East Hartford Christmas Events

East Hartford Christmas 2025

What to Expect This Christmas in East Hartford!

Excited for the holidays in East Hartford? Our guide will show you all the best festive fun! Whether East Hartford is your permanent address or your temporary haven, this guide helps you embrace the spirit of the season. Popular events like "The Nutcracker" offer a delightful experience as you enjoy classical ballet performances that capture the magic of the holidays. Meanwhile, the Holiday Carnival at Olde Mistick Village features charming holiday lights and unique shopping opportunities from local artisans. And don't forget that these events are just a glimpse of what the city has to offer. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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East Hartford Christmas Events

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Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field Events in East Hartford
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📍 East Hartford, CT, US
(1.6 mi from East Hartford)

Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field Events

Home to UConn Huskies football and major sporting events.

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💰 Budget: $$
🎄 Family Friendly: 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
⚡ Energy: High

Event Description

Discover exciting events at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, the premier venue in East Hartford, Connecticut. This expansive 36,000-seat stadium is the proud home of the UConn Huskies football team and hosts a variety of other major athletic competitions and special events throughout the year. Experience the thrill of live sports and entertainment in a state-of-the-art facility.

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⭐ Best For: Sports enthusiasts, families, event-goers
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Near East Hartford

Hartford Christmas Events

Glow Hartford Holiday Light Festival & Market in Hartford
Hartford
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Glow Hartford Holiday Light Festival & Market

Interactive light gardens and Santa's Sleigh Adventure
📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
📏 3.2 miles from East Hartford
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Winterfest Hartford in Hartford
Hartford
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Winterfest Hartford

Free public ice skating in Bushnell Park
📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
📏 3.6 miles from East Hartford
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Manchester Christmas Events

Annual Holiday Artisan Craft Fair in Vernon
Vernon
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Annual Holiday Artisan Craft Fair

Over 60 local artisans offering unique handmade gifts.
📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
📏 8.5 miles from East Hartford
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Bolton Winter Faire in Bolton
Bolton
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Bolton Winter Faire

Local artisan and vendor winter faire
📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
📏 8.9 miles from East Hartford
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Glastonbury Christmas Events

Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair in Glastonbury
Glastonbury
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Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair

20th annual holiday bazaar with local artisans and Judaica gifts.
📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
📏 4.9 miles from East Hartford
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Glastonbury Holiday House Decorating Contest in Glastonbury
Glastonbury
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Glastonbury Holiday House Decorating Contest

Community holiday house decorating contest and driving tour map
📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
📏 5.2 miles from East Hartford
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Wethersfield Christmas Events

Old Wethersfield Lantern Light Tours in Wethersfield
Wethersfield
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Old Wethersfield Lantern Light Tours

Historic Wethersfield by lantern light
📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
📏 5.4 miles from East Hartford
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Bloomfield Christmas Events

Flamig Farm Visits With Santa in West Simsbury
West Simsbury
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Flamig Farm Visits With Santa

Visit with Santa and farm animals.
📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
📏 14.6 miles from East Hartford
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West Hartford Christmas Events

CLA Blue Back Mitten Run 5K in West Hartford
West Hartford
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CLA Blue Back Mitten Run 5K

Festive 5K with holiday beanie and community giving
📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
📏 6.8 miles from East Hartford
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West Hartford Holiday Stroll in West Hartford
West Hartford
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West Hartford Holiday Stroll

Classic New England-style holiday celebration
📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
📏 6.9 miles from East Hartford
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New Britain Christmas Events

Bradley Mountain Farm Holiday Activities in Southington
Southington
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Bradley Mountain Farm Holiday Activities

Interactive goat experiences on a historic farm.
📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
📏 15.1 miles from East Hartford
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Farmington Christmas Events

Hill-Stead Museum Holiday Boutique in Farmington
Farmington
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Hill-Stead Museum Holiday Boutique

Artisan crafts and holiday gifts at a historic museum
📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
📏 11.5 miles from East Hartford
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Enfield Christmas Events

Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights in East Windsor
East Windsor
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Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights

Trolley ride through a tunnel of over 10,000 lights
📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
📏 10.3 miles from East Hartford
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Connecticut Trolley Museum Winterfest and Tunnel of Lights in East Windsor
East Windsor
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Connecticut Trolley Museum Winterfest and Tunnel of Lights

Holiday lights and trolley rides through a tunnel
📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
📏 10.3 miles from East Hartford
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Middletown Christmas Events

Magic of Middletown Tree Lighting Ceremony in Middletown
Middletown
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Magic of Middletown Tree Lighting Ceremony

Annual tree lighting ceremony and holiday traditions.
📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
📏 15.4 miles from East Hartford
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St. Pius X Church Holiday Fair in Middletown
Middletown
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St. Pius X Church Holiday Fair

Community planning meeting for a holiday fair.
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📏 15.5 miles from East Hartford
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Last updated: 10/9/2025