Good morning, Westport.

The Westport Downtown Association will host the 5th annual Holiday Stroll on Saturday, December 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. with more than 50 merchants offering giveaways and family activities like caroling, Santa photo ops, and a Toys for Tots drive at Main and Elm; a holiday concert named On This Silent Night will take place on Friday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation with tickets available starting at $25 in advance.

The Staples Music Department in Westport has updated the beloved 'Sing We Noel' processional with new parts—such as an oboe solo and revised percussion—to better fit a larger band while keeping the traditional tune.

The 85th annual Candlelight Concert will take place December 12 at 8 p.m. and December 13 at 3 and 8 p.m., and free tickets are available starting at 9 a.m. today.

Connecticut officials say the state’s $4.8 billion rainy day fund—expected to grow to $6.1 billion—can cover a mild recession like the dot-com slump but would fall short for a severe downturn such as the Great Recession.

Comptroller Sean Scanlon noted that additional measures like tax hikes or spending cuts may be needed if a deeper recession occurs.

Silvermine Holiday Sale & Fundraiser

5-8 p.m. — Silvermine Arts Center — Free entry — Discover unique handmade gifts and enjoy festive fun as you kick off the holiday season.

CraftWestport 2025

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Staples High School — $0 - $13 — Explore unique crafts and artwork from 175 American artists and makers at this vibrant shopping event.

44th Annual Production of The Nutcracker

1-3 p.m. — Staples High School — $35 — Experience the joy of a timeless holiday ballet featuring talented Academy students and professional dancers.

The Nutcracker: Annual Production

2-4 p.m. — Staples High School — $35 — Experience a holiday classic performed by talented Academy students and professionals.