Where To See Santa In Stratford This Christmas Season

STRATFORD, CT — Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many Stratford families. In and around Stratford, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.

Here are the details:

Stratford Holiday Lighting Festival

• Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m., Town Hall Green

Highlights of the festival will include complimentary photos with Santa and performances by Lordship Elementary School students and the Stratford Sister Cities Choir. Santa will arrive via fire truck, sirens and all. In addition, attendees can look forward to complimentary cookies and hot cocoa, provided by Celebrate Stratford and EP Experience Catering. Please arrive at Town Hall by 6:30 p.m. for photos with Santa.

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.

Connecticut Post Mall Visits and Photos with Santa (Milford)

• Nov. 15 - Dec. 24, 2024
  • Step into the enchanting world of the beloved holiday classic The Polar Express! After arriving at the North Pole, guests can then visit and take professional photos with Santa.

Meet Santa Claus at Stew Leonard's (Norwalk, Danbury)

• 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 in Norwalk and 99 Federal Road in Danbury.

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

• Night of Lights Merry Christmas Hayride at Fairview Tree Farm in Shelton
• 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
• 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