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American Realism Today at New Britain Museum of American Art

New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United States

The exhibition encompasses more than 50 paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by a network of 21 artists working across generations, including Robert Lobe, Kathleen Gilje, Joseph McNamara, Faith Ringgold, and many others.

FREE Saturday Mornings at New Britain Museum of American Art

New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United States

Head to NBMAA for free Saturday mornings to experience stunning special exhibitions, stroll through their beautiful permanent collection, and explore important works by a variety of American artists.

Holiday Expo at Guilford Art Center

Guilford Art Center 411 Church Street, Guilford, CT, United States

Come discover handmade and uncommon holiday gift items from hundreds of American artists at Guilford Art Center’s Holiday Expo event!

Getaway with CFA

Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CT

Getaway with CFA. A vacation auction to benefit Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CT.

Free

Girls’ Night Out in Essex

Downtown Essex Main St, Essex, CT, United States

Meet The E List team at The Griswold Inn Wine Bar then head out to shop the boutiques of Essex!

Nutrition & Your Hormones at Privé Swiss Wellness

Prive-Swiss Wellness, Ivoryton 57 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT, United States

On a Hormone Roller Coaster? Learn how to balance your blood sugar for a stable mood and weight.

$30.00

The Just Hatched Pre-Holiday SALE is this Thursday

Just Hatched 112 State Street, Guilford, United States

Enjoy 25% OFF everything in this celebrated shop (including already reduced SALE items)...plus FREE holiday gift wrapping and extended store hours.

Deck the Walls Annual Holiday Show

Lyme Art Association 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States

Experience the joy of art this holiday season in Old Lyme! "Deck the Walls", the Lyme Art Association’s most festive exhibition.

Christmas In Connecticut

The Goodspeed 6 Main Street, East Haddam, CT, United States

Join the Goodspeed and get in the Christmas spirit with a brand new musical based on the classic holiday movie Christmas in Connecticut!

$30 – $85

Community Music School Faculty Concert

Centerbrook Meetinghouse Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Join the musicians/teachers of Community Music School as they perform a variety of selections in this free concert!

Free

Holiday Shop at The Little Station

The Little Station {at} Beech Tree Cottages 1187 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT, United States

Visit The Little Station {at} Beech Tree Cottages every weekend through Sunday, December 18th.
OPEN FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY 10am - 4pm.

Free

River Valley Artists Unique Holiday Art & Craft Show

River Valley Artists 68 Main Street, Deep River, CT

Come enjoy delicious gin cocktails at Promethea Potters and have your child or dog photographed with Santa while experiencing works of art at the River Valley Artists’ Holiday Show.

Free

Free Gourmet Hot Cocoa with Purchase at The Shops at Yale

The Shops at Yale Broadway and Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, United States

Join us this holiday season for merriment and a warm cup of holiday cocoa after shopping at participating retailers at The Shops at Yale!

Black Friday at Grace

Grace Boutique 46 Pennsylvania Ave, Niantic, CT, United States

Don't miss out on Grace's incredible Black Friday Deal, which will be available both online and in-store.

Festival of Trees Presented By The River Valley Fund for Families

2-4 Main Street, Essex Village, CT 2-4 Main Street, Essex Village, CT 06426, Essex, CT, CT, United States

The River Valley Fund for Families, a Fund at the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, is pleased to announce a fundraiser -"The Festival of Trees".

Free

Help Make Memories for Children on Small Business Saturday

Where Memories Are Made 1330 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT, United States

Shop at Where Memories Are Made on Small Business Saturday and bring an unwrapped toy for a child in need this holiday season to receive 10% off your total purchase that day.

Open Studio by Katherine Clark-Nilsson

Katherine Clark-Nilsson Studio & Gallery 1 North Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Come and experience the landscapes of whimsical magical realism scenes of New England, the West Coast and European travels at Katherine Clark-Nilsson Studio & Gallery.

Small Business Saturday Pop-Up at The Shops at Yale

The Shops at Yale Broadway and Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, United States

Come join us for free crafting, holiday treats, ice carving, giveaways and not to be missed Yuletide carolers!

Free

Cyber Monday at Grace

Grace Boutique 46 Pennsylvania Ave, Niantic, CT, United States

Incredible deals are available online throughout the entire day.

Free

“A Christmas Carol” at Legacy Theatre

The Legacy Theatre 128 Thimble Islands Road, Branford, United States

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in the village of Stony Creek and join Legacy Theatre for the holiday event of the season.

HAPPENING NOW! The Great Restaurant Raffle is Back!

Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT, United States

Mark Your Calendars! The Great Restaurant Raffle is Back!
Grand Prize for the Great Restaurant Raffle includes $100 Gift Cards to every Old Saybrook and Chamber Restaurant- that's 46! A $4,600 value.

$20

Presents & Prosecco at Guilford Art Center

Guilford Art Center 411 Church Street, Guilford, CT, United States

Come enjoy this free festive shopping and socializing event while sipping Freixenet Prosecco at Guilford Art Center!

Free

2022 Mystic Garden Club Greens Sale

Mystic Museum of Art 9 Water St. Mystic, CT 06355, Mystic, CT, United States

THE MYSTIC GARDEN CLUB GREENS SALE 2022, ONLINE AND IN PERSON The Mystic Garden Club Greens Sale returns in full force for the 2022 holiday season. Our long-standing tradition of

Free

Friends of the Guilford Free Library Holiday Book Sale

Guilford Free Library 67 Park Street, Guilford, CT, United States

The Friends of the Guilford Free Library will hold their annual Holiday Sale on Friday, December 2, and Saturday, December 3. The sale will offer a superb selection for readers of all ages and is the perfect opportunity to give the gift of books.

Free

Musical Masterworks December 2022 Concerts

First Congregational Church of Old Lyme 4 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States

Musical Masterworks delivers the second concert weekend of its 32nd Season at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme with violinist Tessa Lark as Artistic Director.

$5 – $45

Winter Wonder Day at Lyman Allyn’s Art Museum

Lyman Allyn Art Museum 625 Williams Street, New London, CT, United States

Enjoy special crafts and activities inspired by the vibrant colors featured in our exhibition Chromatopia: Stories of Color in Art. Explore the Museum’s galleries, make fun art, and take photos with Santa.

FREE

Saybrook Starlight Festival

Head to Old Saybrook for an afternoon of holiday festivities for the whole family including crafts, games, stories, food and Santa.

Holidaze Self Care Series with Red Barn Yoga

Red Barn Yoga 52 Blood Street, Lyme, CT, United States

Make your Sundays during the holiday season a restorative and relaxing one with a yoga gift to yourself!