FEATURED EVENTS

Landmark Square and Latham Park

Location:

Broad St. and Bedford St.

Stamford, CT, 06902

United States

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Phone:

203-348-5285

27th Annual Holiday Train Show at the CT River Museum

The family friendly Holiday Train Show exhibit is back at the Connecticut River Museum for its 27th year of fun for all ages. See what train artist Steve Cryan has created this year! A fully operational 26 foot train layout, “I SPY” scavenger hunts, and toddler sized viewing layout are all part of the fun! As with most events this year, our Annual Holiday Train will look different.

Dates:

11/26/2020

11/27/2020

11/28/2020

10 am - 5 pm

Organization:

Connecticut River Museum

Location:

67 Main St

Essex, CT, 06426

United States

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Phone:

(860) 767-8269

World AIDS Day 2020 - Unfinished Business

Tune in with us on Friends of Trillium Health's Facebook Live or on RCTV, found on Channel 1301 in Rochester, NY for a fundraiser to benefit Trillium Health’s work to End the HIV/AIDS Epidemic! Please join President and CEO, Andrea DeMeo, and Co-Founder and Staff Physician, Dr. Bill Valenti, to honor and celebrate World AIDS Day as we share stories about Trillium Health’s HIV journey and preview a portion of a new play by David Henderson – Unfinished Business, based on Dr. Bill Valenti’s book. The show will be emceed by Mrs. Kasha Davis, a featured contestant on Season 7 of Ru Paul's Drag Race.

Dates:

12/05/2020

7 pm - 7:30 pm EST

Location:

., NY, .

United States

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Phone:

cjaeckel@trilliumhealth.org

Jim Brickman Comfort and Joy at Home (Virtual Event)- Fundraiser for The Palace

Grammy Nominated Songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman will be taking the nation by storm this holiday season with the “Comfort & Joy at Home 2020” Virtual Tour . A portion of each ticket purchased to this LIVE event will be benefit The Palace Theatre. Fans and their families can enjoy this unique virtual concert experience from the comfort of home, while supporting The Palace Theatre during this challenging time. Brickman will bring the LIVE concert experience up close and personal by blending yuletide memories and holiday carols with his own hit songs such as, “The Gift,” “Sending You A Little Christmas,” “Angel Eyes” and “If You Believe.” Brickman will warm the hearts of all as sweet sounds of faith and love make spirits bright, bringing family and friends together for anything but a silent night. The Jim Brickman’s Christmas tradition continues, with a front row experience like never before.

Dates:

12/13/2020

5 pm ET

Location:

., NY, .

United States

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Phone:

(203) 325-4466 (Box Office)

RCA Santa Run- 2020

Santa will be making his annual visit to Rowayton aboard his big red fire engine sleigh on Sunday, November 29th. He will arrive at the Rowayton train station at 1:00pm and then make his rounds through Rowayton, stopping at the corner of Crest and Ridgewood, Rowayton Library, the Bell Island gatehouse, South Beach, the Beach Association boat house and Brendan’s 101. Children can also visit him at the Firehouse on Rowayton Avenue from 2:15-2:45pm. Residents are also encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift card to the Fire House that day from 1:00-3:00pm, as the Rowayton volunteer firefighters will be collecting toys for the Carver Center’s holiday party.

Dates:

11/29/2020

1:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Location:

Rowayton Train Station

299 Rowayton Avenue at 1 Belmont Place

Norwalk, CT, 06853

United States

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AMERICAN EAGLE FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION'S MAGIC OF LIGHTS (Nov 13- Jan 2)

DRIVE-THROUGH HOLIDAY LIGHTS EXPERIENCE Open 7 Days Mon-Thu 5:00p-10:00p Fri-Su 5:00p-11p A happy holiday experience for people of all ages-families, couples, friends, social-and work groups! Enjoy Magic of Lights from the comfort of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path. At every turn, the magical route is overflowing with spectacular light displays that bring your favorite holiday themes and characters to life.

Dates:

11/27/2020

11/28/2020

11/29/2020

7 pm- 11 pm - Purchase tickets in advance

Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford

Organization:

Location:

95 South Turnpike Road

Wallingford, CT, 06492

United States

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Phone:

203.269.8721

Texas Virtual Christkindl Market

While we will not have a physical location this year, please enjoy our website and follow us on our social media channels from November 27th through December 23rd, where everyone is invited to experience the German tradition of our Texas Christkindl Market! You’ll discover holiday cheer, decorations, recipes, and one-of-a-kind finds and gifts from your favorite vendors through our vendor listings. You’ll see how to create German holiday treats with authentic recipes and video demonstrations. Live performances from local choirs and dancers will be broadcast through our social media channels, and children (and adults alike) will get surprise messages from St. Nick throughout the duration of the Market. While it is not the way we intended to have the market this year, we hope it still brings you a bit of holiday cheer! See you online and Frohe Weihnachten!

