Adults & kids together

Time:

10am-4pm

Organization:

Connecticut River Museum

Location:

67 Main St

Essex, CT, 06426

United States

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Phone:

(860) 767-8269

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

Time:

10 am - 5 pm

Center Stage Theatre- Shelton, CT

Organization:

Location:

54 Grove Street

Shelton, CT, 06484

United States

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Phone:

203-225-6079

A Center Stage Christmas @ Center Stage Theatre

Our bi-annual Christmas celebration is back! Enjoy this time-honored tradition filled with Christmas songs and holiday spirit brought to you by Center Stage regulars!

Dates:

12/04/2020

12/05/2020

12/06/2020

Time:

Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. – December 4th through December 19th Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. – December 6th, 13th, and 20th Thursday at 7:00 p.m. – December 17th

Organization:

Location:

Central Park West at 79th street

New York, NY, 10024

United States

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Phone:

212-769-5250

American Museum of Natural History Presents: Origami Holiday Tree

Kick off the holiday season with one of New York’s most beloved displays, the Museum’s Origami Holiday Tree! The theme of this year’s 13-foot tree, Cranes and Colors, draws inspiration from The Nature of Color special exhibition and features 1,000 brilliantly colored origami cranes that represent peace and good wishes in this challenging time. Produced in partnership with OrigamiUSA, the tree also has hundreds of other Museum-inspired paper models, hand-folded by local, national, and international origami artists.

Dates:

11/27/2020

11/28/2020

11/29/2020

Time:

10 am - 5:30 pm

Organization:

Location:

250 Calhoun St.

Washington Depot, CT, 06794

United States

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Phone:

860-868-2777

Christmas Trees at Averill Farm

Come visit us for your Special tree this Christmas!

Dates:

11/27/2020

11/28/2020

11/29/2020

Time:

9:30am-4:30pm

Organization:

Location:

606 Walnut Tree Hill Rd

Shelton, CT, 06484

United States

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Phone:

(203) 929-8425

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Jones Family Farm

We are excited to be open for Christmas trees in 2020, and we will implement many important health and safety protocols that we have been successful at the farm this year. Thank you for your patience as we work on the details. We have a wonderful crop of trees this year! We want everyone to visit, but we also want to space out guests throughout the season.

Dates:

11/27/2020

11/28/2020

11/29/2020

Time:

9am-5:30pm daily for Christmas tree season. (Closed Thanksgiving Day and at 4 pm on Christmas Eve.) If guests plan to harvest their own tree, they must arrive by 4pm so they can harvest their tree before it gets dark. Call Crop Line for updates on hours depending on weather.

Organization:

Location:

370 Beach Rd.

Fairfield, CT, 06824

United States

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Phone:

(203) 259-1598

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

Time:

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

Organization:

Bronx Zoo - New York

Location:

2300 Southern Boulevard

Bronx, NY, 10460

United States

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Phone:

800-433-4149

Holiday Lights 2020 - Bronx Zoo - New York

Holiday Lights is back at the Bronx Zoo bigger, better, and greener than ever thanks to LED technology. Mark your calendars, the winter magic begins November 20, 2020. Enjoy a magical night this holiday season at the Bronx Zoo. Advanced tickets are required. Select your visit date and time to get started.

Dates:

11/27/2020

11/28/2020

11/29/2020

Time:

Tickets needed ahead of time

Olde Mistick Village - Mystic, CT

Organization:

Location:

27 Coogan Blvd

Mystic, CT, 06355

United States

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Phone:

(860)536-4941

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

Time:

5 PM – 9:30 PM

Organization:

Location:

73-50 Little Neck Parkway

Floral Park, NY, 11004-1129

United States

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Phone:

(718) 347-3276

Holiday Open House at Queens County Farm Museum

Join us for our open house. Warm up by the fireplaces of the decorated Adriance Farmhouse at this celebrated annual event. Take a tour of this historic landmark and enjoy holiday-inspired kids crafts and hot mulled cider throughout the afternoon!

