🎄Christmas in Oz, Pancakes with Santa, + More This Week in CT

December 16, 2024

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Happy Monday, Connecticut!

It’s the start of another week, and we’re here to share the best things going on around Connecticut.

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Experience the magic of Oz during the holidays with this special musical in Milford this weekend…

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS

Here’s what’s happening for the whole family this week:

🎨 2024 Mark Twain Library Art Show (Monday): Celebrate local artists at this cherished community art event.

🎄 Holiday Lights Spectacular at Olde Mistick Village (Multiple Dates): Wander through a magical village illuminated with holiday lights.

🚂 Santa Express at Railroad Museum of New England (Multiple Dates): Take a festive train ride with Santa and his helpers.

🦌 16th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival (Multiple Dates): Meet live reindeer and Santa in Greenwich!

✨ Home for the Holidays Lights Extravaganza at Mystic Aquarium (Multiple Dates): Marvel at underwater holiday lights and festive décor.

🛝 Stay and Play at Mitchell Library (Tuesday): Interactive playtime perfect for young kids.

🎅 74th Annual Christmas Village at Bridgeport P.A.L. Complex (Multiple Dates): Step into a whimsical Christmas wonderland.

🎿 Powder Ridge Winter Festival at Powder Ridge Park (Multiple Dates): Enjoy skiing, tubing, and other outdoor winter activities.

🎄 Santa’s Walking Wonderland at Indian Rock Nature Preserve (Multiple Dates): Explore a festive nature trail filled with holiday cheer.

📸 Storytelling & Selfies with Santa and Mrs. Claus (Saturday): Meet Santa and snap photos at The Shops at Yale.

❄️ Chapel Street Ice Carving Demonstrations (Saturday): Watch talented artists carve incredible ice sculptures live.

FUN FOR ADULTS

Looking for something just for grown-ups? Here are some great options:

😂 The Ugly X-Mas Sweater Musical at Playhouse on Park (Multiple Dates): Laugh your way into the holiday spirit with this hilarious show.

🍸 Ordinary’s Spirits of Christmas Past (Multiple Dates): Sip seasonal cocktails in a cozy, historic setting.

❓ Tuesday Trivia at Third Place by Half Full Brewery (Tuesday): Challenge your brain while sipping craft beer.

🎶 Weekly Blues Jam at Black-Eyed Sally’s (Wednesday): Unwind with live blues music at this Hartford hotspot.

🎤 Karaoke Night with DJ B-EZ at Parkville Market (Wednesday): Sing your heart out with friends.

🎭 Holiday Spectacular at Mystic Dark Room (All Weekend): A unique and intimate holiday performance experience.

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Get a taste of the sweetest holiday tradition for the whole family!

Bring the kids to the Shore Line Trolley Museum for a festive pancake breakfast with Santa himself! Enjoy a delicious meal, meet Santa, and take a memorable ride on the trolley.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Connecticut’s New Haven Green, a historic park at the center of downtown, is one of the oldest public spaces in the U.S., dating back to the 1600s. It was originally designed as a town center and included a communal grazing area for livestock!

HOP ON A CHRISTMAS TRAIN RIDE THIS WEEK!

We’re just 9 days out from Christmas, and one of the most fun ways to celebrate this holiday season is with a beautiful train ride through holiday landscapes.

Thanks!

We hope your week is filled with holiday magic, fun events, and new memories. If you found this guide helpful, share it with a friend and spread the festive cheer.

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