Behaving At Classical Concerts Connecticut

Times: 11:00 am-2:30 pm
Email: info@oldemistickvilliage.com
Phone: 860.536.4941

Address:
Exit 90 off I-95
Mystic, CT

Description:
Brady White a.k.a. "Santa to the Stars?" is one of America's top and most sought after Santas; he travels the world portraying Santa Claus in films, television, commercials, print advertisements and live appearances. The New York Times called him the "ULTIMATE SANTA". So precious is his image that his beard is insured with Lloyds of London. He will greet children in the Meeting House. Bring your camera.

Times: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Phone: 888.973.2767

Address:
75 Greenmanville Ave
Mystic, CT

Description:
House filled with kids for Thanksgiving? Get all that excess energy out at Mystic Seaport's annual Field Days! Participate in 19th-century games on the Village Green, make your own puppet in our creative puppet-making workshop and explore the autumn sky under the Planetarium dome. Children will enjoy singing along to rollicking songs of the sea in our "Tales and Tunes" program, climbing aboard the Museum's fleet of playscape boats and discovering the world's last wooden whaleship, the Charles W. Morgan, as she rests ashore in the Museum's shipyard undergoing a three-year restoration. And while you're here, don't forget to check out our regular schedule of activities including demonstrations aboard tall ships, daily music programs, horse and carriage rides through our 19th-century village and interactive exhibits. When it's time to eat, the Galley Restaurant has a menu full of kid's favorites (plus lots of choices for Mom and Dad, too). Spend quality time with your family this Thanksgiving Day weekend at Mystic Seaport.

Times: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Email: triciawalsh@mysticchamber.org
Phone: 860.572.9578

Address:
Cottrell Street
Mystic, CT

Description:
Take part in the thrill as Santa Claus arrives in Mystic on the John Paul tugboat. Precisely at 2:00 pm, Santa will arrive at the dock of the Mystic River Park. He will greet the crowds and listen to all the children¡¯s holiday wishes. Come and enjoy the Christmas carols while waiting for Santa to arrive.

Times: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Email: triciawalsh@mysticchamber.org
Phone: 860.572.9578

Address:
Cottrell Street
Mystic, CT

Description:
The tree lighting will be promptly at 6:00pm, then stay for a spectacular light parade!For the hearty souls who keep their boats in the water and commissioned into early winter, please join us on Saturday, November 28th, 2009 as we continue this tradition in Mystic; a Parade of lighted and decorated vessels. Vessels will parade down the Mystic River at 6:20 pm and return to the Mystic River Park, where spectators will be gathered. Judging and awards will take place for the most spectacular vessels. Vessels of any size are welcome, and there is no cost to participate, please contact the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce for an application.

Times: 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Email: triciawalsh@mysticchamber.org
Phone: 860.572.9578

Address:
US Route 1 - Start: South Road, End: Groton Shopping Plaza
Groton, CT

Description:
The Groton Business Association (GBA) of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Holiday Lights Parade in December at 5pm. The GBA, the Town of Groton and the City of Groton invite you to participate in this special annual holiday event.The GBA welcomes floats from businesses, clubs, and organizations and marchers from all groups in the community. A special call goes out to bands and choral groups who make that special holiday music that everyone knows and loves. Trophies will be awarded to parade participants. Judging will be held at 4 p.m. prior to the start of the parade. Tune into Q105 for holiday music from 4:30 - 6:30. After the parade, Santa Claus will have the honor of lighting up the holiday tree on the green at the rear of the Groton Shopping Plaza. Keep in the generous spirit of holiday and bring hats, mittens and scarfs for those in need. Donations can be dropped off at the tree after the parade. The Parade Committee is looking for donations, sponsors for awards and volunteers for the night of the parade. Groton's Holiday Lights Parade is sponsored by the Groton Business Association (GBA) of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce and Holiday Lights Parade Sponsors. This town-wide event is to promote businesses in Groton and create a greater sense of community among all Groton residents. Any net proceeds from the festival will be used to support GBA events and projects throughout the year. At this year¡¯s Groton Lights Parade, the staff of Liberty Tax Service in Mystic and Groton, dressed as Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty, will be collecting used cell phones for Cell Phones for Soldiers, a registered non-profit organization in Norwell, Mass., to exchange for pre-paid calling cards for our soldiers deployed overseas to call their loved ones. Additionally, you can drop off your old cell phone at Liberty¡¯s Groton office¡ªlocated several stores down from the Big Y market¡ªat the Groton Shoppers Mart. For more information, contact Liberty Tax Service at 860 448-2937.