FEATURED EVENTS

Holiday Lights Spectacular at Olde Mistick Village

Celebrate Bright Lights & Magical Nights at Olde Mistick Village Starting November 25th! This holiday season – unlike any other – we crave family traditions and a return to normalcy. While we are months away from a post-pandemic recovery, 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! Starting November 25th and through the month of January, Olde Mistick Village will be decorated with beautiful holiday lights throughout its entire campus of 40 shops and restaurants. Over a half million lights will showcase archways, trees, reindeer, elves and Santa himself! We have transformed Olde Mistick Village into a holiday wonderland, open every night, for the entire season. Olde Mistick Village is your safe shopping and dining destination. Come explore our dog friendly, open air village. Face coverings are required and social distancing is maintained in our wide open campus of stores. From our family of independent business owners Happy Holidays to you and your family.

Dates:

11/29/2020

11/30/2020

12/01/2020

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5 PM – 9:30 PM

Organization:

Olde Mistick Village - Mystic, CT

Location:

27 Coogan Blvd

Mystic, CT, 06355

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

(860)536-4941

New Year’s Eve Musical Celebration at Cal Performances

Join the artists who have made the Cal Performances at Home season possible for a celebratory evening of exclusive performances recorded especially for the occasion. Soloists, recitalists, jazz artists, and chamber ensembles featured in our fall online streaming series have each contributed a special musical selection to help our audiences usher in 2021 in style. (And really… who doesn’t want to say goodbye to 2020?!) All performers have carefully chosen their program, with the aim of sharing works that convey the joy, hope, warmth, and spirit of the holidays. We invite you to close out the year among friends—with familiar faces from our extraordinary artist roster, in transcendent performances that promise to remind us of the power of the arts to uplift and connect us even in the most trying of times.

Dates:

12/31/2020

11 PM EST – 2 AM EST

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AMERICAN EAGLE FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION'S MAGIC OF LIGHTS (Nov 13- Jan 2)

DRIVE-THROUGH HOLIDAY LIGHTS EXPERIENCE Open 7 Days Mon-Thu 5:00p-10:00p Fri-Su 5:00p-11p A happy holiday experience for people of all ages-families, couples, friends, social-and work groups! Enjoy Magic of Lights from the comfort of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path. At every turn, the magical route is overflowing with spectacular light displays that bring your favorite holiday themes and characters to life.

Dates:

11/29/2020

11/30/2020

12/01/2020

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7 pm- 11 pm - Purchase tickets in advance

Organization:

Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford

Location:

95 South Turnpike Road

Wallingford, CT, 06492

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

203.269.8721

The Prospect Band - Holiday Spectacular!

On Wednesday, December 9th at 7pm, join us for a night filled with amazing live music performed by our very own Prospect Band! From holiday hits to their own sparkly tracks, The Prospect Band is excited to create a night of great fun. This event will be entertaining for the whole family! See you soon!

Dates:

12/09/2020

7 pm

Organization:

The Prospector Theater

Location:

25 Prospect Street

Ridgefield, CT, 06877

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

(203) 438-0136

TakeTimeThursday: Holiday Musical Favorites with Tia L. Singleton - Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum

Join us for #TakeTimeThursday as Tia L. Singleton returns to share some popular holiday songs. hear the melodic voice of guest psalmist Tia L. Singleton. Get in the holiday spirit as Ms. Singleton treats us to her varied range and even tone.

Dates:

12/03/2020

2:30-3:00

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2020 Santa’s Trolley Winter Wonderland at Shore Line Trolley Museum

Santa is doing things a little differently this year but he is still spending time with us at The Shore Line Trolley Museum. Come and take a ride to visit Santa on his special trolley car which he’s set up for social distancing. Wave “Hi” and grab your holiday photos! Santa’s elves will be standing by to make sure every child gets their free gift. Walk through our decorated trolley barns and take a ride on a real antique trolley car. Our station and trolley yard will be decorated for the holidays so there are plenty of photo ops. The event will be held outdoors so please dress warmly. Reservations are required, and weekday group reservations are available upon request. Santa will be at the museum starting on Friday, November 27, then every Saturday and Sunday until December 20 from 11am until 3pm. A limited number of guests will be permitted at one time so please reserve early and arrive 15 minutes prior to your reservation. All visitors over 2 years of age are required to wear face coverings and the museum will be following state and federal guidelines regarding social distancing and cleaning.

