Music:
Lyman’s Fall Jazz Series continues with “Women of Jazz” featuring pianist/composer Carol Albert, Saxophonist, flutist Paula Atherton and Ragan Whiteside Flute-playing soul-jazz phenomenon Saturday at 8pm at the Lyman Center on the campus of Southern CT State University! www.lymancenter.org
Scotty McCreery is in the Great Cedar Show Room Friday 8pm at Foxwoods. Tickets are $99-$116. Then Diana Ross plays the Premier Theater at Foxwoods Saturday 8pm. Tickets are $67-$287. www.foxwoods.com
Events:
There are two Yankee Peddler Fairs this weekend – The Asbury United Methodist Church, 90 Church Avenue in Forestville hosts theirs Friday 5-8pm and Saturday 9am-3pm PLUS a Pancake Breakfast Saturday from 8-10am! Apple Fritters, Baked Goods, Cemetery Pots, Cookies, Hand Made Items, Silent Auction, Vendors, Yankee Peddler Grille. Free Admission. If able, please donate a non-perishable food item for the Asbury Food Pantry.
And the other is Saturday 9am to 2pm at the Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, Berlin. It features Crafters, a Holiday General Store, Bake Sale, Raffle and Refreshments. Admission donation $1.00 per person.
860-828-6586.
Terryville Congregational Church’s Annual Christmas Bazaar is also Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Vendors, a bake sale, cookie walk, luncheon, Christmas past room, tea cup raffle, and holiday cheer. All are welcome. Located at: 233 Main St. Terryville, CT 06786. If you have any questions please call the church office at (860) 589-0182.
Browse the Winter Magic Craft Boutique Sunday 10am to 3pm at Luna's Banquet Hall, 360 King Street Bristol. Shop with a purpose at this Fundraiser for Relay for Life Plainville-Bristol-Southington as Team PUMC -Bristol, & Team Patty's Pride - Plainville co-host this unique craft fair boutique. Admission is FREE and Coffee, Pastries and a light lunch will be available for purchase while supplies last.
Howie Mandell brings the funnies to Toyota Oakdale in Wallingford Saturday at 8pm! Tickets $41-$158. www.livenation.com
Friday is a Singles Dreamer’s Dance at Polish American Club, 541 North Main Street, Bristol from 7 to 11 pm. Dance to a DJ, have fun and purchase food at the open kitchen from 7-9 pm. Dress to impress and door prizes. Admission $17. For info, call Gail at 860-463-6906. Sponsored by Singles Social Connections.
Don’t miss out on The 30th Annual Train Show, a New England holiday tradition. The family-friendly Train Show exhibit is back at the Connecticut River Museum and is sure to surprise and delight visitors of all ages. A fully operational nearly 30-foot train layout, “I SPY” scavenger hunts, and a toddler-sized viewing layout are all part of the fun! Running now through February 18th. www.ctrivermuseum.org/events/30th-annual-train-show/
UConn Football is home versus Sacred Heart Saturday at noon at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. www.uconnhuskies.com
The 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame Tip Off Weekend is Saturday at Noon and 5:30 and Sunday 1pm and 6pm. Teams include Mississippi State, Washington State, Northwestern and Rhode Island. Tickets $25-$121. www.mohegansun.com
Get your tickets for Military Appreciation Night as the Hartford Wolf Pack skate against the Syracuse Crunch Saturday 7pm. The Pack honor our heroes and there is a post-game skate! www.HartfordWolfPack.com
Hartford GLOW at the Connecticut Convention Center begins to illuminate the season in Hartford tonight and running through December 23rd. Don’t miss this indoor light display, get tickets and info at www.glowgardens.com/hartford-christmas/
The Magical Coca Cola Holiday Caravan is coming to The Sun Patio at Mohegan Sun. Loaded with delicious Coca‑Cola products and even Santa himself, you’re invited to come join the fun. Join Santa at The Sun Patio at Mohegan Sun on Sunday Noon to 9:00pm. Enjoy festive music, a photo experience with Santa, and mini Coca-Cola can tastings! Open to all ages. This event is rain or shine.
The Mansfield Drive-In's Holiday Movie Bonanza is this weekend including Elf, Dr. Seuss' The Grinch and a surprise! www.mansfielddrivein.com
The Adventure Park at Storrs, the area’s best zipline and climbing adventure experience and Saturday 10am to 8pm and Sundays 10am to 5pm through the November 26th. www.myadventurepark.com/SAP
Enjoy family fun in Bushnell Park in Harford. Carousel hours are Friday through Sunday noon to 5pm. All rides are $2. www.bushnellpark.org
Farmington Miniature Golf is open for the Fall season with family fun.
Miniature Golf hours: Friday through Sunday 11am to dusk, weather permitting. (The Ice Cream Parlor is closed for the season) www.FarmingtonMiniatureGolf.com