Thursday, December 10th
- Take a trip to Wallingford and take in the Magic of Lights display at the Oakdale Theater! This event runs everyday through 1/2/2021 with the exception of being closed on New Years Eve. Times are Friday and Saturday from Dusk till 11:00pm and Sunday through Thursday from Dusk till 10:00pm. Tickets can be purchased at the gate for $30 per vehicle Monday – Sunday or in advance for $20.
Friday, December 11th
- Take a trip to Wallingford and take in the Magic of Lights display at the Oakdale Theater! This event runs everyday through 1/2/2021 with the exception of being closed on New Years Eve. Times are Friday and Saturday from Dusk till 11:00pm and Sunday through Thursday from Dusk till 10:00pm. Tickets can be purchased at the gate for $30 per vehicle Monday – Sunday or in advance for $20.
- Visit the Festival of Lights at Olde Mistick Village from 5-9:30pm and stroll through walkways brilliantly lit by thousands of luminaries. With live entertainment and complimentary treats in the Meeting House, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy. All shops will be open!
- Lantern Light Village at the Mystic Seaport Museum from 5-9pm. Take a journey through time as you seamlessly transition between the Christmas you experience today and the Christmas of the past. Enjoy festive lighting displays, live music, horse and carriage rides, fire pits, a visitation from St. Nicholas, and more including holiday themed stories, crafts, and games! Purchase tickets in advance to secure the time and date of your choice!
- Drive-In Movie Night at Salt Meadow Park hosted by Madison Beach and Recreation. Bring your popcorn, hot cocoa and blankets and listen from inside your car beginning at 5:30 pm. Double header featuring Frosty’s Winter Wonderland followed by Home Alone.
Saturday, December 12th
- Outdoor Holiday Market hosted by the Madison Chamber of Commerce from 11am – 3pm. Visit the market on the sidewalks of Wall Street and Post Road in downtown Madison featuring artisans, crafts and specialty food purveyors.
- Touch a Truck at the Westbrook Outlets presented by Williams-Sonoma from 12-3pm. A Suggested Donation of $5.00 per child or $20.00 for a family off 4 or more with all proceeds going to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
- Socially Distanced Photos with Santa hosted by the Madison Beach Hotel from 2-3:30pm. Free and open to the public. Bring your own camera. Weather Permitting. Will be rescheduled if rained out!
- Take a trip to Wallingford and take in the Magic of Lights display at the Oakdale Theater! This event runs everyday through 1/2/2021 with the exception of being closed on New Years Eve. Times are Friday and Saturday from Dusk till 11:00pm and Sunday through Thursday from Dusk till 10:00pm. Tickets can be purchased at the gate for $30 per vehicle Monday – Sunday or in advance for $20.
- Lantern Light Village at the Mystic Seaport Museum from 5-9pm. Take a journey through time as you seamlessly transition between the Christmas you experience today and the Christmas of the past. Enjoy festive lighting displays, live music, horse and carriage rides, fire pits, a visitation from St. Nicholas, and more including holiday themed stories, crafts, and games! Purchase tickets in advance to secure the time and date of your choice!
- Visit the Winter Market at the Durham Activity Center from 10am – 1pm. Shop Local, Eat Local and Be Local! Be sure to visit their Facebook event page for an up-to-date list of vendors.
Sunday, December 13th
- Santa Brunch at the 1741 Pub and Grill at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield. Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a festive brunch from 10am – 3pm and don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the holiday magic! Click here to reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/2VvARR3
- Take a trip to Wallingford and take in the Magic of Lights display at the Oakdale Theater! This event runs everyday through 1/2/2021 with the exception of being closed on New Years Eve. Times are Friday and Saturday from Dusk till 11:00pm and Sunday through Thursday from Dusk till 10:00pm. Tickets can be purchased at the gate for $30 per vehicle Monday – Sunday or in advance for $20.
- Reserve your Hanukkah Dinner to-go from The Wharf at the Madison Beach Hotel by tomorrow, 12/14. Let The Wharf handle the cooking so that you can spend time with your family while celebrating the last candle of Hanukkah! View menu here.
- The Hip Hop Nutcracker is available as a streaming version this year from 7:00-8:25pm and is being recorded live at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. This contemporary dance spectacle is set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music. Purchase your tickets here for this evening long performance!