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Weekends in Connecticut!

Weekends in Connecticut: Holiday lights, Movies, Trees, Events, Music, Fundraisers and more!

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  • Visit CT has a great listing of events HERE
  • Get a listing of all the Holiday Lights this season: HERE

SUPPORT LOCAL here is a great listing of farmers markets, bazaars and where to get your tree in CT: HERE

I’m selecting a few movies to share with you for my picks this weekend.

Brendan Frasers big come back and most talked about film at multiple festivals, The Whale will open in select theaters. About an obese and reclusive English teacher who tries to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption. You can only see in theaters for time being, but word is it will be available for streaming in a few weeks and most likely via HBO Max.

For the kids! Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again is an animated exclusive film with an all star cast of voices, NOW STREAMING exclusively on Disney+.

And one last film of note, Emancipation starring Will Smith isn’t getting the attention it deserves due to his behavior at the Oscars, which is too bad, The film has a great message, a great cast too , but even Will has said himself he understands if people would rather skip it because of his actions. Now in theaters and streaming on Apple TV+.

Friday at 7pm  and Saturday at 5pm enjoy, "A Christmas Carol" presented by the Time's Fool Theatre Company and Wethersfield Historical Society at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center on Old Main Street. Proceeds from this event will be supporting two Wethersfield non-profit organizations. Enjoy Complementary cider and donuts with the performance.

Don’t miss the Town of Cromwell Farmers Market Holiday Craft Fair from 9am to 2pm! Come see some of your favorite vendors form the Town of Cromwell Farmers Market and meet some new ones! Food, drinks and goodies also available. Happening at the Cromwell Town Hall Gym.

Join me Saturday from 4 to 6pm at Elicit Brewing Company in Manchester for their first annual festival of trees benefiting the Blue Angels Foundation. Bring me a new unwrapped toy to be delivered by local law enforcement to children and if you are 21 and older – I’ll give you a treat from the brewery!  Plus you can bid on custom Christmas trees decorated by local vendors and community groups that you get to take home! I even have a tree thanks to our friends at Paul and Sandys Two in East Hampton, decorated with everything from concert, game and show tickets and more! And all to benefit the Blue Angels Foundation - a nonprofit charity that supports community needs. Since 2001 this organization has worked to improve the lives of children and families in the town of Manchester. The proceeds from the tree donation will go directly towards the delivery of presents on Christmas Day for those in need in town.

Saturday night, it’s the 52nd Annual Torchlight Parade on Main Street at 6pm in Old Saybrook! More than 20 different fife and drum corps hailing from as far away as Pennsylvania and Vermont will march along Main Street to the Town Green. Leading the musician groups will once again be the 2nd Company Governor's Foot Guard marching unit.

Lace up for a great cause! KEEP JINGLING at the most festive holiday FUNdraising-RUN around! Help keep the tradition going strong by jingling with your family and friends at the Arthritis Foundation's 2022 Jingle Bell Run.  Sunday starting at 8am at the Surf Club in Madison CT! Wear your favorite holiday costume and spread good cheer for a great cause. We’re raising awareness and funds to support arthritis research for better treatments and a cure. We’re also helping the Arthritis Foundation develop tools, resources, and opportunities to connect with each other. 


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