Chaplin Craft Fair
When: Sat, Dec 5
Where: Chaplin Elementary School, 240 Palmer Road, Chaplin, CT 06235
Breakfast with Santa, small item raffle, over 60 crafters. Wide variety of crafters including wood workers, holiday decor, quilter items, self published author, fresh poinsettias, and so much more! Space still available contact acharland@charter.net for application.
St. Hedwig Christmas Bazaar
When: Sat, Dec 5
Where: 32 Golden Hill, Naugatuck, CT, exit 28 off Rte 8
Toys for Tots Fundraiser Paintball Game
When: Sat, Dec 5
Where: Strategy Plus Paintball, Bear Swamp Rd, East Hampton, Ct
Annual Grinch vs Santa- Toys for Tots Fundraiser Scenerio Game. Bring a New, Unwrapped toy and play for FREE…
Holiday Sea of Trees
When: Sat, Dec 5 & Sun, Dec 6
Where: Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, 55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355
‘Tis the season to deck the halls with boughs of holly – and more than 20 Christmas trees! Everything is illuminated during the annual Holiday Sea of Trees, featuring themed trees decorated by local organizations. The magic takes place from November 27 to January 4 on the main exhibit floor, where the trees’ lights reflect off the exhibits’ glass to create a bright and festive atmosphere.Free with aquarium admission: Adults , seniors , children (ages 3 to 17) , free for children 2 and under. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., last admission at 4 p.m.
The Season’s Splendor: A Victorian Village Holiday Ride
When: Sat, Dec 5 – 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Mystic Seaport
Bundle up your family, gather up your friends and come to Mystic Seaport for a ride on a horse-drawn carriage. Enjoy the famed Mystic Seaport holiday decorations as you ride along the scenic Mystic River and through the Museum’s historic village streets. End your scenic ride in the Museum’s historic Thomas Greenman House where you’ll create a holiday craft and enjoy a sweet holiday treat. You may even catch a glimpse of a jolly old elf! We can’t promise snow but we can promise a charming and delightful holiday experience. Ideal for the young, and the young at heart. Reservations recommended. Tickets: Adult: , Youth (Ages 4-17): , Kid (Ages 2-5): Member Adult: , Member Youth (Ages 4-17): , Member Kid (Ages 2-5):
Create and Share an Ornament
When: Sat, Dec 5 – 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: Pequot Museum
Saturdays, Dec. 5 & 12, 11 am–2 pm Create and Share an Ornament Take time to create a holiday ornament using a variety of materials including ribbons, beads, feathers, and leather. Make two—one for the Museum tree and one to take home. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members.
Holiday Carnival
When: Sat, Dec 5 – 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Olde Mistick Village
Outdoor Events · Fly By Night Comedy Jugglers: 1–4 p.m. Festive Brass: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Stilt-walking Santa – 1-4 p.m. Roaming Colorful Costumed Characters: 1-3 p.m. Holiday Hayride with Santa Claus: 12–4 p.m. (.00 per person) For store events or more information, call 860.536.4941 or visit www.oldemistickvillage.com.
Festive Brass at Olde Mistick Village
When: Sat, Dec 5 – 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Olde Mistick Village
Come hear the Festive Brass play at the Olde Mistick Village Gazebo!
Mistletoed
When: Sat, Dec 5 – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Cornerstone Productions
Email: hunter@cornerstoneproductions.org Phone: 888.838.2906.#1 Website: http://www.cornerstoneproductions.org Admission: Adults .95 Seniors .95 (65+) Kids (16 & Under) It doesn’t matter if you’re naughty or nice because “Mistletoed” is the sensational way to celebrate the holidays for everyone. It’s bigger than life in a cozy, intimate setting featuring a versatile, fun loving and professional cast of performers who will put you into the spirit of the season. If you are looking for a guaranteed great time then this is one show you won’t want to miss. It’s magical, uplifting, and fun!
