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Santa, Lights, and More: Festive Happenings in and Around Fairfield County for week of Dec 11-Dec 15, 2024.

🎄 Holiday Happenings in and Around Fairfield County: Dec. 11 – Dec. 15, 2024 🎁 

Are you ready for a whirlwind of festive fun in Fairfield County this weekend? From sparkling lights and train rides to holiday cookie-making and Santa sightings, there's something for everyone! Browse by day, click the links, and book your plans with ease. 🎅✨ 



Wednesday, December 11, 2024 

**Fairfield: NRBQ in The Warehouse - 8pm 

**Newtown/SandyHook: Drinks & DIY: Ceramic Gingerbread House at Aquila's Nest Vineyards – 6:15pm 

**Stamford: Comedian Judy Gold at New York Comedy Club Stamford - 7pm 

**Trumbull: Christmas Village hosted by Bridgeport PAL 4pm-8pm 


Thursday, December 12, 2024 

**Bridgeport: Glow Wild Lantern Festival at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo - 5pm-9pm

**Fairfield: Shane Torres on StageOne at Fairfield Theatre Company – 8:00pm 

**Fairfield: The Leevees with Adam (Guster) & Dave (Zambonis) A Hanukkah Party for all in The Warehouse – 8:00PM 

**Newtown/Sandy Hook: Paint Your Pet on a Disc Ornamentat Aquila's Nest Vineyards – 6:00pm 

**Norwalk: Joni & John - LIVE at Music & Industry – 7:30pm 

**Stamford: Comedians Paul Taro & Beau McDowell at New York Comedy Club Stamford – 7:oopm 

**Stratford: ELF The Musical at Bunnell HS - 7pm 

**Trumbull: Christmas Village hosted by Bridgeport PAL 1pm-8pm 


Friday, December 13, 2024 

**Bridgeport: Glow Wild Lantern Festival at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo 

**Fairfield: Festival of Lights at Hope River Farm – 6:00pm-9:00pm 

**Fairfield: The Yacht Lobsters in The Warehouse at FTC – 8:00pm   SOLD OUT! 

**Mashantucket: ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK at Foxwoods – 8:00pm 

**Milford: “Dorothy’s Christmas in Oz” at the Milford Arts Council (MAC) 7:30pm 

**Newtown/Sandy Hook: Holiday Chocolates & Wine Pairing at Aquila's Nest Vineyards – 6:00pm 

**Newtown/Sandy Hook: Winter Wreath Making Workshop at Aquila's Nest Vineyards – 6:00pm 

**Newtown: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical at Edmond Town Hall – 7:00pm 

**Norwalk: SKUNK ROKETS – LIVE at Music & Industry – 7:30pm 

**Ridgefield: The Nutcracker at the Ridgefield Playhouse – 6:30pm 

**Sherman: Winter Wonderettes at The Sherman Players – 8:00pm 

**Stamford: Comedian Giulio Gallarotti at New York Comedy Club Stamford – 7:00pm 

**Stamford: Comedians KP Anderson, Maggie Lalley, Max Antonucci, Jarrett Campbell at New York Comedy Club Stamford – 9:30pm 

**Stratford: ELF The Musical at Bunnell HS - 7pm 

**Trumbull: Christmas Village hosted by Bridgeport PAL 1pm-8pm 


Saturday, December 14, 2024 

**Bridgeport: Glow Wild Lantern Festival at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo 

**Bridgeport: Holiday Market at NEST Arts Factory – 12pm - 5pm 

**Bridgeport: Big Time Rush on Ice – Total Mortgage Arena - 8pm 

**Danbury: ELF Movie Party at The Palace Danbury Theatre – 4:00 pm 

**Fairfield: The Weight Band at The Warehouse – 8:00pm 

**Mashantucket: Breakfast with Santa at Foxwoods – 8:30am – 12:00pm 

**Mashantucket: DAVID FOSTER & KATHERINE MCPHEE at FOXWOODS - 8pm 

**Milford: “Dorothy’s Christmas in Oz” at the Milford Arts Council (MAC) 2pm + 5:30pm 

**Newtown/Sandy Hook: Dean Snellback LIVE at Aquila's Nest Vineyards – 2-5pm 

**Newtown/Sandy Hook: Dreaming of a Wine Christmas Music Show at Aquila's Nest Vineyards – 6:00pm 

**Newtown: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical at Edmond Town Hall – 1:00pm + 7:00pm 

**Norwalk: Norwalk Jingle Bell 5K at Calf Pasture Beach – 9:00am 

**Norwalk: Shark-Diving Santa at The Maritime Aquarium – 10:30am-12:30pm 

**Norwalk: Wall Street Wonderland – 4:00pm 

**Norwalk: Nikki Newcomer – LIVE at Music & Industry – 7:30pm 

**Ridgefield: The Nutcracker at the Ridgefield Playhouse – 2pm + 6pm 

**Sherman: Four Horseman Holiday Show at Sherman JCC – 7:00pm 

**Sherman: Winter Wonderettes at The Sherman Players – 8:00pm 

**Stamford: Holiday Wish Express at Stamford Town Center – 10: ooam-6:45pm 

**Stamford: Nutcracker Suite in the Grand Court at Stamford Town Center – 12pm +3:00pm 

**Stamford: Comedian Jordan Jensen at New York Comedy Club Stamford - 7pm 

**Stamford: Comedians Shannon Fiedler, Victor Tran, Will Julian, Alex Babbitt at New York Comedy Club Stamford – 9:30pm 

**Stratford: ELF The Musical at Bunnell HS - 2pm + 7pm 

**Trumbull: Christmas Village hosted by Bridgeport PAL 1pm-8pm 


Sunday, December 15, 2024 

**Bridgeport: LAST DAY!  Glow Wild Lantern Festival at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo 

**Bridgeport: Christmas Party at Port 5 NA Naval Vets – 11:00am 

**Danbury: Santa’s coming to Charter Oak Brewing Co – 12:00pm – 2:00pm 

**Fairfield: Festival of Lights at Hope River Farm – 6:00pm-9:00pm 

**Milford: “Dorothy’s Christmas in Oz” at the Milford Arts Council (MAC) 2:00pm 

**Milford: Milford Buoy Tree Lighting – Lisman Landing Milford Harbor 4:45pm 

**Newtown: Breakfast with Santa at Dodgingtown Volunteer Fire Company – 9:00am 

**Newtown: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical at Edmond Town Hall – 1:00pm 

**Newtown/Sandy Hook: Billy Joel Tribute Holiday Show with the River of Dreams at Aquila's Nest Vineyards - 4PM 

**Norwalk: Breakfast with Santa at The Maritime Aquarium – 8:00am 

**Norwalk: Shark-Diving Santa at The Maritime Aquarium – 10:30am-12:30pm 

**Redding: Santa at the Redding Roadhouse – 3:30pm – 6:30pm 

**Ridgefield: The Nutcracker at the Ridgefield Playhouse – 11am + 2pm 

**Sherman: Winter Wonderettes at The Sherman Players – 8:00pm 

**Stamford: Holiday Wish Express at Stamford Town Center – 10: ooam-6:45pm 

**Stamford: The Nutcracker at The Palace Stamford – 2:00pm + 6:00pm 

**Stratford: Brunch with Santa at Two Roads Brewing Co – 10am - 2pm 

**Trumbull: Christmas Village hosted by Bridgeport PAL 1pm-8pm 

Santa, Lights, and More: Festive Happenings in and Around Fairfield County for week of Dec 11-Dec 15, 2024.
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