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Springfield, MA
DATES:
Wednesday to Sunday -- November 25th through December 6th
Nightly December 9th through January 2nd --Sunday to Thursday -- 5PM to 9PM
Friday, Saturday and Holidays -- 5PM to 11PM
New England’s most popular holiday destination and largest drive-through lighting display. Two and a half miles of Forest Park are illuminated with more than 500,000 twinkling lights, bringing the magic of the holiday season to life for people of all ages, in dozens of dramatic scenes such as “Poinsettia Fantasy,” “Seuss Land,” “Toy Land,” and “Victorian Village.” Plans are in place this year for bright new displays, and special celebrations to commemorate the holiday traditions of the many cultures that make up the region.
Downtown Hartford, CT
First Night is a celebration of the New Year through the arts. It is an alcohol free, public celebration that marks the passage from the old year to the new with art, ritual and festivity.
It is Hartford's premier New Year's Eve party, a multicultural, artistically unique, alcohol-free New Year's experience with countless professional musicians, artists, performance groups and exhibits that inspire thousands of people of all ages to attend each year. It’s also an affordable way for everyone to ring in the New Year. This is the 21st year for First Night Hartford, so be sure to come and join the fun and keep the tradition going!
The day includes two spectacular fireworks shows in Bushnell Park that can be seen throughout the city by thousands of residents and visitors at 6 PM and midnight.
Venues such as the Public Library, City Hall, The Old State House, State House Square, Wadsworth Athenaeum, Center Church and Charter Oak Cultural Center, The Bushnell Carousel and more will participate in the fun as they welcome the public on this New Year’s Eve holiday.
New Year’s Eve is a time for renewal and new beginnings. It is an opportunity for the community to look ahead collectively with hope and optimism and appreciate its common bonds. The name “First Night” symbolizes this forward look, over the technically correct “Last Night”.
Follow the trail of the vine as it winds through some of the most picturesque towns in Connecticut. The Connecticut Wine Trail is a unique collection of Twenty Vineyards, each ready to welcome you with hospitality and exceptional award winning wines. The trail is divided into two sections, East and West. To fully enjoy the Wine Trail, plan a few weekends to experience all that each winery has to offer. We invite you to explore this site and see where the trail leads you. You'll find more than just great wine!
Upcoming Events
Miranda Vineyard
Participating Winery in the Litchfield Hills Winter Wine Trail
Visit between Dec. 1 - March 15
See website for details
Chamard Vineyard
Music in the Tasting Room
Every Saturday Evening from 5pm-8pm
Local Wine, Local Cheese, Local Music, Bring Friends
Custom Crush @ Chamard Vineyards
Fall 2009/Winter 2010
Custom Craft Your Own Wine with Us
Sunset Meadow Vineyards
Participating Winery in the Litchfield Hills Winter Wine Trail
Visit between Dec. 1 - March 15
See website for details
Traverse one of the last unspoiled areas in the northeastern United States, with forests, open spaces, rustic farmsteads, and historic structures and features. This 25-town route winds its way through history past Colonial homesteads, churches, stone walls, meeting houses, and private schools as it connects several classic New England towns.
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Hartford, CT
December 4th & 5th
Create your own miniature masterpiece out of fresh-baked gingerbread, homemade icing, and delicious candy. Local baker and entrepreneur Christine Brooks, owner of Sweet Domestics and creator of the Spicebrook Forest Gingerbread House kit, will lead the workshop, giving tips and advice on building and decorating a gingerbread house.
Three sessions are available at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. A special evening session will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 4.
Due to space constraints, a maximum of three people may work on one house.
Hope Amongst the Stars
November 28, December 4-5, 11-12, 18-20 and 26-27
It's Christmas Eve 1876. The Gardner family has struggled each Christmas since the War Between the States, when their beloved Captain Gardner was lost. No proof exists of his death, and for eleven years the family has wondered what happened to their father and husband. Join us on a journey through Greenmanville, a town hurt by war and healed by the hope and love of family.
This one hour moving performance/walking tour meanders through our 19th-century maritime village. The route covers approx. 1/2 mile of uneven terrain (including cobblestone, wood planking, grass, gravel, and stairs). Audience will walk or stand for the entire show. Please wear appropriate shoes.
Now Playing:
Jim Henson's Emmet the Otter
December 5th through January 3rd, 2010
Home to the original productions of Man of La Mancha, Shenandoah, and Annie, and recipient of two special Tony Awards for outstanding achievement in the musical theatre, Goodspeed is world renowned as the home of the American Musicals.
Places to Dine on Christmas Day
Hartford, CT
“Fresh ingredients, prepared simply” best describes VIVO’s inspired selection of dishes infused with simple, contemporary Mediterranean flavors and presented with a refreshingly creative Napa Valley style. This Zagat-rated bistro has earned Hartford Magazine's "Best Hotel Dining" two years in a row, Connecticut Magazine's
"Best Hotel Dining" for Hartford County 2008 and
Wine Spectator's 2008 Award of Excellence
Uncasville, CT (Mohegan Sun)
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH MICHAEL JORDAN'S STEAK HOUSE
The holiday season is upon us once again, and we are here to help bring together loved ones and family. We welcome you to join us for Christmas and New Years to experience our holiday menus.
Parks and Recreation
4.2 miles – 9 minute drive
The park is over 1500 acres, with extensive trails for hiking, bicycling, picnicking, pond fishing, and swimming.
Comstock Covered Bridge in East Hampton, one of Connecticut’s last remaining covered bridges, crosses the Salmon River and is limited to pedestrian traffic. The bridge is located within the Salmon River State Forest , which covers over 6,000 acres in Hebron, Colchester, East Hampton, and Marlborough. The forest includes the Airline Trail, which follows an old railroad bed and features the 137-foot-high Lyman Viaduct, providing a wonderful view of the Dickenson Creek valley; a handicap accessible fly-fishing area; and a letterbox hike. The hike is less than a quarter of a mile on easy terrain. There is a solitary grave on this forest – a memorial to a soldier. The gravestone is weathering away, but you can still see the soldier’s name, the date, cause of death, and his age. |
