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Finding Connecticut’s 2023 holiday gift and event guide

Looking to support Connecticut businesses this holiday season? We found everything from Record Store Day details to Just Mystics holiday shirt for 2023, and some discounts along the way.

The event guide is listed after the holiday gift guide.

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OnWashington

On Washington gift card, norwalk, Connecticut

One gift card, multiple choices! The gift that’s a sure thing-the OnWashington Gift Card, a community-based digital gift card that is a wonderful way to support local small businesses. Consumers can purchase an OnWashington E-Card to send as a gift which can be used at participating restaurants, shops, and salons that are part of AGW SONO Partners’ extensive Washington Street Historic District portfolio. With the OnWashington Gift Card, purchasers can write a personal message and send it to family, friends, and colleagues via email, text, or physical copy. All digital and always available on your phone, recipients can choose to spend it at any participating merchant or mix it up and spend flexibly at multiple locations. Current OnWashington Gift Card merchants include Eco EvolutionSoNo Fish MarketIl Posto, Salon Etre, Tablao Wine BarLos RemolinosOishi, Jean’s Closet, Mecha Noodle, Donovan’s, and more to come!

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Gerosa Records

Opening on Black Friday at 8 am and will have most Record Store Day releases on hand

Gerosa Records246 Federal Rd C16, Brookfield, CT 06804

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Hartford Wolf Pack


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New England Hemp Farm

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30% off all products + a free moisturizer with orders of $150 or more.

New England Hemp Farm13 Fort Hill Rd, Groton, CT 06340

Redscroll Records

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November 24th – 26th, 2023

20% Off all used merchandise
10% Off all new merchandise 
$1 Used CDs

RSD Black Friday Titles!

FREE Coffee or Tea from Crossroads of North Haven for the first 100!

Special Hours:
Black Friday 11/24 8AM-7PM
Saturday 11/25 10AM-7PM
Sunday 11/26 10AM-5PM

(in person, in store merchandise only)

RSD Black Friday items are first come, first serve – no holds or special orders.  There is a limit 1 of each title per person.

Full list of RSD BF titles in stock will be published on our website Wednesday night, November 23rd, 2023 by 8PM. 

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Redscroll Records 69 S Turnpike Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492

The Barn

11/24 • Rock Candy Live at The Barn
11/25 • Earth (Black Sabbath Tribute) Live At The Barn
12/1 • Nick Bosse & The Northern Roots Live At The Barn
12/2 • I Petty the Fool (Tom Petty Cover Band) Live At The Barn
12/3 • Mystic Dead Live at The Barn
12/8 • 19th Nervous Breakdown (Rolling Stones Tribute) Live at The Barn
12/9 • Don’t Tell Lisa Live at The Barn
12/15 • Young Rust – Neil Young Tribute – Live At The Barn
12/16 • Red Light Live at The Barn
12/17 • James Harris Live at The Barn
12/22 • Katie Perkins Live At The Barn
12/23 • Fusion Live At The Barn
12/29 • Souls On Fire Live at The Barn
12/30 • Clayton Allen & The Brothers Dano Live at The Barn
12/31 • New Years Eve Bash w/ Wild Nights Live at The Barn

Mohegan Sun

Celebrate dad at Mohegan Sun this father's day
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 November 24th through Monday, November 27th, Mohegan Sun will roll out the Black Friday Hotel Flash Sale, which will give guests an opportunity to receive 25% off a one-night stay or 40% off a two-night stay, redeemable through Wednesday, January 31st. Additionally, from Monday, November 27th through Wednesday, December 6th, Mohegan Sun will offer a Cyber Monday Hotel Flash Sale where guests can save up to 40% off when booking a stay in January and February and 50% off for stay dates in March and April. Blackout dates will apply. In order to receive both of these offers, guests must be subscribed to Mohegan Sun’s email list.

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Looking to get your business on the list? Let’s talk! Send us an email submissions@findingconnecticut.com. Please do not send your information without talking to us first.

Just Mystic

*LIMITED* Mystic Tugboat Holiday Long-Sleeve T-Shirt

Our super limited holiday t-shirt is back, featuring the famous Mystic tugboat that Santa arrives on every year. For 2023, we upgraded the design with a heavier cotton fabric, perfect for holiday festivities.