Dates:

12/26/2020

12/27/2020

12/28/2020

Time:

12pm-4pm

Center Stage Theatre- Shelton, CT

Organization:

Location:

54 Grove Street

Shelton, CT, 06484

United States

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Phone:

203-225-6079

Hunchback of Notre Dame @ Center Stage Theatre

The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book makes The Hunchback of Notre Dame an instant classic.

Dates:

02/05/2021

02/06/2021

02/07/2021

Time:

Varies

Location:

Stratford Town Hall- CT

2725 Main St.

Stratford, CT, 06615

United States

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Phone:

203.385.4052

Menorah Lighting- Stratford CT

The Town of Stratford’s annual Menorah Lighting in commemoration of Hanukkah will be celebrated on the Town Hall Green on Monday, December 14th at 6:00 p.m. All are invited to attend. Rabbi Joseph Stock of the Mishkan Israel Day Camp will be on-hand to light the life-size menorah, which, in his own words, will “shine a light on all humanity.” Joining Rabbi Stock in the celebration will be Stratford Mayor Laura R. Hoydick.

Dates:

12/14/2020

Time:

6 pm

Puzzling Adventures - National Organization

Organization:

Location:

., NY, .

United States

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Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt- National Locations- FIND YOURS TODAY

Take a Puzzling Adventure and discover something new while getting some light excerise for your body and mind! Puzzling Adventures™ are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer questions or solve puzzles to receive your next instruction. All you need is your own mobile device and an Internet connection.

Dates:

11/26/2020

11/27/2020

11/28/2020

Time:

Anytime

Location:

., NY, .

United States

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Phone:

203-956-0616

RCA Nativity Pageant- Virtual Show

The annual Rowayton Nativity Pageant will be virtual this year! Please join us at 6:00pm on December 12th from the comfort of your living room. Featuring a previously recorded Nativity Pageant show and many pictures of our pageants from past years, this family event is a wonderful way to rediscover the joy of Christmas with your neighbors and friends. The link will be posted on Saturday afternoon for all to enjoy in the tradition.

Dates:

12/12/2020

Time:

6 pm

Location:

Rowayton Train Station

299 Rowayton Avenue at 1 Belmont Place

Norwalk, CT, 06853

United States

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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

Time:

1:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Organization:

Location:

73-50 Little Neck Parkway

Floral Park, NY, 11004-1129

United States

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Phone:

(718) 347-3276

The Winter Escape by The Floral Escape at Queens County Farm Museum

Winter is upon us and The Floral Escape is ready to spread some holiday cheer! The Winter Escape is all your holiday and winter favorites bundled up into a multi-sensory floral experience like none you have ever visited before. While Santa’s workshop might be in the North Pole, this season he is headquartered right here in Floral Park and his little elves have dreamt up the most magical floral experience you ever did see! Take a stroll through our Gingerbread Village, stop by and smell our Candy Cane Rose Garden or snap an ‘elfie with Santa in his Jolly ‘olly, throne chair. Smile, sparkle & shine to make it a December to remember with endless blooming, photo-ops bound to have you feeling merry & bright!

Dates:

11/28/2020

11/29/2020

12/03/2020

Time:

Thurs & Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat & Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm

Location:

Stratford Town Hall- CT

2725 Main St.

Stratford, CT, 06615

United States

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Phone:

203.385.4052

Town of Stratford’s Annual Holiday Lighting Festival

The Town of Stratford’s annual Holiday Lighting Festival will be celebrated this year at the Town Hall on Tuesday, December 1st, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Highlights of the Holiday Lighting Festival will include performances by Stratford school choirs and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus via fire truck, sirens and all. In addition, attendees can look forward to photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, children’s crafts, and hot chocolate and donuts.