Dates:

11/29/2020

12/05/2020

12/06/2020

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11am-3pm- Get Tickets Ahead of Time

Organization:

Shore Line Trolley Museum

Location:

17 River Street

East Haven , CT, 06512

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

(203) 467-6927

Turkey Burn Family Zumba on ZOOM- at Chelsea Piers

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 • 11:00AM Sunday after Thanksgiving might be the perfect time to hit the reset button. Get in a workout that will have the whole family moving and dancing with Family Zumba with Shaira.

Dates:

11/29/2020

11:00AM

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Holiday Express Train Show at Fairfield Museum and History Center

The Holiday Express Train Show opens on Friday, November 27th and will be on view through Sunday, January 3rd. In order to ensure your safety, only 24 visitors will be allowed to see the Train Show at a time. Visits will be limited to 50 minutes, and tickets MUST be purchased in advance through this website. No drop-ins will be allowed. Museum Members and children 5 and younger are free. Tickets for nonmembers 6 and older are $5 per person. To order free tickets for children 5 and younger please enter: Child in the coupon code at checkout.

Dates:

11/29/2020

11/30/2020

12/01/2020

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Monday-Friday: 10am-1pm Saturday-Sunday: 10am-4pm Open 10am-4pm December 23-December 31 Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

Organization:

Fairfield Museum and History Center

Location:

370 Beach Rd.

Fairfield, CT, 06824

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

(203) 259-1598

Christmas Trees are HERE!- March Farm

It’s 2020! Like the crops that grow from our soil, we have reemerged willing and ready to once again share our bounty with you all! Christmas Trees are here! Pick out your pre-cut tree TODAY. $55 plus for a beautiful fresh and fragrant Fraser or Balsam Fir

Dates:

11/29/2020

11/30/2020

12/01/2020

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Monday – Friday 11-5:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 10-5:30pm

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Location:

160 Munger Lane

Bethlehem, CT, 06751

United States

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Phone:

(203)266-7721

Virtual Event: Christmas Around the World with Puppeteer Robin McCahill

Travel around the world with artist and puppeteer, Robin McCahill as she introduces you to the many characters of Christmas in this one hour presentation suitable for kids of all ages! Meet Italy’s “Befana”, a Christmas WITCH. Iceland has twelve Santa’s called Yule Lads with names like Meat Hook, Spoon-Licker, and Door-Slammer. Head off to Eastern Europe for a visit with the very spooky Krampus! Robin will illustrate these characters with handmade puppets. Gerri Griswold will assist with stories and other visuals. You don’t even need to bring your passport! 10:00 a.m, ZOOM.

Dates:

12/19/2020

10 am - 11:30 pm EASTERN

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Virtual Event- AUDITIONS FOR... "YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN" 2-8 GRADE- Open Arts Alliance

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, auditions for our spring 2021 season will be conducted through video submission. Each child should sing a small section of any song they wish. This should be a song they are comfortable performing. Anything from “Happy Birthday” to “Let It Go” is great by us! IN ADDITION, each child needs to record a monologue of their choosing from the provided materials below. Monologues need not be memorized. Remember to have fun with this! AUDITION VIDEO SUBMISSION DEADLINE- December 14, 2020

Dates:

11/29/2020

11/30/2020

12/01/2020

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YouthBiz Marketplace

FIND EXQUISITE GIFTS DIRECT FROM YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS The YouthBiz Marketplace is the ultimate buy local experience, and we’re bringing it to you online! Young business owners sell their unique products–all handmade by them. You will find beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more–unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list!

Dates:

11/29/2020

11/30/2020

12/01/2020

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Buy online anytime!

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Virtual Greenwich Holiday Stroll, 24 Days of Holiday Shopping & Dining Dec 1-24

The 12th Annual Greenwich Holiday Stroll, amidst the COVID pandemic, sets its sights on a new event for a new day. This year’s Virtual Greenwich Holiday Stroll is an innovative and informative way for local retailers and restaurateurs to connect with the community through 24 days of short videos highlighting their holiday merchandise, gift ideas, festive wares, services, signatures dishes, and celebratory cocktails.

Dates:

12/01/2020

12/02/2020

12/03/2020

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Please see individual Merchant hours of operation

Location:

Greenwich Ave

Greenwich, CT, 06830

United States

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Phone:

2035313047

Santa Hustle 2020 VIRTUAL

Santa Claus is an incredible man but unfortunately, he can’t be everywhere at once. However, he does want you to be a part of the jolliest race series of the year! So why not run virtually? A virtual Santa Hustle® run can be 3.1, 6.2, 13.1, or 26.2 miles, your choice of location, any duration of time, during the designated dates of December 1 through December 31. Run by yourself or with a group, just get out and have a fun time!

