter Pumpkintown Forest in the comfort of your own vehicle. Step back in time on this...
09:30 AM
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Holiday Express Train Show in Fairfield
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.
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.
10:00 AM
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FREE
2025 Holiday Events at The Shops at Yale
The Shops at Yale
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Join us this holiday season for fun & festive experiences that are free and open to the public, along with exciting shopping rewards.
10:00 AM
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Christmas Sing-A-Long DJ Brunch at 1741 Pub & Grill
1741 Pub and Grill
In-person
1741 Pub & Grill is ready to kick off the holiday season in the most festive way possible - singing everyone's favorite Christmas classics & ugly sweaters! DJ Heartbeat will be spinning all of your favorite holiday hits - including Mariah Carey's iconic anthems - to get everyone in the...
10:00 AM
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Brunch with Santa in Greenwich
Cohen Eastern Civic Center
In-person
Come have brunch with Santa! He will be there with friends to meet you and kick off the holiday season. Enjoy a brunch station and live entertainment.
10:00 AM
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2025 Horse Drawn Wagon and Sleigh Rides in Portland
Star Hill Farm
In-person
Enjoy a guided tour of Star Hill Family Farm on their horse drawn wagon or sleigh. The journey goes throughout the hillside of the farm, with a fireside pit stop and treat. There are many activities for kids and animals to visit while you wait. Our wagon rides also coincide with many dates Santa...
10:00 AM
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FREE
A Derby Holiday at the Osborne Museum
Osborne Homestead Museum
In-person
Attend another celebration of Derby’s 350th anniversary at the Osborne Homestead Museum’s holiday event “A Derby Holiday”! Learn about inventors and businesses that originated in Connecticut’s smallest city. The holiday tours will run from November 28 through December 20...
10:00 AM
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Brunch with Santa Clause at Saybrook Point
Saybrook Point Inn & Spa
In-person
Experience the wonder of the holidays at Fresh Salt’s beloved Brunch with Santa! Gather the whole family for a joyful celebration by the waterfront, filled with festive flavors, cheerful ambiance, and a special visit from Santa himself.
10:30 AM
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FREE
Winterfest at Bushnell Park in Hartford
Bushnell Park
In-person
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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Winterfair in Hartford
Union Station
In-person
This holiday season is for the best of local small business shopping! This year Winterfair is back at the historic Great Hall at Union Station in Downtown Hartford, in partnership with the Greater Hartford Transit District.
11:00 AM
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Family Christmas Experience at Star Hill Farm
Star Hill Farm
In-person
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting Star Hill Family Farm on special days for 2025, and typically some elves and other holiday characters tend to also visit when Santa is around. Santa said he’s looking forward to meeting all the good boys and girls, and requested you bring your...
11:00 AM
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Free Family Paint Day at Art Monster
Art Monster Studio
In-person
Bring a food donation and paint as a family!
1:00 PM
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Hebron Lions Lights in Motion
Hebron Fairgrounds
In-person
Hebron Lions hosts Lights in Motion, a drive-through light display for the holiday season. Set up at the Hebron Fairgrounds, visitors will enjoy over a million lights synchronized with music.
5:00 PM
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Annie Onstage in Fairfield
First Church Congregational
In-person
Fairfield Center Stage community theater group Fairfield Center Stage presents the classic musical ANNIE, featuring a cast of adults & children.
5:00 PM
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Preservation Hall Jazz Band – Creole Christmas in Hartford
Infinity Hall
In-person
Celebrate the season as the Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns with the Creole Christmas concert series. Join as the band performs New Orleans classics as well as some of our best-loved holiday selections with a twist.
7:00 PM
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Seaside Shadows Ghost Tours
Seaside Mysteries
In-person
There’s nothing more intimately haunting than a colonial burial ground and Mystic boasts some of the most fascinating and haunted burial grounds around. This burial ground established in the 1660’s was one of the common burial places of Mystic until the rural landscape movement arrived to...
8:00 PM
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Photos with Santa at the Danbury Fair Mall
Danbury Fair Mall
In-person
The magic of the holiday season comes alive with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland. Santa will be here starting November 7th and is located at Center Court. A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase.
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The Great Trains Holiday Exhibit in Wilton
Wilton Historical Society
In-person
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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Watershed History Collective's Annual Gingerbread House Festival
Nomad's Adventure Quest
In-person
One of the largest gingerbread house displays in New England features an incredible array of candy covered houses. The Festival will take place with the Watershed History Collective and will be held at NOMAD's this year.
Various times
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Santa's Wonderland at Cabela's and Bass Pro
Bass Pro Shops
In-person
Santa arrives at Cabela’s in Bridgeport and East Hartford! Families are invited to enjoy this enchanting Christmas village offering FREE 4x6 studio-quality photos with Santa and free family holiday activities, including fun crafts and games.
Various times
All dates and times
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Santa's Wonderland at Cabela's and Bass Pro
Cabela's
In-person
Santa arrives at Cabela’s in Bridgeport and East Hartford! Families are invited to enjoy this enchanting Christmas village offering FREE 4x6 studio-quality photos with Santa and free family holiday activities, including fun crafts and games.
Various times
All dates and times
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"Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer" 4D at the Maritime Aquarium
Maritime Aquarium
In-person
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D uses the same stop motion animation as the beloved television classic to deliver a visually brilliant experience true to the story that has charmed audiences for generations.
Various times
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FREE
Holiday Lights Spectacular at Olde Mistick Village
Olde Mistic Village
In-person
Olde Mistick Village has created an old fashioned Holiday Light Spectacular for you and your family. In fact, this event will be the largest holiday lights display in southern New England!
Various times
All dates and times
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Winterfest at Powder Ridge Park
Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort
In-person
Join us for the ultimate holiday celebration at Winterfest! From thrilling day and night tubing to a snow play area for kids, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Various times
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Elm City Party Bike Private Tour
Elm City Party Bike
15% off any private tour
Elm City Party Bike offers passengers a lively, pedal-powered tour around New Haven—cruising through Downtown, East Rock, and Wooster Square with bar stops—available as public or private 2‑hour excursions. The experience includes a driver/host, BYOB cooler, and optional add-on hours for...
Various times
All dates and times
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Horse Drawn Wagon Ride at Maple View Farm
Maple View Tree Farm
In-person
The dates for the horse drawn wagon rides and Face Painting, A Hot Dog Cart, Playground and Farm Animals, Craft Vendors will also be here for your Holiday Shopping.
Various times
All dates and times
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