Dates:

12/01/2020

Time:

5:30 pm

Organization:

Location:

58 North Road

East Windsor , CT, 06088

United States

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Phone:

(860) 627-6540

Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights at the CT Trolley Museum

Join hundreds of others and start a family tradition of coming for a trolley ride during the holiday season. Whether you ride a closed car or brave the cold to ride the open "electric sleigh", we promise you a good time and one that you'll remember for years. Join your motormen in singing traditional Christmas carols as the trolley makes its way through the "Tunnel of Lights". When you return, head inside the Visitors Center which has been transformed into a Winter Wonderland complete with model trains, decorations galore, and enjoy the holiday music. While enjoying the indoor displays, make sure to visit and take pictures with the big guy himself, Santa Claus. Santa will also have a gift for each child. Plan ahead - Santa's last day at the trolley museum is Sunday, December 20th, which then he'll be heading back to the North Pole to prepare for his travels around the world.

Dates:

11/27/2020

11/28/2020

11/29/2020

Time:

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Chelsea Piers Connecticut

Chelsea Piers Connecticut offers the best and most comprehensive sports programs in Fairfield County. Athletes of all ages and abilities will find 465,000 square feet of unparalleled sports facilities and a vast array of sports classes, camps, leagues and programs.

One Blachley Road

Stamford , CT , 06902

Phone: 203.989.1100

41° 3' 5.8716" N, 73° 30' 57.708" W

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Gymnastics and Cheerleading Academy

At Gymnastics and Cheerleading Academy we offer gymnastics, dance, cheerleading, tumbling, parkour, martial arts and tricking, birthday parties and have space for special events. Please call the gym to get further information. 203-610-8200

85 Mill Plain Road

Fairfield , CT , 06824

Phone: 203-610-8200

41° 8' 30.912" N, 73° 16' 0.2964" W

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Connecticut Science Center

With more than 165 hands-on exhibits, a state-of-the-art 3D digital theater, a fully living Butterfly Encounter, four educational labs, plus daily programs and events, there is endless exploration.

250 Columbus Blvd

Hartford , CT , 06103

Phone: 860-520-2167

41° 45' 53.2476" N, 72° 40' 7.7736" W

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Apple Blossom School and Family Center

A Waldorf Early Childhood Education Center housing a variety of parent and Child Classes, Under-3 Program, Nursery, Kindergarten, and Community Workshops.

440 Danbury Rd.

Wilton , CT , 06897

Phone: 203-834-0344

41° 13' 1.3512" N, 73° 25' 39.0324" W

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Queens County Farm Museum

47 acres that constitute the longest continuously farmed site in New York State. Historic farm buildings, a greenhouse complex, livestock, farm vehicles and implements, planting fields, an orchard, herb garden and vineyard. Corn maze in the fall.

73-50 Little Neck Parkway

Floral Park , NY , 11004-1129

Phone: (718) 347-3276

40° 44' 53.43" N, 73° 43' 16.4604" W

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Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

Connecticut's only zoo, featuring more than 300 species from North and South America.

1875 Noble Avenue

Bridgeport , CT , 06610

Phone: 203-394-6565

41° 12' 31.9284" N, 73° 11' 1.9176" W

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Averill Farm

A family farm, primarily a fruit orchard with apples, pears, and pumpkins. They also produce hay and Christmas trees.The PYO season begins mid August and stays open 7 days/week, 9:30am to 5:30pm, until Thanksgiving. Xmas trees until Dec 24.

250 Calhoun St.

Washington Depot , CT , 06794

Phone: 860-868-2777

41° 39' 47.2608" N, 73° 20' 19.4064" W

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Connecticut Trolley Museum

Take a journey and discover how the electric trolley evolved from the horse car to the PCC. Also, learn how society was impacted by amusement parks (trolley parks), streetcar suburbs, and the growth of mill towns.

58 North Road

East Windsor , CT , 06088

Phone: 860) 627-6540

41° 55' 52.8672" N, 72° 35' 40.7544" W

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Downtown Ridgefield Inc.

