ANSONIA203-736-5980 www.cityofansonia.com

Christmas Tree LightingVeteran’s Park at City Hall 253 Main St.Dec. 6: 6pm Ansonia’s Holiday MarketplaceAnsonia Armory, 4 State St. Dec. 7: 11 am – 4 pm

BETHLEHEM 203-266-7510www.christmastownfestival.com 2019 Christmas Town Festival1 The Green, Bethlehem, CTFace painting, train ride, children’s crafts, music entertainment, craft and food vendors, hayride, photos with Santa. Dec. 6: 5 pm – 10 pmDec. 7: 9:30 am – 4 pm Santa Made Me Do It!36 Main St. S, Bethlehem, CT5K road race, 2 mile walk, and 1/4-mile Kids’ Fun Run! Dec. 7: 8:30 am RegistrationCost: $30 on race day, $25 in advance with mail in application. Fun Run for kids- Free

MIDDLEBURY203-758-2439www.middleburyct.org

Celebrate Middlebury 2019Shepardson Community CenterCrafts market, food booths, live music, touch-a-truckOct. 19: 11 am – 4 pm

Annual Halloween “Trick or Trunk”Memorial Middle School Parking LotDecorate your vehicle & fill your trunk with candy for a “Howling Ghoul” time!Oct. 26: 12 pm -1 pm Set up1 pm – 3 pm Trick or Trunk Christmas Tree Lighting on the GreenMiddlebury GreenTree lighting ceremony and Chrismas caroling that includes a visit from Santa. Visit town website for date.

OXFORD(203) 888-2543www.oxford-ct.gov

Oxford Trick or TrunkOxford High School Oct. 31

Oxford Tree LightingOxford Town HallDec. 6: 6 pm

SEYMOUR 203) 888-2511www.seymourct.org

Seymour Christmas ParadeBroad Street Bridge, Main Street, Rte. 67 Traditional holiday parade welcoming Santa and the season to Seymour! Entertainment at the reviewing stand near the railroad station prior to the parade.Dec. 1: 2 pm

THOMASTON860-283-4141www.thomastonct.org

Light up ThomastonDowntown Thomaston, Main St.Over 60 buildings lit with holiday lights, Light Parade, Santa & Mrs. Claus, free refreshments & more.Nov. 30: Light Parade begins at 5:45 pm

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BEACON FALLS203-729-8254

www.beaconfalls-ct.org

Beacon Hose Octoberfest35 N Main St., Beacon Falls, CT

A day filled with good food, drinks, and family fun at our firehouse.

Oct. 20: 11 am – 7 pm

Beacon Falls Tree Lighting and BonfireIn front of town hall

Free food and beverages. Visit town website for date.

DERBY 203-736-1462

www.derbyct.gov

Christmas Tree lighting Derby Green on Elizabeth Street

Nov. 29: 5pm

NAUGATUCK 203-720-7000

www.naugatuck-ct.gov

Light the Night Festival Naugatuck Green

Santa Claus will be making an appearance and there will be bonfires.

Nov. 30: 3 pm - 9 pm (rain date next day)

Naugatuck Christmas Craft FairNaugatuck Event Center

Dec. 8

PROSPECT 203-758-4461

www.townofprospect.org

16th Annual Pumpkin Festival Prospect Green

Decorated pumpkins will be displayed around the green for viewing and judging. Parade will start at 5:45 pm.

Oct 19: 4 pm – 8 pm

Annual Holiday Light Parade and Tree LightingProspect Town Hall

The Parade of Lights will begin at 5 pm and will travel through town ending at Prospect Town Hall for tree lighting festivities.

See town website for date

SOUTHBURY203-262-0600

www.southbury-ct.org/

Phillips Farm FundayPhillips Farm, 400 Sanford Rd., Southbury

A fun day for families including a critter show, pumpkin hunt, hikes, treats and hay rides.

Oct. 13: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm (no rain date)

WATERBURY 203-597-3444

www.waterburyct.org

Waterbury Artisan’s Marketplace Historic Waterbury City Hall, 235 Grand St.

Exceptional foods, gifts and wares, food trucks. Experience a unique “shop local” day in beautiful City Hall. Free parking & admission.

Nov. 23: 10 am – 4 pm

Waterbury’s Tree Lighting CeremonyWaterbury Green

The Christmas Parade will feature Santa Claus on a fire engine. Music will help usher in the tree lighting to the tunes of the

Brass on Brass band.Dec. 1: 5:30 pm (raindate Dec. 2)

All events are free unless otherwise indicated. Some dates and times were not available at time of printing. Please check with the town for updates.

WATERTOWN860-945-5246

www.watertownctrecreation.com

Townwide Scarecrow ContestRegister with Watertown Parks & Rec. to participate by 4 pm Oct. 16.

Trunk or Treat

Veterans’ Memorial Park 570 Nova Scotia Hill Rd. A safe family environment for trick or treaters.

Prizes in several categories.Oct. 19: 3 pm – 4 pm (rain date: Oct 20)

Annual Celebration of Mischief & MerrimentWatertown and Oakville Firehouses

Halloween treats, games & more.Oct. 31: 6 pm - 8 pm

Santa Claus is Coming to TownWatertown Fire Dept. 935 Main St. Gazebo (Corner of Routes 6 & 63)

Celebrate the arrival of Santa Claus with our annual fully illuminated Light Parade and festival.

Nov. 29: 3:30 pm Watertown FirehouseNov. 29: 5 pm at Gazebo

Spirit of Giving Holiday MarketplaceSwift Middle School Gymnasium

Hand-crafted and unique arts and crafts from local artists and artisansNov. 30: 10 am - 2 pm

Cookies and Milk with SantaJohn Trumbull Primary SchoolCome have milk & cookies with Santa! Raffles, Santa’s adventure face painting, make-and-take projects.Dec. 7: 1 pm – 3 pm (snow date: Dec. 8)

Let’s Really Light up Watertown/Oakville House/Business Decorating ContestOpen to all residents and businesses in Watertown/Oakville. Winners will receive wonderful prizes donated by local merchants.Dec. 6: Deadline for EntriesDec 13: Judging (Displays must be ready) Cost: $20 registration

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WOODBURY203-263-2144

www.woodburyparksandrec.org

Woodbury Harvest Stroll Historic Main St.

Oct. 6: 12 pm – 6 pm

Woodbury Annual Tree LightingNorth Green

Santa will make his appearance at 4 pm to turn on the tree lights.

School choirs and band will lead us in winter music.

Dec. 7: 4 pm (event will be held in snow/rain)

All events are free unless otherwise indicated. Some dates and times were not available at time of printing. Please check with the town for updates.

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