Good morning, Danbury.

Ann's Place will host its 23rd Annual Festival of Trees: Honoring Hope at The Summit in Danbury from November 21 to 23—an event that will feature decorated trees, raffles, holiday shopping, crafts and live music to raise funds for families facing cancer.

Elmwood Hall Danbury Senior Center at 10 Elmwood Place offers seniors a busy holiday season with exercise classes, social clubs, Medicare Open Enrollment assistance—including appointments on November 18, 21, and 24—and a Holiday Raffle with over 30 prizes available from December 1—membership is free and the center is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Connecticut holiday markets are scheduled throughout the season—featuring handmade gifts, festive food and family fun across the state, with Danbury hosting a tree-lighting market at CityCenter Green on Dec 6.

Danbury Library observes National Native American Heritage Month by acknowledging its location on ancestral lands—Pequonnock, Schaghticoke, Paugussett, and Wappinger Peoples—and by offering special collections and free digital resources that highlight Indigenous traditions.

Children learned about the Three Sisters crops yesterday while a maple sugaring program for teens and families will take place on November 24.

Families can learn to be grateful through small gestures and new traditions—Danbury Public Schools is offering food help and free resources so every student gets the meals needed to learn well.

November is National Family Caregivers Month, highlighting the 773,000 Connecticut caregivers who help loved ones live independently while spending more than $7,200 out of pocket each year and providing $7.2 billion in unpaid care statewide.

AARP Connecticut is urging lawmakers to introduce support measures—such as a caregiver tax credit—to ease the financial and personal burdens many face.

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.