This Weekend in Connecticut

Festival of Lights - Milford, CT (203) 878-0681
Friday, November 28th – 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy Horse & Carriage rides at this great holiday celebration on the green in Milford. Take in some hot chocolate as you listen to a live band, visit with Santa, take pictures with the Nutcracker and enjoy the lighting of the tree. The Holiday experience will start Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Mystic Seaport Field Days – Mystic Seaport: The Museum of America and The Sea, 75 Greenmanville Ave. (Rte. 27), Mystic, CT 06355.
Friday, November 28th – Saturday, November 29th – Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Participate in traditional American and Inuit games on the Village Green, make your own puppet during a creative puppet-making workshop and explore the autumn sky in the Planetarium’s special program, “The Fall Stars, Constellations and the Art of Finding your Way by the Stars.” Admission: Adults $18.50, children (6-17) $13, children 5 and under free. Phone: (888) 973-2767

Winterfest – Connecticut Trolley Museum, Rte. 140, East Windsor, CT 06088.
Friday, November 28th – Sunday, November 30th (thru Dec. 28) – Time: 5 p.m. – 9 pm. Ride a restored trolley as you travel through a tunnel of colored lights. Return to the winter wonderland with model trains, entertainment, refreshments, and visit with Santa (through Dec. 21). Admission: Adults $10, seniors $8, children (2-12) $6, children under two $3. Phone (860) 627-6540

Manchester Road Race Manchester, CT.
Saturday, November 29th – Get your running shoes ready for this 4.75 mile race that includes over 14,000 runners and some great entertainment. Enjoy nearly 20,000 spectators and several bands along the route to help encourage and support racers as they run, jog, and walk towards the finish line.

Santa Arrives by Boat/Lighted Holiday Boat Parade , Mystic (860) 572-9578
Saturday, November 29th – 2:00 PM – Take part in the holiday thrill as Santa Claus arrives in Mystic by boat. He will greet the crowds and listen to all the children’s holiday wishes. Enjoy Christmas carols and refreshments while waiting for Santa to arrive. Later, join the Mystic chamber of Commerce for a parade of lighted and decorated vessels. Vessels will parade down the Mystic River and return to the Mystic River Park, where spectators will be gathered. Judging and awards will take place for the most spectacular vessels. Vessels of any size are welcome, and the only cost to participate is a toy for the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center. The fun starts Saturday at 2 p.m. with Santa’s arrival followed by the water parade starting at approximately 6 p.m

Sherman Chamber Ensemble – Sherman Congregational Church, Church Road, Sherman, CT 06784.
Saturday, November 29th – Time: 4 p.m. Enjoy Jazz-inspired classics and classics-inspired jazz. Admission: Free, donations welcome. Phone: (860) 355-5930

Christmas Open House, The Sundial Gardens, Higganum, CT (860) 345-4290
Sunday, November 30th – 12p.m.-5p.m. – Join us for a tasting of traditional European holiday treats at The Sundial Gardens. Try European classics such as baumkuchen, stollen, lebkuchen and more. Enjoy a cup of hot mulled cider and enter to win a shop gift certificate. The international holiday fun starts Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra – XL Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103.
Sunday, November 30th – Time: 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. One of the biggest arena attractions in rock music, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), will once again take to the road this holiday season. Admission: $20 – $50. Phone: (860) 525-4500

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