Where To See Santa In New Haven This Holiday Season

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

Here's ways to see jolly old St. Nick in person.

• Winterfair New Haven, every Saturday through Dec. 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at New Haven's Union Station, visit dozens of small boutique businesses, enjoy hot cocoa and meet Santa.
• Storytelling and Selfies with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Join Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Shops at Yale, where they will read stories to children and take photos with families. This event is free and open to the public with complimentary snacks. Dec. 6 and Dec. 13 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Held in the Barnes & Noble/The Yale Bookstore, 77 Broadway (lower level), New Haven.

Meanwhile, nearby in East Haven:

At the Shore Line Trolley Museum weekends through Dec. 21, check out Next Stop: SANTA!
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the 17 River St., East Haven museum, families enjoy a magical Visit with Santa on a cozy ride aboard a decorated-for-the-season heated trolley. Meet Santa, take pictures, tell Santa what’s on your Christmas list, and receive a small gift. And enjoy a cup of hot chocolate to warm up. Stroll through the museum and check out the holiday-decorated trolleys.
And, the Trolley Museum is offering a Pancake Breakfast with Santa. Dec. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a pancake breakfast while Santa makes his way around the room to greet families and spread holiday cheer. After breakfast, hop aboard one of our vintage trolleys for a festive ride through history.

Storytelling and Selfies with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Join Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Shops at Yale, where they will read stories to children and take photos with families. This event is free and open to the public with complimentary snacks. Dec. 6 and Dec. 13 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Held in the Barnes & Noble/The Yale Bookstore, 77 Broadway (lower level), New Haven.