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Pachaug State Forest - 10:00 AM
Pachaug State Forest - 10:00 AM
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Bushnell Park - 11:00 AM
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Connecticut Museum of Culture and History - 11:00 AM Pick
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Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
Wonder Snow at Stepping Stones Museum
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
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Olde Mistic Village - various times
Olde Mistic Village - various times
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Northwest Park - 7:00 AM
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Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
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Olde Mistic Village - various times
Olde Mistic Village - various times
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Discovery Science Center & Planetarium - various times
Discovery Science Center & Planetarium - various times
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Bob Baker’s Nutcracker
Sat Nov 29, 2025 - Sun Jan 4, 2026
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Repeating every week — Sundays, and Saturdays through January 4, 2026.
Also on December 16, 2025; December 17, 2025; December 18, 2025; December 19, 2025; December 23, 2025; December 30, 2025; January 1, 2026.
Also on December 16, 2025; December 17, 2025; December 18, 2025; December 19, 2025; December 23, 2025; December 30, 2025; January 1, 2026.
Various times
Age: 2 and up
Price: $25 (online processing fees may apply); Children under 2 free
Location:
Sierra Madre Playhouse
Bob Baker's Nutcracker is spinning a tale of Christmas lore at the Sierra Madre Playhouse this year! This beloved version of the story has been running since 1969, and every performance ends with ice cream. Don't miss this LA holiday tradition!
Over 100 handcrafted puppets to take audiences on an adventure into the enchanted world of the Nutcracker. Favorites characters include the the Sugarplum Fairy and her Promenading Cakes, the Waltzing Flowers, the Nutcracker band, The Go-Go’s and more.
Showtimes vary per day, check the website calendar for the most updated information, but generally shows run at 10:30am, 1:30pm, 4:30pm, and 7:00pm.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
