1. Maplewood Cuppaccino Release Takeover
FRIDAY | RAY’S GROWLER GALLERY
The Maplewood Brewery is hosting a one-of-a-kind event at Ray’s Growler Gallery. Their headliner drink for the evening is a customizable, morning drink as it will be infused with their Cuppaccino Imperial Stout. And if coffee’s not your thing they’ll also have other unique drinks like the Mr. Shakey Strawberry Milkshake IPA with hundreds of pounds of fresh strawberry puree and vanilla bean.
2. Great Hartford Craft Exposition
SATURDAY | HARTFORD UNION HIGH SCHOOL
The holidays are rolling in faster than you think, and to kick off the season this event will be hosting over 100 exhibitors with homemade crafts, a Christmas parade and an all-you-can-eat with pancakes, French toast and more.
3. Burngarten Experience
SATURDAY | HOMESTEAD HOLLOW
Staying warm during the chilly weather ahead can determine what your holiday plans might be. At this event, there will be toasty campfires to gather around and keep you warm while eight different beers and classic tasty snacks like s’mores are served.
4. Re: Craft and Relic Holiday Market
SATURDAY-SUNDAY | 6000 W. RYAN RD.
It’s the season of craft fairs! This holiday market is in town for two days and will be packed full of vintage, handmade, and upcycled goods. The vendors are wide and large, as they travel from all over the Midwest to bring items anywhere from antique furniture to artisan food products.
5. Brookfield East Holiday Arts and Craft Fair
SUNDAY | BROOKFIELD EAST HIGH SCHOOL
To top the weekend off, the Holiday Arts and Craft Fair will be hosting over 180 booths of Midwest artisan and crafters offering unique, hand-crafted items for its 45th year in a row! And with every purchase, all the proceeds will go to the fine arts program at Brookfield East High School.

