Does Hubbard Park have Christmas lights?

A spectacular display with 200,000 white lights and more than 300 lighted characters throughout the Park. Displays in trees, on the ponds and nestled in the natural habitat. Join us for the Festival of Silver Lights The holiday lights will be on until January 2, 2020. Hubbard Park, West Main St., Meriden, 06450.

Are Hubbard Park lights up?

The displays are up all day so even if you can’t get their at night you can still drive through during the day. When Chris and I first moved into our house, our neighbor told us about Hubbard Park’s Silver Lights Festival in Meriden, CT.

Do you have to pay for Hubbard Park lights?

The light show is a free event.

Can you drive to the top of Castle Craig?

Visitors can see from the Massachusetts Berkshires to Long Island Sound at Castle Craig Tower in Meriden. Ambitious hikers and bikers can climb the hill on trails, but driving up a paved road is the easiest way to get to Castle Craig. Even before making the assent, visitors can enjoy the 1,800-acre city park.

When do the Silver Lights start at Hubbard Park?

Meriden Parks and Recreation employee Christine Iannotti works on restringing one of the reindeers that are used for the Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park in Meriden. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal

When is Hubbard Park open in Meriden CT?

There are hiking trails to the Tower as well as a road which is open from May 1st through October 31st from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (weather permitting). Dedication of Tower – On October 29,1900 dedicatory exercises were held at which Mr. Hubbard formally presented the Tower to the City of Meriden.

How tall is the flag pole in Meriden CT?

In 1987, a 90 ft. flag pole was erected thanks to the generosity and support of the Meriden Lions Club. In 1991, a group known as the “Light the Flag Committee” lit the flag and Castle for Meriden, surrounding towns, and visitors to enjoy.

Where is Castle Craig Tower in Meriden CT?

Hubbard Park. Castle Craig Tower is a stone observation tower atop East Peak in Meriden. The tower, which was dedicated on October 29, 1900, wa s given to the people of Meriden by Walter Hubbard, President of the Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company, and one of the most generous of the city’s philanthropic citizens.