Winter Lantern Festival
Now through Feb. 8/MIDDLEFIELD – 4:30-9:30 p.m. at Lyman Orchards Golf Club.. Step into a dazzling world of light with over 1000 Chinese lanterns; all handmade by artisans with decades of experience. A whimsical outdoor walk-through experience to light up and warm up the season! From glowing animals and festive scenes to whimsical garden sculptures, there’s something to captivate visitors of all ages. Warm up with seasonal treats like hot cider, hot chocolate, and our famous apple cider donuts, all available for purchase at the event. Featuring live entertainment, food, drinks and photo opportunities there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.
King James – Production
Thru March 2/HARTFORD – Various times at Theatreworks Hartford. A Celebration of Friendship and Fandom. LeBron James was just the hero Cleveland needed. Over 12 years, from LeBron’s rookie season to an NBA Championship, Matt and Shawn eat, sleep, and dream their love of basketball while forging a deep bond over their worship of the “King.” From Pulitzer Prize-finalist Rajiv Joseph, this wonderfully funny and remarkably moving new play explores the place that sports occupy in our lives. Produced in partnership with Round House Theatre and Barrington Stage Co. Admission is $33. https://twhartford.org/
Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruise
Feb. 7-March 12/ESSEX – Cruise on the RiverQuest, a tour boat that explores the river’s exology, rich history and wildlife. With tours only scheduled Fri, Sat., Sun., with various timeslots allotted. It is so different in this area than it is any other time of the year. There are no other vessels on the water, and with no leaves on the trees, wildlife viewing is easy and fun. RiverQuest has a heated cabin, but we suggest that you dress in warm layers since the best views will be from the open decks. For more information and reservations, visit https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/2025-winter-wildlife-eagle-cruises-on-riverquest/