2009 Special Attraction - You and your family will not want to miss!!!

Extreme Trampoline Show- 5:15-5:45PM, 6:00-6:30PM, 6:45-7:15PM at top of CVS parking lot.
Extreme Trampoline Shows are unique and explosive entertainment that appeal to audiences of all ages.   Click here to see a video clip of this exciting show!

WHY IS IT EXTREME?

This show will feature:

The best competitive athletes in North America including Olympic medalists...

          ...Soaring heights - 25 feet or higher...

                       ...Amazing triple flips and twists...

                                   ...Snowboards and skis...

The double trampoline show  with synchronized performances including snowboards and skis will be spectacular!

ENO HALL - 754 Hopmeadow Street

The Yo-Yo People - 5:30-6:15PM in Auditorium - This husband and wife duo bring back that nostalgic toy, reminding you of old favorite tricks such as Walk the Dog and Rock the Baby, then amazing you with new and bizarre tricks, such as Boingy-Boingy and Iron Whip. www.yoyoshow.com

The Hartford Steel Symphony - 4:30-5:15PM, 6:30-7:15PM in Auditorium - The Sounds of the Caribbean come to the streets of downtown Simsbury.  It may be cold outside but their music is Hot! Hot! Hot! Founded in 1987, the Hartford Steel Symphony consists of 10-15 members of West Indian heritage who perform under the leadership of Kelvin Griffith. The band is famous for its pulsating Calypso Soca, Pop, Reggae and Jazz, have performed at the City of New Haven's 35th anniversary celebration, Hartford First Night, West Indian Day Parades, University of Connecticut victory parades and the Special Olympics.      

Mrs. Claus' Kitchen - 4:30-7:15PM in Lower Level Youth Room - Mrs. Claus and elves will help your child decorate a holiday cookie. Sponsored by the Simsbury Civitans Club and the Simsbury Junior Women's Club.

8 Nights of Fun All Rolled into 1! - 5:30-7:30PM in Lower Level Old Court Room -  Nights of Fun All Rolled into 1! - 5:30-7:30PM in Lower Level Old Court Room - Join Chai: The Center for Jewish Life for fun, family activities and learn more about Chanukah - the Festival of Lights.  Kids of all ages can make an edible dreidel and learn how to play this fun holiday game!  Make someone's holiday a little brighter by making Chanukah cards for Jewish soldiers in the U.S. Armed Forces. Gourmets of all ages can taste flavored olive oil and learn about the connection to the holiday of Chanukah.  Free and open to everyone.

SCTV Holiday Greetings - 4:30-6:30PM at SCTV (enter through Youth Room) - Your family can tape a holiday greeting to be aired on SCTV throughout the month of December.

SIMSBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY - PHELPS TAVERN MUSEUM
 4:30-7:00PM Free Admission to the Museum.   Warm yourself in our one-room school house.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH -799 Hopmeadow Street

Holiday Cafe and Warming Hut - 4:30-7:30PM in Wesley Hall - Drop in for soup and snacks.  Stay for the great live entertainment by the Preiser and O'Brien band.

The Messiah Sing Along- 6:00PM in the Church Sanctuary - Join the Farmington Valley Chorale for this memorable tradition!

Cupcake Bingo - in Church Annex.  Enjoy a family bingo activity and be sure to view the beautifully restored stain glass windows.  

VINCENT SPORTS SHOP - 776 Hopmeadow Street

The Yo-Yo People Mini Show!- 5:00-5:10, 6:40-6:50, 7:00-7:10PM on the Front Porch - Catch the Yo-Yo People up close and personal showing off some of their best tricks and stunts!

SOVEREIGN BANK - 741 Hopmeadow Street

Ice Carving Demonstration - 5:00-7:00PM on the front steps of the bank.  Professional Ice Carver Gary Costa will amaze you as he produces another holiday masterpiece for us.

BANK OF AMERICA - 740 Hopmeadow Street

Pictures With Santa - 4:00-7:00PM @ Bank of America Have your child's picture taken with the real Santa Claus! $5 per photo taken by a professional photographer. Photos will be mailed to your home about 1 week after event.  No personal photographs permitted.  PLEASE NOTE:  The picture line will be cut off at about 6:30PM so that Santa can see those children who waited in line before he has to leave for the evening.  We do not want anyone to wait in line and not get to see Santa and miss out on other fun events happening outside!   

Ski Sundown Rail Jam! - 4:30-7:30PM on the Front Lawn of the Bank of Amercia - Watch the skill and tricks of Ski Sundown snowboarders as they perform their high flying maneuvers.  Music will be provided by THE River 105.9FM, and also look for Woofer, the River Dog.

THE RICHMAN GROUP BUILDING PARKING LOT- 730 Hopmeadow Street

Simsbury Spinners Baton Team 5:00-6:00PM - Watch these talented kids show off their skills!
Studio 202 Acrofitness Team 6:00-7:00PM- Watch these talented kids show off their skills!
Gloria Rosetti's Dance Studio 7:00-7:15PM- Celebrating 50 years of dancing and service to the community.


SIMSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY - 725 Hopmeadow Street

Music Time with Miss Carrie! - 4:30-5:00PM, 5:30-6:00PM, 6:30-7:00PM in the Children's Room- Children of all ages love to sing and dance as Carrie plays her guitar and celebrates with Holiday songs.

Lion Heart Puppets- 4:30-5:00PM, 5:15-5:45PM, 6:00-6:30PM, 6:45-7:15PM in the Simsbury Public Library Program Room - Drawing from a rich history of classic stories and fairy tales, the Lionheart Puppet Company is dedicated to the production of quality puppet shows for audiences of all ages. www.lionheartpuppets.com

Facepainting - 4:30-7:00PM - in the Library Children's Discovery Room -Free facepainting by artists from Simsbury's own Gymnastics Training Center.

FIRST CHURCH OF SIMSBURY - 689 Hopmeadow Street

Casey Carle's Bubbblemania - 4:30-5:15PM, 6:30-7:15PM - in Palmer Hall -An extremely unique program combining high energy entertainment with artistic achievement, BubbleMania is loaded with visual comedy, quick wit, big band swing music and the untamed, often unbelievable qualities and beauty of spherical liquids. Casey's creations grow from intricate and imaginative bubble artforms to "trapping" people inside bubbles!   www.bubblemania.com

The Magic of Christopher 5:45-6:15PM in Palmer Hall - Magic, comedy, and fun will all be part of this family show.

Mark Twain's Last Stand - 4:30-5:15PM, 6:30-7:15PM in the Church Sanctuary -

What would Twain have to say if he were alive today?  Alan Kitty’s impersonation as a posthumous Twain explores the nearly inexhaustible parallels between his century and ours.