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West Hartford's annual Holiday Stroll is a popular Christmas celebration each year.

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Winter Revels

Local Holiday Happenings, Light Shows and Celebrations This Year

 

  • Annual Holiday Stroll

    • Location: Blue Back Square
    • Date: December 5, 5 p.m.
    • Details: Get in the holiday spirit with West Hartford’s classic New England-style Holiday Stroll at Blue Back Square and West Hartford Center. On Facebook: @Whartfordcenter.

  • Nutcracker Ballet

    • Location: The Bushnell, Hartford
    • Dates: December 14-22
    • Details: A classic holiday performance by local ballet companies. Visit Bushnell.com.

  • Fire on Ice Hanukkah Celebration

    • Location: TBD
    • Date: December 29
    • Details: This annual daylong celebration and observance of Hanukkah is sponsored by the Chabad House of Greater Hartford and includes a community menorah lighting ceremony, music, kids activities, and food. On Facebook: @ChabadHartford.

  • Winterfair Hartford

    • Location: Union Station, Downtown Hartford
    • Dates: November 30 - December 22, Saturdays and Sundays, noon-5 p.m.
    • Details: A festive holiday market inside Union Station’s Great Hall, featuring over 30 vendors on each of the eight market days. Visit Winterfarehartford.com.

  • North Polar Express at Gray Granite Railroad

    • Dates: Various days, November 23 - December 22, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    • Location: Cavanna Farms, South Glastonbury
    • Details: The Gray Granite Railroad at Cavanna Farms offers a magical train ride to Santa’s cabin with optional horse-drawn wagon rides. Tickets: $10 (Children 2 and under free). Visit Graygraniterailroad.com.

  • Storytime With Santa

    • Date: December 22, 2-4 p.m.
    • Location: Webster Walk at Blue Back Square, Isham Road
    • Details: Santa will visit and read holiday classics for kids. Visit Bluebacksquare.com.

  • GLOW Hartford

    • Location: Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford
    • Dates: November 29 - December 29
    • Details: Celebrate the holiday season with an indoor light display featuring a million lights. Tickets: $20 for children, $30 for adults, $15 for seniors. Visit Hartford.glowgardens.com for tickets and information.

  • First Night Hartford

    • Date: December 31, 2 p.m. - midnight
    • Location: Various locations throughout the city
    • Details: A New Year's Eve tradition featuring a day of art, music, food, and community, with two fireworks shows in Bushnell Park at 6 p.m. and midnight. Visit Ezevent.com for information and tickets.