Wonder Snow at Stepping Stones Museum
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
Bald Eagle Viewing at Shepaug Dam
Shepaug Dam - 9:00 AM
Shepaug Dam - 9:00 AM
Family Night at Chik Fil A in Norwalk
Chik Fil A - 6:00 PM
Chik Fil A - 6:00 PM
One World, One Sky FullDome Cinematic Show* A Sesame Street Adventure: Planetarium Show at Stamford Nature Center
Stamford Nature Center - various times
Stamford Nature Center - various times
Wonder Snow at Stepping Stones Museum
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
Snap Circuits Drop In Night at Danbury Library
Danbury Public Library - 5:30 PM
Danbury Public Library - 5:30 PM
One World, One Sky FullDome Cinematic Show* A Sesame Street Adventure: Planetarium Show at Stamford Nature Center
Stamford Nature Center - various times
Stamford Nature Center - various times
Nesting with Dinosaurs at Discovery Science Center
Discovery Science Center & Planetarium - various times
Discovery Science Center & Planetarium - various times
Wonder Snow at Stepping Stones Museum
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
Holiday Lights Spectacular at Old Mistick Village
Olde Mistic Village - various times
Olde Mistic Village - various times
Annual Train Show at the CT River Museum
CONNECTICUT RIVER MUSEUM - various times
CONNECTICUT RIVER MUSEUM - various times
One World, One Sky FullDome Cinematic Show* A Sesame Street Adventure: Planetarium Show at Stamford Nature Center
Stamford Nature Center - various times
Stamford Nature Center - various times
Second Saturdays at Wadsworth Atheneum: Hands on Hobbies
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art - 10:00 AM Pick
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art - 10:00 AM Pick
Adventures in Nature: The Frozen World at Denison Pequotsepsos Nature Center
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center - 10:00 AM Pick
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center - 10:00 AM Pick
Wonder Snow at Stepping Stones Museum
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
Storytime at Barnes and Noble in Enfield
Barnes and Noble - 11:00 AM
Barnes and Noble - 11:00 AM
Storytime at Barnes and Noble in Milford
Barnes and Noble - 11:00 AM
Barnes and Noble - 11:00 AM
Story Time Yoga in Avon
The Friends Learning Center - 1:30 PM
The Friends Learning Center - 1:30 PM
Weekly Bird Walks at Northwest Park
Northwest Park - 7:00 AM
Northwest Park - 7:00 AM
Wonder Snow at Stepping Stones Museum
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 9:00 AM
iSTEAM After School: Secret Agent Academy- Chemical Reactions at Danbury Library
Danbury Public Library - 5:00 PM
Danbury Public Library - 5:00 PM
Nesting with Dinosaurs at Discovery Science Center
Discovery Science Center & Planetarium - various times
Discovery Science Center & Planetarium - various times
Bruce Beginnings: Pretty Paper at The Bruce
The Bruce Museum - various times
The Bruce Museum - various times
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Holiday Lights Spectacular at Old Mistick Village
Fri Nov 28, 2025 - Fri Jan 30, 2026
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Repeating every weeks through January 31, 2026.
Various times
Age: All Ages
Price: Free
The Holiday Lights Spectacular returns to Olde Mistick Village! The largest holiday light display in southern New England is FREE to the public and will run through the end of January, 2026 starting at 5pm every evening.
Over a half-million lights will decorate the Olde Mystic Village square of shops and restaurants for families and holiday enthusiasts to enjoy. Parking is also free. Stroll around the Village with your leashed pet even after stores and restaurants are closed.
Extended holiday hours: Stores are open Fridays and Saturdays until 8pm until Christmas. Restaurants remain open past 8pm
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
