Good morning, Danbury.

Connecticut is gearing up for a busy holiday season with festivals offering live reindeer shows, festive strolls, and visits from Santa, and Danbury will hold a stroll on Dec.

6 with a tree lighting on CityCenter Green & vendors serving hot chocolate. These events will provide local communities with chances to enjoy a variety of seasonal activities in the coming weeks.

Connecticut Lottery officials said no player won the Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday, so the jackpot has grown to an estimated $843 million with a cash option of $391.7 million—making it the eighth largest in game history.

A total of 8,514 winning tickets were sold in the state and the next drawing will be held on Friday.

Danbury City pledged $50,000 from cannabis tax revenue to help fund a new Boys & Girls Club outpost at the Community Center on Boughton Street, which will open in early 2026—Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield confirmed that the funds will support operations and programming.

The Comedy of Errors

8:00–9:30 p.m. — Visual & Performing Arts Center — $10 for students — Experience a unique adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic featuring a delightful mix of misunderstandings and music.

Guaracazo 2025

8:00 p.m. — La Canchita Restaurant & Bar — Tickets available — Experience an impressive concert with Maria de los Angeles and Manolo in Danbury.

The Power of Acceptance

2-4 p.m. — Long Ridge Library — Free entry — Explore the transformative power of acceptance through Norma López-Burton's personal story of resilience and hope.

Tarrywile Half Marathon

8 AM — Tarrywile Park — Registration required — Challenge yourself at one of the toughest trail half marathons with stunning scenery and elevation.

Festival of Trees 2025

12-5 p.m. — The Summit at Danbury — Entry fee applies — Experience a magical forest of decorated trees and festive holiday goodies at this signature local event.

Los Inquietos del Vallenato – 30th Anniversary Tour

9:00 p.m. — La Canchita Restaurant & Bar — Ticketed event — Celebrate three decades of vallenato music with energetic performances and nostalgia.

1st Loh Concert

7:30 p.m. — Octagon House — Ticket prices vary — Experience festive classical music with Rimsky-Korsakov and Borodin as young talents shine.

Light the Lights – Winter Festival

3-7 p.m. — Danbury CityCenter Green — Free entry — Experience Downtown Danbury's festive atmosphere with a beautiful 40' holiday tree and seasonal celebrations.