Where To See Santa In New Canaan This Christmas Season

NEW CANAAN, CT — Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many New Canaan families.

In New Canaan, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.

Here are the details:

New Canaan's Holiday Stroll (New Canaan)

• Dec. 6 - Dec. 7, 2024
  • The weekend after Thanksgiving is dedicated to putting the spotlight on New Canaan's downtown. The Chamber of Commerce invites you to head downtown to walk under the lights, browse in the stores and take a selfie with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Breakfast with Santa (New Canaan)

• Dec. 14, 2024
  • Join New Canaan Parks and Recreation for breakfast with Santa at the Waveny House. Enjoy a delicious continental breakfast, take pictures with Santa, and hop on our own version of the Polar Express!

New Canaan Santa Run (New Canaan)

• Dec. 21, 2024
  • Join the festive spirit at the 11th Annual New Canaan Santa Run, taking place at the beautiful Waveny Park. Plus, don't miss the chance to meet Santa himself at the event, who will be available for family photos and will even join the kids for the Santa Dash!

Santa Photos at Framebridge New Canaan (New Canaan)

• Dec. 7, 2024
• Visit Framebridge, located at 134 Elm Street, this holiday season for a professional photo with Santa for your kids, your pets or yourself!

Brunch with Santa at the Roger Sherman Inn (New Canaan)

• Dec. 8, 2024
  • The Roger Sherman Inn will be hosting a brunch with Santa throughout their brunch hours (11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.). They will be offering a special brunch menu from Executive Chef Christophe Cadou including offerings for the whole family – kids are priced at $35 for an appetizer, entrée and dessert including items like Mac and Cheese Bites, Peanut Butter & House Made Jelly Brioche Triangles and French Toast & Bacon. While adults can enjoy the a la carte brunch menu with popular dishes like the Crème Brulée French Toast, Corn Beef Hash or Steak Frites and of course signature brunch cocktails. Santa will be stopping by the tables and available for photos throughout the day! Call: (203) 966-4541 for reservations.

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

• Meet Santa Claus at Stew Leonard's in Norwalk
• Snap a Santa Selfie at the SoNo Collection Mall in Norwalk
• 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
• 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