Here is a list of holiday-themed events we culled from our self-serve calendar, Facebook, things we found on the side of the road, and so forth.

Enjoy!

Oh, and if your event isn’t listed, it’s your fault because we’ve been begging you since 2009 to use our self-serve calendar.

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‘Holidays at the Symphony’
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Continues until Dec. 20
Visit the rooms of the Osborne Homestead Museum magnificently decorated to the theme of “Holidays at the Symphony.”
Each room beautifully showcases the different musical components of the symphony orchestra.
Upon entering the museum, visitors will see and learn about the musical instrument families and the Osborne family’s influence in the music industry.
Click here for much more information.
Free admission
Osborne Homestead Museum
500 Hawthorne Ave.
Derby
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FRIDAY, DEC. 12

“Pizza with Santa”
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Part of the “Festival of Trees Weekend at Oxford High School”
Oxford High School
61 Quaker Farms Road
Oxford

‘A Christmas Carol’
8 p.m.
The annual Center Stage Theatre production, ‘with soaring music by a Disney musical genius, composer Alan Menken, A Christmas Carol infuses the Charles Dickens holiday classic with music the whole family will cherish.’
Click here for ticket info.
Center Stage Theatre
54 Grove St.
Shelton
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SATURDAY, DEC. 13

Popcorn Ball Saturday, Toy Drive In Shelton’s White Hills
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Santa will be escorted on a fire truck through the White Hills of Shelton. Santa and his helpers will be passing out popcorn balls to children during Santa’s tour through White Hills. The trip begins in Upper White Hills and ends in Lower White Hills. Members of the White Hills Fire Company will follow Santa’s engine with Pickup trucks as part of the fire company’s Toys 4 Kids drive. New unwrapped toys will be collected by the firefighters for distribution by Team Inc.
In the event of foul weather please visit www.whitehillsfireco.org or the White Hills Fire Company Friends and Neighbors Facebook Page for the rain date.

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“Breakfast With Santa”
9 a.m. to noon
Hotchkiss Hose Co. 1 invites you to Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at Hotchkiss Hose Co. 1, 200 David Humphreys Road.
$20 per family (up to 4 people). Each additional person $5. Includes all-you-can-eat breakfast with juice and coffee, plus a visit and photo op with Santa and a special gift for each child!
200 David Humphreys Road
Derby

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“Holiday Bazaar”
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Part of the “Festival of Trees Weekend at Oxford High School”
Oxford High School
61 Quaker Farms Road
Oxford

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‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’
10 a.m.
For kids ages 3 to 8
(Registration required)
A special holiday event at the Derby Public Library.
Families with children ages 3 to 8 are invited to celebrate the season with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, presented by Linda Milardo.
The program includes stories, songs, and a reindeer ornament craft.
There is no fee to attend, but registration is requested. 203 736 1482
Derby Public Library
313 Elizabeth St.
Derby
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“Seymour Becomes Bedford Falls”
From 10 a.m. on
Downtown Seymour transforms into Bedford Falls, the town from the classic “It’s A Wonderful Life”

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Breakfast with Santa at The All-American Valley General Store, 16 Bank St.
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Horse-drawn carriage rides
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Country dinner
7:30 p.m. “Strand Olde Opry” (musical concert) at the Strand Theatre on Main Street. Tickets for the concert are $20 and can be purchased in advance at the General Store.
Call 203 828 6442.
Visit here for a website

“Bell Ringing For Charity”
Noon to 1 p.m.
Shelton state Reps. Jason Perillo and Ben McGorty, as well as state Sen. Kevin Kelly, will be ringing the bell for the Salvation Army.
Wal-Mart
465 Bridgeport Ave.
Shelton
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“Nutcracker Suite”
1:30 p.m.
By the New England Ballet Company of Bridgeport
$5 admission (benefits local charities)
Sponsored by the Oxford High School Booster Club and the Oxford High School Student Council
Part of the “Festival of Trees Weekend at Oxford High School”
Raffle of trees to follow performance
Oxford High School
61 Quaker Farms Road
Oxford
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“Seymour Land Trust Christmas”
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Kids with special needs get pics with Santa
6 p.m.: Fireworks!
6:20 p.m.: Pics with Santa for all kids starts
The land trust building is extensively decorated!
Event is FREE — but the Land Trust is asking for a donation of canned food.
There’s even an “Honorary First Selectman” contest. The person who donates the most canned goods gets a chance to tag along with First Selectman Kurt Miller to work on Dec. 23. To enter the contest, you must donate at least 25 items.
The even wraps up at roughly 8 p.m.
Seymour Land Trust
13 Chatfield St.
Seymour
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‘We Need A Little Christmas’
7 p.m.
A holiday concert by the Naugatuck Community Band.
The concert is free, under the direction of Charles Marenghi with special guest JJ Martin on vocals.
A food and toy drive for a local charity be part of the event and you are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item or an unwrapped educational children’s toy ages 0 – 12 years old to donate.
Seymour Middle School
211 Mountain Road
Seymour
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SUNDAY, DEC. 14