Dates:

12/01/2020

12/02/2020

12/03/2020

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All day.

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2020 Heights & Lights: Santa Rappel and Tree Lighting

From 22 stories high above Stamford Downtown, watch and cheer for Santa Claus, Rudolph, Grinch and friends as they make their daredevil descent, twisting and flying from the top of one of Stamford’s tallest buildings, Landmark Square. Then follow Santa and friends up Bedford Street to Latham Park for an evening of holiday music and join in the countdown of the annual lighting of Stamford’s Holiday Tree.

Dates:

12/06/2020

5pm

Location:

Landmark Square and Latham Park

Broad St. and Bedford St.

Stamford, CT, 06902

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

203-348-5285

Santa Visits and Photos at Ridge Hill

Santa is coming to town, with safety in mind! Pre-purchase your photo package and schedule your contactless visit with Santa. The health and safety of our guests and staff is our top priority. Reservations to visit Santa are strongly encouraged.

Dates:

11/29/2020

11/30/2020

12/01/2020

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Location:

1 Ridge Hill Road

Yonkers, NY, 10710

United States

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Phone:

(914) 207-2900

Virtual Event- AUDITIONS FOR... "CLUE" 9-12 GRADE- Open Arts Alliance

Each applicant should record Wadsworth’s monologue provided in the materials below. Monologues need not be memorized. Remember to have fun with this!

Dates:

11/29/2020

11/30/2020

12/01/2020

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VIRTUAL TREES OF HOPE- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut

Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut’s Trees of Hope holiday spectacular is an annual holiday event supporting our mission of providing a “home-away-from-home” to children and their families who are being treated at nearby hospitals and healthcare facilities. Since 1990, Trees of Hope has served as a holiday tradition in Greater New Haven. Typically, this event is open to the public and features over 150 beautiful holiday displays donated and sponsored by individuals, local businesses and community organizations. For the safety and wellbeing of our guests, this year we are going VIRTUAL! All raffle ticket purchases and viewing of the displays will be done solely online. Trees of Hope is our largest fundraising event and therefore, instrumental in securing the funds necessary to support the brave children and families at Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut.

Dates:

12/05/2020

12/06/2020

12/07/2020

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Any time

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TakeTimeThursday: Let’s Celebrate Kwanzaa Everybody! - Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum

Kwanzaa is a seven-day festival that celebrates African and African American culture and history introduced by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966 in the United States. Join us as Mr. New-School, Brian Barber, walk us through the 7 principles of Kwanzaa and create a hands-on craft using easy to find materials.

Dates:

12/10/2020

2:30 – 3:15 PM

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JOY AROUND THE WORLD: Virtual Holiday Scavenger Hunts

PUT MORE HO-HO-HO IN YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY! This December, gather your group around the Zoom yule log to play one of our fun, fascinating, fast-paced, and definitely festive virtual holiday scavenger hunts. On teams, you’ll use our desktop app to explore websites around the world that reveal holiday traditions, scenic places, and pop culture favorites. Your quest: answers to tricky, humorous questions. You’ll feel like you’re sight-seeing from Santa’s sleigh. A Kids Edition is also available, perfect for family gatherings and online classroom games.

Dates:

12/12/2020

12/19/2020

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12th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival - 2020

The 12th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival will feature Santa's three Reindeer this year, Dasher, Dancer and Vixen. Santa will be staying at the North Pole this year for the health and safety of all of the children and their families. Please come visit the Reindeer and enjoy beautiful Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses. Pick out your Christmass Tree, holiday plantings and you won't want to miss the Christmas Shop for festive, fun, unique holiday gifts. Santa looks forward to seeing you Christmas Eve.

Dates:

11/30/2020

12/01/2020

12/02/2020

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8:30am - 5:00pm

Organization:

Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, LLC.

Location:

437 North St.

Greenwich, CT, 06830

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

203 869 3418

Family Zumba on ZOOM- at Chelsea Piers

Get in a workout that will have the whole family moving and dancing in Family Zumba with Shaira.

Dates:

12/13/2020

11:00AM

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Heckscher Farm Winter Strolls at SM&NC MEMBERS ONLY

Join us for a chance to say good night to our animals as we stroll the farm at night! We’ll share a reading of our Good Night, Heckscher Farm book and then visit the barns and pastures to see how the animals settle in for the evening. We’ll then head to open-air Cheshire Barn to warm up with some hot cider and get materials for families to take home to create an edible garland for birds. Recommended for ages 6 and up. All participants 3 and up must have a ticket. Children may not attend alone. Further information on entry will be sent via email before the program. Limited to 15 participants (3 and up) per session. Members only: $15/person; all participants 3 and up must have a ticket.

