Dec
30
Fri
Elf on the Elgin @ CT Trolley Museum
Dec 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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.

PURCHASE TICKETS

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/

Jan
1
Sun
13th Annual First Day Hike (Great Community Fun) @ See Info Below
Jan 1 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

First Day Hike Sunday, January 1, 2023

Scantic River State Park, Broad Brook CT 06016

 ** (Broad Brook is one of the 5 Villages of East Windsor CT 06088)

   The Fun is from 1:00-3:00PM

The East Windsor American Heritage River Commission is hosting their 13th annual New Year’s Day Hike.

         Come explore the 2.5 mile loop trail. Hike steps off at 1:00pm in the parking area at end of Melrose Road, Broad Brook.  Dress appropriately for weather and proper footwear for conditions.

             **Friendly/leashed dogs are welcomed.

         For Our Community – Donations will be collected for our local food pantry (human and pet items).

         For Your Fun  Hot chocolate and a warming barrel will be provided.

     Find us on  Facebook:

      American Heritage River Commission

for updates or email  [email protected]

Jan
10
Tue
January Networking Luncheon w/ NCCCC @ Sofia's Restaurant
Jan 10 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Chambers Working Together for the Success of Our Members.

Our Good Friends at NCCCC are inviting East Windsor Chamber Members (and surrounding Chamber Membership) to attend Thier January Luncheon being held at Sofia’s Restaurant on January 10th 12noon- 2pm- 

       This is a step in a continuing effort on the part of Your Chamber of Commerce’s to Work together for the Success of  Our Business, Communities and the Region.

  Please respond to  the link to join us:

      https://bit.ly/2023JanuaryNetworkingLuncheon

https://www.sofiasrestaurantct.com/

Jan
11
Wed
Katherine Hepburn: From Hartford to Hollywood @ Warehouse Point Library
Jan 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Warehouse Point Library For more information call the Library at 860-623-5482.

Jan
14
Sat
Xtreme Comedy(with preshow dinner) at BBOH @ Broad Brook Opera House
Jan 14 @ 6:00 pm – 10:45 pm

Start Off Your New Year with FUN and Laughter!

Join us Saturday January 14th for another great evening of Xtreme Comedy along with a delicious Pre-Show Dinner!
Featuring:
-JT MOORE as seen on Kevin Hart’s LAUGH OUT LOUD RADIO & CAROLINES on Broadway!
-CINDY GRAY
-DONNY SALVO
-LILA SPARKS
-Hosted by DAVE SHEEHAN!
Dinner Seating 6:00pm
Doors 7:00pm
Show 8:00pm
Adults Only
Tickets at www.bbohct.com 
2 Sisters Nutrition Grand Opening Celebration @ 2 Sisters Nutrition
Jan 14 @ 7:00 pm – 3:00 pm

 ** Special Announcement of Grand Opening Celebration & Ribbon Cutting On Saturday January 14th 9am- By 1st Selectman Jason Bowsza.

Stop by to help us Celebrate and maybe get a free sample of these delightful drinks.

At 2 Sisters Nutrition Thier goal is to make a Positive Impact in the Community by offering Healthy Shakes and Teas.

Jan
18
Wed
Special Presentation about CRIS Radio at EW Lions Club @ Warehouse Point Library
Jan 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

East Windsor Lions Club invites All to Attend Thier Meeting for this Special Presentation about CRIS Radio.

 For more info about This and Other East Windsor Lion’s Club Programs Including How You can be a Lion please email [email protected] or visit Face Book Page at https://www.facebook.com/EastWindsorLions

or visit http://www.eastwindsorlions.org/

or call (860) 292-0316

 

Jan
21
Sat
Winterfest Photo Shoot Night with Marc Glucksman @ CT Trolley Museum
Jan 21 @ 3:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Winterfest Photo Shoot Night

with Marc Glucksman

January 21st 3:30pm-9pm
As the sun sets, we will head outside to photograph cars in the museum’s collection in a variety of scenes including the “Tunnel Of Lights” with museum volunteers dressed in early 20th century period attire. This event is a special opportunity provided by the museum volunteers to use supplemental lighting to photograph vintage streetcars, some of which are over a 100 years old!
We are planning to use the recently re-painted and re-lettered Montreal Tramways “Golden Chariot” Car 4, which will be making its night shoot re-debut, as well as several other pieces of passenger and non-revenue equipment.
Cost is $50 for Museum Members & $65 for Non-Museum Members. Not a Museum Member? Click here to become a Member. Questions? Email the Museum at [email protected].
What do you need for a successful Photo Shoot?
 tripod, camera with manual settings, wide/standard/telephoto lenses, cable/remote shutter release, flashlight, sturdy waterproof shoes, dress to be outside for an extended period of time
Jan
28
Sat
Zach Nugent & Dead Set @ Broad Brook Opera House
Jan 28 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Zach Nugent & Dead Set

Saturday, January 28, 2023 – 9:00 PM EST

Zach Nugent

& Dead Set!

Recreating the San Francisco Auditorium Show of January 28, 1987!

Setlist

  • Shakedown Street
  • Get Back
  • Peggy-O
  • Walkin’ Blues
  • It Must Have Been the Roses
  • It’s All Over Now
  • Row Jimmy
  • My Brother Esau
  • Bird Song
  • Jack Straw
  • When Push Comes to Shove
  • Samson and Delilah
  • Black Muddy River
  • He’s Gone
  • Spoonful
  • drums
  • Eyes of the World
  • Black Peter
  • Around and Around
  • Sugar Magnolia
  • U.S. Blues

Doors 8:00pm

Show 9:00pm

Tickets at www.bbohct.com 

Feb
4
Sat
Lincoln Tech -Open House @ Lincoln Tech
Feb 4 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm