Upcoming Bus Trips
Passion to Travel then Escape with us!

The Parks & Recreation Department offers an array of bus trips in the winter, spring, summer and fall to many destinations throughout greater New England and beyond. 
All trips require payment in full at the time of registration. A complete name and address is required for all registrants. Registrations may be made in person or by mail at the Parks and Recreation office located at the Old Heminway Park School, 61 Echo Lake Road, Watertown, CT 06795. Checks are to be made payable to THE WATERTOWN PARKS & RECREATION. The Parks and Recreation Department will issue NO REFUNDS unless a trip is cancelled. If you have an emergency situation and cannot attend please call the Parks & Recreation Department as soon as possible.
All bus trips depart from and return to the Old Heminway Park School, 61 Echo Lake Road, Watertown, CT 06795. Seating on the motorcoach is not assigned, but is first come, first seated. Smoking is prohibited on the motorcoaches. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the motorcoaches.
Note: In order for trips to be able to run they may be shared with other groups requiring one or more pick-ups enroute to the destination. For further information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (860)945-5246.

Christmas Festival
Saturday, November 3, 2018
IF CRAFT SHOWS ARE YOUR THING - THIS IS A DON’T MISS !!!!
The Christmas Festival at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston is a blockbuster event. This award-winning show is the largest crafts festival in New England and features handcrafted gifts, holiday decorations, jewelry,clothing, pottery, folk art, delicious foods to buy and sample, and so much more! 300 American Craft Artists. Affordable Holiday Gifts Offering everything a holiday shopper could want under one magnificent
roof. Find an endless array of gorgeous home accessories, designer fashions, artisan jewelry, handcrafted holiday décor, and tempting gourmet specialty foods. Gingerbread House Competition Top Chefs create gingerbread masterpieces judged by a celebrity panel Time at Quincy Market following the festival
​Depart: 8:00 am
Cost: $77.00
Estimated Return: 6:00 pm

RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
Sunday, November 18, 2018
America’s favorite holiday tradition! Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the world-famous Rockettes is back for its 89th year at Radio City Music Hall. Experience the magical line up of the Parade of Wooden Soldiers. Enjoy the wondrous 3D Journey with Santa and his sleigh through the skies of New York. Celebrate the miracle of the first Christmas with the living nativity scene. Dreams come to life with their unique take on the Nutcracker, complete with dancing Teddy Bears and Ice Skaters. Time before the 5:00pm performance for Lunch (On your Own) & Holiday Shopping
Depart:  9:30 am                              
Return:  9:30 pm
Cost:  $131.00
Program Code:  331204

HOLIDAY SPARKLE IN THE BIG APPLE
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Join us for a wonderful day in Manhattan at Holiday time - The city never looks more beautiful than at Christmas time and our day is planned to enjoy many wonderful highlights! Begin the day at Bryant Park for holiday shopping with more than 125 boutique-like custom designed kiosks. Delicious lunch at Mont Blanc 52, a popular Austrian restaurant in New York City. Menu: Salad, Choice of: Chicken Marsala, Filet of Salmon with Capers, Lemon & Scallions, OR Cheese Ravioli, (Entrées served with Potato Pancakes & Vegetable except for pasta entrée), Apple Strudel a la mode & Coffee. Entrée choice in advance. Two hour fabulous Guided Riding Tour of Manhattan’s Holiday Lights with our New York City guide with stops along the way. We will see the tree at Rockefeller Center, 5th Avenue Windows, Lincoln Center, and more..
Depart:  9:00 am                              
Return:  8:30 pm
Cost:  $105.00
Program Code:  131428

Click here to download the trip registration form

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