Fairfield County
Activity: New Canaan Holiday Stroll
Date: 12/2 & 12/3
Time: Fri. 5PM-9PM, Sat. 10AM-4PM
Location: Downtown New Canaan, 91 Elm Street , New Canaan
Cost: FREE
Overview: "The annual Holiday Stroll has become a family favorite for New Canaan residents and those of our neighboring towns. Downtown New Canaan transforms into something out of a Dickens’s story book. Friday night kicks off with the arrival of Santa Claus, a lighting of the trees, carol singing, live entertainment while the stores stay open late and offer refreshments and holiday cheer.
Saturday includes pictures with Santa at Santa’s workshop, characters roaming the streets, more live entertainment, a Gingerbread House Tour and much more."
For More Info: Holiday Stroll
Litchfield County
Activity: Elizabeth Wolff Art Reception for Children
Date: 12/4
Time: 1PM-2:30PM
Location: The Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South Street, Litchfield
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Join us for a special reception specifically designed for children!
At the reception, Elizabeth will talk about how she became an artist, what inspires her, and why she loves to illustrate children’s books. She will also provide a demonstration of how she begins a piece of art.
During this special reception, Elizabeth will have inexpensive cards and prints for purchase ranging from 50 cents to $5.00.She will also have a special table where she will hand-draw an illustration for a child that will fit into a pop-in frame, ranging in price from $10 to $15." Registrattion required.
For More Info: Art Reception
New Haven County
Activity: Santa Visits and Holiday Festival
Date: 12/4
Time: 2PM-4PM
Location: Downtown Madison, 725 Boston Post Road, Madison
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Madison’s Annual Santa visits and Holiday Celebration will take place on Sunday, December 4th. Santa arrives downtown on a horse-drawn wagon at 2pm at the Cafe Allegre. Santa will then be available for children’s visits from 2:00 to 4:00pm on the porch of the Cafe Allegre. Live caroling by DHHS Encore, free cocoa, free hayrides, storytelling and more. After the festivities, please be sure to attend the ABC Annual Holiday Concert at the First Congregational Church on the Green at 4:30."
For More Info: Santa Visits and Holiday Festival
Hartford County
Activity: Sea Tea Improv's Family Comedy Show!
Date: 12/4
Time: 5PM
Location: Sea Tea Comedy Theater, 15 Asylum St, Downtown Hartford
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children
Overview: "An awesome evening of all-ages comedy for kids, teens, and adults with Hartford's professional comedy troupe, Sea Tea Improv Touring Company!Our improv comedy show is interactive, with chances for kids and adults alike to shout out suggestions and even opportunities to volunteer to play some improv games with us on stage! The comedy is all-ages -- kids and adults will have a lot to laugh about.
Kids age 12 and under are just $5!
The show is the new Sea Tea Comedy Theater at 15 Asylum St in Downtown Hartford, near the corner of Asylum and Main -- not far from the Old State House. Street parking on a meter is free on weekends and there's also a paid lot directly across from the theater."
For More Info: Sea Tea Comedy Theater
Middlesex County
Activity: Holiday on Main
Date: 12/3
Time: 9AM-3PM
Location: Main Street, Middletown
Cost: FREE
Overview: There are a ton of attractions on Main Street in Middletown. Check the link for a detailed list of events.
*10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Greet SANTA and enjoy FREE HORSE & WAGON RIDES!*
For More Info: Holiday on Main
Tolland County
Activity: Winter Welcome
Date: 12/3
Time: 2PM-5PM
Location: Downtown Storrs, 1 Royce Circle, Storrs
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Join the Mansfield Downtown Partnership in celebrating the season at the Fourth Annual Winter Welcome! Stroll through Downtown Storrs and visit participating businesses, who will have treats, sales, and specials. Stop by Betsy Paterson Square to watch UConn Dining Services representatives make art out of ice, make your own wreath with The Flower Pot, enjoy some fresh-made kettle corn and check out the local vendors with gifts and food. Be sure to catch one of our groups of young musicians and carolers, who will be strolling through downtown all afternoon." Santa will be at Barnes and Noble from 2PM-4PM.
For More Info: Winter Welcome
Windham County
Activity: FREE Kids Workshop: Gingerbread Man Candy Dish
Date: 12/3
Time: 9AM-12PM
Location: Home Depot, 418 Boston Post Road North WindhamCost:
Overview: "Join our hands-on workshop and you and your child can create a beautiful Gingerbread Candy Dish. Once the candy holder is built, your child can decorate it with stickers to give their gingerbread mana cheery holiday smile.
All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin."
For More Info: (860)465-5631
New London County
Activity: Blue Slope Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
Date: 12/3 & 12/4
Time: Check link for times
Location: Blue Slope Country Museum, 138 Blue Hill Road, Franklin
Cost: $9 per person (Children ages 10 and under are FREE)
Overview: Come and enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride through the
picturesque woods of Blue Slope Farm!
Bring the Family! Bring Your Friends!
➢ Enjoy Wassail Punch or Hot Cocoa
➢ Make a Christmas Ornament
➢ Sing traditional Christmas Carols
➢ Visit with family and friends
Space is limited! Reservations a must!
