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🎄 21 Things to Do Before Christmas: Your Holiday Bucket List!

Thanksgiving is behind us, and now the countdown is officially on—21 days until Christmas! 😱 If you’re feeling a mix of excitement and panic (like us), don’t worry! Fairfield After Dark has created the ultimate holiday bucket list to help you make the most of this magical season. 


Let’s face it: completing all 21 activities might be a stretch, but it’s all about making memories. So, grab your calendar, pencil in your favorites, and let’s see how many holiday moments you can pack into the next few weeks! 🎁 


  1. Weekly Holiday Happenings for the Weekend. 
  2. Glow Wild Lantern Festival – Closes on Dec 15, 2024 
  3. Sip & Sleigh Santa Con at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards – Sun, Dec. 8, 2024 
  4. See a show at Edmond Town Hall, Newtown this season 
  5. Holiday Market & Festival on Main St., Newtown – Sun, Dec 8, 2024 
  6. See a Holiday Comedy Show at New York Comedy Club Stamford 
  7. Heights & Lights in Stamford Downtown – Sun, Dec 8, 2024 
  8. See a show at The Palace Danbury Theatre this season. 
  9. Enjoy a concert at Fairfield Theatre Company, Fairfield 
  10. See a show at The Ridgefield Playhouse 
  11. See a Show at The Palace Theater, Stamford 
  12. See a movie at The Avon Theatre, Stamford 
  13. FAD’s Annual shows, markets and more 
  14. Fairfield After Dark’s Holiday on-going Events for 2024 
  15. Ride, Glow, and Celebrate: Connecticut's Must-See Holiday Events.  
  16. The Connecticut Christmas Movie Trail  
  17. Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremonies  
  18. Fairfield County’s Holiday Lineup: Must-See Concerts & Shows 
  19. Breakfast with Santa 
  20. Christmas Tree Farms in and around Fairfield County 
  21. Book your Getaway to Sullivan Catskills. 



 21 Things to Do Before Christmas: Your Holiday Bucket List!
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