Event Details
ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS EVENT
Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights is celebrating its 44th year as a family holiday tradition. Halls are decked both inside and outside with over 15,000 lights. Outside, closed trolley cars transport jolly guests down a tunnel of lights for 20-30 minutes as they sing traditional Christmas carols with their trolley car operators. For an open air view of the Tunnel of Lights, one open sleigh car is lit up entirely with holiday lights. Be sure to dress warm and bring blankets! Inside, the Visitor Center is decorated like a Winter Wonderland with multiple model train layouts and lights galore.
The museum has teamed up with Campiti Ventures who has created holiday hologram short films. There will be several displays to view during the tunnel of lights trolley ride and while visiting in the Visitor Center. This is a unique experience for all ages!
Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights is held rain or shine. During inclement weather, open cars are not operated and are substituded with closed cars.
Ticket Prices
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Public
|
Members
|
|
|---|---|---|
| All Ages, Closed Cars |
$15.00
|
$7.50
|
| All Ages, Open Cars |
$20.00
|
$10.00
|
Infants or children under 2 years of age can travel on the lap of an adult for free.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased in advance and is strongly encouraged. Based on availability, there will be limited ticket sales at the Trolley Museum on the day of the event. Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your selected departure time.
More info see https://www.ct-trolley.org/events/winterfest-and-the-tunnel-of-lights-2022122/
The Torchlight Parade will begin at 5:30 PM on Main Street, ending at the Broad Brook Fire House where there will be hay rides, tattoos, refreshments and arts & crafts activities for the kids! Join us for the carol sing and look for a special visit from Santa!
Raffle tickets will be sold during this event.
Please bring a non-perishable food donation to benefit the 5 Corner Cupboard and the Power Pack Program.
For more information call Parks and Recreation at (860) 627-6662 or the Broad Brook Fire Department at (860) 623-5940
The Laugh Pack – Twas the Laugh before Christmas!
The Laugh Pack: Twas the LAUGH before Christmas!
The Laugh Pack is the perfect gift this holiday season!
Get ready to laugh all night with this TRIPLE HEADLINER SHOW! This evening of comedy will be peppered with Magic and Music to make this a performance you won’t soon forget. Let comedian Mark Riccadonna (SNL) guide you through the evening with his friends Justin “the human jukebox” Gonzalez (Carnegie Hall) and renowned magician Denny Corby (Penn and Teller Fool Us).
Mark Riccadonna is a professional comedian who has toured globally, playing theatres and clubs. While touring, Mark found time to thrive as an on-air host for talk radio out of NJ, performing in an Off Broadway hit, “Happy in the Poor House.” Recently Mark landed the role of “Cooler “in The new Pilot Un$uited with Dan Lauria, “The Devils Tree,” “The Days of Power,” and “Game Night.” Mark worked as a voice-over actor, directed the play “The Boom,” a pilot he co-wrote called “Radio Gods,” Theatre 68’s” Saint it Isn’t So” and “Through Open Doors,” and was a contributing writer for SNL’s “Weekend Update.” Because of his attitude, he is considered fun and easy to work with, making Mark a gifted storyteller with a charisma that makes you feel like you’ve known him forever.
Justin Gonzalez (tenor) knew from a very young age that music was something very special in his life. 20 years since his first European tour, Justin Gonzalez is still a sought after classical music soloist, performing in venues like Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, and the Cathedral Notre Dame in Paris. He is also a storyteller and practitioner of the American Song Book and the music of Broadway. Justin uses all of this to entertain, educate, and share his story. When Justin isn’t singing with the world’s best classical musicians, popular music performers, and writing his own music to perform with the Justin Gonzalez Trio, he is the lead singer of 33 1/3 LIVE’s Killer Queen Experience.
Denny Corby has graced television screens across the country through appearances on major cable networks like Fox and NBC. He performs regularly for a slew of corporate clients including Comcast, Tyson Foods, Berkshire Hathaway, and BMW. Shows range from intimate office settings to crowds of 2,500 and everything in between! Wherever you meet him, Denny is guaranteed to make your day. He’s a warm-hearted goofball who lives to make people smile!
This show will feature ventriloquist John “Gemini” Lombardi!
John “Gemini” Lombardi, comedian, accomplished ventriloquist, award-winning magician and
Voted ”#1 Family Act” in the Catskills, was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. With his quick sense of humor and witty personality, Gemini decided to start performing at the young age of eleven.
John’s ambitions led him on a successful climb to the top where he began to study acting, dance, and choreography to enhance his stage presence and comedic talent.
Today, Gemini has performed on Fox5, NBC, Showtime, and at hundreds of comedy clubs, casinos, resorts, and theaters across the country! Gemini is now a top headliner at The Borgata Casino, The Parx Casino and Caroline’s on Broadway!
