The smell of the theater - so bad. I'm an infant teacher so I know what a diaper smells like... I…read morecan confidently say that's what it smelled like. Yeasty. Won't be returning without a face mask

I was really excited to give this theatre a try, but unfortunately I do not think we'll be back…read more Walking in it looks like a nice, clean theatre with ticket kiosks and a large snack selection. Our matinee movie ticket was $13. Candy was $6 per item. We passed on the popcorn. The bathrooms did not seem very clean, and one of the faucets was broken. Entering the theatre and walking up to our seats at the top, the stairs were soo dark I tripped, and we ended up having to use our flashlights to find our seats, because the row and numbers for the seats were missing (we were the only ones in the room at that point). We finally counted to where our seats were, and the recliners did not work. The leather was cracked. No one told us these seats were out of order. We tried some next to them, same thing. Thankfully it was not a busy showing and we were able to find seats that were unoccupied and working. But it seems crazy to me that they are ok selling a regular-priced ticket for a broken and cracked recliner. The overall quality and sound of the movie playing, however, was good.

From the Woods Farm is a Christmas tree farm with a variety of animals. The animals are highland…read morecows, horses, mini donkeys, sheep, and goats. They also have a roadside egg stand in the summer. They are open by appointment and event only; check their website for details. There is a beautiful barn which could be rented for special events. The owners Amy and Steve were super nice and helpful. My family and I went on Black Friday to purchase a pre-cut tree for $80. Currently, their trees are just babies and growing. They had two types of pre-cut trees to choose from; there were a few to choose from but we found the perfect tree! They had a vendor onsite making spiked hot chocolate, espresso martini, and various others. The interior of the barn was cozy with plenty of seating. There were plenty of items you can purchase in there, such as soap, honey, ornaments, etc. We got to pet the animals on the farm right outside, my children loved it. They also hosts events such as candle and ornament making, to name a couple. Overall, a lovely place to visit for events, purchase a Christmas tree, and even pet some farm animals!

From the owner: *OPEN by Appointment or Event ONLY & Seasonally at Christmas (Email, call or text to schedule)…read more Nestled in the heart of Canton, CT, From the Woods Farm offers a rustic haven for community gatherings and creative exploration. Our custom post and beam barn serves as the perfect venue for events, art workshops, and memorable rentals, embracing the charm of New England's countryside. Meet our beloved animals, including the gentle Highland cows Gus and Hank, alongside horses, mini donkeys, sheep, and goats, each adding their own touch of character to our farm. Stop at our roadside egg stand for our own farm-fresh eggs, a true taste of country life. During the holiday season, immerse yourself in the festive spirit as we open our doors for Christmas, offering a selection of pre-cut trees and a delightful gift shop stocked with local art and unique treasures. From the Woods Farm invites you to discover the beauty of nature, the warmth of community, and the allure of artisanal craftsmanship all year round.

I've been trying to reach them on email to discuss a ticket issue. Three emails in and no response…read moreand they don't list a phone number.

Simsbury Historical Society was founded in 1911. They moved to the current 2-acre location which…read morehas a home, tavern, and barn on it; this property belonged to the Phelps family. A school house, another home, and probate building were brought to this location later on. They offer tours, special events, and workshops. They're open from Thursday to Saturday from 12-4. My family and I enjoyed walking through the property and seeing the old buildings and artifacts. There was a replica of a native American wig-wam which was really cool to walk inside of. I love history and old buildings so it was fun seeing the old school house and historic single homes. The tavern had a beautiful garden in the backyard. There were plenty of parking and we look forward to going back and taking a tour.

"Don't know much about history" (Sam Cooke)…read more Simsbury is an old town, I mean a really old town. It goes back to 1670. And it's very fitting that such an old town has a historical society to display and preserve its three and a half centuries of history. The Simsbury Historical Society is "a non-profit educational corporation" that was founded in 1911. The complex includes over a dozen structures, and the museum has regional artifacts, archives and collections on the state's earliest settlements. As expected, they do focus on the town's founding and early history. It's a very interesting place to visit and walk the grounds, check out the Native American structures and visit the museum store. That store was hosting a Holiday Market today.

"Dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh"…read more Do you know that the original title of the song we know today as Jingle Bells was "The One Horse Open Sleigh?" Yup, it was written in 1857 and it's original purpose was lost to history. Some say it was written for a Sunday School choir, others say it was a drinking song. So, take your pick. You'll see a bunch of beautifully painted one-horse open sleighs along Hopmeadow Street as part of the Simsbury Sleigh Trail. The sleighs all date back to the mid-1800's and are part of a Simsbury Historical Society's winter program to refurbish these aging antiques, and sponsor the painting of decorative murals on the sleds by local artists. The artists worked within the theme of "Winter Scenes" and were to illustrate life in the 1850's. Many of the sleighs were rotting away in old barns and their owners welcomed the opportunity to donate them. There was a lot of rodent and insect and deterioration damage to renovate before they were ready for the artist's palette and paintbrush. The sleds have gorgeous color paintings of landscapes, a bobcat, a fox, bears, horses, an owl, a cardinal, villages, farms, local landmarks, a snowman, and children sledding. The detail is amazing, and the colors are gorgeous. What a nice way to honor the past and add some splashes of color and creativity to our lives! (Word of warning -the exhibit closes at the end of February)