We all know the pure joy and laughter that fills the air during Christmas! Whether it’s with family, friends, or both, the fun never ends. Here are some delightful ways to celebrate the season and keep the festive spirit shining bright!
The Nutcracker, Connecticut Ballet
Dec. 20 2025 – Dec.21, 2025
Maxwell M and Ruth R. Belding Theater (166 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106)
When it comes to celebrating Christmas in style, Connecticut Ballet knows exactly how to do it! Returning this December as a holiday favorite, they will fill the stage once again with large Christmas trees, dazzling performances & costumes, and local singers. This year’s show will also feature guest artists from the New York City Ballet and New Haven Ballet School, delivering performances that will leave you in awe and wonder. Don’t miss out on one of Connecticut’s most enchanting holiday traditions!
Glow Hartford
Nov. 21 2025 – Dec. 23, 2025
Connecticut Convention Center (100 Columbus Blvd. Hartford, Connecticut. 06103)
The Glow Hartford Holiday Festival knows how to bring the magic of Christmas to life with its dazzling shine. They are back and offering the full Christmas experience with millions of glittering lights, giant illuminated sculptures, and immersive displays all inside Connecticut Convention Center. Join them this December to fill your heart and light up downtown with indoor winter magic for all ages.
Come sip on some hot cocoa and explore Glow Hartford while enjoying local food vendors, holiday shopping, and live entertainment!
A Christmas Carol , Hartford Stage
Nov. 22 2025 – Dec. 28, 2025
Hartford Stage (50 Church Street, Hartford, CT 06103)
Ghost stories can be spooky, but add a touch of magic, and you’ve got a heartwarming experience, all thanks to A Christmas Carol. Hartford Stage is bringing back its production of A Christmas Carol which is a tradition that has warmed Connecticut hearts for decades. Join Ebenezer Scrooge as he journeys through Christmas Past, Present, and Future on this journey of redemption in a mesmerizing display of theatrical magic and wonder.
The show’s heartfelt performances makes it a must see for families. What more to ask than celebrate the spirit of the season with this classic story of redemption and joy?
Pratt Street Winter Festival
Dec. 6-7 2025 & Dec. 13 – 14 2025
Pratt St. Between Trumbull and Main, Downtown Hartford
The snow, crisp breeze, and frosty air will set the perfect mood at Pratt Street’s Winter Festival! Hartford’s Pratt Street will transform yet again into an open-air, outdoor market this December. You will be able to stroll through local pop-up shops, listen to live music and enjoy festive entertainments. Above all, they have some delicious bites and drinks that you can grab to help you warm up from restaurants and bars.
It’s the perfect spot to find unique holiday gifts, and soak up the cozy, small-town charm of Hartford’s historic district!
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Nov. 28 2025 – Nov. 29 2025
Toyota Oakdale Theatre (95 S Turnpike Rd, Wallingford 06492, Connecticut)
Christmas has always been a time for acts of kindness, giving, and sharing. This year, Cirque Dreams is bringing a unique twist to the season as they capture the hearts and imaginations of audiences through dynamic choreography and whimsical storytelling. This Christmas, they’re offering a world between imagination and acrobatics which combine circus artistry, costumes, and holiday magic. From aerialists to contortionists, the entire performance is set to be an unforgettable experience!
Travelers Chorale concert – The colors of the season
Wednesday Dec.7, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Doors Open at 7:00 pm)
William H. Mortensen Hall (166 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106)
The songs, rhythms, and jingling bells fill the air throughout the season. The Travelers Chorale invites you to experience that same festive magic with their free concert, The Colors of the Season. They’ll perform beautiful pieces like John Rutter’s The Colors of Christmas, the beloved Shepherd’s Pipe Carol, Chanukah Prayer, and a special rendition of Carol of the Bells in Ukrainian. Joined by the Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble and the Bandura Ensemble of Connecticut, their performance will warm your heart and take you back to cherished childhood memories of holiday music.
Come join them for an unforgettable festive experience!
