Bridgeport Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Bridgeport and surrounding areas
Bridgeport kicks off the festive season near downtown and Seaside Park with holiday activities, Christmas markets, and family fun that spotlight local creativity. Events such as the Glow Wild Lantern Festival offer seasonal thrills and illuminated displays that draw neighbors together. Stroll markets, enjoy seasonal performances, and join hands-on activities that make Bridgeport a lively spot for festive events and memorable winter outings.
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Christmas Markets
36 eventsDowntown holiday market with over 100 participating businesses and Santa's headquarters.
Christmas Lights
13 eventsIlluminated lantern festival celebrating wildlife and nature.
Christmas Shows
13 eventsAmerican Christmas music concert with audience carols
Other Christmas Activities
34 eventsTraditional community Christmas parade with Santa.
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Glow Wild Lantern Festival
Illuminated lantern festival celebrating wildlife and nature.
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Light the Lights – Winter Festival
(Danbury)
Official lighting of a 40-foot holiday tree and Santa's fire truck arrival.
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The Holiday Wish Express
(Stamford)
Largest indoor holiday wonderland in the Northeast
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Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa's Workshop
(Greenwich)
Live reindeer and Santa photos at a nursery.
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Miracle on 34th Street - The Musical
(New Haven)
Classic holiday film brought to life as a musical.
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Fairfield University Glee Club Christmas Concert - A Feast of Carols
(Fairfield)
American Christmas music concert with audience carols
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Christmas Parties Near Bridgeport
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Bridgeport.
Deck the Halls 2025
1920s glamour in a historic estate
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The Glow Wild Lantern Festival at Beardsley Zoo and various holiday markets at community centers are among the largest annual Christmas events in Bridgeport.
Bridgeport celebrates with neighborhood light displays, community tree lightings, and seasonal events at local parks and cultural centers.
Many neighborhoods throughout Bridgeport feature festive outdoor displays, with popular spots often found near parks and residential areas.
Holiday markets and local makers can be found at community centers, parks, and seasonal pop-ups around Bridgeport.
Free activities include neighborhood light displays, outdoor holiday markets, and community tree lightings throughout Bridgeport.
Families enjoy the Glow Wild Lantern Festival, holiday markets with crafts and treats, and outdoor light displays in local parks.