Special Add-on Activities & Adventures
The New England Winter Festival includes optional special activities and adventures. You can register and buy tickets online. Select one of the buttons below to scroll to the activity you’re interested in.
Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides
Enjoy a beautiful ride in a tethered hot air balloon overlooking Middlesex County!
Rides are $20 per person, and will be available on these days and time during the festival.
- Saturday Dec. 14 1:00 pm
- Saturday Dec. 21 1:00 pm
- Saturday Dec. 28 1:00 pm
Ride availability is weather dependent, with the rain date the next day (Sunday).
How to Book a Tethered Ride
Click here and select your date from the calendar – either Dec. 14, Dec. 21 or Dec. 28. Select the Hot Air Balloon option. Change the number of guests for your group, and book.
Holiday Gift Idea
Balloon rides are the ultimate holiday gift. Purchase a gift certificates for $325 and get a 45 to 90 minute ride. (Ride times vary on conditions and average about one hour.)
For additional information contact Connecticut Voyager Balloons via their website. Participants must be 12-years-old or older.
If you’re interested in sponsoring the balloon, the fee is $300 and includes a banner. Contact the Sales Department at Powder Ridge for information.
We cordially invite all little princesses to join us for tea or hot chocolate, cupcakes & make a princess wand craft with Lady Cuthill. Princesses are encouraged to wear their prettiest party dress.
December 27 at 1 p.m.
Advanced registration is required, and the price is $5 per princess, in addition to Festival admission; which is free for kids 10-and-under!
Join us in the workshop and build a tool box! Each kit comes pre-cut and ready to assemble. This wood tool box is 11.5″ x 5″ x 3.5″.
Hot chocolate and popcorn will be served. Recommended for children 3-years-old and older.
December 27 at 1 p.m.
Advanced registration is required, and the price is $8 per person, in addition to Festival admission; which is free for children 10-and-under!
