Let's ring in the New Year - library party style! Joy Blooms will lead a lively, family-friendly celebration filled with fun interactive songs and a bubble-poppin' good time. Read More

Happy New Year! Come celebrate the New Year with us at Stews! We will be preparing mini mozzarella sticks and crispy potato skins. We will also be creating confetti poppers and designing a mock tail cup that we will be enjoying a drink from.  Read More

Don't be late for a children's Mad Hatter's New Year's Eve tea party. There will be crafts, snacks, tea, and the chiming and ringing of the bells at noon, of course! Read More

Come on down to celebrate New Year’s Eve and skate. There will be a 2 skate session! Read More

Wednesdays are for families! Join Chik Fil A every Wednesday  for Free balloon twisting by Twisty Bros, Free Ice cream in the dining room . Read More

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D uses the same stop motion animation as the beloved television classic to deliver a visually brilliant experience true to the story that has charmed audiences for generations.  Read More

Come on down to celebrate New Year’s Eve and skate. There will be a 2 skate session! Read More

Young and old alike delight in the large and small scale model trains winding around spectacular winter villages and beautiful holiday scenery.  Read More

Join Spare Time to welcome 2026 with epic celebrations, all day and night long! All of our New Year’s Eve parties include bowling and shoe rental, hand-tossed pizza, soft drinks, AND a $10 Game Zone arcade play card for each guest! There’s no better way to kick off a new year than with Games, Lanes, Food, and FUN. Read More

Stepping Stones transfroms into a winter wonderland, complete with an ice dragon, right at the stroke of noon. Read More

Niantic Children's Museum is ready to ring in the Noon Year with its family-friendly New Year's Eve event, Countdown to Noon, on Wednesday, December 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Lyme Community Center, 41 Society Road, Niantic, CT.  The Museum's Countdown deviates from the traditional New Year's ball drop and replaces it with a massive 300 balloon drop at the strike of noon! In addition to the much loved balloon drop, this year's event will include animal shows by Wildlife Encounters of New Hampshire at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Children will squeal with excitement as they... Read More

​An event for all ages, Nomads Noon Years Eve Celebration! There will be face painting, a DJ, games, bounce houses, a lunch buffet, and an EPIC BALLOON DROP AT NOON! This event sells out every year- don't wait to purchase your ticket! Read More

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with your little ones at KidsPlay Children’s Museum’s biggest event of the year! KidsPlay is offering two sessions filled with creativity, laughter, and unforgettable moments: Morning Session: 10 am – 12:30 pm with a balloon drop at 12 pm Afternoon Session: 2 pm – 4:30 pm with a balloon drop at 4 pm. Read More

Ring in the New Year early with a little magic and a lot of fun! Enjoy a festive celebration featuring a special New Year’s craft, themed games, and a “photo booth” to capture the memories. Read More

Ring in the New Year at 12 noon with the family! Includes Mini-Golf, $7 arcade card, surprise character guests after the balloon drop! Fun starts at 11:30am and everyone needs a ticket. Contests & giveaways with a chance to win a $100 Gift Card. Read More

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a kid-friendly musical countdown! Join Steve Elci & Friends for a lively performance at 2:15 p.m. on the McGraw Gallery Quad, then ring in 2026 with a 3:00 p.m. confetti toss. Read More

Tuesday, December 30, 10–10:45am and 11–11:45am; Wednesday, December 31, 3–3:45pm Celebrate the New Year ahead through a story, a gallery tour, and a hands-on craft. Read More

Ski in the New Year with Ski Sundown. Lifts and trails will be open beginning at 8:00am.  Read More

Are you ready to walk on the Wild Side of Winter? Are you curious about how animals and plants have adapted to survive the cold weather? Do you wonder why some animals hibernate while others stay active? Join RBNC for the Wild Side of Winter and get outside to find out this winter break. Read More

First Night Hartford is Hartfords New Year's celebration. The day includes two spectacular fireworks shows in Bushnell Park at 6 PM and 12 AM Midnight viewed throughout the city by thousands of visitors and residents, multi-cultural activities, events, and performances Read More

The Shepaug Eagle view site will be opening for it's 39th season December 21st, 2024 through March 9th, 2025. View these birds of prey in all their beauty. Read More

The Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park in Meriden, Connecticut, is a beloved annual event that transforms the park into a magical winter wonderland with over 300,000 sparkling lights. Each year, the festival features an array of displays, including illuminated animals, trees, and intricate holiday scenes, all beautifully arranged around the park’s lake and walkways.  Read More

On Thursday, January 1st, the Dino State Park will have their annual “First Day Hike” event! From 10:00am to 1:00pm, there will be Interpretive Naturalists leading guided nature walks along the Red Trail at Dinosaur State Park. Read More

2.5 mile hike kicks off at 1:00 pm. Food donations will be collected for our local Five Corner Cupboard (human and pet foods). Read More

Friday Night, November 21st, kicks off our Holiday Season, including extended store hours until 8pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Nearly 500,000 lights will light up Olde Mistick Village. Read More