First Thursday: Night of Illumination!

Ring in the holiday season at the unveiling of the 42nd Annual Festival of Trees & Traditions! Be the first to purchase a tree or wreath and enjoy seasonal music by DJ Jon Eastman, a holiday-inspired art activity, and a preview performance of The Nutcracker Suite & Spicy by CONNetic Dance! Tastings and treats provided by Hartford Flavor Company, NoRA Cupcake Company, Olde Burnside Brewing, Bear's Smokehouse BBQ Hartford, Peppercorn's Grill and Healthy Source Catering. Guests can also enter to win a pair of tickets to another treasured holiday tradition, a production of "A Christmas Carol" at Hartford Stage! Stay for an 8 pm screening of White Christmas! Tickets: $8/$3 Members & college students with ID.