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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer"> <img alt="A man serving food to customers at a food truck on a busy street" title="A man serving food to customers at a food truck on a busy street" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/ttd/summer24/ttd-food-festivals-skinny.jpg" class="img-responsive"> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design main-events" data-options='{"show":15,"min":10,"max-days":365,"max-miles":100,"tags":"aarp-festivals-limited","title":"Festival Events Around Preston","images":"no","page":1,"show_limit":3,"limit":15,"more":"yes","lat":41.53089904785156,"lng":-71.97250366210938,"latlng":"41.530899047852,-71.972503662109","radius":45,"has_next_page":false}'> <div class="ar-listing module-spacer"> <header><h2>Festival Events Around Preston</h2></header> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-06-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-06-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR">Weinachtsfest Christmas Bazaar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Featuring returning and new crafters and vendors!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Turner Society, Meriden, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-09-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-09-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST">Armenian Fest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Rhode Island’s Largest Armenian Food Festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Rhodes on The Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL">The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">2th Annual The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival The Food!!!! The Polish Plate will again be providing the food for our festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Trinity-On-Main, New Britain, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-10-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-10-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-10-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-10-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST">Armenian Fest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Rhode Island’s Largest Armenian Food Festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Rhodes on The Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/schlachtfest-2024-11-16-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SCHLACHTFEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/schlachtfest-2024-11-16-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SCHLACHTFEST">Schlachtfest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Roast Pork Dinner - Assorted German Sausages : 6pm Music by the Adlers -7pm - 11pm Schuhplattler Dancers - Turner Players Performing - $30pp</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Turner Society, Meriden, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/shepherd-hills-festival-of-crafts-2024-11-23-dudley-ma.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SHEPHERD-HILLS-FESTIVAL-OF-CRAFTS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/shepherd-hills-festival-of-crafts-2024-11-23-dudley-ma.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SHEPHERD-HILLS-FESTIVAL-OF-CRAFTS">Shepherd Hill's Festival of Crafts</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This annual craft fair welcomes over 200 crafters.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Shepherd Hill Regional High School, Dudley, MA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/foxwoods-beerfest-2024-11-30-mashantucket-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FOXWOODS-BEERFEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/foxwoods-beerfest-2024-11-30-mashantucket-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FOXWOODS-BEERFEST">Foxwoods Beerfest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Beerfest returns and we’re bringing the battle!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/heritage-holiday-fair-2024-12-06-south-windsor-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HERITAGE-HOLIDAY-FAIR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/heritage-holiday-fair-2024-12-06-south-windsor-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HERITAGE-HOLIDAY-FAIR">Heritage Holiday Fair</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">First Congregational Church of South Windsor 77th Heritage Holiday Church Craft Fair.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>First Congregational Church, South Windsor, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/heritage-holiday-fair-2024-12-07-south-windsor-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HERITAGE-HOLIDAY-FAIR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/heritage-holiday-fair-2024-12-07-south-windsor-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HERITAGE-HOLIDAY-FAIR">Heritage Holiday Fair</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">First Congregational Church of South Windsor 77th Heritage Holiday Church Craft Fair.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>First Congregational Church, South Windsor, CT </div> </li> </ul> <div class="image-provided-by clearfix small" align="right">Images provided by <a href="https://www.americantowns.com/preston-ct/" target="_blank">AmericanTowns.com</a>, Ticketmaster</div> </div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer"> <p>Is there an event that we should know about? 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Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR">Weinachtsfest Christmas Bazaar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Featuring returning and new crafters and vendors!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Turner Society, Meriden, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-09-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-09-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST">Armenian Fest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Rhode Island’s Largest Armenian Food Festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Rhodes on The Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL">The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">2th Annual The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival The Food!!!! The Polish Plate will again be providing the food for our festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Trinity-On-Main, New Britain, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-10-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-10-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-10-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-10-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST">Armenian Fest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Rhode Island’s Largest Armenian Food Festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Rhodes on The Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/schlachtfest-2024-11-16-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SCHLACHTFEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/schlachtfest-2024-11-16-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SCHLACHTFEST">Schlachtfest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Roast Pork Dinner - 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Preston</h2></header> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-06-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-06-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR">Weinachtsfest Christmas Bazaar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Featuring returning and new crafters and vendors!