Where To See Santa In New London This Christmas Season

NEW LONDON, CT — Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many New London families. In the New London area, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.

Here are the details:

• Merry Days & Jolly Nights hosted by the Downtown New London Association
• Essex Steam Train North Pole Express operating until Dec. 23
• Annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting in Westbrook on Dec. 8
• Stonington Christmas Fair with Santa on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1
• Santa Arrives by Tugboat in Mystic on Nov. 30
• Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan at Mohegan Sun on Dec. 22
• Breakfast with Santa at Cedars Steak & Oysters at Foxwoods on Dec. 7, 14, and 21

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

• 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