
At some point we’ll build a snowman.
Here’s a list of some things to do.
There are more events posted on the Valley Indy’s FREE calendar, which you should be using to promote your events, and on The Valley Indy’s Facebook page.
Many of the events are free, but I’m not making promises. Click the links provided in each entry for more information or to track down a human being.
— — — — — Friday, Dec. 6— — — — —
Center Stage Christmas
The Center Stage Christmas is a nostalgic celebration of the holiday season filled with songs and skits that warm the heart.
The show runs weekends from Dec. 6 through Dec. 22.
Call the box office at 203 – 225-6079 or order your tickets online at www.centerstageshelton.org.
Click this link for showtimes and pricing.
2019 Holiday Spectacular
Presented by St. Vincent DePaul of the Valley, join Marc Garofalo and a variety of local performers who will share their musical talents celebrating this joyful season.
A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit Adam’s House and our children and family grief support programs.
Friday, Dec. 6, Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8
Shelton Intermediate School
675 Constitution Blvd N
Shelton
Facebook event page for info and pricing
Ansonia Tree Lighting
6 p.m.
Music, the mayor, always a good time!
Next to Ansonia City Hall, 253 Main St.
Journey to Bethlehem
Friday, Dec. 6
Saturday, Dec. 7
Sunday, Dec. 8
30 minute outdoor journeys depart continually from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Each December Reclaim Christian Church hosts a live, interactive, outdoor drama called Journey to Bethlehem. Guests will walk a wooded trail to experience authentic, time-period appropriate scenes, starting in Nazareth and culminating at the Nativity. This community event is FREE, family-friendly, and open to everyone.
Reclaim Christian Church
11 High Acres Road
Ansonia
Shelton’s Sixth Annual Tree Lighting
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park
38 Canal St.
Shelton
“We will kick off festivities at 6:00pm with free hot cocoa and cookies plus ornament making!”
“This year, we welcome the Yuletide Carolers from 6:30 – 7:00pm.”
“We will light the tree by 7:10pm and then have a very special visit from the big guy himself, Santa!”
Click here for the event’s Facebook page.
— — — — — Saturday, Dec. 7— — — — —
Holly Fair
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saint Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church
50 Donovan Lane
Shelton
Click here for the event’s Facebook page
Mr. & Mrs. Claus Visit The Seymour Historical Society
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Seymour Historical Society
59 West St.
Seymour
“The Seymour Historical Society Invites You …
And your children or grandchildren (or nieces and nephews) to a FREE and FUN visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
Skip the lines at the mall and join us in our historic home for this special event.
Bring a camera and take all the free photos you want of your kids and Santa.
Raffles for lots of cool prizes for good boys, girls and grown-ups
Free refreshments will be served!”
Click here for the Facebook page
A Christmas Carol
1 p.m.
Plumb Memorial Library
65 Wooster St.
Shelton
Tom Simonetti will be playing ALL roles! Click here for a press release.
Presented by The Valley Shakespeare Festival. Click here for the VSF website.
Friday’s performance sold out, so you may want to call or check online before heading out. VSF phone number is 203.513.9446. Library’s number is (203) 924‑1580.
Downtown Seymour Holiday Event!
From 5:30 p.m. into the cold holiday night!
Seymour train station and surrounding downtown businesses.
“Santa comes to Seymour on the train Saturday, December 7! Come to downtown Seymour and help us welcome him!”
“Face painting, carolers, Christmas tree lighting, snacks and treats, special singing guests The B Sharps, mail your letters to Santa at the post office, free bike raffle run by Morning Star Lodge and shopping!”
According to a “First Saturday” Facebook page, the American Legion tree lighting happens at 5:30 p.m.
Santa arrives by train at the train station off Main St. at about 6:22 p.m. But it’s the Waterbury line, so it could be delayed. Have patience.
Check out Seymour’s downtown quaint shops and eateries.
Watch “It’s A Wonderful Life” at The Strand Theater at 4 p.m. or 7 p.m.
Here is The Strand’s event page on Facebook.
— — — — — Sunday, Dec. 8— — — — —
Seymour Christmas Parade!
2 p.m.
Downtown Seymour
When I went a few years back it started at the Community Center off Pine Street, over the bridge, made a left at the old Trestle Tavern and headed up the street.
For further information, please contact Alex Danka (203)464‑4345 (that’s what is says on the Town of Seymour website).
Here’s a Facebook event page set up by the Boy Scouts
Music For Christmas
5 p.m.
Church of the Assumption
61 N. Cliff St.
Ansonia
From the host: “For forty-five years, Richard Wm. Donohue has led the members of the New England Chamber Choir in Music for Christmas. This annual program explores the extraordinary repertoire of music inspired by the traditions of Christmas.
Music for Christmas XLV will feature the New England Chamber Choir, Treble Choir and Chamber Ensemble. A reception will follow the concert.
Admission to the concert is free; donations to benefit the work of the New England Chamber Choir are appreciated.
To learn more about this concert or the New England Chamber Choir in general, visit http://www.Newenglandchamberchoir.org.”