The Hamden Arts, Recreation and Culture Department will hosts its annual Silverbells Festival Dec. 3 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Town Center Park and the Miller Memorial Library.
Town Center Park will be filled with holiday lights and and community merrymaking: carousel rides, hayrides, crafts, caroling, tree lighting and Santa's arrival by firetruck.
Attendees are asked to bring one unwrapped toy for the Hamden Kids Holiday Toy Drive.
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Holiday festivities at the Miller Cultural Center, 2901 Dixwell Ave:
2-4 p.m.: Face Painting at Miller Memorial Library
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2:30 p.m.: "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," presented by the Robert Rogers Puppet Theater. $2 for children, $3 for adults at the door.
Holiday festivities at Town Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Ave.:
2-4:30 p.m.: Hayrides
2-6 p.m. Carousel Rides, Holiday Crafts, Letter to Santa, button-making, face painting, free cider and munchies.
3:45 p.m.: Caroling with the Hamden Girl Scouts.
4:15 p.m.: Caroling and Tree Lighting Ceremony
4:30 p.m.: Santa arrives and visits with children.
In case of rain or snow, outdoor activities postponed until Dec. 4, indoor activities will proceed as planned.
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