There are plenty of opportunities to get into the holiday spirit during the long Thanksgiving weekend! If you plan to go Black Friday shopping, here’s a list of store hours. Several nurseries & garden centers in Stamford will also begin selling Christmas trees this weekend, and a number of farms nearby offer a chance for you to cut down your own tree. See a complete list here! Plus, there are plenty of chances to visit with Santa and go ice skating! Happy weekend!
Friday, Nov 23
Turkey Bowl Public Skating Event
Twin Rinks, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Photos with Santa
Stamford Town Center, 10 a.m.
Stamford Town Center opens at 8 a.m. for Black Friday
FREE Sitting with Santa
Stew Leonard’s, Norwalk, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Elf: The Musical
Kweskin Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Friday Night Glow Skate
Stamford Twin Rinks, 8 p.m.
A Merry Mulberry Street Musical
Dressing Room Theatre, 8 p.m.
Mony Python’s Spamalot
The Palace Theatre, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov 24
DIY Workshop Gingerbread Man Ornament
Home Depot, 9 a.m. – noon
Stepping Stones: Storytellers Toddler Tales
Stepping Stones, 9:30 a.m.
Stepping Stones: Storytellers Toddler Tales
Stepping Stones, 9:30 a.m.
Carousel Pavilion Public Hours
Mill River Park, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Stamford High School’s Holiday Shopping Fair
Stamford High School, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Photos with Santa
Stamford Town Center, 10 a.m.
Designs By Lee Photos With Santa
Designs By Lee, 10 a.m – 3 p.m.
FREE Sitting With Santa
Stew Leonard’s, Norwalk, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Stepping Stones Storytellers: Toddler Tales
Stepping Stones Museum, 10:30 a.m.
Barnes & Noble Storytime & Activities
Barnes & Noble, 11 a.m.
Aerial Fitness Fusion Small Group Class
Westport Boxing, Norwalk, 11 a.m.
Stepping Stones: Storytellers
Stepping Stones, 12:30 p.m.
Public Skate
Twin Rinks, 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Stamford Model Railroad Holiday Open House
St. John’s Episcopal Church
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage
The Palace Theatre, 1 p.m. & 4 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.
Polar Express In IMAX
Maritime Aquarium, 5 p.m.
Elf: The Musical
Kweskin Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov 25
Carousel Pavilion Public Hours
Mill River Park, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Photos with Santa
Stamford Town Center, 11 a.m.
Designs By Lee Photos With Santa
Designs By Lee, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Holiday Winter Wonderland
Chelsea Piers, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
FREE Sitting with Santa
Stew Leonard’s, 10 a.m. – 6 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.
Public Skate
Twin Rinks. 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Pokémon Trade, Learn & Play Event
Stamford Toys & Gifts, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Science Sunday: Turkey Pals
The Bruce Museum, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Elf: The Musical
Kweskin Theatre, 2 p.m.
Polar Express IMAX
Maritime Aquarium, 5 p.m