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11/21/2018 07:00 AMSATURDAY, NOV. 24
East Haven Tree Lighting: 1 to 5 p.m. East Haven Town Green. Features music and dancing by local groups, district-wide PTO craft areas, s'mores area, bouncy obstacle courses, horse and cart rides, kiddie train ride, hot cocoa, cookie decorating, and raffles. Santa arrives at 2 p.m. by firetruck. For info, call 203-467-4305.
Mystic's Holiday Lighted Boat Parade: Santa arrives by tugboat to Mystic River Park, 28C Cottrell St., at 2 p.m.; Christmas tree lighting at 6 p.m.; parade at 6:20 p.m. Boats parade down Mystic River and return to Mystic River Park. For info, visit www.mysticchamber.org.
Annual Tree Lighting & Parade: 6 p.m. Parade starts from Branford High School, followed by tree lighting on Branford Green. Non-perishable food donation benefits Branford Food Council. Rain date: Sunday, Nov. 25. For info, call 203-488-8304 or visit www.branford-ct.gov/parks.
SUNDAY, NOV. 25
Trees in the Rigging Community Carol Sing & Boat Parade: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Lantern-lit carol stroll down Main St. starts at Essex Town Hall, 29 West Ave., at 4:30 p.m. and ends at the Connecticut River Museum. Features Sailing Masters of 1812 Fife and Drum Corps and antique cars. Bring lanterns or flashlights. Santa and his elves will visit with children on the lawn in front of the museum. Free admission. For info, visit www.ctrivermuseum.org.
THURSDAY, NOV. 29
New Haven Tree Lighting: 4 to 8 p.m. New Haven Green. Features petting zoo, rides, Santa, live entertainment, food trucks, Toys for Tots, and more. For info, visit www.infonewhaven.com/holidays.
FRIDAY, NOV. 30
Madison's Annual Tree Lighting: 6 p.m. Town Green. Features live entertainment, caroling, Santa Claus, cocoa, and cookies. For info, visit www.madisonct.com.
Guilford Holiday Tree Lighting: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Guilford Green. Cookies available at St. George Church Hall, 33 Whitfield St., after tree lighting. For info, visit www.ci.guilford.ct.us.
SATURDAY, DEC. 1
Tree Lighting and Caroling: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Parmelee Farm, 465 Rte. 81, Killingworth. Includes visit from Santa. For info, visit www.parmeleefarm.org.
Annual Tree Lighting: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Water's Edge Resort and Spa, 1525 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. Includes pictures with Santa, Christmas carolers, cookie decorating, letters to Santa, and complimentary Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, and coffee. Free admission. For info, call 860-399-5901 or visit www.watersedgeresortandspa.com.
Ivoryton Illuminations: 5 to 8 p.m. Ivoryton Village. Features carol singing, Santa's Grotto, a Holiday Bazaar, lighting of the states' largest living Christmas tree at 6 p.m., writing letters to Santa and cards to soldiers, Christmas crafts, elf scavenger hunt, activities at iCRV Radio, a petting zoo, music, Stuff-a-Cruiser to support Shoreline Soup Kitchens, and special events. Free parking. Lights on display through Jan. 5 and sync to music on 101.5 FM. For info, visit www.ivorytonalliance.org.
Tree Lighting and Ugly Sweater Party: 7 p.m., caroling; 8 p.m., tree lighting. The Stand, 196 South Montowese St., Branford. Includes toy drive for the Branford Counseling Center. For info, call 203-433-4728 or visit www.thestandbranford.com.
SUNDAY, DEC. 2
North Haven Tree Lighting: 2 to 5 p.m. Town Green. Features Minotti Music, Santa's workshop, cookie decorating, refreshments, face painting, and more. For info, visit www.northhaven-ct.gov.
Holiday Concert and Tree Lighting: 4 p.m. Stony Creek Congregational Church, 192 Thimble Island Rd. Sponsored by the church and Stony Creek Association. After the concert, follow the Stony Creek Fife and Drum Corps to the triangle for the tree lighting. For info, call 203-488-7827 or visit www.stonycreekchurchct.org.
Westbrook Tree Lighting and Parade: 4 to 6 p.m. Town Green. Festivities following parade include ice carving, s'mores bonfire, horse-drawn carriage rides around the green, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, crafts, performances, and refreshments. Free admission. For info, call 860-989-6591.
22nd Annual Advent Celebration: 7 p.m. North Guilford Congregational Church, 159 Ledge Hill Rd. Features concert, tree lighting, carol singing, cookies, and coco. Donations for NGCC Music Ministry accepted. For info, visit www.northguilforducc.org.
FRIDAY, DEC. 7
Chester's Annual Holiday Tree Lighting: 5:45 p.m. Main St., Chester Center. Includes community sing-along and carolers. For info, contact wrightbeantree@att.net.
North Branford Annual Tree Lighting: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Augur Property, 290 Forest Rd., Northford. Features hot cocoa, cookies, marshmallow roasting, food trucks, hay rides, musical entertainment by Tabor Arts School, live ice sculpting, a visit from Santa at 7 p.m., petting zoo, and more. Free admission. Rain or shine. For info, call 203-484-6017 or visit www.nbparkrec.com.
SATURDAY, DEC. 8
Holiday Stroll in Deep River: 5 to 8 p.m. Downtown Deep River. Features fire performer, carolers, tree lighting, Santa, and store specials. Free admission. For info, visit www.deepriverct.us.
CUT & CARRY
Where to find a Christmas tree that you can cut down yourself.
Christmas Acres Tree Farm
67 Kelseytown Road, Clinton.
For info, call 860-575-4624.
Christmas Hill Tree Farm
185 Elm Street, Guilford.
For info, contact 203-457-0200 or rworph@gmail.com, or visit www.christmashill-treefarm.com.
Dolan's Christmas Tree Farm
69 Kelseytown Road, Clinton.
For info, visit www.dolanstreefarm.info.
Frohlich Tree Farm
359 Clapboard Road, Guilford.
For info, contact 203-458-1267 or frohlictree@hotmail.com.
Joe's Christmas Tree Farm
52 Plains Road, Deep River.
For info, call 860-388-8103.
Pinchbeck's Tree Farm
375 State Street, Guilford.
For info, call 203-458-9389.
Schrempp's Tree Farm
59 Cow Hill Road, Clinton.
For info, call 860-575-8092.
Totoket Tree Farm
65 Mill Road, North Branford.
For info, call 203-433-2308.
Vaiuso Farms
75 Hosely Avenue, Branford.
For info, visit www.vaiusofarms.com.
Van Wilgen's Garden Center
51 Valley Road, North Branford.
For info, contact 203-488-2110 or info@vanwilgens.com, or visit www.vanwilgens.com.
Winterberry Farm
104 Parker Hill Road Extension, Killingworth.
For info, visit www.winterberryfarmkillingworth.com.