Connecticut - Fairs & Festivals

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Festival of Lighthouses
The Maritime Center at Norwalk, 10 North Water Street
Norwalk, CT
Phone: 203-852-0700

November 14, 2009-January 18, 2010

More than 20 hand-crafted working lighthouses displayed throughout the Aquarium. Visitors can follow these creative beacons through the galleries and then cast a vote for their favorite. Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: Museum admission. Information: www.maritimeaquarium.org

Christkindlmarkt - Christmas Market
719 North Mountain Road
Newington, CT
Phone: 860-953-8967

November 27-29, 2009

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Almost Germany! The Hartford Saengerbund (German Club) begins the Christmas season with its Christkindlmarkt (Christmas Market). There will be traditional German and American Christmas music, "Kurrende Singers," many costumed events, Saengerbund Dancers, visits from the Three Wise Men, St. Nikolaus and his helper Hans Muff and much more. Vendors will be offering German imports (smokers, nutcrackers, pewter ornaments, advent calendars, linens, beer steins, etc.) and handcrafted items. Sign up for the gift raffles! Tasty homemade German specialties, such as bratwurst, leberkase, sauerkraut, soup and pastries will be served in the Kaffeestube. Time: Friday, 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Cost: Entrance fee of donation for the Newington Food Bank. Information: www.hartfordsaengerbund.org

Mini Holiday Greek Food Festival
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 937 Chase Pkwy.
Waterbury, CT
Phone: 203-754-5189

November 21, 2009

Greek food, pastries and music. Free admission.