Dec 23-31 in Hamden*
Beautiful. Diverse. Community.
Winter Wonders: Last Minute Local
If you are in a pinch for any of the current or fast-approaching holidays, here are local last minute options for gifts, food, beverage, trees, flowers, decorations, etc.
Local small business gift options.
Local bakeries with desserts and treats aplenty.
Local specialty food & beverage markets for holiday feasts, parties, gatherings, and celebrations.
Local trees, wreaths, flowers, poinsettias, decorations, egg nog, etc from Hamden farms & nurseries.
Saturday Dec 24
Carol sing around the tree on the NH Green. 5pm. Link for more details.
Tuesday Dec 27
A Hamden holiday tradition continues. The A.C. Gilbert Train Show @ Eli Whitney Museum. Special holiday break hours: 12pm-4pm (Dec 27-Dec 30). Free. Operate trains through the model, build your own train set, take a tour of our original factory model, and create DIY laser-cut snowflake ornaments. Link for more details.
“Unconformity” film screening and discussion with the film’s director @ Best Video Film & Cultural Commons. 7pm. Link for more details.
Two special exhibitions continue this week at the Yale University Art Gallery. Free.
Wednesday Dec 28
Team Trivia @ Playwright Pub. 7pm. Free.
Thursday Dec 29
Hamden Kwanzaa Celebration @ Miller Library. 6-8pm.
Museum “Introductory Tour” @ Yale Center for British Art. 11am-12pm. Free. Join our museum docents to explore the architecture, collections, and history of the museum. Discover the breadth of the museum's holdings and find inspiration in the elegant, light-filled spaces designed by Louis I. Kahn. Link for more details.
Team Trivia @ No Worries Brewing on State Street. 7pm. Free.
Friday Dec 30
Hip Hop Nutcracker @ Shubert Theater. 7pm. A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Link for tickets.
A Hamden holiday tradition continues. The A.C. Gilbert Train Show @ Eli Whitney Museum. Special holiday break hours: 12pm-4pm (Dec 27-Dec 30). Free. Operate trains through the model, build your own train set, take a tour of our original factory model, and create DIY laser-cut snowflake ornaments. Link for more details.
Saturday Dec 31
Top-5 National Matchup: QU Women’s Hockey team is ranked #3 in the nation and plays @ home vs the #2 ranked University of Wisconsin. 3pm.
Open House @ Hamden’s Play More Chess Academy. 1-4pm. Open house for chess players of all ages, with cookies, hot chocolate and chess! Kids under 13 should be accompanied by an adult. Link for more details.
Museum “Introductory Tour” @ Yale Center for British Art. 11am-12pm. Free. Join our museum docents to explore the architecture, collections, and history of the museum. Discover the breadth of the museum's holdings and find inspiration in the elegant, light-filled spaces designed by Louis I. Kahn. Link for more details.
Hamden Food in the News:
DiMatteo’s Pizza (anniversary this month - 50 years in Hamden!): Video Review and link for menu.
Hamden Live Music Schedules:
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