Doors 7:00pm
Show 8:00pm
This is not an all ages show!
USA Hauling & Recycling invites to attend Santa Breakfast at Sonny’s Place!
Truly a memorable experience for You and Your Family this holiday season!
Ticket Prices Listed Below:
Adult: $40
Child 3-9: $30
Child under 2: Free (No ticket needed, arcade card not included)
HO HO HO! Calling all good boys & girls! Join us for Sunday Brunch with Santa Claus on December 18th from 10AM-2PM at The Nutmeg Restaurant.
Event Details
ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS EVENT
Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights is celebrating its 44th year as a family holiday tradition. Halls are decked both inside and outside with over 15,000 lights. Outside, closed trolley cars transport jolly guests down a tunnel of lights for 20-30 minutes as they sing traditional Christmas carols with their trolley car operators. For an open air view of the Tunnel of Lights, one open sleigh car is lit up entirely with holiday lights. Be sure to dress warm and bring blankets! Inside, the Visitor Center is decorated like a Winter Wonderland with multiple model train layouts and lights galore.
The museum has teamed up with Campiti Ventures who has created holiday hologram short films. There will be several displays to view during the tunnel of lights trolley ride and while visiting in the Visitor Center. This is a unique experience for all ages!
Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights is held rain or shine. During inclement weather, open cars are not operated and are substituded with closed cars.
Ticket Prices
|
Public
|
Members
|
|
|---|---|---|
| All Ages, Closed Cars |
$15.00
|
$7.50
|
| All Ages, Open Cars |
$20.00
|
$10.00
|
Infants or children under 2 years of age can travel on the lap of an adult for free.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased in advance and is strongly encouraged. Based on availability, there will be limited ticket sales at the Trolley Museum on the day of the event. Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your selected departure time.
More info see https://www.ct-trolley.org/events/winterfest-and-the-tunnel-of-lights-2022122/
Santa’s Sing-A-Long
Book by Mrs. Claus
Directed by Mrs. Claus
Show 6:00pm
Event Details
ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS EVENT
Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights is celebrating its 44th year as a family holiday tradition. Halls are decked both inside and outside with over 15,000 lights. Outside, closed trolley cars transport jolly guests down a tunnel of lights for 20-30 minutes as they sing traditional Christmas carols with their trolley car operators. For an open air view of the Tunnel of Lights, one open sleigh car is lit up entirely with holiday lights. Be sure to dress warm and bring blankets! Inside, the Visitor Center is decorated like a Winter Wonderland with multiple model train layouts and lights galore.
The museum has teamed up with Campiti Ventures who has created holiday hologram short films. There will be several displays to view during the tunnel of lights trolley ride and while visiting in the Visitor Center. This is a unique experience for all ages!
Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights is held rain or shine. During inclement weather, open cars are not operated and are substituded with closed cars.
Ticket Prices
|
Public
|
Members
|
|
|---|---|---|
| All Ages, Closed Cars |
$15.00
|
$7.50
|
| All Ages, Open Cars |
$20.00
|
$10.00
|
Infants or children under 2 years of age can travel on the lap of an adult for free.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased in advance and is strongly encouraged. Based on availability, there will be limited ticket sales at the Trolley Museum on the day of the event. Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your selected departure time.
More info see https://www.ct-trolley.org/events/winterfest-and-the-tunnel-of-lights-2022122/
Santa at Driveway waving at passing cars. Car 303 on NRS Track 1.
Event Details
ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT
All aboard the elegant Chicago, Aurora & Elgin Railroad 303 known as the “Roarin’ Elgin” or the “Great Third Rail” for special Winterfest Tunnel of Lights experience. Your Trolley Elf will be onboard to greet visitors, take pictures and make your trip a magical one!
The museum has teamed up with Campiti Ventures who has created holiday hologram short films. There will be several displays to view during the tunnel of lights trolley ride and while visiting in the Visitor Center. This is a unique experience for all ages!
Elf on the Elgin and Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights is held rain or shine.
Ticket Prices
|
Public
|
Members
|
|
|---|---|---|
| All Ages |
$20.00
|
$10.00
|
Infants or children under 2 years of age can travel on the lap of an adult for free.
Tickets
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your selected departure time.
More info at https://www.ct-trolley.org/events/elf-on-the-elgin-2022129-1/
Come join us for a very special, candlelight Christmas Eve service. On Saturday, December 24, at 3 PM, Cornerstone will celebrate Christmas together, and we invite the community to attend. Our family-friendly service, with Advent surprises, and classic Christmas carols will close out in a special candlelit moment shared together to celebrate the True Gift of Christmas. All are Welcome.