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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! 🎁
- Weekly Holiday Happenings for the Weekend.
- Glow Wild Lantern Festival – Closes on Dec 15, 2024
- Sip & Sleigh Santa Con at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards – Sun, Dec. 8, 2024
- See a show at Edmond Town Hall, Newtown this season
- Holiday Market & Festival on Main St., Newtown – Sun, Dec 8, 2024
- See a Holiday Comedy Show at New York Comedy Club Stamford
- Heights & Lights in Stamford Downtown – Sun, Dec 8, 2024
- See a show at The Palace Danbury Theatre this season.
- Enjoy a concert at Fairfield Theatre Company, Fairfield
- See a show at The Ridgefield Playhouse
- See a Show at The Palace Theater, Stamford
- See a movie at The Avon Theatre, Stamford
- FAD’s Annual shows, markets and more
- Fairfield After Dark’s Holiday on-going Events for 2024
- Ride, Glow, and Celebrate: Connecticut's Must-See Holiday Events.
- The Connecticut Christmas Movie Trail
- Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremonies
- Fairfield County’s Holiday Lineup: Must-See Concerts & Shows
- Breakfast with Santa
- Christmas Tree Farms in and around Fairfield County
- Book your Getaway to Sullivan Catskills.
Discover Fairfield County’s best weekend events—from live music to comedy—no holiday themes needed. Enjoy pure fun and great nights out with our curated guide.
Experience the magic of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas on December 7 at The Palace Theatre Stamford. A festive night of timeless holiday music and tradition awaits.
Discover Fairfield County’s top holiday events, including Newtown’s Holiday Festival, sip & shops, tree lightings, festive shows, and Repeal Day celebrations.
Country fans, mark your calendars — Julia Cole is coming to The Palace Theatre Stamford on December 6, 2025, and this is one high-energy show you won’t want to miss. Please note: the originally scheduled September 27 & 28 performances have been rescheduled to December 6 , and all tickets from those dates will be honored. The show has also moved from the UpStage to the Mainstage and will remain general admission . Nashville recording artist Julia Cole continues her rapid rise as one of country music’s most empowering and influential new voices. With over 500 million streams , more than 2 million social followers , and a debut on the Grand Ole Opry , Julia’s star power is undeniable. She’s been named a CMT Next Woman of Country and featured on CMT, SiriusXM, Circle TV, CBS, The CW, and more. Blending authentic country storytelling with real-life moments, Julia’s musical journey began singing the national anthem at her high school volleyball games—eventually performing for NFL, MLB, MLS, NASCAR, and ESPN crowds of 75,000. She’s toured internationally, opening for major acts like Dierks Bentley, Dan + Shay, Jon Pardi, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Kane Brown, The Chainsmokers, Lee Brice and more. 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Purchase here: palacestamford.org Don’t miss Julia Cole live at The Palace Theatre Stamford’s Mainstage!
Celebrate Repeal Day at SONO 1420 with a Great Gatsby Party featuring Prohibition cocktails, a Land & Sea menu, and live jazz from DTHREE Music.
Enjoy five live jazz performances, gourmet food trucks, and cozy vibes at Aquila’s December Jazz Fest in Newtown, CT. Tickets just $20 for the full weekend.