CT Kids & Family - Nov 2022

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Holiday Happenings

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Please double check dates, times and any changes before heading out to these great events. Due to Covid some events require you to purchase tickets online and in advance.

November 3: Mystic

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The Art of Glassblowing with Jeffrey P’An, Mystic Seaport Museum, 25 Roosevelt Ave in Mystic. In the spirit of our exhibit, Sargent, Whistler, and Venetian Glass: American Artists and the Magic of Murano, renowned artist Jeffrey P’An invites us to his studio to see first-hand how the influence of Venetian Murano glassmaking techniques are still alive today. Registration is required for this exciting behindthe-scenes artist talk and demonstration. Register by Monday, October 31. Members = $25; Non-Members = $35. 11am or 1:30pm

November 4 - 6: Uncasville

New England Christmas Festival 2022, Mohegan Sun Earth Expo & Convention Center, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard. Uncasville. 350+ Art, Craft & Specialty Food pop up shops by American Artisans that come together once a year for 3 days only! You will find handmade, unique gifts, and specialty foods for everyone on your list, including your 4-legged friends. Fri-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. $15 Single Day, $18 Multi Day ($2 off if ordered online), Children 14 under Free

November 5: Newtown Fall Fair! Free Family Fun! Christ the King Lutheran Church. 85 Mt. Pleasant Road, Newtown. 45 + Vendors selling new and used items, locally handmade crafts, food items. Shop at our popular $1 tag sale featuring hundreds of items in all categories (half price from 2:00 - 3:00)! Event is indoors, so held rain or shine! 9:00 - 3:00 FREE ADMISSION 8:00 $5 early bird entry for best selection! Free admission at 9:00 - 3:00 (8:00-9:00 $5 early bird admission)

November 11: Westport

Honor Our Veterans 5K, Sherwood Island Connector, Westport. Join us on Veterans Day for the newest 5K in the state. All abilities are encouraged to be with us at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport. 8:45 a.m. Kids Run for our Heroes Scamper, 9:15 a.m. Honor Our Veterans Run & Walk. $30 Adults 19 and older, $15 18 and younger, Kids Run for our Heroes scamper free. Pre-register on website.

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Please double check dates, times and any changes before heading out to these great events. Due to Covid some events require you to purchase tickets online and in advance.

November 12: Middlefield Ski & Board Swap, Powder Ridge Mountain Park Resort, 99 Powder Hill Rd., Middlefield. Meet the instructors and learn about all the exciting programs available this season. Information will be available on the Burton Riglet program, Ski & Board Teams, race teams, and the lesson programs. Sat. 10 a.m.- 3 pm. FREE

November 12 - 13: Litchfield Litchfield Art Festival 2022: Holiday Show, Litchfield High School, 14 Plumb Hill Rd., Litchfield, The Voice of Art is pleased to invite you to its second annual juried fine art show, Litchfield Art Festival 2022: Holiday Show at the Litchfield High School which will be a highlight for collectors and residents. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 suggested donation.

November 12: Windsor

Colonial Hearth Cooking with Becky Hendricks, Windsor Historical Society, 96 Palisado Ave, Windsor, Join accomplished open hearth cooking expert Becky Hendricks for an immersive experience cooking your own dishes in an authentic colonial-era kitchen at Windsor Historical Society’s historic Strong-Howard House Saturday 11 am - 4 pm . $55 plus $10-$15 food costs

November 13: New Britain

Historical Tours of National Iwo Jima Memorial, National Iwo Jima Memorial, 1 Iwo Jima Way, New Britain. The historical tours take about 20 minutes, and are very informative. You will learn how unique this monument is, and experience the valor, honor and sacrifice that it represents. Some tours are presented by Marines and the sons of Iwo Jima Survivors.

November 18 - January 1, 2023: Old Lyme Deck the Walls, Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme. The Lyme Art Association’s most festive art exhibition and sale is their annual Deck the Walls holiday show. More than 200 original works of art by member artists will be on display and priced to sell as holiday

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Please double check dates, times and any changes before heading out to these great events. Due to Covid some events require you to purchase tickets online and in advance.

Out & About in Connecticut

gifts. Opening reception on Sunday, November 27 from 2 – 4 pm. Open to the public Wednesday – Sunday from 10 – 5

November 18 - December 31: New Haven 28th Annual Fantasy of Lights, Lighthouse Point Park, 2 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven, Fantasy of Lights, presented by Goodwill of Southern New England has become a holiday tradition for thousands of families. This bright and colorful light display illuminates Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven for the holiday season. Sun.-Thu. 5 p.m.9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. $10 per passenger vehicle, $25 per mini van (more than 15 people), $50 per full bus.

November 19: Bolton

“Sleigh Bells Ring”, St. Maurice Church, 32 Hebron Rd. This holiday event features a Country Store with homemade jams, pickles, salsa, cookie and muffin mixes, “sweet treats”, teacup “friendship candles”, and many unique gifts for family and friends! Handmade Raggedy Ann dolls, hand-knit items, fresh evergreen baskets, clothes for American Girl dolls, and homemade apple pies and holiday baked goods. Lunch includes homemade clam chowder, baked potatoes, hearty stew, and chili. Handicapped accessible. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE

November 25: Putnam

Santa Lights Up Putnam, Rotary Park, Rotary Park Bandstand, Putnam. Santa comes to Putnam Rotary Park on a big red fire truck to light the Christmas lights and Big Ornament! WINY will broadcast live and provide hot chocolate and Christmas cookies. Friday 4pm

November 27: Putnam

Holiday Dazzle Light Parade, Rotary Park, Rotary Park Bandstand, Putnam. Enjoy this fun holiday tradition through downtown Putnam with floats, music and lights galore to kick-off the holiday season in brilliant style. Sunday 5pm

Out & About is a guide to family–oriented, events and is provided as a community service. As events may change after printing we suggest you call ahead to verify. We welcome your events. Please visit us at www.CTKidsandFamily.com.

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