Stratford Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Stratford and surrounding areas
Stratford kicks off the Christmas season with light displays and seasonal festivals near Boothe Memorial Park and downtown Stratford, offering guided tours and festive performances that bring the community together. Local theaters and plazas host winter concerts and family gatherings beneath sparkling lights. Enjoy Holiday lights, Christmas lights, and parades along with seasonal events that provide memorable holiday activities for visitors and residents alike.
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Christmas Markets
37 eventsDowntown holiday market with over 100 participating businesses and Santa's headquarters.
Christmas Lights
14 eventsOfficial lighting of a 40-foot holiday tree and Santa's fire truck arrival.
Christmas Shows
12 eventsAmerican Christmas music concert with audience carols
Christmas Activities
34 eventsTraditional community Christmas parade with Santa.
Editor's Picks (6)
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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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The Holiday Wish Express
(Stamford)
Largest indoor holiday wonderland in the Northeast
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Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa's Workshop
(Greenwich)
Live reindeer and Santa photos at a nursery.
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Miracle on 34th Street - The Musical
(New Haven)
Classic holiday film brought to life as a musical.
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Fairfield University Glee Club Christmas Concert - A Feast of Carols
(Fairfield)
American Christmas music concert with audience carols
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Westport Holiday Stroll
(Westport)
Downtown holiday market with over 100 participating businesses and Santa's headquarters.
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Stratford Christmas FAQ
The Lights On Stratford Winter Festival is one of the biggest annual Christmas events, featuring extensive light displays and interactive art installations. Additionally, local Christmas markets and community gatherings contribute to the festive season.
Stratford’s holiday traditions include the artistic light and sound presentations at the Lights On Stratford Festival, which blend cultural creativity with seasonal celebration, making the city’s winter experience distinctive.
The heritage downtown area and neighborhoods near Tom Patterson Island are known for their beautiful Christmas light displays, especially during the Lights On Stratford Winter Festival and surrounding community efforts.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found in downtown Stratford venues and community centers, as well as at seasonal artisan markets held near Stratford throughout December.
Free or budget-friendly activities include exploring the public light displays during the Lights On Stratford Festival on non-ticketed days, visiting neighborhood holiday lights, and attending free community markets and events.
Families with kids will enjoy the interactive light installations at the Lights On Stratford Winter Festival, seasonal craft fairs, and family-friendly market activities that offer hands-on fun and festive treats.