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2026 Radio City Rockettes’ Christmas Spectacular

Starting November 4, 2026 - The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes returns to Radio City Music Hall Nov 4, 2026 with 230 performances — the most ever — and now featuring TEN show-stopping Rockettes numbers! Secure your tickets today!
Dates: 
11/13/2026
11/14/2026
11/15/2026
Show Times Vary
Location: 
Radio City Music Hall, 6th Avenue, New York, NY, USA
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Connecticut Post Mall Share the Warmth

Help Us Share the Warmth This Season! Connecticut Post Mall is proud to partner with One Warm Coat this season. Together, we can spread warmth and hope to those in need. October 15 – December 31 you can drop off your new or gently used coats in the white donation boxes located upper level next to Macy's.
Dates: 
11/13/2026
11/14/2026
11/15/2026
Mall hours
Location: 
Connecticut Post Mall, 1201 Boston Post Rd, Milford, CT 06460, United States
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The Holiday in Concert at Carnegie Hall

The Holiday (2006) is presented live in concert this Christmas. The film’s enchanting score will be performed live by an orchestra in sync with the complete film, shown on a cinema-size HD screen. Presented by Columbia Pictures and Universal Pictures, The Holiday stars Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, and Jack Black, and tells the story of two women who have never met and live 6,000 miles apart, yet find themselves in the same exact place.
Dates: 
12/13/2026
8 pm
Location: 
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, 7th Avenue, New York, NY, USA
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GLOW Wild Lantern Festival - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

Journey through a breathtaking wonderland of illuminated larger-than-life lanterns inspired by wildlife from around the world at GLOW Wild presented by ASML. This unforgettable nighttime experience features more than 40 spectacular displays and hundreds of new handcrafted illuminated lanterns and interactive experiences, transforming Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo into one of the region's premier fall attractions.
Dates: 
11/13/2026
11/14/2026
11/15/2026
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: 
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
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Mermaids at Mystic Aquarium!

Mermaids are swimming back the first three Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in November: November 6-8, 13-15, 20-22. Back by popular demand, Mermaids at Mystic is making a splash this fall! Dive into an enchanting underwater experience and see mermaids take to the water in one of our habitats — included with general admission!
Dates: 
11/13/2026
11/14/2026
11/15/2026
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Location: 
55 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic, CT, USA
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The New York Pops - Sleigh Bells Ring at Carnegie Hall

The New York Pops celebrates the season with Derek Klena and Lindsay Mendez. A New York City tradition, this festive evening of classic carols and new holiday favorites fills Carnegie Hall with cheer.
Dates: 
12/18/2026
12/19/2026
8 pm
Location: 
Carnegie Hall, 7th Avenue, NYC, New York, NY 10019, United States
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Concert of the Future: "A Christmas Dream" at Carnegie Hall

This mindfulness concert blends classical masterpieces with immersive meditative sounds in a calming candlelight atmosphere. Performed by international soloists, the program—originating in Vienna, Brussels, Dubai, and Miami, and now in New York—invites audiences to hear and “feel” music as a space for inner peace and emotional renewal. In the future, and in today’s overstimulated world, humanity seeks grounding in silence and sound. This multi-sensory journey offers calm and imagination, where musical tradition meets a fresh approach.
Dates: 
12/27/2026
2 pm and 7 pm
Location: 
Carnegie Hall, 7th Avenue, NYC, New York, NY 10019, United States
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