Dates:

11/29/2020

12/04/2020

12/05/2020

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6:00PM-7:00PM

Organization:

Stamford Museum & Nature Center

Location:

39 Scofieldtown Road

Stamford, CT, 06903

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

203-977-6521

World AIDS Day 2020 - Unfinished Business

Tune in with us on Friends of Trillium Health's Facebook Live or on RCTV, found on Channel 1301 in Rochester, NY for a fundraiser to benefit Trillium Health’s work to End the HIV/AIDS Epidemic! Please join President and CEO, Andrea DeMeo, and Co-Founder and Staff Physician, Dr. Bill Valenti, to honor and celebrate World AIDS Day as we share stories about Trillium Health’s HIV journey and preview a portion of a new play by David Henderson – Unfinished Business, based on Dr. Bill Valenti’s book. The show will be emceed by Mrs. Kasha Davis, a featured contestant on Season 7 of Ru Paul's Drag Race.

Dates:

12/05/2020

7 pm - 7:30 pm EST

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Visit the Hispanic Society Museum & Library VIRTUALLY - Dec 1 at 6pm Eastern from Danbury Library

Take a live, virtual, and interactive journey through history with the Hispanic Society Museum & Library! Explore the museum’s collections of objects, indigenous art, and maps as we travel through the Ages of Discovery and Exploration from the 1500s all the way through today. Then create your own masterpiece! All you need is paper and a pencil! Free! For all ages. Registration required to receive a zoom invitation. Please note, this is a LIVE event presented on Zoom. Details will be sent to the email provided during registration.

Dates:

12/01/2020

6pm EDT / 5pm CDT / 4pm MDT / 3pm PDT / 2pm AKDT

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Twice as Nice Silent Auction: Give to RIMOSA and Yourself!

As we embark on this years holiday season and Rhode Islanders strive to bounce back from the world’s current circumstances, the Rhode Island Museum of Science & Art (RIMOSA) is thrilled to announce that the 2nd Annual Twice as Nice Silent Auction: Give to RIMOSA and Yourself! will be held on Friday, November 27, 2020 thru Wednesday, December 2, 2020.

Dates:

11/29/2020

11/30/2020

12/01/2020

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8:00AM

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Wee Wednesdays - Virtual! At Main Street Children's Museum

Join us virtually on Facebook Live for Wee Wednesdays where children and their caregivers will sing and wiggle around with us, listen to fun books and participate in activities. Designed for early learners and families with children ages 4 and younger.

Dates:

12/02/2020

12/09/2020

12/16/2020

10:00-10:30AM

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27th Annual Holiday Train Show at the CT River Museum

The family friendly Holiday Train Show exhibit is back at the Connecticut River Museum for its 27th year of fun for all ages. See what train artist Steve Cryan has created this year! A fully operational 26 foot train layout, “I SPY” scavenger hunts, and toddler sized viewing layout are all part of the fun! As with most events this year, our Annual Holiday Train will look different.

Dates:

11/29/2020

12/01/2020

12/02/2020

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10 am - 5 pm

Organization:

Connecticut River Museum

Location:

67 Main St

Essex, CT, 06426

United States

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Phone:

(860) 767-8269

VIRTUAL EVENT: Storytime for Kids - Every Tuesday at 1pm Eastern from Museum of the Bible - Washington, D.C.

Visit our Facebook page at 1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time every Tuesday for Museum of the Bible Storytime. Be sure to follow us on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube channel for updates, and share the fun using hashtags #storytimeatMOTB and #museumfromhome!

Dates:

12/01/2020

12/08/2020

12/15/2020

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1pm EDT / 12pm CDT / 11am MDT / 10am PDT / 9am AKDT

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Holiday Festival- Newtown Youth and Family Services

Let's Kick off the Holiday Season with a Week-long Festival! A variety of in person and virtual events are sure to entertain your family through this crazy time!

Dates:

12/06/2020

12/07/2020

12/08/2020

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Organization:

Newtown Youth and Family Services (CT)

Location:

Find us 15 Berkshire Road

Sandy Hook, CT, 06482

United States

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Phone:

203.270.4335

Make a Holiday Elf House - free virtual workshop

Make a home for an Elf family. Decorate it for the holidays. Fun and interactive workshop on the Zoom platform. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Dates:

12/01/2020

4:00pm - 5:15pm

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