Connecticut Christmas 2026

Top Events Across Connecticut

Find the best Christmas events across Connecticut this year!

1. 1
   Glow Wild Lantern Festival at Beardsley Zoo Bridgeport

   Illuminated animal lanterns after dark

2. 2
   City of New Haven Menorah Lighting New Haven

   Official City of New Haven Menorah Lighting ceremony

3. 3
   Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa's Workshop Greenwich

   Meet Santa and his three live reindeer at Sam Bridge Nursery.

4. 4
   Christmas in Connecticut Holiday Gift Expo Stamford

   Holiday gift expo with unique items

5. 5
   New Canaan Nature Center Holiday Market New Canaan

   Features unique gift items and live music from School of Rock.

6. 6
   Winterfair Holiday Market Hartford

   Features local and diverse small businesses inside Hartford Union Station.

7. 7
   Santa Made Me Do It 5K Bethlehem

   Holiday 5K road race, walk, and kids run in Bethlehem.

8. 8
   Christmas in Connecticut: The Ugly Sweater Edition Waterbury

   Interactive symphonic holiday concert with prizes for the best ugly sweater.

9. 9
   Norwalk Garden Club Christmas Fair Norwalk

   Holiday market featuring handcrafted items, fresh wreaths, and raffle baskets.

10. 10
    Holiday Stroll Open House Ridgefield

    Evening museum exploration with interpreters and a scavenger hunt for kids.

11. 11
    Festival of Trees Danbury

    Over 150 decorated trees, raffles, and shopping supporting local cancer care.

12. 12
    Redding Artisan Holiday Fair Redding

    Artisan crafts and holiday gifts

13. 13
    Newtown Holiday Festival Market Newtown

    Indoor and outdoor artisan shopping with festive treats and live holiday tunes.

14. 14
    Rock This Town Orchestra Christmas Spectacular Pawling

    Orchestra performing Christmas hits with Santa Claus

15. 15
    Bethel WinterFest & Tree Lighting Ceremony Bethel

    Annual tree lighting with Santa and wagon rides