50 things to do this weekend in Connecticut, Dec. 1-3
Looking for plans for this upcoming weekend? Here are 50 things to do around Connecticut.
By Sophia Tewa
on November 30, 2017 9:51 AM
The Vienna Boys Choir performs at the Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport on Saturday. Find out more.
The Vienna Boys Choir performs at the Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport on Saturday. Find out more.
Photo: Lukas Beck / Contributed Photo
As part of its 2017 Hospital for Special Surgery Greenwich Cup, Threads and Treads invites festively clad runners, walkers and joggers to participate in the shop’s 30th Annual William Raveis Jingle Bell Jog Sunday in downtown Greenwich. Find out more.
lessAs part of its 2017 Hospital for Special Surgery Greenwich Cup, Threads and Treads invites festively clad runners, walkers and joggers to participate in the shop’s 30th Annual William Raveis Jingle Bell Jog
... moreTake a ride with Santa in a fully-restored 1953 New Haven Railroad Rail Diesel Car at the Danbury Railroad Museum. Trains will depart every half-hour Saturday and Sunday. Find out more.
Take a ride with Santa in a fully-restored 1953 New Haven Railroad Rail Diesel Car at the Danbury Railroad Museum. Trains will depart every half-hour Saturday and Sunday. Find out more.
The Blind Boys of Alabama will perform in a Christmas show with The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Saturday at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven. Find out more.
The Blind Boys of Alabama will perform in a Christmas show with The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Saturday at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven. Find out more.
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Celebrated fiddler/violinist Jeremy Kittel and his trio come to the North Madison Church Saturday for the latest entry in the monthly Fire in the Kitchen concert series. Find out more.
Celebrated fiddler/violinist Jeremy Kittel and his trio come to the North Madison Church Saturday for the latest entry in the monthly Fire in the Kitchen concert series. Find out more.
Photo: Courtesy Of Fire In The Kitchen
Landmark Community Theatre presents the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” at the Thomaston Opera House. Performances runs through Dec. 10. Find out more.
Landmark Community Theatre presents the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” at the Thomaston Opera House. Performances runs through Dec. 10. Find out more.
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Stop by or volunteer for Ambler Farm's annual Greens Sale in Wilton on Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy hot cocoa, cider and treats, and leave with freshly cut greens. Find out more.
Stop by or volunteer for Ambler Farm's annual Greens Sale in Wilton on Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy hot cocoa, cider and treats, and leave with freshly cut greens. Find out more.
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The Connecticut Science Center’s newest traveling exhibit, “Alien Worlds and Androids,” is on view through Jan. 7 in Hartford. Find out more.
The Connecticut Science Center’s newest traveling exhibit, “Alien Worlds and Androids,” is on view through Jan. 7 in Hartford. Find out more.
Photo: Amanda Spear / Contributed Photo
Danbury's first Artisan Fest, a silent auction of American-made products, will be held on Saturday at the Makery Coworking space. Find out more.
Danbury's first Artisan Fest, a silent auction of American-made products, will be held on Saturday at the Makery Coworking space. Find out more.
The historic Burr Homestead in Fairfield will be open Friday through Sunday for its annual Christmas Tree Festival. Find out more.
The historic Burr Homestead in Fairfield will be open Friday through Sunday for its annual Christmas Tree Festival. Find out more.
Photo: Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut Media File Photo
Ben Edelman is the co-lead in Potok’s “The Chosen,” at Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven through Dec. 17. Find out more.
Ben Edelman is the co-lead in Potok’s “The Chosen,” at Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven through Dec. 17. Find out more.
Photo: Long Wharf Theatre / Contributed Photo
The animated film "The Polar Express" is playing at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk through Dec. 10. Find out more.
The animated film "The Polar Express" is playing at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk through Dec. 10. Find out more.
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On Saturday, Dave Robbins, aka “the Kosher Kid” is once again bringing the Northeast Blues Harmonica Showcase to Black-Eyed Sally’s in Hartford. Find out more.
On Saturday, Dave Robbins, aka “the Kosher Kid” is once again bringing the Northeast Blues Harmonica Showcase to Black-Eyed Sally’s in Hartford. Find out more.
