Holiday Events in the Fairfield County Area
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Fairfield County KidsOutAndAbout Holiday Newsletter |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
The holiday season is filled with fun all around Fairfield County for the next several weeks! Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's bring the community together in a vibrant celebration of joy and tradition. Here is your master guide to the holidays, including events, concerts, activities, Christmas tree farms, and more! From dazzling light displays to festive markets, there’s
something for everyone to enjoy. Gather with family and friends to create lasting memories and experience the spirit of the season. Â You'll see right below my signature a link to our HUGE list of ideas for local fun: 101 of them! Scan the list below, then bookmark the 101 list as your go-to resource for this holiday season!
Happy Holidays!
 —Debra Ross, publisher |
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KidsOutAndAbout's 2025 holiday events list for Fairfield County: Christmas concerts, lights, trees, nativities, and more. . . plus activities for Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve.
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Nov 28-Dec 24, every day except Sunday: Santa and his three LIVE reindeer are returning to Greenwich for the 17th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa's Workshop presented by Jenny Allen & Kristen Studwell at Compass Real Estate, "The North Pole on North Street", Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, 437 North Street, Greenwich. The cherished town tradition continues for the seventeenth consecutive year at this expansive nursery where visitors can have their photo taken with Santa, meet the reindeer and also enjoy the beautiful Santa's Workshop, which provides more space for families while they wait in line for their photo with Santa. This all takes place just minutes from downtown Greenwich. Parking is free.
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Fairfield County offers a delightful selection of Christmas tree farms that bring the magic of the holiday season to life. Families can enjoy the cherished tradition of selecting the perfect tree while exploring picturesque landscapes and engaging in festive activities.
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Get ready to light up the night at Glow Wild, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo’s most dazzling nighttime tradition! Back by popular demand, this illuminated lantern festival transforms the Zoo into a glowing wonderland filled with over 35 larger-than-life, hand-crafted lantern displays that celebrate wildlife, nature, and the magic of the season. Perfect for families, date nights, and evening adventures, Glow Wild offers a unique way to experience the Zoo after dark. Enjoy new experiences, tasty treats, and photo-worthy moments at every turn. Come see the Zoo in a whole new light!
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The Danbury Railway Museum's Christmas Fundraiser begins Saturday, November 29th and runs every Saturday and Sunday through December 22nd. Your ticket grants you full admission to the museum and railyard, where you'll find artifact displays and antique railroad cars.
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Dec 13, 14, 20, 21, and 22: Experience the magic of Nutcracker Dream at The Emelin Theatre! This 90-minute, family-friendly adaptation by acclaimed choreographer Carole Alexis, inspired by the work of Rudolf Nureyev and Marius Petipa, brings the beloved holiday classic to life. Performed by Ballet des Amériques professionals with local young dancers, it’s a festive must-see!
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The Nutcracker has been a beloved annual holiday classic since the establishment of Ridgefield Playhouse, when The Patricia Schuster School of Dance transitioned to the nonprofit Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance. RCD celebrates its history here as part of our Family Series, featuring a full-length production with a cast of students, professional, and guest performers under the Direction of Mary Beth Hansohn. Invite your friends and family to see these dancers create the magical world of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker.
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Join us Saturday, December 6 for our Holiday Carnival, from 12pm to 4pm!! We will have carolers in the village, along with a brass band playing holiday favorites, Santa on the green to meet the pups, and Santa’s Workshop!! Mark your calendars and come join us for this special holiday celebration!! What would our carnival be without Santa’s Workshop Children’s Gift Store?! Santa will be setting up shop in the Meetinghouse as a gift store for children to buy gifts for their family and friends. Be sure to stop by to join us for this special holiday celebration!
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Holiday fun for the entire family with this new musical all about a town called Santa Claus! Presented by Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc. and performed cabaret-style where audiences bring their own food and drink to enjoy during the show!
