Holiday Tidings - Christmas Litchfield Hills Style

• The Landmark Community Theatre at the Thomaston Opera House presents a holiday classic that will truly get you into the Christmas spirit: "Miracle on 34th Street." When a department store Santa claims to be the real Kris Kringle, the cynicism of a young girl and her mother is challenged. As Kris Kringle's kindness begins to warm those around him, he faces a court hearing to determine his sanity and Santa Claus' existence. Exploring themes of magic, faith, and imagination, this performance is not one to be missed - running through December 21st.

• Christmas Village in Torrington is a magical holiday attraction that has been enchanting young and old since 1947, when Parks & Rec Supervisor Carl Bozenski invited Santa to spend some time there. Visitors will be transported to the North Pole, starting with Santa’s Throne Room, filled with toys, trees, soft music, and a roaring fire. Wander through the Village where children’s dreams come true. Meet Mrs. Claus in her cozy cottage, see the elves in their workshop, and enjoy hot chocolate, too - opening December 7th.

• The timeless and hilarious favorite, "What the Dickens" at TheatreWorks New Milford is a portrayal of a group of community theater actors are tasked with performing "A Christmas Carol" solely from memory. In this fast paced homage to a holiday classic, things go hysterically awry. In theaters from December 4 to 21. 

• It's just not the holidays until you experience Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce in Bristol! There's unique and festive entertainment for the whole family at New England’s only theme park holiday event, featuring hundreds of thousands of spectacular glimmering lights set to your favorite holiday music, Connecticut's tallest Christmas tree, plus a variety of your favorite rides, games and activities, including Make Your Own Snow Globe, Dance Parties, and Letters to Santa - starting November 28.  

• Celebrating its eighth year, Mantels for the Season at the American Clock & Watch Museum in Bristol features beautiful galleries that have been meticulously decorated by members of Bristol's service organizations, showcasing the Cultural District which includes historic Federal Hill and select downtown sections of the city. Bring your family and friends to view these spectacular seasonal displays; and remember to check out the museum shop for one-of-a-kind gifts to help round out your holiday shopping - free with museum admission! Happening November 21 through January 4.

• The Railroad Museum of New England offers holiday themed train rides for adults and children alike, departing from the historic Thomaston Train Station, including the Santa Express, their afternoon trip (12:00 and 2:15) and the Northern Lights Limited, their illuminated evening excursion (5:00 and 7:15), where passengers travel through a winter wonderland on their way to the North Pole and Santa’s Workshop in cozy warmth, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, sing carols with the elves and enjoy some seasonal cheer. Each child receives a special gift from Santa’s toy bag - happening select days from November 22 thru December 23.

• ’Tis the time to make merry at Christmas Angelicus! Churches and chapels across Northwest Connecticut will ring with the music of the season, as this tradition continues at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Torrington and the Congregational Church of Salisbury. Old and new arrangements of carols and seasonal melodies will be craftily performed by the pure voices of Gaudeamus & Chorus Angelicus, along with traditional holiday favorites guaranteed to get the audience into the holiday spirit.

There are some many options for overnight accommodations in the Litchfield Hills. You can choose what type of place you would like to make an overnight stay here.