Where To See Santa In Norwalk This Christmas Season

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

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

Here are the details:

Meet Santa Claus at Stew Leonard's (Norwalk)

• Nov. 29 – Dec. 22, 2024
  • This holiday season, families are invited to take a complimentary photo with Santa Claus himself at Stew Leonard's, located at 100 Westport Avenue.

Snap a Santa Selfie (Norwalk)

• Nov. 29 - Dec 24, 2024
  • Make a magical pit stop as you finish your Christmas shopping. Stop by for a free selfie with Santa at the Candy Factory in the SoNo Collection Mall, located at 100 N Water Street.

Third Taxing District Christmas Tree Lighting (Norwalk)

• Dec. 8, 2024
  • Christmas tree lighting and food and toy drive at the Roger Ludlow Triangle Park in East Norwalk. Refreshments will be served as we await Santa's arrival!

Shark Diving Santa (Norwalk)

• Dec. 1 - Dec. 29, 2024 (Saturdays and Sundays)
  • Santa Claus will be diving with sand tiger sharks in the Maritime Aquarium's "Ocean Beyond the Sound" during the month of December. This experience is free with aquarium admission.

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Holiday Events at City Hall (Norwalk)

• Dec. 5, 2024
  • LMMM will join Santa Claus and his loyal elves for a special holiday celebration at City Hall. The visit with Santa is free but reservations online are required.

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

• Brunch with Santa at the Roger Sherman Inn in New Canaan
• New Canaan's Holiday Stroll in downtown New Canaan
• 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