Dates:

11/27/2020

11/28/2020

11/29/2020

Please see website for details

Location:

., NY, .

United States

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Virtual Greenwich Holiday Stroll, 24 Days of Holiday Shopping & Dining Dec 1-24

The 12th Annual Greenwich Holiday Stroll, amidst the COVID pandemic, sets its sights on a new event for a new day. This year’s Virtual Greenwich Holiday Stroll is an innovative and informative way for local retailers and restaurateurs to connect with the community through 24 days of short videos highlighting their holiday merchandise, gift ideas, festive wares, services, signatures dishes, and celebratory cocktails.

Dates:

12/01/2020

12/02/2020

12/03/2020

Please see individual Merchant hours of operation

Location:

Greenwich Ave

Greenwich, CT, 06830

United States

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Phone:

2035313047

Ganondagan Virtual Native American Winter Arts Market

This year's Winter Arts Market is going virtual! As the holidays approach, get ready to shop virtually from many talented Native American vendors through our Virtual Winter Arts Market, December 1-6! 60 very skilled and creative artists will be sharing their work!

Dates:

12/01/2020

12/02/2020

12/03/2020

2/1/20 12am-EST to 12/6/20 11:59pm-EST.

Location:

., NY, .

United States

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Phone:

585-742-1690

Holiday Lights Spectacular at Olde Mistick Village

Celebrate Bright Lights & Magical Nights at Olde Mistick Village Starting November 25th! This holiday season – unlike any other – we crave family traditions and a return to normalcy. While we are months away from a post-pandemic recovery, Olde Mistick Village has created an old fashioned Holiday Light Spectacular for you and your family. In fact, this event will be the largest holiday lights display in southern New England! Starting November 25th and through the month of January, Olde Mistick Village will be decorated with beautiful holiday lights throughout its entire campus of 40 shops and restaurants. Over a half million lights will showcase archways, trees, reindeer, elves and Santa himself! We have transformed Olde Mistick Village into a holiday wonderland, open every night, for the entire season. Olde Mistick Village is your safe shopping and dining destination. Come explore our dog friendly, open air village. Face coverings are required and social distancing is maintained in our wide open campus of stores. From our family of independent business owners Happy Holidays to you and your family.

Dates:

11/26/2020

11/27/2020

11/28/2020

5 PM – 9:30 PM

Olde Mistick Village - Mystic, CT

Organization:

Location:

27 Coogan Blvd

Mystic, CT, 06355

United States

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Phone:

(860)536-4941

Holiday Express Train Show at Fairfield Museum and History Center

The Holiday Express Train Show opens on Friday, November 27th and will be on view through Sunday, January 3rd. In order to ensure your safety, only 24 visitors will be allowed to see the Train Show at a time. Visits will be limited to 50 minutes, and tickets MUST be purchased in advance through this website. No drop-ins will be allowed. Museum Members and children 5 and younger are free. Tickets for nonmembers 6 and older are $5 per person. To order free tickets for children 5 and younger please enter: Child in the coupon code at checkout.

Dates:

11/27/2020

11/28/2020

11/29/2020

Monday-Friday: 10am-1pm Saturday-Sunday: 10am-4pm Open 10am-4pm December 23-December 31 Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

Fairfield Museum and History Center

Organization:

Location:

370 Beach Rd.

Fairfield, CT, 06824

United States

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Phone:

(203) 259-1598

VIRTUAL TREES OF HOPE- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut

Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut’s Trees of Hope holiday spectacular is an annual holiday event supporting our mission of providing a “home-away-from-home” to children and their families who are being treated at nearby hospitals and healthcare facilities. Since 1990, Trees of Hope has served as a holiday tradition in Greater New Haven. Typically, this event is open to the public and features over 150 beautiful holiday displays donated and sponsored by individuals, local businesses and community organizations. For the safety and wellbeing of our guests, this year we are going VIRTUAL! All raffle ticket purchases and viewing of the displays will be done solely online. Trees of Hope is our largest fundraising event and therefore, instrumental in securing the funds necessary to support the brave children and families at Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut.

Dates:

12/05/2020

12/06/2020

12/07/2020

Any time

Location:

., NY, .

United States

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Phone:

203-777-5683

Thanksgiving Weekend Waddle 2020- New Canaan Nature Center

Grab the entire family (and any lingering holiday visitors too!) and head on down to the New Canaan Nature Center! Embark upon a healthy, invigorating Trail Trek to work off that holiday meal. While “waddling” the trails, try your hand at our NEW “Weekend Waddle scavenger hunt.” Search our property for clues that will help you solve a fun holiday riddle, while also enjoying some Nature Center trivia. As an extra Thanksgiving bonus, share your answers with us for a chance to win a special prize.

Dates:

11/28/2020

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