It’s a big weekend in Downtown Stamford! On Saturday, afternoon join the Giant Balloon Inflation Party at Hoyt & Summer Street in preparation for Sunday’s parade. On parade day, the Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular kicks off at noon. If you’re looking to avoid the crowds, there are a number of holiday craft fairs and holiday craft classes! Take a look below and have a great weekend!
Friday, Nov 16
Elf: The Musical
Kweskin Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Friday Night Glow Skate
Stamford Twin Rinks, 8 p.m.
Accomplice
Dressing Room Theatre, 8 p.m.
Face of Winter
The Palace Theatre, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov 17
Jones Family Farm Christmas Tree Season Begins!
Jones Family Farm, Shelton, 9 a.m.
Holiday Craft Fair
First United Methodist Church, 9 a.m.
Stepping Stones: Storytellers Toddler Tales
Stepping Stones, 9 a.m.
Aerial Stretch + Flex Class
BreakThru Family Fitness, 9:30 a.m.
Carousel Pavilion Public Hours
Mill River Park, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Photos with Santa
Stamford Town Center, 10 a.m.
Kids Helping Kids Pumpkin Bread Bake Sale Fundraiser
Lifecycle, 8:30 a.m.
Stamford Toys & Gifts, 10 a.m.
Kids Club Cheerful Penguins
Michaels, 10 a.m.
Newfield’s 4th Annual HOLIDAY Vendor & Craft Fair
Newfield Elementary School, 10 a.m.
Stepping Stones Storytellers: Toddler Tales
Stepping Stones Museum, 10:30 a.m.
Art Kids Workshop: Dance
The Palace Theatre, 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Barnes & Noble Storytime & Activities
Barnes & Noble, 11 a.m.
Aerial Fitness Fusion Small Group Class
Westport Boxing, Norwalk, 11 a.m.
Thanksgiving Storycraft
Main Library, 11 a.m.
Stepping Stones: Storytellers
Stepping Stones, 12:30 p.m.
Public Skate
Twin Rinks, 12:30 p.m.
Gaming Lounge
Main Library, 1 p.m.
MAKEbreak Christmas Wreaths
Michaels, 1 p.m.
Stepping Stones: Storytellers Mutt-i-grees
Stepping Stones, 1:30 p.m.
LOL Surprise! Trading Event
Stamford Toys & Gifts, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Giant Balloon inflation Party
Hoyt & Summer Street, 3 p.m.
Elf: The Musical
Kweskin Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Accomplice
Dressing Room Theatre, 8 p.m.
Shhh Silent Headphone Party
The Palace Theatre, 8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov 18
Carousel Pavilion Public Hours
Mill River Park, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Photos with Santa
Stamford Town Center, 11 a.m.
Family Gallery Tour
Bruce Museum, 11:30 a.m.
Sunday Explorers
Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 11:30 a.m.
Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular
Summer to Broad to Atlantic Street, noon
Public Skate
Twin Rinks. 12:30 p.m.
Elf: The Musical
Kweskin Theatre, 2 p.m.
Accomplice
Dressing Room Theatre, 2 p.m.