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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!

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

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!

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

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.

“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

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!

Con Brio Choral Society Christmas Concerts

Christ the King Church 1 McCurdy Lane, Old Lyme, CT, United States

The 60 singers of Con Brio Choral Society under the baton of Dr. Stephen Bruce will perform Dan Forrest’s joyful and dramatic Jubilate Deo, along with motets and seasonal carols, with the Con Brio Festival Orchestra and soloists Soprano Carley DeFranco and Mezzo-Soprano Allison Messier.

$35

Santa at Saybrook Home

Saybrook Home 2 Main St, Old Saybrook, CT, United States

Santa will be at Saybrook Home for photos!

Free

Secret Seller HOLIDAY Market™

Stone House 245 Main Street, Deep River, CT, United States

Save the date for an indoor AND outdoor market filled with artisans, food trucks and live music.

Holiday Ice Carving Competition & United Way Toy/Coat Drive

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

Join The Shops at Yale for an incredible weekend of holiday excitement with an ice carving competition, holiday jazz, and a baby toy and coat drive.

Free

Eastern Connecticut Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker”

The Garde Arts Center 325 State Street, New London, CT, United States

Head to The Garde Arts Center in New London this December for Eastern CT Ballet's 20th season of The Nutcracker.

$29 – $58

2nd Annual Holiday Enchantment and Tree Lighting at Lyme Academy of Fine Arts

The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts 84 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States

This holiday season make some "old fashioned memories" with horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa, caroling, seasonal musical performances, food and drinks by the fire, guided art activities, a tree lighting ceremony, and more!

Free

Men’s Shopping Night at Guilford Art Center

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

Come join us for a Men's Night Out holiday shopping with bourbon, beer and last minutes gifts! All shoppers are welcome.

Free

The Vintage Market Holiday Gathering

Burnett's Country Gardens Route 85, Salem, Ct

Don't miss this Holiday Market filled with handmade gifts, jewelry, clothing, antiques and much more.

Free

Brentano String Quartet with Mihae Lee, Piano

Valley Regional High School Kelsey Hill Road, Deep River, CT, United States

Brentano String Quartet, one of the premier string quartets in the world, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Comprised of Mark Steinberg (violin), Misha Amory (viola), Serena Canin (violin) and Nina Lee (cello), the group will be joined by our own EWS Artistic Director and talented pianist, Mihae Lee.