Lantern Light Tours at Mystic Seaport run from Friday to Sunday every weekend through Dec. 23. The re-created fishing village will be suspended in time, always Christmas Eve 1876. Find out more.
Lantern Light Tours at Mystic Seaport run from Friday to Sunday every weekend through Dec. 23. The re-created fishing village will be suspended in time, always Christmas Eve 1876. Find out more.
Photo: Floyd Dean / Contributed Photo
The holiday season is always something to celebrate at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme. Visitors of all ages can enjoy The Magic of Christmas from Friday to New Year's Eve. Find out more.
The holiday season is always something to celebrate at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme. Visitors of all ages can enjoy The Magic of Christmas from Friday to New Year's Eve. Find out more.
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The Wilton Historical Society’s annual Great Trains Holiday Exhibit runs through Jan. 15. Find out more.
The Wilton Historical Society’s annual Great Trains Holiday Exhibit runs through Jan. 15. Find out more.
Photo: Stephanie Kim / Hearst Connecticut Media
Playwright Nambi Kelley's adaptation of Richard Wright’s 1940 novel “Native Son” opens on Friday at Yale Repertory Theatre. It runs through Dec. 16. Find out more.
Playwright Nambi Kelley's adaptation of Richard Wright’s 1940 novel “Native Son” opens on Friday at Yale Repertory Theatre. It runs through Dec. 16. Find out more.
Photo: Catherine Avalone / Hearst Connecticut Media
The Greenwich Reindeer Festival is back at Sam Bridge Nursery in Greenwich, and runs through Dec. 23. Find out more.
The Greenwich Reindeer Festival is back at Sam Bridge Nursery in Greenwich, and runs through Dec. 23. Find out more.
Photo: Sam Bridge Nursery / Contributed Photo
St. George's Episcopal Church in Middlebury will present the 50th Gingerbread House and Christmas Bazaar from Friday to Saturday, Dec. 9. Find out more.
St. George's Episcopal Church in Middlebury will present the 50th Gingerbread House and Christmas Bazaar from Friday to Saturday, Dec. 9. Find out more.
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The New York cabaret husband-and-wife duo of guitarist John Pizzarelli, above, and Broadway singer/actress Jessica Molaskey will perform on Friday at the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University. Find out more. less
The New York cabaret husband-and-wife duo of guitarist John Pizzarelli, above, and Broadway singer/actress Jessica Molaskey will perform on Friday at the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University. Find ... more
Photo: Fretboard Journal / Contributed Photo
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum's new exhibit on the history of Christmas is on display through Jan. 7 in Norwalk. Find out more.
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum's new exhibit on the history of Christmas is on display through Jan. 7 in Norwalk. Find out more.
Photo: Erik Trautmann / Hearst Connecticut Media
Michael Preston stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” at Hartford Stage. The play runs through Dec. 30. Find out more.
Michael Preston stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” at Hartford Stage. The play runs through Dec. 30. Find out more.
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The Washington Art Association & Gallery has opened its doors for its long-standing Holiday Fair, which runs through Christmas Eve. Find out more.
The Washington Art Association & Gallery has opened its doors for its long-standing Holiday Fair, which runs through Christmas Eve. Find out more.
Photo: Contributed Photo /Not For Resale
The Connecticut Trolley Museum's fantastic Winterfest is open through Dec. 30 in East Windsor. Find out more.
The Connecticut Trolley Museum's fantastic Winterfest is open through Dec. 30 in East Windsor. Find out more.
Photo: Contributed Photo/Not For Resale
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers return to Webster Bank Arena this Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Saturday is Star Wars Night, featuring a light saber giveaway to the first 3,000 fans and plenty of Star Wars characters will be in attendance for pictures and autographs. Find out more. less
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers return to Webster Bank Arena this Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Saturday is Star Wars Night, featuring a light saber giveaway to the first 3,000 fans and plenty of Star ... more
“Goin’ to the Chapel,” a Jukebox Musical By Valerie Fagan, is on stage at the Connecticut Cabaret Theatre in Berlin, through Dec. 16. Find out more.
