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NOVEMBER 2023
November 3-5: Hartford Jurassic World Live, XL Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford. Jurassic World’s unmistakable score combined with projection and practical scenery transforms the arena into the dense jungles of Isla Nublar, where real Gyrospheres roll through the valley and scientists work to unravel a corrupt plan and save anew dinosaur from a terrible fate. With pulse-pounding stunts and an original, authentic storyline, this show is guaranteed to make memories that will last another 65 million years. November 3-5: Uncasville New England Christmas Festival at Mohegan Sun, Mohegan Sun. 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville. The array of handmade products includes stunning jewelry, seasonal decorations, photography, distinctive home accessories, spa products, children’s toys and clothes, pet specialties, gifts for the sports minded, specialty foods, personalized gits and much, much more. 1-Day Access Ticket: $17, 3-Day Access Ticket: $22, Children age 14 and under: Free November 4: Newtown Fall Fair! Free Family Fun!, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 85 Mount Pleasant Road, Newtown. 40+ vendors selling new and used items, locally handmade crafts, something for everyone at this family friendly event. Start your Christmas shopping or enjoy lunch while listening to live music. Shop at our HUGE $1 tag sale featuring hundreds of items in all categories for just $1 (Items are 2/$1 starting at 2:00 and Free at 3:30)! FREE admission 9:00 - 3:00, early bird $5 at 8:00 November 4: Westport Free First Saturdays, Westport Museum of History, 25 Avery Place, Westport. Young visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward, coloring pages, colonial games and more. Adult visitors will enjoy our wide array of exhibits. Our 2023 exhibitions include Legacy; The Adairs of Westport, Bittersweet: Chocolate in the American Colonies, and I Thee Wed: Bridal fashion from the Collection and our local history gallery. Saturday 11 am - 5 pm FREE Call 203-457-9364 for Advertising Information
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November 4: South Windsor Celebrate Native American Heritage in Nowashe, Nowashe Village, 787 Main Street, South Windsor, Pull up a log or layout a fur and join Abenaki elder and national storyteller Willow Greene will be joining us Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Willow brings with her a small, beaded pouch and asks volunteer audience members to reach in and pick out a stoSuggested donation: $5 per child, $10 for adults, $25 per familyne. Since each stone relates to a different story, every one of Willow’s storytelling events is unique. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. November 11: Watertown 2nd Annual Holiday Wreath Festival & Marketplace, Watertown United Methodist Church. 305 Main Street, Watertown. Come join the Watertown History Museum this holiday season for our 2nd Annual Holiday Wreath Festival & Marketplace. Beautiful wreathes, made by local artisans, will be on display and available for purchase via an auction. November 12: Storrs Husky Run & Ruck, UCONN Student Recreation Center. Hillside Ave, Storrs. NEW in 2023! The Husky Run & Ruck offers a 10K run, 5K run/walk and untimed 1 mile that all start and end in the heart of UConn Storrs campus. Taking place on Veterans Day weekend, the event will honor those who have served and benefit UConn Veterans Affairs and Military Programs. Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m November 17-19: Danbury Ann’s Place Presents the 21st annual Festival of Trees, The Summit at Danbury, 100 Reserve Rd., Danbury. This year’s Festival of Trees includes a wide array of holiday activities for individuals of all ages. Live music and entertainment, raffles, shopping and children’s craft activities will be featured throughout the weekend. Fri. 12 p.m.-7 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages 3 to 64, $10; Seniors, $5; kids under 3, free. November 18: Bolton “Sleigh Bells Ring” Christmas Fair, St. Maurice Church, 32 Hebron Rd., Bolton. St. Maurice Church will hold its 52nd Annual Christmas Fair – “Sleigh Bells Ring” – on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM at 32 Hebron Road, Bolton. This much 14
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anticipated holiday event features a Country Store filled with homemade jams, muffin and cookie mixes, “sweet treats”, teacup “friendship candles” and unique stocking stuffers galore! November 18: Mansfield The Three Billy Goats Gruff and The Lion and Mouse by Pumpernickel Puppets, Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, 1 Royce Cir, Storrs. Two classic tales make up this wonderful animal-inspired show by John McDonough of Pumpernickel Puppets from Worcester MA. Ticket Prices: Adults: $12; Members/Seniors: $10; Students: $8; Kids: $6 (12 years and under). 11AM November 18-23: Hartford Glow Hartford – Holiday Light Festival & Market, Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford. Celebrate the holiday season under the twinkle of a million lights at Glow Hartford! Glow Hartford returns to the Connecticut Convention Center, Nov. 18-Dec. 23. Back by popular demand, this indoor holiday light festival is almost twice the size as last year! Enjoy interactive light gardens, illuminated structures, seasonal food and drinks, family-friendly activities, a festive holiday market and daily live entertainment. Don’t miss a FREE photo with Santa and ride on our trackless “Glow-comotive” train. See website for ticket pricing for adults, children, families and seniors (65+)/Military, Police, EMS and Vete rans. Tickets go on sale October 2nd November 24-December 23: Greenwich 15th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop, Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, 437 North Street, Greenwich. To recognize the 15th year, the event will be “CELEBRATING FAMILY TRADITIONS.” Top of the list for hundreds of families is visiting Santa’s LIVE Reindeer and having family and pet Photos with Santa at beautiful Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses. The unique holiday attraction has become an important family tradition for thousands of families over the past 14 years. Friday, November 24, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, November 25, 9 a.m to 6 p.m. 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. Call 203-457-9364 for Advertising Information
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