The Madison Historical Society’s History Book Group will meet on Tuesday, November 26, at 6 pm at the Madison Center for History and Culture at Lee’s Academy, 14 Meetinghouse Lane, on the Madison green. This month’s book is Stone by Stone: The Magnificent History in New England’s Stone Walls by Robert M. Thorson. This month’s meeting will be hosted by Robert Barnett, and the public is welcome to participate. The History Book Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Participants are invited to attend in person, on the lower level of Lee’s Academy, or by Zoom. For more information, please visit https://www.madisonhistory.org/mhs-history-book-group/

Give thanks for a year with family and friends.  This year we continue our tradition of offering Thanksgiving to-go and our traditional Grand Buffet. The Wharf Restaurant & Bar will open for dinner, offering Thanksgiving menu specials beginning at 4 p.m. 

Thanksgiving Grand Buffet: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

RESERVE HERE

PRICING: Adults $102 | Children $45. Pricing is exclusive of gratuity and sales tax. 

Thanksgiving Grand Buffet will be held in our Waterfront Ballroom and the Restaurant overlooking the Sound. Enjoy a variety of stations to include soups and salads including New England Clam Chowder, Raw Bar with jumbo shrimp, oysters, and littleneck clams, holiday Carving Station featuring Turkey, Prime Rib, hot buffet items, and holiday pies, apple cider tartlets, cakes, cookies.

Full Menu 

All you care to eat Thanksgiving Day Buffet. 

DISPLAY
Artisanal Cheese Display
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display
Smoked Salmon, Dill Cream Cheese, Red Onion, Egg, Capers, Evo, Crostini
Mezze Platter with Tabbouleh, Artichoke, Seasonal Veggies, mixed olives, Radishes, Feta, Radish, House made Hummus, Muhammara & Roasted Pita
Bread Display

RAW BAR CHILLED DISPLAY
Raw Bar Selection including Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Local Littleneck Clams, Oysters
Champagne Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon, Tabasco

SALAD SELECTIONS
Waldorf Salad
Classic Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Cobb Salad: Field Greens, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Mandarin, Carrot, Green Beans, Cider Vinaigrette
Candy Cane Beets, Pickled Red Onions, Balsamic Vinaigrette

CHOICES OF SOUP
Roasted Butternut Bisque, Chives Crème Fraiche
New England Clam Chowder, Chives

CHEF ATTENDED STATION
Sage Roasted Turkey Breast, Giblet Gravy, Fresh Cranberry Sauce
Roast Prime Rib of Beef, Natural Jus, Horseradish Crema

HOT SELF-SERVE STATION
Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Baby Spinach, Confit Tomato & fennel, Basil Evo
Seafood Paella
Chicken Marsala, Wild Mushrooms, Marsala Wine Sauce
Penne Pasta, Three Cheese Tomato Sauce
Ginger Baby Carrots & Green Beans
Thyme Scented Roasted Fall Squash
Garlic Whipped Yukon Potatoes
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Traditional Stuffing
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, fig-onion balsamic jam

DESSERT STATION
Pumpkin Pie Tartlets, Apple Crisp Tartlets, Pecan Pie tartlets, Macaron Tower
Chocolate Mousse Cups with Fresh Berries (GF), Mini Carrot Cake Roll
Mini Berry Pavlova (Gf), Assorted Cheesecakes, Mini Assorted Eclairs
Chocolate Chip Cookies (Classic & Vegan), Mini Chocolate Cake,
Fall Harvest Cake (Dairy Free)

Reservations are pre-paid. Cancelations available until 11/25/24. Large Party Questions, please call 203-350-0014.

Thanksgiving to-go

• Online Ordering Opens soon. Visit website for more details 
• Orders must be placed by Monday, November 25, 2024 for pick up Wednesday, November 27. 

Savage Pianos Dueling Pianos returns, Friday, November 29, 2024. 

**Back by Popular Demand**

Join us for a fantastic evening of dueling pianos featuring the talent from Savage Pianos. This troupe joins us from New York City…they play at a variety of restaurants throughout the Northeast and we are bringing them to Madison! The audience creates the playlist and the pianists make it come alive – they’re funny, spontaneous, creative and super talented!

