Where To See Santa In Milford This Christmas Season

MILFORD, CT — Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many Milford families. In Milford, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.

Here are the details:

Connecticut Post Mall

Visits and Photos with Santa: November 15 - December 24
Step into the enchanting world of the beloved holiday classic The Polar Express! Located in the mall’s Center Court, this experience immerses visitors in the movie’s magical realm with free selfie opportunities, including one in front of the famed Polar Express train itself, complete with steam and realistic sound effects. After arriving at the North Pole, guests can then visit and take professional photos with Santa.

Reservations are recommended for a seamless Santa visit. For Santa’s daily hours and to make your reservation in advance, click here.

Sensory Santa: December 8, 9:30 am -10:30 am

Connecticut Post Mall’s “Sensory Santa” event provides a sensory-friendly opportunity for children with special needs and their families to enjoy a visit and private photo session with Santa in a calming environment, before the shopping center is open to the public.
For more details and to reserve your Sensory Santa time, click here.

Pet Photos with Santa: December 2, 9, & 16, 4pm - 7 pm

Santa’s got a soft spot for furry friends too! Pet owners are invited to bring their furry four-legged friends to one of three special pet photo sessions with Santa at Connecticut Post Mall.

For more details and to reserve your pet’s special time with Santa, click here.

City of Milford Annual Tree Lighting

The City of Milford will welcome the holiday season with a tree lighting Nov. 29.

The event will feature a showing of Home Alone at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium at 3 p.m., the Milford Concert Band beginning at 5 p.m., and a DJ beginning at 6 p.m. There will also be a Christmas market from 1 to 8 p.m. on the Green.

Santa will arrive via the Milford Fire Department around 6:15pm. The tree lighting on the Green will be at 6:30 p.m.

More information is available here.

Here are some other area opportunities to see Santa Claus:

• Storytelling with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the shops at Yale in New Haven
• Santa Express at the Railroad Museum of New England in Thomaston
• Santa's Workshop from Dec. 12 to 23 in Manchester
• Christmas Village in Torrington from Dec. 8 to 24