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Foxwoods Announces Holiday Lineup Featuring Celebrities, Special Events

The casino's holiday calendar includes a celebrity performance, ice skating, family activities and New Year's Eve celebrations.

The casino's holiday calendar includes a celebrity performance, ice skating, family activities and New Year's Eve celebrations.
The casino's holiday calendar includes a celebrity performance, ice skating, family activities and New Year's Eve celebrations. (Chris Rhatigan/Patch)

MASHANTUCKET, CT — Foxwoods Resort Casino has announced its holiday entertainment lineup, featuring a performance by singer and actress Vanessa Williams, ice skating, visits with Santa and several New Year's Eve celebrations.

The resort's holiday season officially begins Nov. 28, with events scheduled throughout December and into early 2027, according to a Foxwoods press release.

Williams will perform during the casino's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 5. The event will be broadcast live on NBC Connecticut at 7:30 p.m.

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Foxwoods will also bring back its seasonal ice rink, which will operate Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Dec. 4 through Feb. 28.

Families can attend Breakfast with Santa at Cedars Steaks & Oysters on Nov. 28 and Dec. 5, 12 and 19. The events will include a themed menu and opportunities for photos with Santa.

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For adults, the casino will host a holiday-themed Bingo Unleashed event Dec. 5 featuring Rosie DiMare of "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island." The SantaCon event will include DJs, stage performers and bingo.

Cedars will also host Boozy Brunch events Nov. 29 and Dec. 6, 13 and 20, featuring seasonal cocktails, brunch dishes and a live DJ.

New Year's Eve festivities will include a 9 p.m. performance by Hairball, an '80s rock tribute act, at the Premier Theater.

A separate Bingo Unleashed celebration begins at 9:30 p.m. New Year's Eve, featuring DJs, performers and a midnight celebration.

Foxwoods also plans a midnight ball drop at Rainmaker Square to welcome 2027.

Several restaurants will offer seasonal menus during the holidays, including The Bedford by Martha Stewart and Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen.

Additional event information is available at foxwoods.com/holiday.

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