Connecticut Christmas 2025

Top Events Across Connecticut

Find the best Halloween events across Connecticut this year!

1. 1
   Glow Wild Lantern Festival Bridgeport

   Illuminated lantern festival celebrating wildlife and nature.

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

   Live reindeer and Santa photos at a 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

   Holiday market with artisan vendors and live music.

6. 6
   Winterfest Hartford Hartford

   Free public ice skating in Bushnell Park

7. 7
   Santa Made Me Do It 5K Bethlehem

   Festive 5K race during Bethlehem Christmastown Festival

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

   Holiday Pops concert with an ugly sweater theme

9. 9
   Holiday Stroll Open House Ridgefield

   Historic holiday open house

10. 10
    Festival of Trees 2025 Danbury

    Forest of decorated trees, gift shops, and high-end raffles

11. 11
    Redding Artisan Holiday Fair Redding

    Artisan holiday fair with handmade crafts

12. 12
    Newtown Holiday Festival Market Newtown

    Annual Holiday Festival with indoor and outdoor market vendors

13. 13
    Rock This Town Orchestra Christmas Spectacular Pawling

    Orchestra performing Christmas hits with Santa Claus

14. 14
    Bethel WinterFest & Tree Lighting Ceremony Bethel

    Annual tree lighting with Santa and wagon rides

15. 15
    Annual Christmas/Holiday Show at Merwinsville Hotel Gaylordsville

    Historic hotel transformed for holidays with collections and crafts