ICYMI: Our top 5 stories of the week
Gutfeld Live, Connecticut’s Nacho King shares his pick for the most unique nachos in each state, Winter Lantern Festival at Lyman Orchards, Holiday lights at Lake Compounce, and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks return to Bridgeport rounds out top visited stories this week.
Gutfeld Live
The King of Late Night Greg Gutfeld announces tour includes stop at Foxwoods
Join Greg Gutfeld, Comedian Tom Shillue & a surprise guest for an unforgettable evening of laughter, insight & surprises.
The Nacho King
National Nachos Day is November 6 and nachopreneur Alex P. Taylor is celebrating in grand style with the release of his “Most Unique and Creative Nachos in Every State” list.
Winter Lantern Festival
Winter Lantern Festival at Lyman Orchards opens on November 15
The Winter Lantern Festival will illuminate Connecticut this holiday season, creating a must-see display of electrifying lights made from more than 1,000 handmade Chinese lanterns.
Holiday lights at Lake Compounce
Holiday Lights Dazzles at Lake Compounce With More than 500,000 Lights
Southern New England’s Only Theme Park Holiday Event, Holiday Lights, will make Lake Compounce (185 Enterprise Dr, Bristol, CT 06010) sparkle for 15 days this holiday season. Celebrating its 12th annual holiday tradition, America’s First Amusement Park will usher in the holidays beginning on Friday, November 29 at 5 p.m.
Hot Wheels is coming to Bridgeport
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow-N-Fire is coming to Bridgeport next year
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire is produced by Family Entertainment Live and brings fans’ favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life including Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, HW 5-Alarm™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, Gunkster™, and introducing the brand new Skelesaurus™, the giant that unleashes his fossil fury. Fans can also witness a special appearance from a transforming robot, plus the high-flyers of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Freestyle Motocross Team. Special kids pricing is available for all shows providing a BIG value for the whole family!
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Hartford Wolf Pack November 2024 home games
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