Pine Rock Park Fire Company Popcorn Sunday
Starts at 8 a.m.
Firefighters from Pine Rock Park Volunteer Fire Company #4 will be out and about in the Long Hill and Sunnyside areas of Shelton.
Website
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‘Popcorn Sunday’ in Oxford
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Quaker Farms Fire District will be making our yearly rounds for Popcorn Sunday! Listen for the Christmas music and come on out to see Santa!
Rain date: Dec. 21
More info
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‘A Christmas Carol’
2 p.m.
The annual Center Stage Theatre production, ‘with soaring music by a Disney musical genius, composer Alan Menken, A Christmas Carol infuses the Charles Dickens holiday classic with music the whole family will cherish.’
Click here for ticket info.
Center Stage Theatre
54 Grove St.
Shelton
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‘Christmas Dinner’
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Organized by the Master’s Table Community Meals
Features an appearance by Mr. and Mrs. Claus
More info
Christ Church
56 S. Cliff St.
Ansonia
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MONDAY, DEC. 15

‘Derby Library Holiday Open House’
11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
From 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Marc Weissman will entertain all visitors with his keyboard as he plays the sounds of the season.
In what has become a holiday tradition, once again highlighting the festivities will be a visit from the Connecticut Yuletide Carolers from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (please register for this portion of the program under the 6 p.m. Eventkeeper listing).

Cookies and punch will be available throughout the day.
There will also be free holiday-themed basket raffles open to all visitors.
As usual, this beautiful historic building will be decked, inside and out, in all its holiday glory. Everyone is invited to take part in this special day.
Admission: Free
Derby Public Library
313 Elizabeth Street
Derby
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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17

‘Derby Neck Library Holiday Fun Day’
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Open house at the library with refreshments, treats, games, and more.
Derby Neck Library
307 Hawthorne Ave.
Derby
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THURSDAY, DEC. 18

‘A Christmas Carol’
7 p.m.
The annual Center Stage Theatre production, ‘with soaring music by a Disney musical genius, composer Alan Menken, A Christmas Carol infuses the Charles Dickens holiday classic with music the whole family will cherish.’
Click here for ticket info.
Center Stage Theatre
54 Grove St.
Shelton
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FRIDAY, DEC. 19

Ansonia Police Food Drive
Noon to 5 p.m.
Source
Stop & Shop
100 Division St.
Ansonia
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Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Popcorn Ball Saturday
Starts around noon
Watch out for firefighters from Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Co. 1 driving around downtown Shelton throwing popcorn balls to children.
Downtown Shelton
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SUNDAY, DEC. 21

Keep in mind fire department ‘Popcorn Ball Sundays’ can be unpredictable due to incoming emergency calls.

“Storm Engine Company/Ambulance Corps Popcorn Ball Sunday”
Starting at 10 a.m.
Santa rides a fire truck, tosses popcorn balls to the kiddies
Listen for the sirens.
Derby Westside

“Hotchkiss Hose Popcorn Ball Sunday”
No precise time provided, but listen for the sirens!
Santa on a fire truck.
Derby Hilltop

“Ansonia Popcorn Ball Sunday”
All FIVE city fire companies will be out.
There is no set route for the trucks.
Listen for the sirens!
Ansonia

“Seymour FD Popcorn Ball Sunday”
No precise time provided, but listen for the sirens!
Both fire companies will be out.
Check out the Facebook post.
Seymour

SUNDAY, DEC. 28, 2014
“The Polar Express”
9:15 a.m. doors open
10 a.m. movie starts
Come watch a great holiday flick in a movie theater!
To benefit Treasured Time, a non-profit charity.
Tickets are $5 in advance, $6 day of show
Get tickets here.
Or call Jenn at 203 446 1068.
Seymour Cinemas 12 (in Tri-Town Plaza)
814 Derby Ave.
Seymour

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