“Goin’ to the Chapel,” a Jukebox Musical By Valerie Fagan, is on stage at the Connecticut Cabaret Theatre in Berlin, through Dec. 16. Find out more.
Photo: Contributed Photo/Not For Resale
The Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London will kick-off its Season of Wonderment on Saturday, with an array of holiday activities and programs planned through Dec. 16. The Coloring New London exhibit covers the gallery walls and patrons are encouraged to color them in. Find out more. less
The Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London will kick-off its Season of Wonderment on Saturday, with an array of holiday activities and programs planned through Dec. 16. The Coloring New London exhibit covers the ... more
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Six Summit Gallery's new painting show, "Wonderland," opens with a reception on Saturday in Ivoryton. Find out more.
Six Summit Gallery's new painting show, "Wonderland," opens with a reception on Saturday in Ivoryton. Find out more.
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“Sister Act” is playing at Curtain Call’s Kweskin Theatre in Stamford through Dec. 16. Find out more.
“Sister Act” is playing at Curtain Call’s Kweskin Theatre in Stamford through Dec. 16. Find out more.
Photo: Curtain Call / Contributed Photo
Livingston Taylor is performing at Parrott Delaney Tavern in New Hartford on Saturday to celebrate his 50th year making music and in support of his new release, Safe Home. Find out more.
Livingston Taylor is performing at Parrott Delaney Tavern in New Hartford on Saturday to celebrate his 50th year making music and in support of his new release, Safe Home. Find out more.
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Grab a friend and enjoy some relaxed holiday browsing at the Wilton Historical Society’s Holiday Sip and Shop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Find out more.
Grab a friend and enjoy some relaxed holiday browsing at the Wilton Historical Society’s Holiday Sip and Shop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Find out more.
Photo: Contributed Photo
“Wreck the Halls,” a funny holiday musical, is on stage at the Ridgefield Theater Barn from Friday through New Year's Eve. Find out more.
“Wreck the Halls,” a funny holiday musical, is on stage at the Ridgefield Theater Barn from Friday through New Year's Eve. Find out more.
Photo: David Henningsen / Contributed Photo
Comedian Jimmy Tingle performs at Fairfield Theatre Company’s StageOne on Saturday. Find out more.
Comedian Jimmy Tingle performs at Fairfield Theatre Company’s StageOne on Saturday. Find out more.
Photo: Jimmy Tingle Productions / Contributed Photo
Pamela Means is among the acts performing in Robert Messore’s Fabulous Guitar Night on Saturday at St. John’s Episcopal Church in New Haven. Find out more.
Pamela Means is among the acts performing in Robert Messore’s Fabulous Guitar Night on Saturday at St. John’s Episcopal Church in New Haven. Find out more.
Photo: Robert Messore / Contributed Photo
Look for music, cookies and hot chocolate, crafts for children and Santa Claus arriving in style at the Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration outside Norwalk City Hall this Friday evening. Find out more.
Look for music, cookies and hot chocolate, crafts for children and Santa Claus arriving in style at the Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration outside Norwalk City Hall this Friday evening. Find out more.
Photo: Alex Von Kleydorff, Hearst Connecticut Media
The Nields — sisters Nerissa and Katryna Nields — are back to play CT Folk’s latest “Folk Friday” show at First Presbyterian Church in New Haven. Find out more.
The Nields — sisters Nerissa and Katryna Nields — are back to play CT Folk’s latest “Folk Friday” show at First Presbyterian Church in New Haven. Find out more.
Photo: Courtesy Of The Nields
The Housatonic Valley Association's annual benefit auction will be held on Sunday at the Washington Primary School. Items that will be auctioned include home furnishings, antiques, fashions, artwork, outdoor gear, tickets, dining and vacations. Find out more. less
The Housatonic Valley Association's annual benefit auction will be held on Sunday at the Washington Primary School. Items that will be auctioned include home furnishings, antiques, fashions, artwork, outdoor ... more
Photo: Walter Kidd / Walter Kidd
Joel McHale is performing his stand-up at the Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday. Find out more.