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img 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Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR">Weinachtsfest Christmas Bazaar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Featuring returning and new crafters and vendors!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Turner Society, Meriden, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-09-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-09-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST">Armenian Fest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Rhode Island’s Largest Armenian Food Festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Rhodes on The Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL">The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">2th Annual The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival The Food!!!! The Polish Plate will again be providing the food for our festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Trinity-On-Main, New Britain, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-10-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-10-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-10-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-10-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST">Armenian Fest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Rhode Island’s Largest Armenian Food Festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Rhodes on The Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/schlachtfest-2024-11-16-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SCHLACHTFEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/schlachtfest-2024-11-16-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SCHLACHTFEST">Schlachtfest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Roast Pork Dinner - Assorted German Sausages : 6pm Music by the Adlers -7pm - 11pm Schuhplattler Dancers - Turner Players Performing - $30pp</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Turner Society, Meriden, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/shepherd-hills-festival-of-crafts-2024-11-23-dudley-ma.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SHEPHERD-HILLS-FESTIVAL-OF-CRAFTS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/shepherd-hills-festival-of-crafts-2024-11-23-dudley-ma.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SHEPHERD-HILLS-FESTIVAL-OF-CRAFTS">Shepherd Hill's Festival of Crafts</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This annual craft fair welcomes over 200 crafters.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Shepherd Hill Regional High School, Dudley, MA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/foxwoods-beerfest-2024-11-30-mashantucket-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FOXWOODS-BEERFEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/foxwoods-beerfest-2024-11-30-mashantucket-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FOXWOODS-BEERFEST">Foxwoods Beerfest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Beerfest returns and we’re bringing the battle!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/heritage-holiday-fair-2024-12-06-south-windsor-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HERITAGE-HOLIDAY-FAIR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/heritage-holiday-fair-2024-12-06-south-windsor-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HERITAGE-HOLIDAY-FAIR">Heritage Holiday Fair</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">First Congregational Church of South Windsor 77th Heritage Holiday Church Craft Fair.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>First Congregational Church, South Windsor, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/heritage-holiday-fair-2024-12-07-south-windsor-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HERITAGE-HOLIDAY-FAIR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/heritage-holiday-fair-2024-12-07-south-windsor-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HERITAGE-HOLIDAY-FAIR">Heritage Holiday Fair</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">First Congregational Church of South Windsor 77th Heritage Holiday Church Craft Fair.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>First Congregational Church, South Windsor, CT </div> </li> </ul> <div class="image-provided-by clearfix small" align="right">Images provided by <a href="https://www.americantowns.com/preston-ct/" target="_blank">AmericanTowns.com</a>, Ticketmaster</div> </div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer"> <p>Is there an event that we should know about? 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Preston</h2></header> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-06-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-06-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR">Weinachtsfest Christmas Bazaar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Featuring returning and new crafters and vendors!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Turner Society, Meriden, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked 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style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Rhodes on The Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL">The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">2th Annual The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival The Food!!!! 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Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR">Weinachtsfest Christmas Bazaar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Featuring returning and new crafters and vendors!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Turner Society, Meriden, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, 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Preston</h2></header> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-06-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-06-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR">Weinachtsfest Christmas Bazaar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Featuring returning and new crafters and vendors!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Turner Society, Meriden, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-09-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-09-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST">Armenian Fest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Rhode Island’s Largest Armenian Food Festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Rhodes on The Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL">The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">2th Annual The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival The Food!!!! The Polish Plate will again be providing the food for our festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Trinity-On-Main, New Britain, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-10-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-10-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-10-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-10-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST">Armenian Fest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Rhode Island’s Largest Armenian Food Festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Rhodes on The Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/schlachtfest-2024-11-16-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SCHLACHTFEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/schlachtfest-2024-11-16-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SCHLACHTFEST">Schlachtfest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Roast Pork Dinner - Assorted German Sausages : 6pm Music by the Adlers -7pm - 11pm Schuhplattler Dancers - Turner Players Performing - $30pp</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Turner Society, Meriden, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/shepherd-hills-festival-of-crafts-2024-11-23-dudley-ma.