Lantern Light Tours
When: Sat, Dec 5 – 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: Mystic Seaport
Immerse yourself in an all-new tale of the magic, merriment and mystery of Christmas Eve, 1876.Stroll through a festival holiday village, kick up your heels in a tavern dance and visit with sailors in port for the holiday. You may even spy a jolly old silver-haired fellow… could that be ol’ St. Nick? Lantern Light Tours are scheduled primarily Thursday through Sunday evenings. Each tour is an hour long moving performance and is not recommended for children under four. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for Friday and Saturday performances. Tours begin at 5 p.m. and leave every 15 minutes. Handicapped accessible tours are available each evening. Note: If you have difficulty walking or require the use of a wheelchair, please notify the ticketing agent when making your reservation so that proper accommodations may be made for you. Help us help our Community!FoodDriveSideBanner2.jpg In keeping with the holiday spirit, Mystic Seaport kindly requests that each person attending Lantern Light Tours brings a donation of a non-perishable food item. All donations will go to the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, helping those who need the most support in our community.
Festival Of Trees
When: Sat, Dec 5 – 6:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Where: 13 Golden St, New London, CT, 06320
The Festivals of Trees is an event held for the past six years by the Downtown New London Association (DNLA) to help raise money to feed needy families during the holiday season. December 5, 2009 we auction the decorated Christmas trees to the highest bidder. The DNLA will deliver the decorated Christmas trees to the winning bidders’ homes the next day. Proceeds from the auction were donated to the New London Community Meal Center and were used to provide holiday meals to local families. For more info or tickets call neff Productions at 860-443-3786
Breakfast with Santa
When: Sun, Dec 6 – 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, 55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355
Bring little elves for a full breakfast buffet with Santa at the top of Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration’s Coral Reef exhibit. Professional photographers will be available to take photos with Santa at an additional cost, and kids will have the opportunity to decorate their own holiday cookies. Cost: per person (non-members must also pay aquarium admission). Preregistration is required. Please call 860.572.5955 ext. 520.
Breakfast with Santa
When: Sun, Dec 6 – 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Where: Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, 55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355
Gather the family for a full breakfast buffet by Ocean Blue Catering and visit with Santa inside the aquarium. Professional photographers will be available for photos with Santa at an additional cost, and kids will have the opportunity to decorate their own holiday cookies. COST: . Non-members must also pay aquarium admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to make a reservation, call (860) 572-5955, ext. 520.
The Season’s Splendor: A Victorian Village Holiday Ride
When: Sun, Dec 6 – 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Mystic Seaport
Bundle up your family, gather up your friends and come to Mystic Seaport for a ride on a horse-drawn carriage. Enjoy the famed Mystic Seaport holiday decorations as you ride along the scenic Mystic River and through the Museum’s historic village streets. End your scenic ride in the Museum’s historic Thomas Greenman House where you’ll create a holiday craft and enjoy a sweet holiday treat. You may even catch a glimpse of a jolly old elf! We can’t promise snow but we can promise a charming and delightful holiday experience. Ideal for the young, and the young at heart. Reservations recommended. Tickets: Adult: , Youth (Ages 4-17): , Kid (Ages 2-5): Member Adult: , Member Youth (Ages 4-17): , Member Kid (Ages 2-5):
Festive Brass at Olde Mistick Village
When: Sun, Dec 6 – 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Olde Mistick Village
Come hear the Festive Brass play at the Olde Mistick Village Gazebo!
Mistletoed
When: Sun, Dec 6 – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Cornerstone Productions
Email: hunter@cornerstoneproductions.org Phone: 888.838.2906.#1 Website: http://www.cornerstoneproductions.org Admission: Adults .95 Seniors .95 (65+) Kids (16 & Under) It doesn’t matter if you’re naughty or nice because “Mistletoed” is the sensational way to celebrate the holidays for everyone. It’s bigger than life in a cozy, intimate setting featuring a versatile, fun loving and professional cast of performers who will put you into the spirit of the season. If you are looking for a guaranteed great time then this is one show you won’t want to miss. It’s magical, uplifting, and fun!
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