Seasonal & Holidays

Fairfield Chamber Of Commerce Schedules Visit From Santa Claus

The popular annual event, celebrating its 22nd year, is free for the public.

News release from the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce:

FAIRFIELD, CT — The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that Santa will once again be visiting Fairfield on Sunday, December 1, 2024! Greeted by Fairfield’s First Selectman Bill Gerber, Santa Claus will arrive by hook-and-ladder down Reef Road at 10:00am. He will sit in the beautifully decorated gazebo on Sherman Green until approximately 2:00PM, as he listens to the wide-eyed holiday wishes of all the children who visit him. Santa’s elves will give each child an adorable, small plush holiday toy, sponsored by Massage Envy.

This free event, celebrating its 22nd year, is made available to the community through the generous support of the Chamber’s member sponsors (TVEyes, Massage Envy/Fairfield, First County Bank, Hartford HealthCare, Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation Center, Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation, Maplewood, Bigelow, Westy Self-Storage, Redline Restorations, SHU Community Theatre, Fairfield University, and expressly The Learning Experience as the Title Event Sponsor.

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As in the past, the ever-popular Horse and Wagon rides from Allegra Farms will return, and
will run approximately from 10am-2pm … the cost of each ticket is $5 pp. For music, DJ Scott Nickel will provide classical and traditional holiday music, creating an even more festive feeling, as children walk up to visit and see Santa.

The Chamber has also invited local Chamber non-profit organizations to set-up tables on the
Green, to distribute information about their charitable organization. In addition, holiday face painting will be offered by the local Girl Scouts troop!

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New this year:
Photography by Dariusz Terepka Photography, will take a family holiday photograph for $25. Holiday cards can then be ordered on his website, using the family photograph.

Again this year:
  • Petting Farm Animals: Brynn’s Backyard Buddies
Holiday Market:
  • BE Chocolat Atelier
  • Swetckie-doodles … Cookies like what Grandma used to make.
  • Kelli & Crew
  • Fairfield Historic Keepsake Pewter Ornaments
  • The Give Collective
  • Bailey Jaymes Boutique
  • Bricks & Minifigs (LEGO)
  • Earth Animal
  • Bonkers Cupcakes
  • And, more!

In the case of very heavy snow or rain, which would create a safety issue for attendees, the event will be cancelled. Otherwise, it’s rain or shine. Weather information will be posted on the website and office phone. For current information, please check the Chamber’s website: FairfieldCTChamber.com/events … or call the office: 203-255-1011.

Event Name: Santa Visits Fairfield
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2024
Time: 10am – 2:00pm
Location: Sherman Green
Corner of Reef Road and Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824

Open and free to the public

— Flyer from the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce

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