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Connecticut Historical Society

The mission of the CT Historical Society in Hartford is to inspire and foster a life-long interest in history through exhibitions, fun programs, and Connecticut-related collections,

One Elizabeth Street

Hartford , CT , 06105

Phone: (860) 236-5621

41° 46' 22.5624" N, 72° 42' 18.9972" W

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The New Britain Museum of American Art

The first museum in the country with a singular focus on American art, the New Britain Museum of American Art is an inspiring, educational, and creative place to bring your family! Enjoy performances and artmaking at our monthly free Access for All Community Days, create your own art in our Saturday morning children's classes or special Homeschool Days, and spend time in our kid-friendly Art & Book Nook or Makerspace—free to use with Museum admission!

56 Lexington Street

New Britain , CT , 06052

Phone: 860-229-0257

41° 39' 51.444" N, 72° 47' 29.7456" W

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New Britain Museum of American Art, Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, USA

The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center

4 H Education Center at Auerfarm

Action Wildlife Preserve

American Mural Project

Ansonia Nature Center

Arts Center East

Avon Parks and Rec

Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry

Barnum Museum

Discovery Depot at Nature's Art Village, Hartford-New London Turnpike, Oakdale, CT, USA

Organization:

Nature's Art Village

Location:

1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike

Montville, CT, 06370

United States

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Phone:

(860) 443-4367

Bead, Jewelry & Wire Wrapping Classes at Nature’s Art Village

Dates:

12/13/2025

12/27/2025

01/03/2026

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Belding Wildlife Management Area

Berlin Parks and Rec

Berlin Peck Memorial Library

Bishop's Orchards

Booth Memorial Astronomical Society

Bozrah Farmer's Market

BrightPath STEAM Academy

Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services

Bristol Public Library

Bristol Public Library: Manross Memorial Branch

Brothers and Sons Maple Sugarhouse

Burlington Parks and Rec

Burlington Public Library, CT

c3 Presents

Camp Tahuaya

CAMPS PEQUOT & SHERWOOD

153 South Main Street, Torrington, CT, USA

Organization:

City of Torrington Parks and Recreation Department

Location:

153 S Main St

Torrington, CT, 06790

United States

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Phone:

(860) 489-2274

Carl Bozenski's Christmas Village- 2025

Dates:

12/11/2025

12/12/2025

12/13/2025

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Weekdays: 1:00-8:00 PM Weekends: 12:00 - 8:00 PM Christmas Eve: 9:00 AM until Noon

Castle Hill Farm

Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation

Central Connecticut Celtic Cultural Committee

Channel 3 Kids Camp

Harry C Barnes Memorial Nature Center, Shrub Road, Bristol, CT, USA

Organization:

Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut, Inc.

Location:

Indian Rock Nature Center 501 Wolcott Road

Bristol, CT, 06010

United States

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Phone:

860 583 1234

Christmas Bird Count at Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center

Dates:

12/28/2025

Time:

8 am - 10 am

Cirque Us

Complexity Escape Room

Connecticut Air & Space Museum

Connecticut Art School

Connecticut Baseball Academy

Connecticut Children's Medical Center Foundation

Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival

Connecticut Old State House

Connecticut River Museum

Connecticut Storytelling Center

Connecticut Trolley Museum

Cora J. Belden Library - Rocky Hill

Coventry Farmers' Market

Coventry WinterFresh Farmers’ Market

Cromwell Belden Public Library

Cromwell Parks and Recreation