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SHEPHERD-HILLS-FESTIVAL-OF-CRAFTS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/shepherd-hills-festival-of-crafts-2024-11-23-dudley-ma.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SHEPHERD-HILLS-FESTIVAL-OF-CRAFTS">Shepherd Hill's Festival of Crafts</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This annual craft fair welcomes over 200 crafters.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Shepherd Hill Regional High School, Dudley, MA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/foxwoods-beerfest-2024-11-30-mashantucket-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FOXWOODS-BEERFEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/foxwoods-beerfest-2024-11-30-mashantucket-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FOXWOODS-BEERFEST">Foxwoods Beerfest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Beerfest returns and we’re bringing the battle!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/heritage-holiday-fair-2024-12-06-south-windsor-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HERITAGE-HOLIDAY-FAIR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/heritage-holiday-fair-2024-12-06-south-windsor-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HERITAGE-HOLIDAY-FAIR">Heritage Holiday Fair</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">First Congregational Church of South Windsor 77th Heritage Holiday Church Craft Fair.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>First Congregational Church, South Windsor, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/heritage-holiday-fair-2024-12-07-south-windsor-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HERITAGE-HOLIDAY-FAIR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/heritage-holiday-fair-2024-12-07-south-windsor-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HERITAGE-HOLIDAY-FAIR">Heritage Holiday Fair</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">First Congregational Church of South Windsor 77th Heritage Holiday Church Craft Fair.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>First Congregational Church, South Windsor, CT </div> </li> </ul> <div class="image-provided-by clearfix small" align="right">Images provided by <a href="https://www.americantowns.com/preston-ct/" target="_blank">AmericanTowns.com</a>, Ticketmaster</div> </div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer"> <p>Is there an event that we should know about? 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Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR">Weinachtsfest Christmas Bazaar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Featuring returning and new crafters and vendors!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Turner Society, Meriden, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-09-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-09-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST">Armenian Fest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Rhode Island’s Largest Armenian Food Festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Rhodes on The Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL">The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">2th Annual The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival The Food!!!! The Polish Plate will again be providing the food for our festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Trinity-On-Main, New Britain, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-10-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-10-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-10-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-10-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST">Armenian Fest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Rhode Island’s Largest Armenian Food Festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Rhodes on The Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/schlachtfest-2024-11-16-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SCHLACHTFEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/schlachtfest-2024-11-16-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SCHLACHTFEST">Schlachtfest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Roast Pork Dinner - 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Preston</h2></header> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-06-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-06-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon 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src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR">Weinachtsfest Christmas Bazaar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Featuring returning and new crafters and vendors!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img 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Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR">Weinachtsfest Christmas Bazaar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Featuring returning and new crafters and vendors!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Turner Society, Meriden, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-09-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-09-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST">Armenian Fest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Rhode Island’s Largest Armenian Food Festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Rhodes on The Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL">The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">2th Annual The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival The Food!!!! The Polish Plate will again be providing the food for our festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Trinity-On-Main, New Britain, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-10-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-10-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-10-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-10-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST">Armenian Fest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Rhode Island’s Largest Armenian Food Festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Rhodes on The Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/schlachtfest-2024-11-16-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SCHLACHTFEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/schlachtfest-2024-11-16-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SCHLACHTFEST">Schlachtfest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Roast Pork Dinner - Assorted German Sausages : 6pm Music by the Adlers -7pm - 11pm Schuhplattler Dancers - Turner Players Performing - $30pp</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Turner Society, Meriden, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/shepherd-hills-festival-of-crafts-2024-11-23-dudley-ma.