Day 1 – Saturday, December 13
Festive Charcuterie Flight & Holiday Pop-Up Market
Kick off the 12 Days at Hopkins!
Festive Charcuterie Flight: Santa’s Snack Board
SoNo1420 Distillery sampling award-winning Bourbons – special holiday promotion 2-5pm
Bouvery Chocolate Liqueur Sampling 2-5pm
Pop-up Vendors (12–4pm): Olive Branch Baking Co. • Brothers & Sons Sugar House • Seven Continents Soy Candles
Specialty Drink: Hopkins 1787 Brandied Eggnog & Bouvery CV Chocolate & toasted marshmallow cocktail
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Day 2 – Sunday, December 14
Pups, Pours & Pics with Santa – get a pic of your pet with Santa 1-3pm
Pop-up Vendor: Depot Dog (12–4pm)
Complimentary dog treats from Get Joy! SoNo1420 Distillery sampling award-winning Bourbons – special holiday promotion Chocolate Liqueur Sampling – & Bouvery CV Chocolate & toasted marshmallow cocktail
Winter Wine & Music Series kicks off featuring Scott Hargus Duo does Christmas (1–4pm) Enjoy their music with some holiday favorites to sing along with Festive Charcuterie Flight: Santa’s Snack Board Specialty Drink: Hopkins 1787 Brandied Eggnog
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Day 3 – Monday, December 15
Menu Monday Enjoy one free add-on with any menu item!
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Day 4 – Tuesday, December 16
Tea for Two Tuesday
Warm up with Harney Tea for Two – only $5
________________________________________ Day 5 – Wednesday, December 17
Wine Flight Wednesday
Buy a wine flight and receive 10% off any wine to take home.
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Day 6 – Thursday, December 18
A Very Merry Sip & Swap (Open Late: 5:30–8pm | Swap at 6:30pm)
Join us for a festive evening of fun, friends, and holiday cheer. Bring a wrapped $15 gift to participate in our Yankee Swap – Please RSVP by Monday 12/15 (860) 868-7954 $8 Wines by the Glass • 
$10 Cheese Platters – Enjoy our food & wine specials even if you don’t want to participate in the swap.
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Day 7 – Friday, December 19
Cheers to Charity!
Give back while you sip.
$1 from every sale donated to The Warren & Washinton Food Pantry Wine Tasting Special – $15
________________________________________ Day 8 – Saturday, December 20
Holiday Vendor Pop-Ups & Festive Food Flight
Seven Continents Soy Candles • Northeast Vinegar • Lake Hill Farm (Maple Syrup & Honey) Festive Charcuterie Flight: Santa’s Snack Board Litchfield Distillery Tasting & special promotion 1-4pmSpecialty Drink: Hopkins 1787 Brandied Eggnog & Crème de Maple Cocktail
________________________________________ Day 9 – Sunday, December 21
Winter Wine & Music Series – Frandango (1–4pm)
Pop-up Vendor: Lake Hill Farm – Maple Syrup & Honey SoNo1420 Distillery Bourbon Sampling & Chocolate Liqueur Tasting Chocolate Liqueur Sampling – & Bouvery CV Chocolate & toasted marshmallow cocktail Festive Charcuterie Flight: Santa’s Snack Board Specialty Drink: Hopkins 1787 Brandied Eggnog
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Day 10 – Monday, December 22
Big Wine Specials! Buy 3 bottles – 10% off Buy 6 bottles – 15% off Buy 12 bottles – 20% off
Warm up with $5 Hot Mulled Wine while you shop!
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Day 11 – Tuesday, December 23
Cozy Cocoa & Gift Wrap Day Free gift box with any 2- or 3-bottle purchase Enjoy a $2.50 Hot Cocoa while you shop!
________________________________________ Day 12 – Wednesday, December 24 (Closing @ 3PM)
Christmas Eve Cheers! Gift Card Promotion: Receive $5 in-store credit for every $50 Gift Card purchased (redeemable 2026)
Special $6 Hopkins 1787 Brandied Eggnog
________________________________________ Celebrate the Season at Hopkins Vineyard!
Sip, shop, and savor the spirit of the holidays at Lake Waramaug
For more information click here.
Day 1 – Saturday, December 13
Festive Charcuterie Flight & Holiday Pop-Up Market
Kick off the 12 Days at Hopkins! Festive Charcuterie Flight: Santa’s Snack Board SoNo1420 Distillery sampling award-winning Bourbons – special holiday promotion 2-5pm Bouvery Chocolate Liqueur Sampling 2-5pm Pop-up Vendors (12–4pm): Olive Branch Baking Co. • Brothers & Sons Sugar House • Seven Continents Soy Candles Specialty Drink: Hopkins 1787 Brandied Eggnog & Bouvery CV Chocolate & toasted marshmallow cocktail
________________________________________ Day 2 – Sunday, December 14
Pups, Pours & Pics with Santa – get a pic of your pet with Santa 1-3pm Pop-up Vendor: Depot Dog (12–4pm) Complimentary dog treats from Get Joy! SoNo1420 Distillery sampling award-winning Bourbons – special holiday promotion Chocolate Liqueur Sampling – & Bouvery CV Chocolate & toasted marshmallow cocktail Winter Wine & Music Series kicks off featuring Scott Hargus Duo does Christmas (1–4pm) Enjoy their music with some holiday favorites to sing along with Festive Charcuterie Flight: Santa’s Snack Board Specialty Drink: Hopkins 1787 Brandied Eggnog
________________________________________ Day 3 – Monday, December 15
Menu Monday Enjoy one free add-on with any menu item!
