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Open daily now through New Year’s Day. <a href="http://www.magicoflights.com/">www.magicoflights.com</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clbgcvo8l0024357cj6p4gepv@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Jingle all the way to Lake Compounce and Connecticut’s Tallest Christmas Tree this holiday season. It’s the 10th Anniversary of Holiday Lights at America’s First Amusement Park, Lake Compounce! This season, the park has added more activities including Kyle’s Holiday Dance Party, Stuff-A-Bear, make your own ornaments, and of course meet and greets with Santa. Family favorite rides including Kiddie Coaster, the North Pole Express, Boocifer’s Haunted Holiday at Ghost Hunt, Zoomer’s Gas ‘n Go, and more will be open throughout Holiday Lights. In addition to rides and activities, This weekend, the park will host a Happy Pawliday on Sunday.\xa0 <a href="http://www.lakecompounce.com/">www.LakeCompounce.com</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clbgcvo9x0025357cl1rpqdfj@published'}, {'data': {'_version': 1, 'selectedStation': {'stationData': {'id': 457, 'name': 'Lite 100.5 WRCH', 'streamType': 'Non-Interactive', 'phoneticName': 'Lite 100.5 W R C H', 'squareLogoSmall': 'https://images.radio.com/logos/WRCHFMHoliday.jpg'}}, 'componentVariation': 'station-livestream-listen'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/station-livestream-listen/instances/clbgcvxc3002b357c8rnr4qk8@published'}, {'data': {'alt': 'Ivy logo', 'url': 'https://images.radio.com/aiu-media/IVY-Assisted-Living-0442db78-ad24-47a7-851b-f56e483c31f1.jpg', 'width': 585, 'credit': 'Ivy Assisted Living Residential Communities', 'height': 185, 'caption': None, '_version': 1, 'imageLink': None, 'rendition': None, 'sizeInBytes': '20220', 'borderToggle': None, 'componentVariation': 'image'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/image/instances/clbgcwguk002i357cqz558bqo@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'It’s Glow Hartford at the CT Convention Center with the theme is Santa’s Perfect Gift. Kids are invited to join a yuletide scavenger hunt and help find the 4 missing elves. Tinsel, Chestnut, Jingle, and Jangle have gone to various fantastic places in search of the perfect gift for the jolliest fellow, but it’s almost Christmas and they’re running out of time. Find the elves hidden across the grounds, collect stamps, and discover what Santa’s Perfect Gift is. Glow Hartford runs through January 1st, 2023.\xa0Tickets are $16.99 for Children and Seniors, $22.99 for Adults, $69.99 for a Family with 2 Adults and up to 3 children.\xa0Children under 5 are free.\xa0<a href="http://www.glowgardens.com/hartford-christmas">www.glowgardens.com/hartford-christmas</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clbgcxu15002p357c5l1mdaun@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Celebrate A Monsters Holiday at The Witch\'s Dungeon Classic Movie Museum, 103 Main St, Plainville beginning Friday thru Jan 8th every Fri. thru Sun. 6pm to 9pm.\xa0Call in advance - 860-583-8306 for a reservation.\xa0Cash only - $9.00 for adults - $4.00 for kids. <a href="http://www.preservehollywood.org/">www.preservehollywood.org</a> All the sets &amp; life size figures in our wax museum of classic chillers are decked out for the season plus vintage toys from the 1950\'s thru 1970\'s are on display and a 7ft tall Grinch!\xa0Fun for the entire family!', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clbgcydbu002w357c1d8pbj4x@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Visitors to Gillette Castle State Park can enjoy a generous touch of festive spirit while the eccentric home has temporarily closed its doors for restoration.\xa0Stroll the grounds from 8 a.m. until sunset on black Friday and on Saturdays and Sundays between the two major holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. At the Cider Station just off the main path to the Castle, hot cider, cocoa, and snacks will be available for purchase from noon until 4 p.m. on all those days, weather permitting. Visitors also will have a chance to congregate around the warmth of a nearby fire pit. Kids can enjoy a scavenger hunt and creating colored images of the historic castle. Live performances by several regional musicians have been planned including The Chameleon Trio December 17 and Mystic Winds December 18. All performances start at 1 p.m.<br />at the Visitor Center. Volunteers will be leading interpretive hikes along William Gillette’s historic narrow-gauge train trails.\xa0Special appearances by “William and Helen Gillette” will begin at 2 p.m. each Sunday afternoon inside the Visitor Center.\xa0<a href="http://www.gillettecastlefriends.org/">www.gillettecastlefriends.org</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clbgcydbu002z357ckcavnldp@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'See beautiful, rescued horses all decked out in their holiday finest at the H.O.R.S.E of CT Holiday Festival Saturday 10am to 3pm (Snow date Sunday).\xa0 For over 41 years, H.O.R.S.E has saved and rehabilitated 700 horses.\xa0 They need your support with this annual fundraiser that includes a Tack Sale, Bake Sale, Silent Auction, Raffle Baskets, Tours, Horse Mee and Greets and gifts including jewelry, apparel, cosmetics, wine glasses and more!\xa0 43 Wilbur Rd, Washington.\xa0 860-868-1960 or <a href="http://www.horseofct.org/">www.horseofct.org</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clbgcydbu0031357c2ri8yifo@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The Hartford Wolfpack are home this weekend at XL Center in Hartford Friday 7pm vs. the Admirals with a $2 beer, $1 hot dog night!\xa0 The Pack also skates Saturday 7pm vs. the Griffins on the return of Teddy Bear Toss Night.\xa0 New or gently used teddy bears of all sizes can be tossed on the ice when the Wolfpack score their first goal of the game.\xa0 \xa0<a href="http://www.hartfordwolfpack.com/">www.hartfordwolfpack.com</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clbgcydbu0032357ca1cm8xuo@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The Connecticut Ballet presents The Nutcracker Saturday 1 &amp; 5pm and Sunday at 1 &amp; 5pm at the Bushnell in Hartford.\xa0 Guest stars from American Ballet Theatre &amp; New York City Ballet will alternate in the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Her Cavalier. 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Join us this winter to experience a magical adaptation of a beloved story.\xa0 Tickets are $20 - $100.\xa0 860-527-5151 or <a href="http://www.hartfordstage.org/">www.hartfordstage.org</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clbgcydbu0034357cnzibstw6@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Christmas in Connecticut is on stage at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam. A musical comedy based on the classic 1945 Warner Brothers film about a self-proclaimed “Martha Stewart” type that has no idea how to boil an egg! 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