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SHEPHERD-HILLS-FESTIVAL-OF-CRAFTS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/shepherd-hills-festival-of-crafts-2024-11-23-dudley-ma.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SHEPHERD-HILLS-FESTIVAL-OF-CRAFTS">Shepherd Hill's Festival of Crafts</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">This annual craft fair welcomes over 200 crafters.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Shepherd Hill Regional High School, Dudley, MA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/foxwoods-beerfest-2024-11-30-mashantucket-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FOXWOODS-BEERFEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/foxwoods-beerfest-2024-11-30-mashantucket-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FOXWOODS-BEERFEST">Foxwoods Beerfest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Beerfest returns and we’re bringing the battle!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/heritage-holiday-fair-2024-12-06-south-windsor-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HERITAGE-HOLIDAY-FAIR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/heritage-holiday-fair-2024-12-06-south-windsor-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HERITAGE-HOLIDAY-FAIR">Heritage Holiday Fair</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">First Congregational Church of South Windsor 77th Heritage Holiday Church Craft Fair.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>First Congregational Church, South Windsor, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/heritage-holiday-fair-2024-12-07-south-windsor-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HERITAGE-HOLIDAY-FAIR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/heritage-holiday-fair-2024-12-07-south-windsor-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HERITAGE-HOLIDAY-FAIR">Heritage Holiday Fair</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">First Congregational Church of South Windsor 77th Heritage Holiday Church Craft Fair.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>First Congregational Church, South Windsor, CT </div> </li> </ul> <div class="image-provided-by clearfix small" align="right">Images provided by <a href="https://www.americantowns.com/preston-ct/" target="_blank">AmericanTowns.com</a>, Ticketmaster</div> </div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer"> <p>Is there an event that we should know about? 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Preston</h2></header> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-06-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-06-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR">Weinachtsfest Christmas Bazaar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Featuring returning and new crafters and vendors!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Turner Society, Meriden, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked 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and Blues Festival The Food!!!! 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Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR">Weinachtsfest Christmas Bazaar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Featuring returning and new crafters and vendors!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Turner Society, Meriden, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-09-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-09-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST">Armenian Fest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Rhode Island’s Largest Armenian Food Festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Rhodes on The Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL">The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">2th Annual The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival The Food!!!! 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Preston</h2></header> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-06-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-06-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR">Weinachtsfest Christmas Bazaar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Featuring returning and new crafters and vendors!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Turner Society, Meriden, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-09-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-09-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST">Armenian Fest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Rhode Island’s Largest Armenian Food Festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Rhodes on The Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL">The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">2th Annual The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival The Food!!!! The Polish Plate will again be providing the food for our festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Trinity-On-Main, New Britain, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-10-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-10-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-10-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-10-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST">Armenian Fest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Rhode Island’s Largest Armenian Food Festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Rhodes on The Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/schlachtfest-2024-11-16-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SCHLACHTFEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/schlachtfest-2024-11-16-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SCHLACHTFEST">Schlachtfest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Roast Pork Dinner - 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Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR">Weinachtsfest Christmas Bazaar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Featuring returning and new crafters and vendors!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Turner Society, Meriden, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, 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Preston</h2></header> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-06-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-06-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR">Weinachtsfest Christmas Bazaar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Featuring returning and new crafters and vendors!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Turner Society, Meriden, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-09-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-09-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST">Armenian Fest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Rhode Island’s Largest Armenian Food Festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Rhodes on The Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL">The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">2th Annual The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival The Food!!!! The Polish Plate will again be providing the food for our festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Trinity-On-Main, New Britain, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-10-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-10-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-10-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-10-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST">Armenian Fest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Rhode Island’s Largest Armenian Food Festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Rhodes on The Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/schlachtfest-2024-11-16-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SCHLACHTFEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/schlachtfest-2024-11-16-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SCHLACHTFEST">Schlachtfest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Roast Pork Dinner - 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Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR">Weinachtsfest Christmas Bazaar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Featuring returning and new crafters and vendors!