Tuesday, Dec 30: High ~25°F / Low ~21°F — Partly cloudy and windy. 🌬️⛅ 🌔 Waxing Gibbous

Wednesday, Dec 31: High ~28°F / Low ~16°F — Cloudy and cold. ☁️❄️ 🌔 Waxing Gibbous

Thursday, Jan 1: High ~22°F / Low ~10°F — Partly cloudy; very cold. ⛅❄️ 🌔 Waxing Gibbous

Friday, Jan 2: High ~25°F / Low ~15°F — Partly cloudy and brisk. ⛅❄️ 🌔 Waxing Gibbous

Saturday, Jan 3: High ~28°F / Low ~12°F — Partly cloudy; full moon rising. 🌕✨ ⛅❄️ Full Moon (Wolf Moon)

Sunday, Jan 4: High ~24°F / Low ~14°F — Partly cloudy and cold. ⛅❄️ 🌖 Waning Gibbous

Monday, Jan 5: High ~27°F / Low ~20°F — Cloudy with slight moderation. ☁️ 🌖 Waning Gibbous

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For much of Connecticut’s early history, Christmas passed almost unnoticed. The Puritans who settled towns like Litchfield considered the holiday a Catholic indulgence, not a holy day, and December 25 was treated as any other workday, sometimes even punished if celebrated too openly. Yet history has its quiet rebellions. In 1777, in the midst of the Revolutionary War, a captured Hessian soldier named Hendrick Roddemore is said to have erected one of Connecticut’s first Christmas trees in Windsor Locks, bringing Old World tradition into a place that had long resisted it. Nearly seventy years later, the tide fully turned: in 1846, Connecticut officially recognized Christmas as a state holiday. What began as a suppressed custom slowly rooted itself first in private acts, then in public life, until it became part of the winter rhythm we now treasure.

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White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield – One-Day Fun Day for grades 1–3. A winter nature program with outdoor play, games, crafts, and live animal encounters. Morning snack provided; bring lunch, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Pre-registration required; space is limited. 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM PARTICIPATE

Village Center for the Arts, New Milford – Clay Candle Holder Workshop for ages 7 and up. Learn step-by-step techniques for molding, designing, and decorating a clay candle holder. Includes first firing. $40 per person. Preregistration required; call 860-354-4318. 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM CRAFT

KidsPlay Children’s Museum, Torrington – KidsPlay Countdown, a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration during the day. Enjoy crafts, music with DJ Mark, face painting, photo booth fun, raffles, and a festive balloon drop. Two sessions available: morning and afternoon. Morning session 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM; afternoon session 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM HAVE FUN

Mayflower Inn & Spa, Washington – New Year’s Eve in the Countryside. A full-day wellness and celebration experience featuring meditation and intention-setting rituals, a festive prix-fixe dinner, champagne to welcome 2026, and live music in the Tap Room. Complimentary wellness activities; dinner seating available in two time slots. Inquire at 866-217-0869. 2:00 PM – 12:30 AM CELEBRATE

Troutbeck, Amenia – New Year’s Eve à la carte dinner in the Dining Room. Celebrate the close of 2025 with an elegant, seasonally inspired menu crafted by Troutbeck’s culinary team. Open to all; beverages billed on consumption, tax and gratuity additional. Reservations required. 5:00 PM RESERVE

South Farms, Morris – An (Early) New Year’s Toast! Celebrate the close of 2025 with bubbly, cocktails, oysters, and cocktail-style bites by the South Farms Kitchen. A festive pre-party perfect for mingling or gathering with friends. $75 per person; 21+ only. 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM TOAST

Belden House & Mews, Washington Depot – New Year’s Eve prix fixe dinner in the Dining Room. Ring in the New Year with an elegant multi-course holiday menu. $175 per person; optional beverage pairing $75. Reservations recommended. 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM DINE

Le Gamin Café, Sharon – Le Gamin New Year’s Eve Réveillon / Soirée. Ring in 2026 with music, good vibes, and complimentary hors d’œuvres. Cash bar available; limited dinner menu offered separately. A festive, in-person celebration to start the New Year right. 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM CELEBRATE

Woodbury Brewing Company, Woodbury – 80s New Year’s Eve with The Pop Rocks. Ring in 2026 with live 80s hits, craft beer, and a high-energy countdown. Reserved tables, bar seating, and general admission available; tickets must be purchased in advance. Food service available until 10:30 PM. 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM GET TICKETS

The Frederick Gunn School Thomas S. Perakos Arts and Community Center, Washington – An Unforgettable New Year’s Day Concert & Party. A late-afternoon chamber music concert featuring internationally acclaimed musicians performing works by Vivaldi, Telemann, Bach, and more. Stay after the concert to mingle with the musicians over wine and hors d’oeuvres. 4:00 PM ATTEND

Clocktown Brewing Company, Thomaston – Jukebox Bingo (Music Bingo)! Listen to your favorite songs, mark them on your bingo card, and win prizes. Fun, free-to-play night—bring friends and family and enjoy great beer while you play. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM PLAY

Create Escape Studio, New Milford – New Year's disco ball painting workshop! Create a vibrant disco ball using glitter, neon, and glow-in-the-dark paints. Includes pizza lunch with juice and a cookie. Open to ages 7+ (younger children welcome with a parent participant). $42 per participant; parent tickets $18. 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM CREATE

Gunn Memorial Library, Washington – Mini Makers Time Capsules. Drop-in craft time where kids create a memory scrapbook from the past year and design a cardboard time capsule to save for the future. Ages 5+ with a caregiver. No registration required. 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM MAKE

Sunset Grille at Crestbrook, Watertown – New Year’s Party & Dinner Night. Keep the celebration going with live music, a lively crowd, and a whole dinner experience. Dress up, dance, and kick off the year in style. $75 door fee; drinks available. 7:00 PM PARTY

Hopkins Vineyard, Warren – Rockin’ the New Year with live music, sparkling wine, charcuterie, and brie s’mores. No cover—just good vibes. Live music lineup: Akoustic Groove. 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM ROCK

The Center on Main, Canaan – 12 Moons Coffeehouse featuring Peter Calo. Enjoy original Americana, pop, and folk in an intimate, candle-lit setting. Open mic begins the evening, followed by the featured performer. Donations accepted; light refreshments or BYOB welcome. Open mic sign-up at 6:00 PM. 6:30 PM – 9:15 PM LISTEN

The Hotchkiss School, Cornwall – Ice skating nights for Cornwall residents at the Mars Athletic Center. Open skate only (no sticks or pucks). Everyone must wear skates and a hat or helmet; an adult must accompany children 15 and under. 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM SKATE

Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, Washington Depot – Joint exhibition featuring sculptures by Joe Gitterman and mixed-media collages by Doug White. On view beginning December 19, showcasing contemporary works in a beautiful garden setting. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EXPLORE

Watertown Parks & Recreation Department, Watertown – Indoor Ice Skating at Mays Rink at Taft School. Open skate for all ages as part of the 2025–2026 season. Residents $6 (with proof); non-residents $7. Pay at the door (cash or check only). 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM HIT THE ICE

Gunn Memorial Library, Washington – Screening of Frankenstein, Guillermo del Toro’s bold reimagining of Mary Shelley’s classic tale. A visually striking, emotionally powerful adaptation. Free screening; registration required. Rated R. 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM WATCH

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