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Seasonal & Holidays

Santa Claus Is Coming To Clinton! Here’s Where To See The Jolly Man In Red

Santa season is here! Find out when and where to meet St. Nick before he heads back to the North Pole.

Holiday magic is on the move β€” Santa Claus is coming to town! Here’s where you can spot the man in red in and around town this season.
Holiday magic is on the move β€” Santa Claus is coming to town! Here’s where you can spot the man in red in and around town this season. (Shutterstock)

You better watch out, you better not pout β€” Santa Claus is coming to town! St. Nick is heading our way this season and he’s ready to wave, visit and snap photos with local families. Get those wish lists ready, stay on the nice list and check out where you can see the jolly man in red in and around Clinton.

Please note: Event dates and details are subject to change or cancellation. Be sure to check with each venue in advance, as tickets or reservations may be required.


Christmas in Clinton 2025

πŸ“… When: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 | 1–4 p.m.
πŸ“ Where: Clinton Historical Society, 103 E. Main St., Clinton, CT 06413
πŸ”— More info. (Coming soon)

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Christmas in Clinton by Mary’s Musical Journey

πŸ“… When: Saturday, Dec. 6 | 2–5 p.m.
πŸ“ Where: CafΓ© Nola, 10 W Main St, Clinton, CT 06413
πŸ”— More info.


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Brunch With Santa (Tickets Required)

πŸ“… When: Saturdays, Dec. 7 & 14 | 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
πŸ“ Where: Water's Edge Resort & Spa, 1525 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT
πŸ”— More info.


Take the Trolley To Visit Santa (Tickets required)

πŸ“… When: Saturdays and Sundays in December,11 a.m.–4 p.m. (Dec. 6–7, 13–14 & 20–21)
πŸ“ Where: The Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River St., East Haven, CT 06512
πŸ”— More info.


Connecticut Christmas Holiday Festival

πŸ“… When: Saturday, Dec. 20 | 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
πŸ“ Where: Westbrook Outlets, 314 Flat Rock Place, Westbrook, CT 06498
πŸ”— More info.


Holiday Princess & Breakfast With Santa (Tickets Required)

πŸ“… When: Saturdays in December | 9 a.m.
πŸ“ Where: The Atrium, 1 Railroad Ave., Essex, CT 06426
πŸ”— More info.


North Pole Express (Tickets Required)

πŸ“… When: Tuesdays–Fridays: 4, 4:30, 5, 5:30, 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30 & 8 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays: 2, 2:30, 3, 3:30, 4, 4:30, 5, 5:30, 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30 & 8 p.m.
Note: Friday, Nov. 28 and Tuesday, Dec. 23 follow the weekend schedule.
πŸ“ Where: Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, 1 Railroad Ave., Essex, CT 06426.
πŸ”— More info.


Happy holidays β€” and may all your Santa sightings be merry and magical.

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