Where To See Santa In Naugatuck This Christmas Season

NAUGATUCK, CT — Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many Naugatuck families.

In and around Naugatuck, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.

Here are the details:

Naugatuck Holiday Tree Lighting 2024 (Naugatuck)

• Dec. 7, 2024
  • Naugatuck's 2024 "Light the Night" holiday tree lighting event will feature a visit from Santa, as well as food vendors and more.

A Visit with Santa (Naugatuck)

• Dec. 13-15 & Dec. 20-22, 2024
  • Naugatuck Park & Rec presents a visit with Santa, located at the former Bank of America building at 275 Church Street in Naugatuck. Bring the family to visit Santa! Take your own photos!

Victorian Christmas (Naugatuck)

• Dec. 14, 2024
  • The Naugatuck History Museum, located at380 Church Street, will host a Victorian Christmas celebration featuring a scavenger hunt and a visit from Santa Claus in his traditional Victorian suit from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Photos with Santa at Brass Mill Center (Waterbury)

• Nov 29 - Dec 24, 2024
  • 'Tis the season for photos with Santa! Join us in JCPenney Court on level 1 for a magical experience with Santa Claus. Reserve your spot now through the link below!

City of Waterbury Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (Waterbury)

• Dec. 1, 2024
  • Taking place on the Waterbury Green, highlights include a train ride, meet Santa , Christmas carols , popcorn balls , hot chocolate and donuts from Neighborhood Council.

Breakfast with Santa (Derby)

• Dec. 7, 2024
  • Celebrate Christmas magic and eat breakfast with Santa Claus at the Sons & Daughters of Italy, located at 73 High Street in Derby. Kick off the holiday season with pancakes and sausage, and let Santa know what special gift is on the top of your list!

Here are some other area opportunities to see Santa Claus across the state:

• Santa at the Trumbull Mall in Trumbull
• Night of Lights Merry Christmas Hayride at Fairview Tree Farm in Shelton
• Visits and Photos with Santa at the Connecticut Post Mall in Milford
• Storytelling with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Shops at Yale in New Haven
• Shark Diving Santa at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk
• Snap a Santa Selfie at the SoNo Collection Mall in Norwalk
• 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