10:00 am
Learn To Skate at Winterfest
Want to learn how to skate this winter? Head to the Winterfest rink for FREE ice-skating lessons from Champions Skating Center instructors. Lessons are open to future skaters of all ages, and the skates are free too. Skating lessons will be held on Saturdays in December. Arrive early to get your skates. All skaters must […]
Find out more »Free First Saturday
Did you know that Connecticut factories made weapons, uniforms, submarines, and medical supplies for the American troops fighting in World War I? Find out what it was to be a factory worker through interactive experiences at the CHS on Free First Saturday. Kids can race against the clock to complete various jobs, such as replacing […]
Find out more »Festival of Trees & Traditions
If you love holiday events like you should - with total freakish abandon, The Festival of Trees and Traditions is one of the very best of the Tannenbaumy events in the area. Here are some things to think about while walking around enjoying the trees... 1.) It does not look like Santa threw up all […]
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Winterfest Hartford
Skate for free 7-days-a-week at the Winterfest Hartford rink on the east side of Bushnell Park near the Pump House. Come after work, on your lunch break or as a part of a trip downtown to see some of the city’s cultural treasures. Don’t have your own skates? Visit the Skate Shack next to the […]
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Santa’s Winterfest Workshop
Winterfest wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Santa, so head over to the Carousel and have your photo taken with him. Each family receives 1 free 5×7 photo. Maybe two, if one of them looks like this.
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A Christmas Carol
The magic of Charles Dickens’ heart-warming classic returns to the Hartford Stage for the 21st season. Come see Connecticut’s favorite family holiday tradition and spend some time with Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they bring A Christmas Carol to life on stage. It’s perfect holiday entertainment.
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Holiday Light Fantasia
Holiday Light Fantasia is a much loved Hartford tradition. The 2-mile show transforms Goodwin Park into a drive-through wonderland of holiday spirit with a beautiful collection of over 1 million lights. Whimsical holiday scenes, familiar characters and local tributes shine bright in larger-than-life lighted scenes and 200 individual displays. Lighted animations celebrate not only Christmas, […]
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Hartford Wolf Pack vs. Charlotte Checkers
A team made out of checkers doesn't seem like a tough team to beat. It is not even like it's Connect Four, which at least takes some vertical skill. Will there be jumping, or better yet, multiple jumping of players? When the Wolf Pack win, they should make the Checkers king them. Tickets are available […]
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A Christmas Carol
The magic of Charles Dickens’ heart-warming classic returns to the Hartford Stage for the 21st season. Come see Connecticut’s favorite family holiday tradition and spend some time with Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they bring A Christmas Carol to life on stage. It’s perfect holiday entertainment.
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