Where To See Santa In Shelton This Christmas Season

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

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

Here are the details:

Night of Lights Merry Christmas Hayride (Shelton)

• Nov. 30 - Dec. 22 (select nights)
  • A 30-minute tractor pulled wagon will take you through the decorated and lit tree fields and holiday scenes at Fairview Tree Farm, located at 2 Sawmill City Road. Visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, and more!

Community Tree Lighting and Holiday Market (Shelton)

• Dec. 6, 2024
• Join Celebrate Shelton at the Rotary Pavilion at Veterans Memorial Park in Downtown Shelton for the 10th Annual Community Tree Lighting and Holiday Market. Hot cocoa and cookies will be provided as we enjoy shopping from local artisans, along with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Santa at Jones Family Farms (Shelton)

• Dec. 21 - Dec. 22, 2024
  
  • The Jones Family Farms has worked it out with the elves at the North Pole that Santa will stop by the farm for his annual visit on the weekend prior to Christmas from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (lunch break at 1 p.m.), weather permitting. Occurs in their historic Dairy Barn, converted into the "Jingle Bell Barn" for Christmas. Visit their website for any updates.

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!

Santa at the Trumbull Mall (Trumbull)

• Dec. 2 - Dec. 24, 2024
  • Don't miss Santa pictures at the Trumbull Mall, located at 5065 Main Street. Walk ups welcome every day until closing time.

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

• Visits and Photos with Santa at the Connecticut Post Mall in Milford
• Shark Diving Santa at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk
• Snap a Santa Selfie at the SoNo Collection Mall in Norwalk
• New Canaan's Holiday Stroll in downtown New Canaan
• Naugatuck Holiday Tree Lighting 2024 in Naugatuck
• Photos with Santa at Brass Mill Center in Waterbury
• 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