Looking for places and events to visit with Santa? Look no further! We've rounded up events from our calendar in this easy-to-read guide so you can plan your child's visit with the Big Guy with ease. Enjoy making holiday memories!
🎅🏻 SANTA VISITS & PHOTOS
Danbury Fair Mall
Santa pictures at Danbury Fair Mall! Make the magic of the holiday season come alive with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland. A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase. November 12th - 27th: Mon thru Fri. 2pm - 7pm (Break 3pm-4pm), Sat: 10am-8pm (Break 3pm-4pm) and Sun: 12pm-6pm (Break 3pm-3:30pm), November 28th: (Thanksgiving): Closed. November 29th - December 23rd: Mon thru Fri: 11am-7pm (Break 3pm-4pm), Sat: 10am-8pm (Break 3pm-4pm) and Sun: 11am-7pm (Break 3pm-4pm), December 24th: Tuesday, 10am -5pm with a break from 1pm-2pm.
Stew Leonards Danbury
This holiday season you and your family are invited to take a complimentary photo with Santa Claus himself at Stew Leonard's. Hours: Mon-Fri: 3p-6p, Sat: 10a-6p & Sun: 11a-6p.
Hollandia Gift & Garden Center
Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Hollandia Gift & Garden Center every Saturday and Sunday from 12-3 thru Dec. 23. Also enjoy live jazz music and refreshments while you shop some of the most amazing holiday displays in the area. Freshly cut trees, wreaths, lights, ornaments, table arrangements, poinsiettas, orchids and more.
Danbury Railway Museum
Enjoy a short train ride in a restored 1950s Rail Diesel Car through historic Danbury Railyard and be escorted back to the station for a no-rush meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus, where the big man himself will give out the first gifts of Christmas. Available Dates: Saturdays: Nov. 30, Dec 7, 14, 21 Sundays: Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22
Departure Times: 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM and the 5:00pm, 6:30pm, and 8:00pm trains will be dark enough to fully enjoy our lighted railyard!
SENSORY-FRIENDLY VISITS
🎅🏻 Sensory-Friendly Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus @ John Pettibone Community Center, Dec. 18
🎅🏻 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
🥞🎅 Breakfast with Santa @ Prince of Peace Lutheran Church of Brookfield, Dec. 14
🎅🍳Breakfast with Santa and his Stew Friend's @ Stew Leonard's of Danbury, Dec. 14-15
🥯🎅🥛Breakfast with Santa @ Newtown Middle School, Dec. 14
🎅🥞Santa and his Elf Breakfast @ Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center, Dec. 14
🎅🍳Breakfast with Santa @ St. Rose Lima of Newtown, Dec. 15
🎅🥞 Breakfast with Santa @ @ Sherman Volunteer Fire Department, Dec. 15
🍽️🎅🏻 Breakfast with Santa @ Dodgingtown Fire Dept., Dec. 15
🎅🥞 Breakfast with Santa @ Catholic War Veterans of Danbury, Dec. 15
🎅🥞Breakfast with Santa @ Shakedown Street Eats of Bethel, Dec. 21
🎅🎄 Santa & His Elf Visit Uncle Leo's & Rosny Gourmet of Bethel, Dec. 21-22
OTHER FUN SANTA EVENTS
🍽️🎅 Dinner with Santa @ Chick-fil-A of Brookfield, Dec. 13
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Santa Sleigh Rides @ Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Dec. 14
🎅🍪Cookies with Santa @ Long Ridge Library of Danbury, Dec. 14
Candy Cane Run w/Santa @ New Fairfield, Dec. 15
🎅☕Santa’s Coming to Charter Oak of Danbury, Dec. 15
📸🎅 Photos with Santa in the Pool @ Regional YMCA Brookfield, Dec. 21
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