Connecticut Science Center, Holiday Enchantment

About this event

Step inside and watch the holidays come alive! Holiday Enchantment fills the Connecticut Science Center with twinkling lights, whimsical experiences, festive discoveries, and magical moments made for sharing. New this season, bring Enchanted Lights to life beneath your feet as you stomp, jump, and dance across a colorful interactive experience. Explore picture-perfect holiday scenes, discover special seasonal science demonstrations, get creative with hands-on workshops, and meet Santa on select weekends. It’s a whole day of discovery wrapped in holiday magic. Gather the family and celebrate the season together with a limited-time experience filled with science, wonder, and unforgettable memories.

🎅 Meet Santa (Select Dates)

Santa is stopping by on select Saturdays & Sundays! Meet the jolly man himself (and sometimes Mrs. Claus too) for a festive photo op and share your holiday wishes. MEET SANTA:

November 14 | 11AM-3PM November 15 | 11AM-3PM November 21 | 11AM-3PM November 22 | 11AM-3PM November 27 | 11AM-3PM November 28 | 11AM-3PM November 29 | 11AM-3PM December 5 | 12PM-2PM December 6 | 11AM-3PM December 12 | 11AM-3PM December 13 | 11AM-3PM December 19 | 11AM-3PM December 20 | 11AM-3PM

🌟 Enchanted Lights (NEW) There’s magic underfoot! Step, stomp, jump, and dance across a dazzling world of interactive lights that respond to your every move. Create colorful patterns, chase the glow, and bring the holiday magic to life.

📸 Holiday Photo Backdrops Capture picture-perfect memories among glittering lights, whimsical scenes, and dazzling décor. Every backdrop is designed for your next holiday card moment.

🧦 Sock Skating Rink Trade your shoes for socks and glide across our indoor “ice” rink! It’s slippery, silly, and fun for all ages — no skates required.

🦈 Sharks Exhibition It’s your last chance to sea this thrilling exhibition before it swims away! Explore the incredible world of sharks—and don’t miss your chance to snap an epic family Megalodon photo for this year’s holiday card.

🎄 Winter Wonder Lab Get hands-on in our maker space and craft your own festive creations. Make it, take it, and bring a little holiday science home.

🔬 Science Demonstrations Watch the magic of science come alive! Dazzling experiments, snowy reactions, and holiday-themed demos will leave you saying ‘wow‘!