Connecticut Christmas 2026

Top Events Across Connecticut

Find the best Christmas events across Connecticut this year!

1. 1
   Glow Wild Lantern Festival at Beardsley Zoo Bridgeport

   Illuminated animal lanterns after dark

2. 2
   City of New Haven Menorah Lighting New Haven

   Official City of New Haven Menorah Lighting ceremony

3. 3
   Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa's Workshop Greenwich

   Live reindeer and Santa photos at a nursery.

4. 4
   Christmas in Connecticut Holiday Gift Expo Stamford

   Holiday gift expo with unique items

5. 5
   New Canaan Nature Center Holiday Market New Canaan

   Holiday market with artisan vendors and live music.

6. 6
   Winterfest Hartford Hartford

   Free outdoor ice skating rink in Bushnell Park

7. 7
   Santa Made Me Do It 5K Bethlehem

   Festive 5K race and walk with Santa ornaments

8. 8
   Christmas in Connecticut: The Ugly Sweater Edition Waterbury

   Holiday Pops concert with an ugly sweater theme

9. 9
   Norwalk Garden Club Christmas Fair Norwalk

   Hand-crafted holiday items and themed raffle baskets.

10. 10
    Holiday Stroll Open House Ridgefield

    Evening museum access during local holiday stroll

11. 11
    Festival of Trees Danbury

    Forest of decorated trees, gift shops, and high-end raffles

12. 12
    Redding Artisan Holiday Fair Redding

    Artisan crafts and holiday gifts

13. 13
    Newtown Holiday Festival Market Newtown

    Annual Holiday Festival with indoor and outdoor market vendors

14. 14
    Rock This Town Orchestra Christmas Spectacular Pawling

    Orchestra performing Christmas hits with Santa Claus

15. 15
    Bethel WinterFest & Tree Lighting Ceremony Bethel

    Annual tree lighting with Santa and wagon rides