Visit their flagship location
 4 E Main St, Mystic, CT 06355
Holiday Hours: 11 am – 6 pm Monday – Friday • 10:30 am -7 pm Saturday & Sunday
Call: (833) 900-1724

Just Mystic 2023 holiday shirt, Just Mystic apparel, Mystic, Connecticut
Photo via Just Mystic

Club Pilates – New Haven

Get 30% off a new member from November 20th – December 4th at Club Pilates New Haven
Club Pilates • 298 Crown St, New Haven, CT 06511

Club Pilates New Haven, Connecticut black friday special 2023
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RJ Julia Booksellers

Expert booksellers have curated unique gift ideas for everyone on your list! From sports fans to home bakers to literature lovers, selections include beautiful, distinctive books sure to impress. Our gift bundles — designed to make holiday shopping quick and easy — pair a delightful book with a game, guide, or gadget, and are pre-wrapped in festive paper and tied with a ribbon. For the ultimate gift, consider RJ Julia’s subscription service, Just the Right Book! Click here for this year’s gift guide.

RJ Julia Booksellers • 768 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443
Open daily 10am-8pm, 10am-6pm on Sundays
Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve 10am-5pm; New Year’s Day 12pm-5pm

Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Sun-Wed 10am-6pm
Thur-Sat 10am-8pm
Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve 10am-5pm; New Year’s Day 12pm-5pm

Looking to contact your business? Talk to us before you send over your info submissions@findingconnecticut.com

2023 Holiday season event guide

Holiday Stroll, Stamford, Connecticut
Photo via Holiday Stroll’s Instagram

Looking for a 21+ or a children-friendly event? Here are a list of events that we know

Avon

Seasons Greetings: Vintage holiday shopping bag exhibit open through December

Branford

• The annual Stony Creek Christmas Pageant is December 16th

Bristol

• The Carousel Museum’s Christmas with Santa and Elsa is November 24

Danbury

• All Aboard the Snow Clipper for the First Gift Express Ride a vintage train to visit Santa Claus in Danbury

Deep River

• Cappella Cantorum Presents its Winter Concert on December 3

Guilford

• The Henry Whitfield State Museum’s 24th annual Firelight Festival is Dec. 1

Hartford

• A Season of art, programs, and holiday happenings at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
• Connecticut Ballet’s Nutcracker at The Bushnell
• A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas returns to Hartford after 3 year hiatus

Ivoryton

The 14th Annual Ivoryton Illuminations is going to be a night filled with family fun

Manchester

Holiday on Main Returns to Downtown Manchester on Small Business Saturday

Middlefield

• Lyman Orchards announces A Charles Dickens’ Christmas on December 1
• Santa Con at Lyman Orchards

Milford

Downtown Milford Business Association releases 2023 Holiday events

Mystic

• Mystic Aquarium’s Home for the Holidays Lights Extravaganza starts next week
Journey through time celebrating holiday traditions of past and present during Lantern Light Village at Mystic Seaport Museum 
• SantaCon Mystic

Norwalk

• Norwalk Symphony’s Holiday Pops is December 3rd
• The Polar Express Departs from Norwalk
Norwalk Community Chorale presents Comfort & Joy

Norwich

• SantaCon Norwich

Old Saybrook

Music of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” brought to live at the Kate on November 26

Stamford

Heights & Lights, rappelling Santa in Stamford on December 3
• The Holiday Stroll powered by Stamford Ford returns for a Season of festive lights & community giving
Santa Con
Connecticut Ballet’s The Nutcracker at The Palace Stamford
All aboard the Holiday Wish Express: A magical journey to the North Pole for the entire family

Torrington

The Torrington Symphony Orchestra presents A Holiday Festival at the Warner’s Marine Studio Theatre in December

Uncasville

Countdown to 2024 With Mohegan Sun’s Endless Midnight Celebration 
Mohegan Sun presents the First Annual Sun Patio Tree Lighting with special guest Frankie Valli

Westport

• Westport Country Playhouse announces a family-friendly show, A Sherlock Carol, December 19 -23

Wilton

The Wilton Singers presents 40th Annual Holiday Feast
Wilton’s Cannon Grange 2023 holiday events

Woodbury

Glebe House Museum’s first Holiday Tea is December 10
Celebrate the holiday season at The Glebe House Museum

Is there an event that did make the list? Let us know submissions@findingconnecticut.com

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