Looking for some family fun this holiday season? Check out Winterfest and First Night.
Winterfest Hartford returns to Bushnell Park for another season of free ice skating, free skate rentals, free learn-to-skate classes, and more. The rink is open Monday through Friday, from noon to 8 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am – 8 pm. The rink may be closed for inclement weather; cancellations will be posted on social media and on winterfesthartford.com.
First Night is a family-friendly celebration that offers you two chances to see fireworks alongside a wide array of outdoor and indoor programming. Now in it’s 35th year, First Night is a multicultural, artistically unique New Years experience with countless professional musicians, artists, performance groups and exhibits that inspire thousands of people of all ages to attend each year. It’s also an affordable way for everyone to ring in the New Year. Buttons are $3 for children and $12 for adults and can be purchased here.