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Experience the Magic of the Holiday Stroll-North Poll on Friday, Dec. 5, 6pm-9pm. Meet SANTA & Mrs. Claus, see two LIVE REINDEER, and send postcards to the troops with Ridgefield Lions Club. Special thanks to ‘Reindeer Magic’ presenting sponsor, Karla Murtaugh Homes/COMPASS, with support from Four Seasons Racquet Club and Ridgefield Theater Barn with Pamme Jones for bringing the North Pole to town! All are welcome! Free! Rain or Shine!
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Each year, community members, artists, and organizations donate trees and holiday decorations that transform the museum into a dazzling winter wonderland. Donated creations are for sale and profits support the museum’s programs and special exhibitions. Bring home the holiday cheer or give your purchase to a local charity.
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Dec 3-19: Legacy Theatre introduces a holiday show for the family sure to delight and inspire audiences young and old! Scrooge and Marley, the charming and illuminating musical prequel to A Christmas Carol is an entertaining and rewarding look at the young Marley, how he and Scrooge crossed paths, became business partners and how one man’s ultimate sacrifice is another man’s redemption: a true holiday classic retold! Suitable for ages 8+.
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Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 6:15 PM Community Tree Lighting at 6:00pm at Mystic River Park before the Lighted Boat Parade! Spectators and passersby line both sides of the Mystic River to watch as decorated boats pass by in the 22nd Annual Holiday Lighted Boat Parade.
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Bring the whole family to the Shore Line Trolley Museum this holiday season for a magical Visit with Santa! Running Thanksgiving weekend and weekends in December through December 21st, this festive event is packed with holiday fun.
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This breathtaking production brings the ultimate acts circus-goers love with the style, flash, and imagination that could only come from the Cirque du Soleil! Fire-spinners will mesmerize you as they twirl, spin, and leap across the stage. You will cheer as sophisticated clowns entertain with the classic circus style everyone love. And let’s not forget the captivating music that will be a part of every show. It’s the total package of fun, games, and excitement that has kept the Cirque du Soleil at the top of most worldwide circus lists. And this is your chance to experience the appropriate for children of all ages merriment that you couldn’t find anywhere else.
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The Santa Express is our afternoon train, where parents and kids alike are able to hop on board for the opportunity to visit with Santa Claus. As the trains travels through the cold winter wilderness, passengers will be able to visit with Santa and play with his Elves. Each child will also get a special gift from Santa’s own toy bag.
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The City of New London is proud to announce the commencement of its holiday season with a calendar of events celebrating the diverse array of faiths and holidays in New London’s culture. Celebrate the spirit of the season with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Parade Plaza in downtown New London on November 28! From 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, enjoy a festive evening filled with Christmas carols from the Eastern CT Symphony Chorus the melodious sounds of the Shoreline Ringers Bell Choir and a special performance by The New London Arts Magnet Pathway Chorus.
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This holiday season, step into Holiday Enchantment—a dazzling, whimsical experience for the whole family at the Connecticut Science Center. From November 15 through December 21, the Science Center is transformed into a glittering wonderland filled with festive surprises around every corner. Delight in breathtaking holiday décor and magical photo backdrops that bring the spirit of the season to life. Glide across the sock skating rink, bounce through the holiday cottage, and wander the Holiday Forest of Illusions, where science and enchantment intertwine. Meet Santa Claus on select weekends and enjoy special science demonstrations and hands-on holiday workshops—all included with your General Admission ticket. Whether it’s your first visit or a new family tradition, Holiday…
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Board our locomotive-powered sleigh for a magical nighttime journey to the North Pole. Celebrate the spirit of the season with Santa and Mrs. Claus, festive sing-a-longs, hot chocolate and sugar cookies. Each child will receive a small gift from Santa. Children are invited to wear their favorite pajamas! Make sure those PJs are warm and cozy…it’s cold up at the North Pole!
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KidsOutAndAbout's list of family-friendly New Year's activities in and around Fairfield County, CT.
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