CCC News December 6, 2024

Stress-Free Holidays Workshop in collaboration with Mio Galarza. It will be on Thursday, December 19 at 1 pm.

We will talk about strategies to enjoy the festivities without stress.

Mio Galarza, M.A., is a Community Social Psychologist, with over 25 years of experience in social work, including HIV/AIDS education, domestic violence counseling, and disability advocacy. She founded Padres Unidos, Danbury, a support, advocacy, and education group for families of children and youth with special needs.

When: Thursday, December 19

Time: 1 pm - 2 pm

Where: Zoom

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkcOqgqjsiHtbtpa8a0goCLG-gkTd9Nw7K

Need a last minute gift? Look no further! Filled with beautiful photos from around Milford, this 2025 calendar brings joy all year round! All proceeds benefit MPC initiatives such as programming, speakers, events, and the youth committee. Perfect for anyone who loves the beautiful city we live in! Pickup dates are December 4th and December 12th. Order yours now with the QR code below or with this link: https://forms.gle/UFNFtGSb5yXVdfsV7

Lauralton Hall's time-honored event returns this year with extended hours! Join us on Sunday, December 8 from 10:00 am-4:00 pm Admission is $10 at the door; children 12 & under are free.

Stroll Lauralton's decorated halls, tour our historic Victorian Gothic mansion, shop for holiday gifts from pop-up boutiques, and visit Santa's Workshop for photos and goodies.

Visitors are also welcome to visit the creche in Lauralton's century-old chapel in Mercy Hall. A longstanding Lauralton tradition, Christmas in the Mansion transforms our historic campus into a spectacular showcase of the season.

Join The Downtown Milford Business Association for the 22nd Annual Downtown Milford lamplight Stroll! Bring your family and friends for a favoritisms heart-warming event.

From 5pm-9pm on December 6th there will be 40+ vendors on the green, roaming carolers, horse & carriage rides and a visit from Santa himself. Get in your holiday spirit and join us on this spectacular night

Details for the event can be found at downtownmilfordct.com and On Facebook and Instagram. Hope to see you there!

Sunday December 8, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Stop by the Arch on the corner of Naugatuck and Broadway for our annual tree lighting with Santa. The tree will be lit at 5PM! There will be treats and carols will be sung! All are welcome

The 43rd annual festival will run from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm on Friday December 6 2024 and from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday December 7 2024.

Highlights of the festival include vendors selling handcrafted items just in time for holiday shopping a hayride free musical entertainment an illuminated fire truck procession a 5K Road Race and a Christmas Classic Vehicle Exhibition and Decorating Contest. Plus a multitude of delicious food choices to make everyone’s visit complete.

The Festival surrounds the Bethlehem town green at the junction of Route 61 and Route 132. All the buildings and churches participating in the festival are brimming with activities and Christmas spirit. The opening ceremony is on Friday night at 6 pm where Chaz from the “Chaz and AJ Show” on WPLR radio will help Santa light the town’s beautiful 85-foot Christmas tree. Santa will stay for the balance of the festival giving families the opportunity to take their own memorable photos.

Free parking is available at the Bethlehem Fairgrounds just north of town on Route 61 Free shuttle buses between the fairgrounds and the festival Free festival admission Free musical entertainment and a Free crafts workshop for children and their parents. There is also a scavenger hunt which is free to enter. Also children’s hayride tickets are free with adult ticket purchase.

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1 Old Sturbridge Village Road

Sturbridge, MA 01566

(800) 733-1830

November 29 – December 30, 2024

Christmas by Candlelight select evenings from 2:00 -8:00 p.m. | December 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, and 30.

Also open December 12 from 4:00 -8:00 p.m.

View hours of operation here.

Come experience the history of Christmas festivities at Old Sturbridge Village. Relish old traditions and create new ones as you watch demonstrations of classic Christmas projects, stroll through the decorated Village and Christmas Tree Trail, listen to stories and live music, sample sweet treats, and more. We hope your family will join us, as we celebrate a very special time of year.

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Park City Music Hall Black Rock, CT

2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605

Saturday, December 28, 2024

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Join us for this fun, family show about Hanukkah!

Whether you are a Hanukkah or Christmas celebrator there is fun for everyone and donuts!

Get ready to laugh, cheer, and get a history lesson like never before! In "Oh Hanukkah!", M.C. Maccabee live-streams the epic showdown between a cray-cray king who thinks he's the star of the show and the heroic Maccabees ready to save the day (and their temple). With an ancient setting but totally modern vibes, this hilarious and heartwarming show brings history to life with battles, glitter, and even treif-related drama. It’s like your favorite TikTok but with miracles and candy – come for the laughs, stay for the history!