Seasonal & Holidays
Santa Claus Is Coming To Durham, CT! 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.
You better watch out, you better not pout — 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 Durham, CT.
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.
Santa’s Flight Academy (Reservations Recommended)
📅 When: Now–Dec. 24 | Times vary, check website
📍 Where: Westfarms Mall | 500 Westfarms Mall, Farmington, CT
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Santa Express (Tickets Required)
📅 When: Dec. 5–7, 12–14 & 19–23 | Two train ride options: 12 p.m. & 2:15 p.m.
📍 Where: Railroad Museum of New England | 58 North St., Thomaston, CT
🔗 More info.
Annual Bethlehem Christmas Town Festival (Tickets Required)
📅 When: Friday, Dec. 5, 5–9:30 p.m. | Saturday, Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Where: Bethlehem Town Green | Junction of Route 61 & Route 132, Bethlehem, CT
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Storytime Trolley with Santa (Tickets Required)
📅 When: Saturdays, Dec. 6 & 13 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
📍 Where: Connecticut Trolley Museum | 58 North Rd., East Windsor, CT
🔗 More info.
Visit With Santa at Holiday Lights ‘25 (Tickets Required)
📅 When: Dec. 6–7, 12–14, 19–22 & 26–28 | Fridays 4–9 p.m., Saturdays 3–9 p.m., Sundays 3–8 p.m.
📍 Where: Lake Compounce Amusement & Water Park | 185 Enterprise Dr., Bristol, CT
🔗 More info.
Next Stop: Santa! (Tickets Required)
📅 When: Saturday, Dec. 13 | Trolley rides occur 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Where: The Shore Line Trolley Museum | 17 River St., East Haven, CT
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Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus & Santa’s Elves (Tickets Required)
📅 When: Saturday, Dec. 13, 12–4 p.m.
📍 Where: Wojtusik Nursery Christmas Shop | 750 Terryville Ave., Bristol, CT
🔗 More info.
Happy holidays — and may all your Santa sightings be merry and magical.
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