For More Info: Blue Slope Country Museum
Activity: New Canaan Holiday Stroll
Date: 12/2 & 12/3
Time: Fri. 5PM-9PM, Sat. 10AM-4PM
Location: Downtown New Canaan, 91 Elm Street , New Canaan
Cost: FREE
Overview: "The annual Holiday Stroll has become a family favorite for New Canaan residents and those of our neighboring towns. Downtown New Canaan transforms into something out of a Dickens’s story book. Friday night kicks off with the arrival of Santa Claus, a lighting of the trees, carol singing, live entertainment while the stores stay open late and offer refreshments and holiday cheer.
Saturday includes pictures with Santa at Santa’s workshop, characters roaming the streets, more live entertainment, a Gingerbread House Tour and much more."
For More Info: Holiday Stroll
Litchfield County
Activity: Elizabeth Wolff Art Reception for Children
Date: 12/4
Time: 1PM-2:30PM
Location: The Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South Street, Litchfield
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Join us for a special reception specifically designed for children!
At the reception, Elizabeth will talk about how she became an artist, what inspires her, and why she loves to illustrate children’s books. She will also provide a demonstration of how she begins a piece of art.
During this special reception, Elizabeth will have inexpensive cards and prints for purchase ranging from 50 cents to $5.00.She will also have a special table where she will hand-draw an illustration for a child that will fit into a pop-in frame, ranging in price from $10 to $15." Registrattion required.
For More Info: Art Reception
New Haven County
Activity: Santa Visits and Holiday Festival
Date: 12/4
Time: 2PM-4PM
Location: Downtown Madison, 725 Boston Post Road, Madison
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Madison’s Annual Santa visits and Holiday Celebration will take place on Sunday, December 4th. Santa arrives downtown on a horse-drawn wagon at 2pm at the Cafe Allegre. Santa will then be available for children’s visits from 2:00 to 4:00pm on the porch of the Cafe Allegre. Live caroling by DHHS Encore, free cocoa, free hayrides, storytelling and more. After the festivities, please be sure to attend the ABC Annual Holiday Concert at the First Congregational Church on the Green at 4:30."
For More Info: Santa Visits and Holiday Festival
Hartford County
Activity: Sea Tea Improv's Family Comedy Show!
Date: 12/4
Time: 5PM
Location: Sea Tea Comedy Theater, 15 Asylum St, Downtown Hartford
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children
Overview: "An awesome evening of all-ages comedy for kids, teens, and adults with Hartford's professional comedy troupe, Sea Tea Improv Touring Company!Our improv comedy show is interactive, with chances for kids and adults alike to shout out suggestions and even opportunities to volunteer to play some improv games with us on stage! The comedy is all-ages -- kids and adults will have a lot to laugh about.
Kids age 12 and under are just $5!
The show is the new Sea Tea Comedy Theater at 15 Asylum St in Downtown Hartford, near the corner of Asylum and Main -- not far from the Old State House. Street parking on a meter is free on weekends and there's also a paid lot directly across from the theater."
For More Info: Sea Tea Comedy Theater
Middlesex County
Activity: Holiday on Main
Date: 12/3
Time: 9AM-3PM
Location: Main Street, Middletown
Cost: FREE
Overview: There are a ton of attractions on Main Street in Middletown. Check the link for a detailed list of events.
*10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Greet SANTA and enjoy FREE HORSE & WAGON RIDES!*
For More Info: Holiday on Main
Tolland County
Activity: Winter Welcome
Date: 12/3
Time: 2PM-5PM
Location: Downtown Storrs, 1 Royce Circle, Storrs
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Join the Mansfield Downtown Partnership in celebrating the season at the Fourth Annual Winter Welcome! Stroll through Downtown Storrs and visit participating businesses, who will have treats, sales, and specials. Stop by Betsy Paterson Square to watch UConn Dining Services representatives make art out of ice, make your own wreath with The Flower Pot, enjoy some fresh-made kettle corn and check out the local vendors with gifts and food. Be sure to catch one of our groups of young musicians and carolers, who will be strolling through downtown all afternoon." Santa will be at Barnes and Noble from 2PM-4PM.
For More Info: Winter Welcome
Windham County
Activity: FREE Kids Workshop: Gingerbread Man Candy Dish
Date: 12/3
Time: 9AM-12PM
Location: Home Depot, 418 Boston Post Road North WindhamCost:
Overview: "Join our hands-on workshop and you and your child can create a beautiful Gingerbread Candy Dish. Once the candy holder is built, your child can decorate it with stickers to give their gingerbread mana cheery holiday smile.
All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin."
For More Info: (860)465-5631
New London County
Activity: Blue Slope Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
Date: 12/3 & 12/4
Time: Check link for times
Location: Blue Slope Country Museum, 138 Blue Hill Road, Franklin
Cost: $9 per person (Children ages 10 and under are FREE)
Overview: Come and enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride through the
picturesque woods of Blue Slope Farm!
Bring the Family! Bring Your Friends!
➢ Enjoy Wassail Punch or Hot Cocoa
➢ Make a Christmas Ornament
➢ Sing traditional Christmas Carols
➢ Visit with family and friends
Space is limited! Reservations a must!
For More Info: Blue Slope Country Museum
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