Night Ripper Hartford CT

Times: noon - 2 p.m.
Phone: 860-283-RAIL

Address:
242 East Main St
Thomston, CT

Description:
Take a ride aboard the Santa Express with Santa Claus himself, Mrs. Claus and Santa's friendly elves for an hour and twenty minutes of family fun! Travel along the scenic Naugatuck River, in our warm and comfortable 1920s vintage coaches. Santa and Mrs. Claus visits with each child on board the Santa Express. At the conclusion of your train ride, visit our gift shop inside the historic 1881 Thomaston Station, where you can find that perfect gift for that special someone this holiday season! We have a large selection of railroad books and memorabilia to choose from as well as plenty of children's gifts including Thomas the Tank Engine merchandise! Special event fares apply for this train. All fares are listed on the Train Rides page. You can purchase tickets online or from the Thomaston Station agent on your day of travel. *Advance reservations and deposit are required for groups of 20 or more. Contact the Thomaston Station agent at least one week prior to your anticipated date of travel to make your reservation.

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.

Times: 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Email: info@oldemistickvilliage.com
Phone: 860.536.4941

Address:
Exit 90 off I-95
Mystic, CT

Description:
Holiday Carnival, 12 Noon - 6 p.m. Roving costumed characters & entertainers, hayrides & much more!

Times: 4:30 pm-9:30 pm
Email: info@oldemistickvilliage.com
Phone: 860.536.4941

Address:
Exit 90 off I-95
Mystic, CT

Description:
Festival of Lights from dusk 'til 9:30 p.m. 4000+ luminaria, exciting entertainment, refreshments

Times: 6:15 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: (860) 464-7373

Address:
218 Shore Road, Rt 156
Old Lyme, CT

Description:
Cost: $24 Pre-Registration is encouraged. Topic: Lyme Old Lyme High School Select Singers plus Toys for Tots.