Holidays on Main Wethersfield, Conn. 2015

Thursday December 3, 2015

5-9 p.m.

Come to Holidays on Main to enjoy crafters, a silent auction, street  vendors, wine tasting, tree lighting a of course Santa.

Located on Main Street in Wethersfield between Church and Garden Streets.

Visit the Hurlbut-Dunham House decorated for the holidays and visit the Keeney Center free of charge. There will be light refreshments and you will be entertained by balladeer Linda Russell and fiddler Hallie Stotler. Holiday tunes will be played and there will be stories told and a carol sing along.

The Wethersfield Farmers Market will be part of Holidays on Main and stage an outdoor Farmers' Market that evening. Fall/Winter vegetables, gourmet breads, apple cider doughnuts, pies, holiday wreaths, jams/jellies, honey, maple syrup, gifts and more.

Public parking is available at the Keeney Center. 

Fairfield Christmas Tree Festival

A Time to Give & Receive

December 3 - 6, 2015
All events held at the historic Burr Homestead, 

739 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT
Friday, 10am — 7pm

Saturday, 10am — 5pm
Sunday, 10am — 4pm

Admission pricing: $10 adults / $5 children and seniors

All proceeds of the 2015 Festival benefit Norwalk Grassroots Tennis.

Each year hundreds of dedicated volunteers magically transform the historic Burr Homestead in Fairfield, Connecticut into a celebration of the Christmas season.
 
Enjoy a free cup of hot cider as you walk through the mansion and view the rooms which have been decorated by local artists and interior decorators. Gorgeous decorative items are located throughout the house and are for sale. Bring home custom designed live wreaths, no one will have one like yours. The Holiday Boutique is a favorite, offering gifts and ornaments. The kids can have their photo taken with Santa.  

Holiday Tours Governor's Residence 2016

Come to the Governor's Residence the weekend of December 2-4, 2016. Located at 990 Prospect Avenue in Hartford, the historic home will be decorated with Christmas trees, wreaths and seasonal plants and Santa is scheduled to be on hand.  Entrance is free, however, donations will be accepted for Operation E.L.F., an annual initiative of the Connecticut Military Department that assists military families during the holidays and throughout the year. In addition to monetary gifts, suggested donations include grocery store gift cards, gas gift cards, department store gift cards, and gift cards for home essential services, such as heating oil, maintenance services, and snow removal Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wadsworth Mansion Holiday Bazaar Middletown

Holiday Bazaar

Sunday, December 6, 2015,  10:00am – 3:00pm, $2.00 Donation
Save the date. Come to the mansion to find unique holiday gifts for your family and friends.  Handmade products will be offered by a wide selection of vendors many of whom are from the open air market. Come and shop for the holidays! Enjoy lunch and hot beverages in the bar provided by David Alan Catering.

 List of 2015 participating vendors

• Accents in Bloom
• Beach House Glass
• Cider Mill Designs
• Cold Goats Farm
• Flash & Fire
• Hartford Prints!
• Hometown Bakery
• Jamie’s Organic Candles
• Meriano’s Bake Shoppe
• Middletown Garden Club
• Norm’s Best
• Now and Then
• Purseabilities
• Quilibet
• Savor
• Simpson Design Stained Glass
• Still Passions
• Sugar Maple Farms
• The Olive Oil Factory
• Walk by Faith Bakery
• Whole Harmony
• Why a Spoon?
• Winding Drive
• With Heart by Hand
• Woolen It Be Nice
• Wadsworth Mansion
• Wraps With a Twist

Holiday on Main Middletown, Conn.

HOLIDAY ON MAIN STREET 2015

Holiday on Main Street is an annual Downtown Middletown event which begins the day after Thanksgiving and continues Saturday, November 28th, Saturday, December 5th, Saturday, December 12th and Saturday, December 19th. 

For over 25 years this event has brought families to downtown and has become a tradition that the whole family can enjoy. 


Every weekend offers free entertainment, including hayrides to Santa Claus.  Holiday on Main Street is a great opportunity to enjoy the holiday season with friends and family.  

Santa Special Essex Steam Train

All aboard the Santa Special for a one-of-a-kind, daytime holiday experience. Make sure you’re camera-ready for that “special moment” when Santa and Mrs. Claus visit each child! Enjoy the spirit of the season as you relax with family and friends aboard festive railway cars adorned with vintage decorations. Rudolph and Pablo the Penguin will be on board to spread holiday cheer. Plus, each child will receive a small holiday gift from Santa’s Elves!

Ride length is approximately 60 minutes.

Tickets are very limited. Available dates are Sunday November 29 at 11:30, 1:00 and 2:30 , Sunday December 6 at 1:00 and 2:30;  Sunday December 20 at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday December 23 at 11:30, 1:00 and 2:30; Saturday and Sunday December 27 and 28 at 1:00 and 2:30. 

Book your tickets now online.

Breakfast with Santa in Middletown December 5

Bring the entire family for this popular event. Santa will be present to visit with the children and everyone can enjoy a delicious breakfast for a reasonable charge. 

Breakfast service will begin at 8:00 a.m and conclude at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Third Congregational Church at 94 Miner Street in Middletown December 5, 2015.

Middletown Holiday Fairs

Holiday Fair - Festival of Angels

Saturday, November 14, 2015
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

On Saturday, November 14, enjoy shopping the various Fair vendors, Arts & Crafts, Religious Table, Farmer's Market, Grandma's Attic then stop by the Angel's Cafe' for lunch.

St Francis Church

10 Elm St

Middletown


Holiday Fair  Saturday November 14 
9 a.m to 2 p.m. 

Everyone is welcome to enjoy the cookie sale, cookies by the pound, Santa's Workshop, white elephant, craft table, basket raffles and much more. 

Faith Lutheran Church
300 Washington St
 

 

St Pius Middletown Holiday Fair November 7, 2015

SleighBells Ring Fair
Saturday, November 7, 2015
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
 
Arts & Crafts - Tea Cup Raffle - White Elephant
Plants - Baked Goods - Country Store
Gourmet Coffee - Kids Booth - 50/50 Raffle
Saint Pius X Church General Raffle

St Pius Church
310 Westfield Street 
Middletown

Dining Out Around Our Neighborhood

Dining in Connecticut offers lots of options.

Chicken piccata at Rossini's in East Hampton

Apple strudel at Sadlers in Marlborough

Dare I confess that we eat out quite a lot. I have hundreds of really good food pictures and this morning I am feeling like I want to share them. It may just help you decide where you would like to dine next time you are in the mood for a meal out.

Waffle Mitchell's Cromwell

Hotdog at Guida's in Middlefield

Pulled pork at Taino in Middletown

Holiday Fairs in Portland Saturday November 7

If you are ready for some early holiday shopping then head to Portland on Saturday. What could be better than a holiday fair? How about 3. 

St Mary's Ladies Guild will hold their Annual Holiday Craft Fair at 51 Waverly Avenue. Come for breakfast and/or lunch as well as handmade crafts, good gifts, a tag sale, a bake sale and raffle. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Trinity Church Fall Fair 345 Main Street 9 a.m to 2. p.m. Come for the bake and tag sale, silent auction, vendors and crafts. 

The Waverly Center at 7 Waverly Avenue will also have a Fall Fair.