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Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Connecticut Families

The ever-popular Essex North Pole Express train ride is back for the 2022 holiday season!
Polar Express Train Rides and Christmas Trains in New England 2022
Polar Express trains and trolleys are ready for Christmas magic in 2022!
There may be a chill in the air but seeing Christmas lights on houses in Connecticut neighborhoods puts a warm smile on kids' faces. Photo courtesy of Amarantes Winter Wonderland
Best Christmas Lights on Houses in Connecticut
There is nothing like a display of Christmas lights on houses in Connecticut.
New England kids have so much to smile about, with a season full of holiday activities and Christmas events! Photo courtesy of the I Love Wickford Village Facebook page
25 Holiday Activities and Christmas Events in New England for Kids
Experience seasonal fun with Christmas activities throughout New England.
Find the best spots for breakfast with Santa and pictures with Santa Claus in Connecticut in 2022! Photo by Ally Noel
Breakfast with Santa and Pictures with Santa Claus in Connecticut
Find the top spots for breakfast with Santa and pictures with Santa Claus for 2022!
Volunteering in the community can help Connecticut families make the holidays special. Soup kitchen photo courtesy of the Cornerstone Foundation
Holiday Volunteering Opportunities for Kids and Families in Connecticut
Share your family's joy with the community this holiday season!
Photo courtesy of Carl Bozenski Christmas Village
The 15 Best Holiday and Christmas Events and Activities for Connecticut Kids
Find the most memorable holiday and Christmas activities for kids in 2021.
Photo courtesy of the Magic of Lights
Connecticut's Best Holiday Drive-Thrus and Christmas Lights
Add sparkle to the holiday and Christmas season with walk-thru and drive-thru light displays.
Millwright's is hosting a 4-course Prix Fixe Christmas Eve dinner. Photo courtesy of Millwright's Restaurant
Restaurants Open on Christmas in Connecticut
Relax and let these amazing Connecticut restaurants handle Christmas dinner.
Ice skating is a great family activity on Christmas Day or Christmas Eve. Photo courtesy of Winterfesthartford.com
What's Open on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve in Connecticut
Make the most of family time on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve with these fun activities.
Santa greets families on the daytime Santa Express and the evening Northern Lights Limited Christmas trains. Photo courtesy of the Naugatuck Railroad
45 Awesome Santa Activities for Kids in Connecticut
There are our favorite Santa activities across Connecticut.
Santa Claus is arriving by tugboat during Mystic River Park's Lighted Boat Parade happening Thanksgiving weekend. Photo courtesy of Thisismymystic.com
Free Holiday and Christmas Events for Connecticut Kids
There are many amazing and free holiday events to enjoy in Connecticut.
Is it better to chop down a living tree, or reuse a hunk of plastic? We investigated. Photo by Any Lane via Pexels
Live Christmas Tree vs. Artificial Christmas Tree: Which One is Better for the Earth?
You may be surprised to learn which type of Christmas tree is better for the planet.
Watch for the 15-foot-tall reindeer statue on Barber Hill Road in South Windsor to find Tuukka, Belle, and Rudy the reindeer. Photo courtesy of Dzen Family Tree Farm
Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms in Connecticut
Bring the whole family together to cut your own Connecticut Christmas tree.
Uh-oh! The elf tangled up your tree lights! Photo by Mark Baylor, courtesy of Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
50 Fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas for 2022: Easy To Set Up Tricks for Mischievous Elves
Simple but hilarious Elf on the Shelf shenanigans that will delight your kids.
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All aboard the Polar Express! Photo courtesy of Bob Gunderson
Essex North Pole Express Train Tickets on Sale for 2022
The popular Polar Express holiday train is expected to sell out fast!
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Christmas jokes for kids make the season a bit jollier all around!
25 Christmas Jokes for Kids and Holiday Riddles
Why was the Grinch such a great gardener?
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Holidays at Home

Uh-oh! The elf tangled up your tree lights! Photo by Mark Baylor, courtesy of Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
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50 Fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas for 2022: Easy To Set Up Tricks for Mischievous Elves
Simple but hilarious Elf on the Shelf shenanigans that will delight your kids.READ MORE 
From onesies for baby to a kerchief for your pup, the whole family can get in the holiday spirit with matching PJs.
15 Cutest Matching Family Christmas Pajamas for the Holidays
Cute, comfy, coordinated jammies for your whole family.READ MORE 
First word, sounds like... Photo by Mommy Poppins
20 Fun Christmas Games for the Whole Family: Start a New Holiday Tradition
Let the holiday games begin!READ MORE 
Those eight crazy nights are approaching and we’ve got everything you need to celebrate Hanukkah with your family. Photo courtesy Cottonbro Studios
8 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah with Kids: Hanukkah Gifts, Fun Crafts, and a Little History
Put on your yarmulkes, it's time for Hanukkah!READ MORE 
Keep kids occupied while waiting for holiday fun. Photo courtesy of Tiny Expressions
Tried and Tested — 10 Brilliant Gifts and Kid-Entertaining Ideas for December 2021
We tested all the top toys and gifts so you don't have to.READ MORE 
Armed with our giant list of Christmas crafts, you'll keep kids busy until the New Year!
101 Christmas Crafts for Kids, Plus Christmas Games and More At-Home Activities
Keep kids busy until it's time to tear into stockings!READ MORE 

More Christmas Magic

Volunteering in the community can help Connecticut families make the holidays special. Soup kitchen photo courtesy of the Cornerstone Foundation
Holiday Volunteering Opportunities for Kids and Families in Connecticut
Share your family's joy with the community this holiday season!READ MORE 
Santa greets families on the daytime Santa Express and the evening Northern Lights Limited Christmas trains. Photo courtesy of the Naugatuck Railroad
45 Awesome Santa Activities for Kids in Connecticut
There are our favorite Santa activities across Connecticut.READ MORE 
Help us give back this holiday season by adopting a letter to Santa.
You're Invited to Join the Mommy Poppins Operation Santa Project
Spread some holiday cheer by granting a child's holiday wish.READ MORE 
Introduce toddlers to their ABCs with these Lego Duplo alphabet bricks .
Top Holiday Toys for Kids' Christmas Wish Lists
Ready your wish lists for babies through teens.READ MORE 
Give them something to be excited about when it's time to open stockings!
25 Cool Stocking Stuffers for Kids for $10 or Less
No coal this Christmas, just cool gifts under ten bucks.READ MORE 
Leavenworth, WA transforms itself into a snow globe at Christmastime. Photo courtesy of the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce
Visit a Christmas Town or Santa's Village Near You: 25 Christmas Villages That Absolutely Sparkle
Discover the country's best Christmas towns and Santa's villages.READ MORE 

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Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows in Connecticut
Find the biggest and brightest light displays in CT for 2022's holiday season! READ MORE 
The Nutcracker and Holiday Shows for Connecticut Kids
The Nutcracker and more holiday shows grace Connecticut's 2022 holiday calendar. READ MORE 
8 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah with Kids: Hanukkah Gifts, Fun Crafts, and a Little History
Put on your yarmulkes, it's time for Hanukkah!READ MORE 
Top Holiday Activities and Christmas Events for Connecticut Kids
See what Connecticut has in store for Christmas 2022! READ MORE 
50 Fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas for 2022: Easy To Set Up Tricks for Mischievous Elves
Simple but hilarious Elf on the Shelf shenanigans that will delight your kids.READ MORE 
Live Christmas Tree vs. Artificial Christmas Tree: Which One is Better for the Earth?
You may be surprised to learn which type of Christmas tree is better for the planet. READ MORE 
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