Danbury Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Danbury and surrounding areas
Danbury ushers in Christmas 2025 with dazzling Light the Lights – Winter Festival displays and a lineup of festive events around Ives Street and downtown, including Rock This Town Orchestra Christmas Spectacular and The First Gift Express Santa Train. Local markets and tree lightings add to the fun. Enjoy seasonal activities like lights tours, family-friendly performances, and holiday attractions across the city as neighborhoods and parks fill with music, markets, and community cheer.
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Christmas Markets
38 eventsDowntown holiday market with over 100 participating businesses and Santa's headquarters.
Christmas Shows
16 eventsA traditional Christmas spectacular with a charitable toy drive.
Christmas Lights
12 eventsOfficial lighting of a 40-foot holiday tree and Santa's fire truck arrival.
Christmas Activities
30 eventsVisit with Santa Claus on a festive train ride.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Light the Lights – Winter Festival
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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Jessica Lynn - A Very Merry Classic Christmas
(Peekskill)
A traditional Christmas spectacular with a charitable toy drive.
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Santa Express Train Ride
(Thomaston)
Visit with Santa Claus on a festive train ride.
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Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa's Workshop
(Greenwich)
Live reindeer and Santa photos at a nursery.
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Westchester's Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza
(Valhalla)
1.2-mile drive-thru holiday light show with app integration.
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Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about holiday events and activities in Danbury
- Danbury Christmas Country Bazaar Fundraiser Published: Sat, Nov 22, 2025
- Christmas Sing-A-Long Night at 1741 Pub & Grill Published: Fri, Nov 21, 2025
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Danbury Christmas FAQ
The Light the Lights Winter Festival and the Festival of Trees are Danbury’s largest annual holiday events, drawing crowds for tree lightings, parades, shopping, and family activities.
Danbury’s holiday traditions include the downtown tree lighting with a fire truck parade, Santa arriving by fire truck, and the Festival of Trees fundraiser for Ann’s Place—a local charity supporting families facing cancer.
Downtown Danbury, especially around the CityCenter Green, is the focal point for organized light displays and events. Residential neighborhoods throughout the city also feature charming home displays worth exploring.
The Festival of Trees at The Summit and the vendor stalls at the Light the Lights Winter Festival are the best places to find local makers, artisans, and holiday shopping in Danbury.
The Light the Lights Winter Festival is free and offers music, entertainment, and visits with Santa. Neighborhood light displays and window shopping downtown are also budget-friendly ways to enjoy the season.
Families will enjoy the Light the Lights Winter Festival for its festive atmosphere and Santa visit, as well as the Festival of Trees for crafts and activities. The Danbury Railway Museum’s Santa Trains are another popular, kid-friendly holiday experience.