Joel McHale is performing his stand-up at the Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday. Find out more.
Photo: Chris Pizzello / Invision /AP
The fourth annual Santa Ride, organized by Hat City Cyclists, begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at Germantown Plaza in Danbury. Find out more.
The fourth annual Santa Ride, organized by Hat City Cyclists, begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at Germantown Plaza in Danbury. Find out more.
Jane Lynch, center, with Kate Flannery (“The Office”) and “Glee” vocal arranger Tim Davis bring “Jane Lynch: A Swingin’ Little Christmas!” to the Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday. Find out more.
Jane Lynch, center, with Kate Flannery (“The Office”) and “Glee” vocal arranger Tim Davis bring “Jane Lynch: A Swingin’ Little Christmas!” to the Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday. Find out more.
Photo: Jeremy Lee / Contributed Photo
Laurie Frenzel, an accomplished weaver, is a participant in the annual show and sale at Wesleyan Potters in Middletown. Her work is on display and available for purchase through Dec. 10. Wesleyan Potters will present two “Café nights” on Friday and Dec. 8 with extended shopping hours and complimentary food and drinks. Find out more. less
Laurie Frenzel, an accomplished weaver, is a participant in the annual show and sale at Wesleyan Potters in Middletown. Her work is on display and available for purchase through Dec. 10. Wesleyan Potters will ... more
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“Murder Takes a Holiday,” a hilarious murder-mystery play, is on stage at The Sherman Playhouse from Friday to Dec. 23. Find out more.
“Murder Takes a Holiday,” a hilarious murder-mystery play, is on stage at The Sherman Playhouse from Friday to Dec. 23. Find out more.
Photo: Tom Libonate / Contributed Photo
Mentalist Jon Stetson will be on the Palace Theatre stage in Stamford on Friday. Find out more.
Mentalist Jon Stetson will be on the Palace Theatre stage in Stamford on Friday. Find out more.
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Westport artist Jocelyn Braxton Armstrong's 2017 porcelain work titled "The Glimmering," is part of the Art and Craft art exhibition, featuring fiber, glass and clay works by nine artists in the Flinn Gallery at Greenwich Library. The show runs through December 6. Find out more. less
Westport artist Jocelyn Braxton Armstrong's 2017 porcelain work titled "The Glimmering," is part of the Art and Craft art exhibition, featuring fiber, glass and clay works by nine artists in the Flinn Gallery ... more
Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media
“A Connecticut Christmas Carol” is playing Friday through Dec. 24 at the Terris Theatre in Chester. Find out more.
“A Connecticut Christmas Carol” is playing Friday through Dec. 24 at the Terris Theatre in Chester. Find out more.
Photo: Goodspeed Musicals / Contributed
Paintings by Jessica Ifshin are on display at the Kent Memorial Library through Dec. 29. Find out more.
Paintings by Jessica Ifshin are on display at the Kent Memorial Library through Dec. 29. Find out more.
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Elephants Trunk Flea Market in New Milford, New England's largest flea market, runs every Sunday through Dec. 3. Find out more.
Elephants Trunk Flea Market in New Milford, New England's largest flea market, runs every Sunday through Dec. 3. Find out more.
Photo: Lisa Weir / For Hearst Connecticut Media
“Rags” is on stage at Goodspeed Musicals in East Haddam, through Dec. 10. Find out more.
“Rags” is on stage at Goodspeed Musicals in East Haddam, through Dec. 10. Find out more.
Photo: Diane Sobolewski / Goodspeed Musicals
The Westport Winter Farmers' Market at Gilbertie's Herb and Garden Center runs through March 10. Find out more.
The Westport Winter Farmers' Market at Gilbertie's Herb and Garden Center runs through March 10. Find out more.
Photo: Erik Trautmann, Hearst Connecticut Media
The Greenwich Historical Society's new exhibition, “An American Odyssey: The Jewish Experience in Greenwich,” runs through April 15. Find out more.
The Greenwich Historical Society's new exhibition, “An American Odyssey: The Jewish Experience in Greenwich,” runs through April 15. Find out more.
Photo: Greenwich Historical Society / Contributed Photo