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Holiday Events in NYC and Connecticut
New York City and Connecticut are attached at the hip when it comes to exploring creative and memorable events to enliven the holiday season. These winter wonderlands begin with the historic Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade and end with Drunken Shakespeare.
NYC
1. Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Balloon Inflation
Wed Nov 26
3:00pm
Enter at W 79th St at Columbus Ave.
This Classic event will not disappoint. Bring the kids and have a wonderful time.
2. Post-Thanksgiving Multiethnic Eating Tour
Fri Nov 28
11:00am-2:00pm
$23, seniors and students $20
Delancey and Essex St
New York
Adventurous eaters are welcome to attend this great event.
3. George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Fri Nov 28— Jan 3, 2015
20 Lincoln Center Plaza
Upper West Side
New York
The classic nutcracker show is a must on any holiday to-do list.
4. Winter’s Eve at Lincoln Square
Dante Park
W 63rd St
Upper West Side
New York
A nice stroll at Winter’s Eve is sure to cause a stir in your holiday mood.
5. Rockefeller Center Tree-Lighting Ceremony
Wed Dec 3
Rockefeller Plaza
Midtown West
New York
This illuminated tree is always so stunning. If you’re nearby don’t fail to see it while it’s evening and more romantic than ever.
6. Union Square Holiday Market
Thur Nov 20th—Nov 30th
14th St to 17th St
Gramercy & Flatiron
New York
Looking for a holiday gift or two, or three, or something like homemade cider? Check it out.
7. Holiday Market at Grand Central
Thur Nov 20th—Nov 30th
42nd St. Grand Central Terminal
New York
Grand Central Terminal gets in the mood every season. Take a warm me up cocktail at the Campbell Apartment while you’re at it.
8. Bryant Park Winter Market
Dec 1st—31st
42nd St. Bryant Park
New York
Ice skating anyone? It’s free unless you need to rent skates. Perfectly resurfaced ice and always a wonderful time.
9. Tuba concert
Dec 14th (3:30 pm)
The Rockefeller Center (Rink)
New York
That tuba, oh that sweet holiday tub plays the warm sounds you need in the wintry mix you call the holidays.
10. Dr. Seuss Musical
Dec 5th—28th
Theater at Madison Square Garden
New York
What is more “Christmas” than Dr. Seuss? Nothing. Go.
11. Drunken Shakespeare
Dec-Jan 2015
The Lounge
Roy Arias Stages
300 West 43rd St at 8th Ave, 4th Floor
New York
Need to feel like you’ve gotten away from reality? This will not disappoint.
Connecticut
1. Wethersfield Antiques Show
Nov 21, 2014 – Nov 22, 2014
Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield Street
Wethersfield, CT
Beautiful holiday antique show for the whole family!
2. Celebration of American Crafts
Nov 1, 2014 – Dec 24, 2014
Creative Arts Workshop, 80 Audubon Street,
New Haven New Haven, CT
American crafts are great gifts for the holidays!
3.Holiday Craft Fair at Roaring Brook
Nov 23, 2014 – Nov 23, 2014
Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Road
Canton, CT
Make someone you love a gift for the holidays!
4. Mount Southington Winter Carnival
February 25, 2012
Mount Southington Ski Area
396 Mount Vernon Road
Plantsville, CT
One of Connecticut’s most beloved winter carnivals.
5. Essex Winter Festival and Eagle Watch
Feb and Mar
Connecticut River
67 Main Street
Essex, CT
Festivals would be so one-dimensional without Eagle watching. Right?
6. Brunch with Santa! (Excellent food)
Dec 7th—21st
3 Lyman Rd.
Middlefield, CT
Take the little ones to have brunch with Santa. Bring the cookies, he’ll bring the feast.
7. Johnny Peers & The Muttville Comix
Nov 23, 2014 – Nov 23, 2014
The Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge
Ridgefield, CT
Wonderful show. Go see!
8. John Hodgman: I Stole Your Dad
Nov 22, 2014 – Nov 22, 2014
Belding Theater at The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue
Hilarious comedian. Don’t miss him these holidays. He’ll brighten your mood.
9. ”The Seagull”
Dec 12, 2014 – Dec 18, 2014
Iseman Theatre, 1156 Chapel Street
New Haven New Haven, CT
Chekov fans will love this performance. Touching.
10. Patti LaBelle in Concert
Nov 21, 2014 – Nov 21, 2014
Fox Theater at Foxwoods, 350 Trolley Line Blvd
Mashantucket, CT
What a girl to see in concert. A holiday treat.
