What are you looking forward to this weekend?
The Cat in the Hat balloon makes its way down Main Street during the 2011 Parade of Big Balloons in Springfield.
Selections for the weekend of November 23-25, 2012:
Friday
Parade of Big Balloons. Watch the Cat in the Hat and other big balloons float over downtown Springfield, led by parade marshal Col. Robert Brooks, wing commander for the 104th Fighter Group at Barnes Air National Guard Base. 11 a.m. Free. Main Street, Springfield, between Lyman and Locust Streets. spiritofspringfield.org
Roomful of Blues. Long-running band reivigorates the sounds of the 1940s and 50s. 7 p.m. Advance, $22.50; door, $25. Iron Horse Music Hall, Northampton. iheg.com
Saturday
Maxwell. Grammy-winning contemporary soul musician tours for the first time since 2010. 8 p.m. $50-$70. MGM Grand Theater, Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Conn. foxwoods.com
All weekend
Bright Nights. Springfield's annual holiday celebration open s Wednesday. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. weeknights; 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturday. Monday to Thursday, $18;
Friday to Sunday and Holidays, $21; Gift Passes, $16. brightnights.org
Dog Shows. More than 10,000 canines, representing the more than 170 recognized breeds by the American Kennel Club (AKC), will compete in all-breed, obedience, rally and agility dog shows. Thursday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday and Monday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Eastern State Exposition grounds, West Springfield. thebige.com
Old Sturbridge Village Thanksgiving Weekend Celebration. Historians recreate 1830s-style Thanksgiving foods and activities, including hearth cooking, Native American food traditions, musket shooting matches, presentations on the history of Thanksgiving, and even a recreated wedding. 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Adults, $24; seniors, $22; ages 3-17, $8; and ages 2 and under, free. Old Sturbridge Village. osv.org
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