Illustration of Santa and Mrs. Claus handing wrapped gifts to children in a cozy community hall (A Traditional Christmas in Stowe)
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A Traditional Christmas in Stowe

Visitors can experience the community lighting up with tree lightings, festive wagon rides, and a children's lantern parade. The festival features a winter farmers market, a holiday bazaar, live holiday music, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Guests can also take a stroll down Candy Cane Lane to support participating local businesses.

Dec 4 – Dec 6, 2026 All ages

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Plan Your Visit

Neighborhood

Stowe Village

Location

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and communal

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Stay into the evening, when the whole Stowe community lights up and the tree lightings bring the village glow to life.
  • Dress warmly for evenings outdoors in a Vermont December, especially if you plan to join the wagon rides or watch the lantern parade.
  • Bring the kids for the children's lantern parade and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, two highlights for young families.
  • Walk Candy Cane Lane and stop at shops like Bear Pond Books, Lake Champlain Chocolate and Once Upon a Time Toys to support local businesses.

Links & Contact

Run by Stowe Vibrancy, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do at A Traditional Christmas in Stowe?

There are tree lightings, a children's lantern parade, a winter farmers market, wagon rides, a holiday bazaar, live holiday music and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Is it good for kids?

Yes. Children can walk in the lantern parade and visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, and the wagon rides suit the whole family.

What is Candy Cane Lane?

It's a stroll through Stowe's local businesses. Merchants taking part include Bear Pond Books, Lake Champlain Chocolate, Once Upon a Time Toys, Cork Market/Candy Castle and the Vermont Ski Museum.

Is there shopping and food?

Yes. There's a winter farmers market and a holiday bazaar, and Candy Cane Lane takes you through village shops and restaurants.

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