Monday November 25, 2024
Children Draw War, Not Flowers
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Fairfield University
DiMenna-Nyselius Library
1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield
Through the lens of artwork by Ukrainian children in an art therapy initiative, the emotional toll of war is on view, with a tour. At 7:30, a screening of “A Woman at War,” a short documentary by Ukrainian filmmaker Volodymyr Sydko, chronicling the harrowing experiences of a female soldier on the front lines. Free and open to the public. Registration is required, link below.
Thursday December 5, 2024
Holiday Music Festival & Tree Lighting
5:00 pm
Weston Town Green
Food, music, lights and community at the third annual Holiday Music Festival & Tree Lighting. All on the Town Green. See our story and photos, link below, for a view of what the event looked like last year.
December 5, 7, & 8, 2024
Holiday Wreaths Sale
A fundraising sale of 14-inch balsam wreaths by Weston Scouts troops 788 and 887. On Thursday the 5th, on the Town Green at the Holiday Music Festival & Tree Lighting ceremony. On Saturday the 7th, from 10:00 to 2:00 at the Onion Barn. On Sunday the 8th, from 10:00 to 2:00 at Lachat’s winter market.
Sunday December 8, 2024
Holiday Party: Ukraine Aid International
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Redline Restoration
2475 Fairfield Avenue, Black Rock
A holiday party to benefit Ukraine Aid International’s work on the front lines to support seven Fairfield County sister cities in Ukraine. Free entry, families are welcome. Food and drink will be provided. Enjoy a silent auction of items donated by local vendors, and explore beautiful restored antique cars.
Friday – Sunday Dec. 20 – 22, 2024
1940s Christmas by Candlelight
Weston History & Culture Center
104 Weston Road
Tours at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Guided tours by candlelight of the mid-19th century Coley House, decorated as it would have been in the 1940s. See authentic 1930s and 1940s holiday decorations, learn how World War II affected celebrations in America, taste wartime Holiday Ration recipes, and listen to original radio broadcasts featuring Bing Crosby and Judy Garland. Tickets must be purchased in advance, link below. $15 for WHCC members, $25 for non-members.

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