Where To See Santa In Stratford This Holiday Season

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

In the Stratford area, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.

On Saturday, Dec. 6, your little elves can enjoy Breakfast with Santa at Riley's by the Seawall, 14 Beach Drive, in Stratford.

You can also catch Santa in and around the area through Christmas:

Photos With Santa At Danbury Fair Mall

When: Nov. 28–Dec. 21, 2025 | Hours vary
Where: Danbury Fair Mall, 34 Backus Ave, Danbury

Meet Santa Claus

When: Nov. 28–Dec. 21, 2025 | Monday–Friday 3–6 PM, Saturday–Sunday, 10 AM–6 PM
Where: Stew Leonard’s Danbury, 99 Federal Rd, Danbury

Santa’s Train

When: Nov. 29–Dec. 22 | Saturdays and Sundays, Departs: 2 PM, 3:30 PM, 5 PM, 6:30 PM & 8 PM
Where: Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury

Brookfield Annual Holiday Tree Lighting & Fire Truck Parade

When: Saturday, Dec. 6, 5 p.m
Where: Brookfield Village Courtyard, 802 Federal Road (Four Corners area)

Night of Lights Merry Christmas Hayride

When: Nov. 29–Dec. 21, 2025 (on select nights) | 5–8 PM (times vary on select nights, closed Monday–Tuesday, see website)
Where: Fairview Tree Farm, 2 Sawmill City Rd, Shelton

Visit With Santa And Mrs. Claus

When: Saturdays & Sundays, Now–Dec. 23, 2025 | 12–3 PM
Where: Hollandia Gift and Garden Center, 95 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel

40th Annual Holiday Festival Santa’s Firetruck Visit

When: Dec. 7, 2025 | 9 AM–4 PM
Where: Trinity Episcopal Church | 36 Main St, Newtown

Breakfast With Santa

When: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 | 8:30–10:30 AM
Where: Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department, 59 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel