Danbury Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025

Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Danbury and surrounding areas

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Christmas Markets (38 events) Christmas Shows (16 events) Christmas Lights (12 events) Other Christmas Activities (30 events)

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 events
Westport Holiday Stroll • Dec 6

Downtown holiday market with over 100 participating businesses and Santa's headquarters.

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Christmas Shows

16 events
Jessica Lynn - A Very Merry Classic Christmas • Dec 13

A traditional Christmas spectacular with a charitable toy drive.

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Christmas Lights

12 events
Light the Lights – Winter Festival • Dec 6

Official lighting of a 40-foot holiday tree and Santa's fire truck arrival.

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Other Christmas Activities

30 events
Santa Express Train Ride

Visit with Santa Claus on a festive train ride.

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Editor's Picks (6)

  1. Light the Lights – Winter Festival
    Official lighting of a 40-foot holiday tree and Santa's fire truck arrival.
  2. The Holiday Wish Express (Stamford)
    Largest indoor holiday wonderland in the Northeast
  3. Jessica Lynn - A Very Merry Classic Christmas (Peekskill)
    A traditional Christmas spectacular with a charitable toy drive.
  4. Santa Express Train Ride (Thomaston)
    Visit with Santa Claus on a festive train ride.
  5. Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa's Workshop (Greenwich)
    Live reindeer and Santa photos at a nursery.
  6. Westchester's Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza (Valhalla)
    1.2-mile drive-thru holiday light show with app integration.

This Week / Coming Up (6)

Dutchess Handmade Holiday Pop-Up Shop Thu, Nov 6
A Very Gifty Christmas Sat, Nov 8
Holiday Events in Torrington Sat, Nov 8
Greenburgh Holiday Market and Train Show Sat, Nov 15
Trinity on the Green Christmas Market Thu, Nov 20
Festival of Trees 2025 Fri, Nov 21

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Danbury Christmas FAQ

What are the biggest annual Christmas events in Danbury?

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.

What holiday traditions are unique to Danbury?

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.

Which neighborhoods are best for Christmas lights in Danbury?

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.

Where can I find Christmas markets and local makers in Danbury?

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.

What are the best free or budget-friendly holiday activities 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.

What are good picks for families with kids in Danbury?

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.