Non-profit organization of local businesses, non-profits & organizations committed to helping beautify & enhance Downtown Ridgefield.

394 Main Street

Ridgefield , CT , 06877

Phone: 203-438-3701

41° 16' 52.2732" N, 73° 29' 53.2536" W

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Essex Steam Train and Riverboat

Run by the Valley Railroad Co. Essex Steam Train hosts CT River Valley tours, parties, mystery dinner trains, North Pole Express.

One Railroad Avenue / P.O. Box 452

Essex , CT , 06426

Phone: (800) 377-3987

41° 21' 0.5292" N, 72° 24' 17.3412" W

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Fairfield Museum and History Center

The Fairfield Museum and History Center is a place to exchange ideas and a center for learning. Through exhibitions, programs and activities, we can explore who we are, learn how our corner of the world came to be, and how our future might unfold.

370 Beach Rd.

Fairfield , CT , 06824

Phone: (203) 259-1598

41° 8' 28.6836" N, 73° 14' 55.5036" W

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Jones Family Farms

Harvest your own strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins, and Christmas trees on a 400 acre farm in Shelton.

606 Walnut Tree Hill Rd

Shelton , CT , 06484

Phone: (203) 929-8425

41° 19' 58.7424" N, 73° 10' 22.0404" W

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Shore Line Trolley Museum

The Shore Line Trolley Museum operates the oldest continuously operating suburban trolley line in the US

17 River Street

East Haven , CT , 06512

Phone: (203) 467-6927

41° 16' 27.5412" N, 72° 51' 46.0188" W

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American Museum of Natural History - New York

Museum, Exhibitions, Imax, Planetarium in New York City

Central Park West at 79th street

New York , NY , 10024

Phone: 212-769-5100

40° 46' 55.362" N, 73° 58' 18.1596" W

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Location:

., NY, .

United States

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Phone:

224-757-5425

Bigfoot...The Social Distancing Champion's Turkey Trot

Dates:

11/26/2020

11/27/2020

11/28/2020

Time:

See website for details.

Location:

Landmark Square and Latham Park

., NY, .

United States

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Phone:

734 -929-9027

2020 Ann Arbor Turkey Trot 5K & 1K Virtual Race

Dates:

11/26/2020

Time:

12:00AM-11:59PM

Location:

Broad St. and Bedford St.

Stamford, CT, 06902

United States

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Phone:

203-348-5285

2020 Heights & Lights: Santa Rappel and Tree Lighting

Dates:

12/06/2020

Time:

5pm

2d Connecticut Regiment of Volunteers Heavy Artillery "The old 19th CVI"

Organization:

Location:

80 East Ridge

Ridgefield, CT, 06877

United States

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Phone:

203-438-5795

A Slightly Wicked Holiday Show at Ridgefield Playhouse

Dates:

12/19/2020

Time:

4 pm and 8 pm

Organization:

Location:

95 South Turnpike Road

Wallingford, CT, 06492

United States

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Phone:

203.269.8721

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

Dates:

11/27/2020

11/28/2020

11/29/2020

Time:

7 pm- 11 pm - Purchase tickets in advance

Organization:

Location:

80 East Ridge

Ridgefield, CT, 06877

United States

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Phone:

203-438-5795

Buttons: A Christmas Tale

Dates:

12/17/2020

Time:

7:00 PM

Byram Shubert Library

Camp Hazen YMCA

Organization:

Location:

600 State Route 44/55

Highland, NY, 12528

United States

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Phone:

800.647.2624

CANCELLED: Thanksgiving 2020 - Rocking Horse Ranch Resort

Dates:

11/26/2020

11/27/2020

11/28/2020

Time:

check website for details

., NY, .

United States

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Phone:

5129155636

Girlstart's Starry Nights at Home!

Dates:

01/07/2021

Time:

9:00am - Hands-on STEM activities and star show available all day!

Location:

., NY, .

