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Nancy's Calendar for the Weekend of Dec. 12 - 14
This weekly entertainment calendar is compiled by Nancy Sasso Janis.
Entertainment List for December 12 - 14
THEATER
WHO SLEIGHED SANTA? The Shoreline Trolley Museum in East Haven
WHO SLEIGHED SANTA? ...and why? Will it be a HOLLY TROLLEY CHRISTMAS without Santa? "IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL CRIME OF THE YEAR!"
What started out as a seasonal night-time ride with Christmas Caroling and Cheer becomes a Holiday-Themed Song-Filled WHODUNNIT aboard an historic, old trolley where everyone is a suspect and anyone could be guilty.
After the sold-out Halloween HAUNTED TROLLEY, this interactive theatrical experience returns to the Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River Street in East Haven, for a special limited run holiday event over 2 weekends. It’s a live mystery that includes the audience-participation show plus the ride itself.
Limited to only 40 passengers per adventure, the event includes a pre-ride orientation and introduction to the plot followed by an immersive 30-45 minute show/program combining a (possible) murder, thrills, theater, holiday themes, embarrassing singalongs, and a heavy dose of comedy. Oh yes, and Santa will be there!
2 WEEKENDS ONLY:
FRIDAY DECEMBER 12 and SATURDAY DECEMBER 13
and FRIDAY DECEMBER 19 and SATURDAY DECEMBER 20.
ONLY 3 RIDES PER NIGHT: 7pm, 8pm, 9pm.
Expect fun + mystery + laughter + Christmas carols + a great ride! Oh yes, and prize giveaway!
Admission is only $29 per person (in advance only) with timed admissions Friday or Saturday at 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm. There is also a limited number of $49 V.I.P. upgrade tickets which entitle guests to first boarding - choice of priority seating aboard the Trolley - plus a free souvenir logo shirt. PLEASE ALWAYS ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR BOARDING TIME.
Group (over 10) ride discounted rates available. Please inquire by email: hauntedtrolley@gmail.com or phone: (203) 795-4737
Open to all ages - except those youngsters who believe in Santa and may get traumatized by the mystery. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
THE HAUNTED TROLLEY’s “WHO SLEIGHED SANTA?" is hosted by Charles F. Rosenay!!! and sponsored by East Haven’s Transilvania Restaurant & Bar in conjunction with The Shore Line Trolley Museum.
Advance Tickets Here:
https://www.ticketleap.events/...
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At Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury
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WINTER WONDERLAND at Seven Angels
Winter Wonderland: A Family-Friendly Experience
Dec 13 - 21 at Saturday and Sunday at 10 AM and 2 PM
Come early for a special storytime
Seven Angels Theatre, 1 Plank Rd. in Waterbury
sevenangelstheatre.org
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Two More weekends of the play version of the holiday classic MIRACLE ON 34th STREET presented by Landmark Community Theatre at the Thomaston Opera House.
Get your tickets now at landmarkcommunitytheatre.org or call the box office today.
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The play MIRACLE ON 34th STREET closes this weekend at Connecticut Theatre Company in New Britain.
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL starring Tom Simonetti Friday through Sunday at the Kellogg Environmental Center.
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At Shakesperience in Waterbury
THE GIFT OF PEACE
Dec. 11 - 13
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At the Warner Theater in Torrington
December 13
T’was A Girls Night Before Christmas: The Musical
December 14
Sister’s Christmas Catechism
December 13 & 14
Nutcracker 2025
warnertheatre.org
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This weekend at Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport
SANTA STORY 3 through Dec. 28
dtcab.com
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At Goodspeed Musicals in East Haddam
WHITE CHRISTMAS continues through Dec. 31
goodspeed.org
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At Ivoryton Playhouse
Playhouse Holiday Jamboree through Dec. 21
ivorytonplayhouse.org
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Saturday, December 13 at 7:00PM – Post-show Opening Night Reception, free with show ticket
Sunday, December 14, at 3:00PM – Together at the Table pre-show @1:30, for just $15, families can enjoy a communal dinner before attending the performance. Call the box office to purchase your tickets.
Through Dec. 21
westportplayhouse.org
MUSIC
At Mohegan Sun this weekend
Friday, Dec 12
SantaCon at Mohegan Sun
5:00pm
Friday, Dec 12
A Charlie Brown Christmas - 60th Anniversary
7:00pm at Mohegan Sun Arena
Dec 12
Quiet Riot
8:00pm at Wolf Den
Saturday, Dec 13
A Charlie Brown Christmas - 60th Anniversary
3:00pm at Mohegan Sun Arena
Saturday, Dec 13
Merry Christmas Darling: A Carpenters' Christmas
8:00pm at Wolf Den
Sunday, Dec 14
Coca Cola Holiday Caravan
6:00pm at Sun Patio
mohegansun.com
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At Woodbury Brewing Company
Friday at 8 PM
Nashville Drive at the Woodbury Brewing Company
Saturday at 8 PM
Anchor Management at the Woodbury Brewing Company
Sunday at 2 PM
Kevin & The Hammers at The Woodbury Brewing
woodburybrewing.com
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Hamden · Space Ballroom
Friday at 8 PM
Sponge w/ Soft Spot, Kimono Draggin at Space Ballroom, Hamden
Saturday at 8 PM
The Heavy Heavy with Laney Jones and the Spirits at Space Ballroom Hamden
Sunday at 8 PM
Algernon Cadwallader w/ Gladie, Sun Organ at Space Ballroom
Hamden
eventbrite.com
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At Foxwoods this weekend
Premier Theater
Loverboy & 38 Special
December 12
Cedars Steaks & Oysters
Breakfast with Santa
Saturdays, November 29 - December 20
Premier Theater
Jerry Seinfeld
December 13
Great Cedar Showroom
Champions of Magic: Holiday Spectacular
December 14
foxwoods.com
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At Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford
Fri Dec 12 at 7:30PM | Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Heart: Royal Flush Tour 2025
Sat Dec 13 at 6:00PM | The Dome
Currents 2025 Holiday Show
Sun Dec 14 at 8:00PM | Toyota Oakdale Theatre
J.I.D - God Does Like Paradise Tour
toyotaoakdaletheatre.com
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OTHER EVENTS
HOLIDAY LIGHTS at Lake Compounce
Mark your calendar! The holiday tradition you know and love Experience the magic of Holiday Lights:
🎅 Visit with Santa at the Starlight Theatre
🎄 CT’s Tallest Christmas Tree
🧸 Santa’s Workshop – build snow globes & make personalized ornaments
🍫 Festive Delights – Hot Cocoa, Holiday Dinner, Festive Fried Dough, and S'MORE
🚂 Holiday Rides
🎁 Stuff the Pepsi Truck Dec. 12–14 – donate a toy & get a 2026 Summer Ticket!
and so much more!
lakecompounce.com
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R&BKickback Christmas Skate
Sunday • 7:00 PM
Roller Magic
eventbrite.com
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Worldwide Candle Lighting Memorial Service
The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting on the 2nd Sunday in December unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour to honor the memories of the sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and grandchildren who left too soon. As candles are lit on December 14th, 2025 at 7:00 pm local time, hundreds of thousands of people commemorate and honor the memory of all children gone too soon.
