Hamden Department of Arts, Culture, Recreation and Wellness
203-672-2070
culturalaffairs@hamden.com
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02dec1:00 pm2:00 amTanglewood Marionettes1:00 pm - 2:00 am

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Join us for a magical afternoon with the Tanglewood Marionettes! The Hamden Arts Commission and the Department of Arts, Culture, Recreation & Wellness are delighted to present the Saturday Family Entertainment
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Join us for a magical afternoon with the Tanglewood Marionettes!
The Hamden Arts Commission and the Department of Arts, Culture, Recreation & Wellness are delighted to present the Saturday Family Entertainment Series featuring “The Dragon King” – an award-winning production that will enchant viewers of all ages!
Mark your calendars: Saturday, December 2, 2023 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Location: Thornton Wilder Hall, 2901 Dixwell Ave
Affordable fun for the whole family: Adults $3, Children $2 (Cash Only) Tickets available at the door only
Don’t miss out on this breathtaking performance that brings storytelling to life through the art of puppetry. Let’s set sail on an adventure with The Dragon King!
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Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 am
Location
Thornton Wilder Hall
2901 Dixwell
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Hamden Department of Arts, Culture, Recreation and Wellness
09dec11:00 am4:30 pmHamden Annual Silverbells11:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Town Center Park in Hamden will be filled with holiday lights and community merrymaking on Saturday, December 9th from 11AM to 4:30PM for Hamden’s Silverbells Celebration. Festivities will include brunch with
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Town Center Park in Hamden will be filled with holiday lights and community merrymaking on Saturday, December 9th from 11AM to 4:30PM for Hamden’s Silverbells Celebration.
Festivities will include brunch with Mr. Claus, Holiday Hula, letters to Santa, various kids’ holiday crafts, caroling, tree lighting, and Santa’s arrival by fire truck. All festivities are free except for purchases from craft vendors.
At Thornton Wilder Hall in the Miller Cultural Complex, 2901 Dixwell Ave, festivities include:
• 11AM – 3PM: Kids’ Holiday Crafts, Button-Making, Letters to Santa, Craft Vendors, and the Hamden Art League Art Show
• 11AM – 1PM: Brunch (pancakes, sausage, eggs, and juice) with Mr. Claus (no cost; registration required with Recreation: recreation@hamden.com or 203-287-2579)
• 2PM – 3PM: Mele Kalikimaka with Kaiholunuie Polynesian Dance Company. Holiday Hula – Watch and Learn Hula dancing to Holiday music. Hawaiian fare will be served.
At Town Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Ave, festivities include:
• 3PM – 4:30PM: Apple cider and cookies provided by the Hamden Rotary Club and face painting
• 3PM: Caroling with the Hamden Girl Scouts
• 3:45PM: Community caroling and Christmas tree lighting ceremony, with Bill Lastomirsky and Pete Laffin
• 4:30PM: Santa’s arrival by fire truck and visits with Santa
Holiday trees and wreaths will be available for purchase in the parking lot of Miller Cultural Complex, and the special edition 2023 Town of Hamden Ornament will be available for purchase inside Thornton Wilder Hall.
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Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Thornton Wilder Hall
2901 Dixwell