United States

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Phone:

(650) 303-1900

Holiday Celebrations (Virtual)

Dates:

11/26/2020

11/27/2020

11/28/2020

Time:

11 am (PST)

Location:

The Ridgefield Playhouse

80 East Ridge Road

Ridgefield, CT, 06877

United States

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Phone:

203-438-5795

Holiday Inn

Dates:

12/02/2020

Time:

7pm

Location:

., NY, .

United States

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Jim Brickman Comfort and Joy at Home (Virtual Event)- Fundraiser for the Bushnell Center

Dates:

12/12/2020

Time:

5 pm ET

Location:

., NY, .

United States

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Phone:

(203) 325-4466 (Box Office)

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

Dates:

12/13/2020

Time:

5 pm ET

Location:

., NY, .

United States

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Phone:

(203) 622-6556

Kids In Crisis Scavenger Hunt

Dates:

08/02/2021

08/03/2021

08/04/2021

Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce

Time:

All day.

Organization:

Location:

80 East Ridge

Ridgefield, CT, 06877

United States

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Phone:

203-438-5795

Kinky Boots- The Musical in HD

Dates:

12/10/2020

Time:

7:00 PM-8:30 PM

Organization:

Location:

2 Roosevelt Avenue

Mystic, CT, 06355

United States

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Phone:

860-572-9578

Mystic Outdoor Art Festival: Children's Art Park

Dates:

08/14/2021

08/15/2021

Time:

10 am - 5 pm

Nantucket Baby Rentals

Location:

., NY, .

United States

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Phone:

(703) 993-2787

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy’s Celtic Family Christmas at Home - Sponsored by GMU Center for the Arts

Dates:

12/12/2020

Time:

7pm EST

Location:

Washington Square Park- Manhattan

., NY, .

United States

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Phone:

203-254-4010

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy’s Celtic Family Christmas at Home - Sponsored by Quick Center for the Arts

Dates:

12/12/2020

Time:

7pm EST

Organization:

Windham Mountain

Location:

33 Clarence D. Lane Road

Windham, NY, 12496

United States

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Phone:

518-734-4300

New Year’s Eve Celebration at Windham Mountain

Dates:

12/31/2020

Time:

7pm

Location:

59 Washington Square S

Manhattan, NY, 10012

United States

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New York Ghosts Haunted Walking Tours

Dates:

11/26/2020

11/27/2020

11/28/2020

Norwalk Historical Society

Time:

8:00 PM- 9:00 PM

Organization:

Location:

2 East Wall St. Mill Hill Historic Park

Norwalk, CT, 06851

United States

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Phone:

203-846-0525

Norwalk Historical Society presents: Holiday Cards for Kids

Dates:

11/26/2020

11/27/2020

Dates:

12/05/2020

12/06/2020

12/12/2020

Time:

11 am - 3 pm

Organization:

Location:

80 East Ridge

Ridgefield, CT, 06877

United States

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Phone:

203-438-5795

Scrooged

Dates:

12/16/2020

Time:

7:00 PM

Location:

., NY, .

United States

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Texas Virtual Christkindl Market

Dates:

11/27/2020

11/28/2020

Dates:

203-438-5795

Turandot (Puccini) The Met Opera Encore in HD

Dates:

12/06/2020

Time:

2:00 PM

Location:

., NY, .

United States

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Phone:

518-227-4494

Virtual Adult Music Group

Dates:

11/28/2020

12/01/2020

12/03/2020

United States

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Phone:

203-777-5683

VIRTUAL TREES OF HOPE- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut

Dates:

12/05/2020

12/06/2020

12/07/2020

Time:

Any time

Location:

., NY, .

United States

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Virtual: HIP HOP NUTCRACKER presented by The Bushnell

Dates:

12/13/2020

Time:

7 PM

Organization:

Location:

100 Hawley Lane Hawley Lane Mall

Trumbull, CT, 06611

United States

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Phone:

2035028005

Weekday Family Fun!

Dates:

11/26/2020

12/01/2020

12/03/2020