Seasonal & Holiday in New Haven, CT
Seasonal and holiday events in New Haven, Connecticut offer numerous gatherings across the region. About twenty upcoming listings feature notable venues such as Aquila's Nest Vineyards, Madison Beach Hotel Curio Collection by Hilton, and Stappa Winery. Specific activities include the 2026 New Britain Holiday Makers Market at the New Britain Museum of American Art, Home for the Holidays at Tommy Sullivan's Cafe, Ornament making by candle light at Stappa Winery, and Santa's Arrival Celebration at Trumbull Mall. The busiest months are November and December. Approximately half of these events are free to attend.
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FreeThu, Nov 5 · 5:30 PM
Thank God It's Thursday Holiday Business After Hours
The Lab at ConnCORP
Free

Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM
Seasonal Lantern class
Aquilas Nest Winery
$28.52 +

Sun, Nov 8 · 4:00 PM
girlsgiving
Tranquillity Vineyard & Winery
$161.90 +

Thu, Nov 12 · 7:00 PM
Thanksgiving Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece at House of Char Design
House of Char Design
$63.74 +
FreeSat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
2026 New Britain Holiday Makers Market New Britain, CT
New Britain Museum of American Art
Free

Mon, Nov 23 · 5:00 PM
Home for the Holidays
Tommy Sullivan's Cafe
$69.07 +

Tue, Nov 24 · 6:00 PM
Ornament making by candle light at Stappa Winery
Stappa Vinyard
$49.87 +
FreeFri, Nov 27 · 10:30 AM
Santa's Arrival Celebration
Trumbull Mall
Free

Sun, Nov 29 · 12:00 PM
Ornament making at Tribus!
Tribus Beer Co.
$39.19 +
FreeThu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM
Santa Claus Comes to Stew’s!
Stew Leonard's of Newington
Free
FreeFri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM
Amarante's Sea Cliff Shared Holiday Party (New Haven, CT)
Amarante's Sea Cliff
Free
FreeSat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AM
Student Christmas Threequel
201 Alston Ave
Free
FreeSat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM
PPFOA Christmas Open House
The Padre Pio Foundation of America
Free

Sun, Dec 6 · 9:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa at Madison Beach Hotel (Dec 6 & 20)
Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
$0 +

Sun, Dec 6 · 1:00 PM
Cookies & Storytime with Mrs. Claus at Madison Beach Hotel
Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
$28.52 +

Sun, Dec 6 · 6:00 PM
Winter Gala
Vazzano's Four Seasons
$50 +

Wed, Dec 9 · 6:00 PM
12/9 Holiday Cookie Decorating Class
Grey Goat Farmtique
$65.87 +

Thu, Dec 10 · 6:30 PM
Christmas Charcuterie Board Paint & Sip
Subalpi Club
$39.19 +

Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM
DIY Holiday Canvas Paint & Sip
Aquila's Nest Vineyards
$17.85 +
FreeSat, Dec 12 · 1:00 PM
BTWA Holiday Bazzar
Booker T Washington Academy Middle School
Free

Sat, Dec 19 · 12:00 PM
DIY Holiday Canvas Paint & Sip
Aquila's Nest Vineyards
$17.85 +
FreeSat, Jan 2 · 12:00 PM
Christmastime Family Day
Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center
Free
FreeSat, Dec 11 · 5:00 PM
Mistletoe Moonlight Indoor Night Market
Crystal Ballroom in Middletown
Free