Stamford Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Stamford and surrounding areas
Winter 2025 brings Stamford festive celebrations around the historic downtown and Harbor Point with festive events, Holiday lights, and family fun that draw crowds for seasonal entertainment. Events like The Holiday Wish Express and Santa's Circus showcase performances and community markets near Mill River Park. Enjoy illuminated waterfront views, holiday activities, and seasonal attractions that make Stamford a lively destination for festive gatherings and family outings.
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Christmas Markets
32 eventsIndoor winter village holiday market
Christmas Lights
15 eventsLargest indoor holiday wonderland in the Northeast
Christmas Shows
14 eventsAmerican Christmas music concert with audience carols
Christmas Parties
6 events1920s glamour in a historic estate
Other Christmas Activities
33 eventsVictorian-decorated historic home and planetarium shows
Editor's Picks (6)
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NRNY Holiday Market
(New Rochelle)
Indoor winter village holiday market
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The Holiday Wish Express
Largest indoor holiday wonderland in the Northeast
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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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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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Deck the Halls 2025
(Oyster Bay)
1920s glamour in a historic estate
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The Holiday Stroll at Mill River Park is one of Stamford’s largest annual Christmas events, featuring interactive light displays, vendor markets, and festive entertainment from late November through December.
Stamford embraces community-focused holiday traditions such as neighborhood light displays and the interactive Holiday Stroll, which combines art, lights, and local vendors to create a unique festive experience.
Several residential areas in Stamford are known for their festive neighborhood displays, offering charming and colorful holiday lights that are perfect for walking or driving tours.
Mill River Park hosts the Holiday Stroll market, a central spot for local artisans and vendors. Additionally, smaller neighborhood markets and craft fairs near Stamford showcase local makers throughout the season.
Enjoying neighborhood light displays and attending free artisan markets are great budget-friendly options. The Holiday Stroll also offers some free access times alongside ticketed events.
Families will enjoy the interactive elements of the Holiday Stroll, including the large Christmas tree and festive vendors, as well as neighborhood walking trails decorated with holiday lights and seasonal displays.