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All Weekend

22nd Annual Train Show – Middlesex County
Delight in the details of a fully operational 26-foot model train that features scenery and a train extravaganza sure to delight fans of all ages.

Festival of Lights at Hubbard Park – New Haven County
Beautiful in any season, Hubbard Park is aglow with more than 350,000 twinkling lights. Free.

30th Annual Santa Land Village – Hartford County
Beginning Thursday evening, this event features wagon rides, hot chocolate, crafts, and light displays. Free admission.

Lantern Light Tours at Mystic Seaport – New London County
Visitors of all ages will enjoy seasonal delights that include a horse-drawn carriage ride and the beautiful glow of lanterns that light the way in this charming seaside village.

The Nutcracker at Warner Theatre - Litchfield County 
Take a journey to the enchanted Land of Sweets, and watch toy soldiers, dueling mice, princesses and sugarplums come to life in this holiday favorite.

Saturday

Annual Great Gingerbread Engineering Challenge - Hartford County
Put your candy and building skills to the test at The New Children’s Museum. Supplies will be provided, along with gingerbread architecture guidance. Pre-registration required.

Reindeer Party at Ives Library – New Haven County
It’s party time at the library! Hear the classic story of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, play games, and make crafts. Free.

Season of Light  - Fairfield County 
The Caravan Puppets perform their award-winning program, celebrating holidays across various cultures. Pre-registration required. Free.

Children’s Studio at New Britain Youth Museum – Hartford County
Spend the afternoon engaged in exciting and creative art projects. This weekend’s theme is art work print candles. Pre-registration encouraged. Free.

Peppa Pig Live! at Oakdale Theater – New Haven County
Dance and sing along with the beloved and spunky Peppa Pig. Her family's adventures are sure to make your family smile.

WILD! Saturdays – Fairfield County
Help feed some of the critters, learn the proper way to handle reptiles, complete a self-guided scavenger hunt for a prize, and meet some of the animals up close.

Breakfast with Santa - Litchfield County
Head to the Northfield Volunteer Fire Company and support a good cause (canned food drive) while enjoying a delicious breakfast. Bonus: someone else does the clean-up.

All Saturday Events

Sunday

Snowflake Tea Party – New London County
Enjoy splendid tea and desserts and then immerse yourself in hands-on fun with a scavenger hunt through the galleries and a sparkling snow globe art project or enchanted dance workshop. Reservations required.

The Grinch Story Time – New Haven County
Help the Grinch grow his heart three sizes at The Grinch Story Time! There will be fun giveaways and photo time with the Grinch himself. (Don't forget your camera!). Free.

Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas – Fairfield County
Nancy is excited about decorating the Christmas tree, especially because she bought a sparkly tree-topper with her own money. But when things don’t turn out the way Nancy planned, will Christmas still be splendiferous? Head to the Westport Playhouse and find out.

Walk-in Programs at Eli Whitney Museum – New Haven County
An apprentice will work with children as they build a project and begin to experiment with their creations.

Three Centuries of Christmas – Hartford County
Each year, the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum’s “Three Centuries of Christmas” tours show in fascinating detail how the American holiday season has evolved over the past 300 years. This year, two evening candlelight tours, with costumed guides, have been added for viewing the three elegantly appointed historic houses that comprise the museum.

All Sunday Events

Have a great weekend!