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Turner Society, Meriden, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, 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Preston</h2></header> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-06-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-06-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR">Weinachtsfest Christmas Bazaar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Featuring returning and new crafters and vendors!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Turner Society, Meriden, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-09-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-09-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST">Armenian Fest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Rhode Island’s Largest Armenian Food Festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Rhodes on The Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL">The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">2th Annual The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival The Food!!!! The Polish Plate will again be providing the food for our festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Trinity-On-Main, New Britain, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-10-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-10-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-10-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-10-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST">Armenian Fest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Rhode Island’s Largest Armenian Food Festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Rhodes on The Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/schlachtfest-2024-11-16-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SCHLACHTFEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/schlachtfest-2024-11-16-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SCHLACHTFEST">Schlachtfest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Roast Pork Dinner - 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Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR">Weinachtsfest Christmas Bazaar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Featuring returning and new crafters and vendors!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Turner Society, Meriden, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer"> <img alt="A man serving food to customers at a food truck on a busy street" title="A man serving food to customers at a food truck on a busy street" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/ttd/summer24/ttd-food-festivals-skinny.jpg" class="img-responsive"> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design main-events" data-options='{"show":15,"min":10,"max-days":365,"max-miles":100,"tags":"aarp-festivals-limited","title":"Festival Events Around Preston","images":"no","page":1,"show_limit":3,"limit":15,"more":"yes","lat":41.53089904785156,"lng":-71.97250366210938,"latlng":"41.530899047852,-71.972503662109","radius":45,"has_next_page":false}'> <div class="ar-listing module-spacer"> <header><h2>Festival Events Around Preston</h2></header> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-06-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-06-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR">Weinachtsfest Christmas Bazaar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Featuring returning and new crafters and vendors!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Turner Society, Meriden, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-09-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-09-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST">Armenian Fest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Rhode Island’s Largest Armenian Food Festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Rhodes on The Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/the-connecticut-rhythm-and-blues-festival-2024-11-09-new-britain-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-CONNECTICUT-RHYTHM-AND-BLUES-FESTIVAL">The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">2th Annual The Connecticut Rhythm and Blues Festival The Food!!!! The Polish Plate will again be providing the food for our festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Trinity-On-Main, New Britain, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-10-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-10-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-10-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/armenian-fest-2024-11-10-cranston-ri.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ARMENIAN-FEST">Armenian Fest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Rhode Island’s Largest Armenian Food Festival.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Rhodes on The Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/schlachtfest-2024-11-16-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SCHLACHTFEST" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/schlachtfest-2024-11-16-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SCHLACHTFEST">Schlachtfest</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Roast Pork Dinner - 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Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-07-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-08-1-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, Uncasville, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/st-sophia-greek-food-festival-2024-11-08-new-london-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ST-SOPHIA-GREEK-FOOD-FESTIVAL">St Sophia Greek Food Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">70th Annual St Sophia Greek Food Festival Traditional Homemade Greek Food, Pastries, And Imported Greek Beverages!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Saint Sophia Church, New London, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/weinachtsfest-christmas-bazaar-2024-11-09-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WEINACHTSFEST-CHRISTMAS-BAZAAR">Weinachtsfest Christmas Bazaar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Featuring returning and new crafters and vendors!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Turner Society, Meriden, CT </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/event/new-england-christmas-festival-2024-11-09-uncasville-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NEW-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-FESTIVAL">New England Christmas Festival</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">38th Annual New England Christmas Festival The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center, 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