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39th Annual Newtown Holiday Festival, Dec. 8

By Meghan Friedland, Publisher/Editor, Macaroni KID Greater Danbury, CT November 22, 2024

On Sunday, December 8th, residents of Newtown and surrounding communities can return to Main Street for the Newtown Youth and Family Services39th Annual Holiday Festival, an event that’s become a much-loved tradition for families with more activities than ever before. 

As one of the area’s longest-running holiday events, the Holiday Festival includes activities for all ages that are spread out along Main Street in three primary locations: Edmond Town Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, and C.H. Booth Library. Activities include Festival of Trees, The Nutcracker Suite, Cookies and Stories with Mrs. Claus, Kids Crafts, Meet & Greet with Moana, a Holiday Tea, Tour of Holiday Homes and more! These locations will be connected by an Outdoor Holiday Market featuring local food merchants and vendors selling handmade goods and four beautiful homes that will be featured on the Historic House Tours.

DETAILS:

✨When: Sunday, December 8th from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
✨Where: Along Main Street in Newtown and Edmond Town Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, and C.H. Booth Library.
✨Tickets: General Admission is $25 for children, $38 for Adults and $35 for seniors. Under 3 are FREE. Nutcracker tickets are $20. Tea & Tour only: $28.  

Tickets are available through the NYFS website at www.NewtownYouthAndFamilyServices.org. For additional assistance, contact the NYFS office at (203) 270 - 4335.

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HOLIDAY FESTIVAL EVENTS BEYOND MAIN STREET

✨Festival of Trees - Dec. 7 and 8
✨Gingerbread House Competition - Dec. 7 -8
✨Elf Chats - Dec.12, 14, 18 and 19
✨Online Silent Auction - Nov. 29 through Dec.13
✨Letters to Santa - Nov. 8 through Dec. 16


**TICKET GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED! Congrats to Joan S. and BettyAnn P.!**

Macaroni KID has a 4-pack of tickets to give away to two lucky email newsletter subscribers! 

Tickets are good for General Admission to the December 8th Holiday Festival along Main Street. 

ENTER HERE by December 3 at 10PM.

One entry per person/email address. The winner must be a MacaroniKID Fairfield-Trumbull-Shelton or MacaroniKID Greater Danbury email newsletter subscriber. 
Winners will be notified by email and will have up to 24 hours to respond otherwise an alternate winner will be drawn.

ABBREVIATED RULES: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ODDS OF WINNING WILL DEPEND ON THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ENTRIES RECEIVED. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. DO NOT ENTER THIS SWEEPSTAKES IF YOU ARE NOT EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AS OF NOVEMBER 22, 2024 AND A LEGAL RESIDENT OF AND CURRENTLY RESIDING IN ONE OF THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES OR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. SEE FULL OFFICIAL RULES HERE.

About Newtown Youth and Family Services Newtown Youth and Family Services [NYFS] is a non-profit youth service bureau and mental health clinic for children, teens, adults and seniors. For over 40 years, NYFS has been committed to providing high quality human health services to promote individual and community wellness. Specialized services include: outpatient individual, couples and family counseling, substance abuse treatment services, Autism and social skills programs, prevention initiatives and support groups. For services or information call (203) 270 - 4335 or visit www.NewtownYouthAndFamilyServices.org.