This event will take place in our waterfront ballroom on the second floor of the hotel.

Be a part of the MADISON holiday spirit this year!

The Madison Chamber is excited to invite businesses, organizations, and families to join in Madison's festive celebrations and events.

Your participation ensures downtown Madison sparkles during the holiday season as visitors, friends, and families come together to explore, shop, and dine. Help us support local businesses and bring joy to the community by contributing a wreath to decorate our charming town.

Join us on November 30th to visit with Santa as we kick off Shop Small Saturday and the holiday shopping season. Your contribution not only supports Madison’s initiative to make our downtown a special place to live, visit, and work but also spreads the magic of the holidays!

The Madison Historical Society will participate in Small Business Saturday by hosting an open house at its historic house museum, the Allis-Bushnell House, located at 853 Boston Post Road, Madison, on Saturday, November 29, from 11 am to 2 pm. Admission is free.

Visitors are invited to stop by and enjoy the house museum and explore our holiday gift shop. The house's lower-level rooms, each with distinct period architectural features, are decorated with period furniture, domestic implements, decorative arts, and paintings that illustrate life in the house as it was during colonial days, the Revolutionary War period, the Civil War period, and the Colonial Revival era. Visitors are invited to tour the home and its Annex on their own, and docents will be available to answer questions and provide further information.

This year, the MHS will also offer a holiday shop where visitors can purchase gifts for the history lovers on their list. Books, note cards, posters, and other unique items will be available for all ages.

The MHS warmly welcomes all Madison residents and visitors from near and far. Complimentary seasonal refreshments will be available for all. 

Four Nights: Dec 3, Dec 10, Dec 11, Dec 17 
Advanced Registration Required. 

Walker Loden will be hosting their 35th Annual 

One Day Holiday Sale with

20-50% off store wide

Thursday, December 5th

at our MADISON location:

788 Boston Post Road

Downtown Madison, CT

Light Bites & Refreshing Sips Gift Card Raffle 

Complimentary Gift Wrapping

Come join us to Celebrate National Repeal Day and the end to Prohibition at Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton! Get ready to step back in time to the Prohibition era and enjoy a night of fun and excitement. Indulge in delicious cocktails and dance the night away to live swing music. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the end of Prohibition and let loose with friends. Don’t miss out on this incredible night at Madison Beach Hotel!

Join us for the Big Holiday Bash at Madison Beach Hotel ft Savage Pianos, Dueling Pianos!

Get ready to have a blast at this incredible event happening on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM 

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable night filled with non-stop entertainment. The talented musicians from Savage Pianos will be taking the stage, engaging in an epic duel that will leave you amazed. With their energetic performances and ability to play any song you request, they are sure to keep the party going all night long.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to dance, sing along, and enjoy a night of pure fun. Grab your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and come celebrate the holiday season with us at the Big Holiday Bash at Madison Beach Hotel ft Savage Pianos, Dueling Pianos!

Pancake Breakfast with Santa December 14 – 8-10:30am  

Sponsored by our Circle Nursery School, we will be serving pancakes, sausages, orange juice, and coffee. 
Don't miss the opportunity to visit with Santa!

Breakfast with Santa is a magical holiday event where children can enjoy a delicious breakfast with Santa Claus himself! This is a special opportunity to meet Santa in person, tell him your Christmas wishes, and have a photo taken with him.

TWO EVENT DATES THIS YEAR. Please ensure you are purchase tickets for the correct date – Saturday, December 14 or Sunday, December 15. 

Cookies & Story Time with Mrs. Claus at Madison Beach Hotel

Join us for a delightful afternoon of festive holiday fun at Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. Get into the holiday spirit at this family friendly event with holiday story time by Mrs. Claus and her elves. 

Ring in the holiday season with a family friendly children’s princess holiday tea! Taffeta, patent leather mary janes, and fancy hats encouraged, or dress as your favorite princess.