Photos with Santa at Buckland Hills
Buckland Hills Mall - 2:00 AM
Buckland Hills Mall - 2:00 AM
Wonder Snow at Stepping Stones Museum
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
17th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop
Sam Bridge - 9:00 AM
Sam Bridge - 9:00 AM
All Aboard! Storytime at Fairfield Historical Museum
Fairfield Museum & History Center - 9:30 AM Pick
Fairfield Museum & History Center - 9:30 AM Pick
Santa Express and Northern Lights Limited at the Naugatuck Railroad
Railroad Museum of New England - various times Pick
Railroad Museum of New England - various times Pick
Photos with Santa at Buckland Hills
Buckland Hills Mall - 2:00 AM
Buckland Hills Mall - 2:00 AM
Wonder Snow at Stepping Stones Museum
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
How the Grinch Stole Christmas Toddler Cooking Class at Stew Leonard's
Stew Leonard's Executive Kitchen - 11:30 AM Pick
Stew Leonard's Executive Kitchen - 11:30 AM Pick
Santa Express and Northern Lights Limited at the Naugatuck Railroad
Railroad Museum of New England - various times Pick
Railroad Museum of New England - various times Pick
Photos with Santa at Buckland Hills
Buckland Hills Mall - 2:00 AM
Buckland Hills Mall - 2:00 AM
Glow Hartford - Indoor Holiday Light Festival & Market
Connecticut Convention Center - 11:00 AM Pick
Connecticut Convention Center - 11:00 AM Pick
Santa Express and Northern Lights Limited at the Naugatuck Railroad
Railroad Museum of New England - various times Pick
Railroad Museum of New England - various times Pick
Photos with Santa at Buckland Hills
Buckland Hills Mall - 2:00 AM
Buckland Hills Mall - 2:00 AM
Glow Hartford - Indoor Holiday Light Festival & Market
Connecticut Convention Center - 11:00 AM Pick
Connecticut Convention Center - 11:00 AM Pick
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Natsumatsuri Family Festival 2025
Sat Aug 16, 2025
12:00pm to 5:00pm PT
Age: 3 and up
Price: Free
Location:
Japanese American National Museum Democracy Center
The galleries of the Japanese American National Museum are closed for renovation, but the celebration goes on!
The Natsumatsuri Family Festival, JANM's annual summer celebration, is held this year at JANM’s Democracy Center and the Norman Y. Mineta Democracy Plaza (right next to the JANM building).
Families can enjoy an afternoon of free cultural performances, crafts, and activities for all ages.
Highlights include storytime with author and racecar driver Nadine Sachiko Hsu, fun summer-themed crafts and origami, and exclusive activities connected to JANM’s new exhibition, Cruising J-Town.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
