Holiday Lights, Festivals And Celebrations Fill The Avon Calendar

AVON, CT — With Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa festivities filling the December calendar, the problem may be deciding which events in Avon to attend.

Outside these religious and cultural celebrations, there are plenty of holiday light shows, parades, fairs, and festivals to attend in Avon.

Here are some to consider:

• A Children’s Festival with Santa & Mrs. Claus — Avon Congregational Church. Saturday, Dec. 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, who will share stories, lead sing-a-longs, and pose with children for pictures. Also, games with elves, cookie decorating, crafts, snacks, and hot cocoa. Children $15, adults $10. The event is at the Historic Meetinghouse of Avon Congregational Church,6 W. Main St., Avon. Tickets may be purchased here or at the door. For information, call 860-678-0488.

• Avon Free Public Library: Hosts virtual events on Dec. 11, including "Christmas Markets in Europe" at 2 PM and "Inner Peace This Holiday Season Through Meditation" at 7 p.m.

• Holiday Extravaganza: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025; 4 to 5:15 p.m. St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 224 Lovely St., Avon. The KC Sisters will bring their Holiday Extravaganza to a new audience. This fully orchestrated show will remind you of the variety shows of old, such as The Andy Williams Family Christmas Show or The Mandrell Sisters, with a touch of modern sisterly charm. The seamless transitions between string quartet, jazz trio, and the KC Sisters’ 4-part harmonies will keep you engaged and entertained for the entirety of the event. For more information, including ticket information, click on this link.

As you plan your calendar, here are some key dates to consider:

• Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers, and fried foods, begins at sundown on Dec. 14 and continues until sundown on Dec. 22. The dates vary every year.

• Christmas, of course, is always Dec. 25.

• Kwanzaa, a weeklong celebration primarily held in the United States to honor African heritage and African-American culture, is observed from Dec. 26-Jan. 1, culminating with gift-giving and a lavish feast. The dates of this holiday do not change.