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Do you hear the train coming? All Aboard!
Don’t miss out on this New England holiday tradition. The family-friendly Train Show exhibit is back for its 30th year at the Connecticut River Museum and is sure to surprise and delight visitors of all ages. See what train artist Steve Cryan has created this year! A fully operational nearly 30-foot train layout, “I SPY” scavenger hunts, and a toddler-sized viewing layout are all part of the fun!
NOTE: A members-only Train Show Opening Event will be held from 4-6 p.m. Nov. 21. Stay tuned for more information on the event opening.
Train show:
https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/30th-annual-train-show/
Train show member opening:
https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/members-event-30th-annual-train-show-opening/

Veterans Coffeehouse – 9-11 a.m., Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton; veterans can socialize and receive information regarding benefits and services; free; (860) 425-6617.

Join The Mill Museum in this year’s “Festival of Trees” exhibit and display competition. Vote for your favorite decorated trees by local and regional businesses and organizations while exploring the museum this season! For those who wish to participate, the opening reception will take place on Friday, December 8, from 6-7:30pm, and feature light refreshments. The winner of the contest will be announced on January 1st. Those who wish to enter their work until the competition closes, please email Kira Holmes at: director@millmuseum.org.
Venue Address: 411 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226

Bright lights and magical nights are back this holiday season as the Holiday Lights Spectacular returns to Olde Mistick Village! The largest holiday light display in southern New England is FREE to the public and will run from November 18 through the end of January, 2024. Over a half-million lights will decorate the Village.

The Village’s holiday hours are as follows:
● 11/18-12/23 – M-Th-10am-6pm, Fri & Sat – 10am-8pm, Sun-11am-6pm
● 12/23 – New Year – M-Sat – 10am-6pm, Sun-11am-6pm

Contact: (860) 536-4941 | info@oldemistickvillage.com | http://oldemistickvillage.com

FRIDAYS

Preschool Storytime — 10:30 a.m., virtual; with Mr. Grater; for pre-schoolers ages 3-5 with a caregiver; hosted by the Mystic & Noank Library; free; registration required; (860) 536-7721.

Join us Saturday, December 2nd for our Holiday Carnival, from 12pm to 4pm!
We will have carolers in the village, along with a brass band playing holiday favorites! Santa will also be making a special appearance and will be setting up shop in the Meeting House as a gift store for children to buy great gifts for their family and friends.

Contact: (860) 536-4941 | info@oldemistickvillage.com | http://oldemistickvillage.com

NO AUGUST 2022 DATE

Taste of Poland – 5-7 p.m., Divine Providence Church, 40 Golden St., Norwich; (860) 887-2812.