đŸš€ Gear Up for a Weekend of Adventure in Connecticut!

November 28, 2025

Hey, Connecticut adventurers! We hope everyone had a fun, safe Thanksgiving yesterday with loved ones.

This weekend’s looking awesome, and we’ve put together a lineup of top events across the state—whether you’re craving food festivals, outdoor fun, live music, or activities for the whole family.

You can click on any event below to get more details, and if you're looking for even more ideas, check out our full Weekend Guide for a complete list of things to do across Connecticut.

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ALL WEEKEND LONG

FRIDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT

  • Holiday Lights '25 (Bristol) - Celebrate the season with over 500,000 lights and festive activities at Lake Compounce.

  • Joey Vega- Sex, Love and Marriage (Bridgeport) - Laugh along with Joey Vega as he shares his experiences on love and marriage.

  • School’s OUT! (New Britain) - Kids can enjoy a day filled with art and fun at our School’s OUT camp.

  • Take the Trolley to Santa (East Haven) - Enjoy a cozy ride to meet Santa and capture holiday memories at the Shore Line Trolley Museum.

  • Winterfest Santa Visit (East Windsor) - Experience the magic of Winterfest and meet Santa at the Connecticut Trolley Museum.

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SATURDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT

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SUNDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT

TODAY IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY

Connecticut Sailor Charts New Horizons in Antarctica

Born in Stonington in 1799, Nathaniel Brown Palmer began his seafaring life as a teenage deckhand navigating ships during the War of 1812. By the age of 19, he was already commanding his own vessel, the Galina, pursuing the lucrative China trade through seal hunting.

As seal populations dwindled in familiar waters, Palmer ventured further south, exploring uncharted seas. In 1820, while captaining the sloop Hero, he sighted a previously unknown landmass—the northernmost tip of Antarctica. He named it “Palmer Land,” which is now known as the Antarctic Peninsula, and became the first American credited with discovering the continent.

Palmer returned to Stonington to become a respected shipbuilder and civic leader. His Victorian mansion is now a National Historic Landmark, and Palmer’s legacy endures with Palmer Station, a U.S. research base named in his honor. His story reflects Connecticut’s long tradition of exploration and maritime achievement.

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Looking for a hands-on adventure that will spark your little one’s imagination? EverWonder Children’s Museum in Newtown is the ultimate playground for curious minds. Perfect for kids ages 0–10, this museum blends learning and play with interactive exhibits designed to inspire creativity in science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

Right now, families can grab Groupon deals for two, three, four, or six people—saving up to 48% off. Rally your crew, ignite curiosity, and make a day of wonder together!

Thanks!

Thanks for spending some of your planning time with us! We hope you get out there and try something new this weekend. Know someone who’d love finding events like these? Go ahead and share this email with them.

Wishing you an amazing weekend!

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