________________________________________ Day 4 – Tuesday, December 16
Tea for Two Tuesday
Warm up with Harney Tea for Two – only $5
________________________________________ Day 5 – Wednesday, December 17
Wine Flight Wednesday
Buy a wine flight and receive 10% off any wine to take home.
________________________________________ Day 6 – Thursday, December 18
A Very Merry Sip & Swap (Open Late: 5:30–8pm | Swap at 6:30pm)
Join us for a festive evening of fun, friends, and holiday cheer. Bring a wrapped $15 gift to participate in our Yankee Swap – Please RSVP by Monday 12/15 (860) 868-7954 $8 Wines by the Glass • $10 Cheese Platters – Enjoy our food & wine specials even if you don’t want to participate in the swap.
________________________________________ Day 7 – Friday, December 19
Cheers to Charity!
Give back while you sip. $1 from every sale donated to The Warren & Washinton Food Pantry Wine Tasting Special – $15
________________________________________ Day 8 – Saturday, December 20
Holiday Vendor Pop-Ups & Festive Food Flight Seven Continents Soy Candles • Northeast Vinegar • Lake Hill Farm (Maple Syrup & Honey) Festive Charcuterie Flight: Santa’s Snack Board Litchfield Distillery Tasting & special promotion 1-4pmSpecialty Drink: Hopkins 1787 Brandied Eggnog & Crème de Maple Cocktail
________________________________________ Day 9 – Sunday, December 21
Winter Wine & Music Series – Frandango (1–4pm)
Pop-up Vendor: Lake Hill Farm – Maple Syrup & Honey SoNo1420 Distillery Bourbon Sampling & Chocolate Liqueur Tasting Chocolate Liqueur Sampling – & Bouvery CV Chocolate & toasted marshmallow cocktail Festive Charcuterie Flight: Santa’s Snack Board Specialty Drink: Hopkins 1787 Brandied Eggnog
________________________________________ Day 10 – Monday, December 22
Big Wine Specials! Buy 3 bottles – 10% off Buy 6 bottles – 15% off Buy 12 bottles – 20% off Warm up with $5 Hot Mulled Wine while you shop!
________________________________________ Day 11 – Tuesday, December 23
Cozy Cocoa & Gift Wrap Day Free gift box with any 2- or 3-bottle purchase Enjoy a $2.50 Hot Cocoa while you shop!
________________________________________ Day 12 – Wednesday, December 24 (Closing @ 3PM)
Christmas Eve Cheers! Gift Card Promotion: Receive $5 in-store credit for every $50 Gift Card purchased (redeemable 2026) Special $6 Hopkins 1787 Brandied Eggnog
________________________________________ Celebrate the Season at Hopkins Vineyard!
Sip, shop, and savor the spirit of the holidays at Lake Waramaug
For more information click here.
Kick off the season at Hopkins Vineyard! ✨
Join us for the start of our Winter Wine & Music Series —
Saturday, December 14 | 1–4 PM
featuring The Scott Hargus Duo Does Christmas
Saturday, December 21 | 1–4 PM
featuring Frandango
Enjoy live holiday music, local wine, and cozy vibes by the fire.
Savor our signature charcuterie boards, sip something special, and soak in the festive vineyard view.
❄️ No admission or cover charge — just bring your holiday spirit!
For more information click here.
The Flying Ivories belt out an all-request dueling piano show that’s part music, part comedy and all fun. Why? The audience controls the set list! So no two shows are ever the same, and every show features a rotating roster of the most sought-after performers in the country, hailing from Broadway to Vegas. Whether you like Billy Joel or Beyoncé, Johnny Cash or Katy Perry, Sinatra or Metallica, they’ve got it covered. Get ready to sing along, clap along and laugh along with The Flying Ivories!
For more information and tickets click here.
Welcome to The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year Murder Mystery event at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards. Deceit is in the air, tell the truth and play fair! Find a Santa hat and wear it well, so your true identity no one can tell…
For more information and tickets click here.
Ring in 2026 with Style and Sound!
Get ready to bid farewell to 2025 with an unforgettable celebration at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards! Welcome the new year with music, energy, and excitement as Tony & The West Siders Band—one of the area’s premier rock and pop groups—takes the stage for an electrifying New Year’s Eve performance.
✨ Dress to Impress: Step into the spotlight in your most stylish attire and embrace the glamour of the evening. It’s your night to shine—celebrate, dance, and let your festive spirit take over!
Savor & Sip: Enjoy mouthwatering bites from JJ Stacks Food Truck and keep the good vibes flowing with Aquila’s Nest Vineyards’ signature beverages, available throughout the night.
️ Please secure tickets for all attendees aged 3 and older. Live Music will wrap up at 7pm.
With this ticket, you’ll enjoy reserved seating in the cozy indoor tasting room, with seating arrangements thoughtfully assigned by our hostess.
For more information and tickets click here.