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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Welcome to the ultimate holiday guide for East Haven! Discover the best festive activities and events. For East Haven connoisseurs and novices alike, this guide is your passport to festive fun.

Popular Events: Experience the enchanting Fantasy of Lights, where you can stroll through a stunning display of holiday illuminations. This event transforms the park into a twinkling wonderland perfect for families. Another highlight is the City of New Haven Tree Lighting & Holiday Village, featuring a charming market brimming with local crafts and seasonal treats. And don't forget the Storytelling & Selfies with Santa & Mrs. Claus, an engaging opportunity for children to create lasting memories. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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East Haven Holiday Light Displays

What to Expect:

Dazzling drive-through light display with 60 animated scenes and 100,000 lights.

Description:

Fantasy of Lights is a dazzling nighttime event featuring over 100,000 lights and 60 animated scenes at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven, Connecticut. This drive-through light display supports Goodwill of Southern New England's mission to enhance employment, educational, social, and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities.

Where: New Haven | More Info: Fantasy of Lights

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What to Expect:

Live performances and family activities.

Description:

The City of New Haven Tree Lighting & Holiday Village is a family-friendly event featuring live performances, photo opportunities with Santa & Mrs. Claus, and various children’s activities. The event includes a tree lighting ceremony, amusement rides, and a Small Business Holiday Village with local artisans selling crafts and merchandise.

Where: New Haven | More Info: City of New Haven Tree Lighting & Holiday Village

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East Haven Other Holiday Activities

What to Expect:

Unique ice sculptures created by skilled ice carvers.

Description:

Watch professional ice carvers transform a 300-pound block of clear ice into holiday-themed sculptures, including the Holiday Bear, Black Friday Elf, and Santa, in front of Wave Gallery and L'Occitane En Provence at The Shops at Yale.

Where: New Haven | More Info: Ice Carving Demonstrations

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Community-driven celebration of Hanukkah with public menorah lighting.

Description:

The New Haven Menorah Lighting is a significant event where the community comes together to celebrate Hanukkah. It features a festive atmosphere with singing, dancing, and the lighting of the menorah by local leaders and Mayor Justin Elicker. The event symbolizes hope and resilience in the face of adversity, promoting unity and kindness.

Where: New Haven | More Info: New Haven Menorah Lighting

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