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"Your Ultimate Guide to Tree Lighting Events in and around Fairfield County!"
🎄 Guide to Tree Lighting Ceremonies in and around Fairfield County.
'Tis the season! Towns throughout Fairfield County and nearby areas are gearing up for their annual tree lightings and holiday festivities. We've gathered a list of the top celebrations happening in the area to help you and your family make magical memories.
Friday, November 29
Bethel: Bethel Winterfest
🗓️ Fri | Nov 29 | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎠 Enjoy holiday shopping, food trucks, and the lighting of Bethel’s Christmas tree.
Ridgefield: Annual Tree Festival of Lights
🗓️ Fri | Nov 29 | 6:00 PM
🎵 Kick off the holidays with festive songs and tree lighting.
Saturday, November 30
Bridgeport: Annual Tree Lighting
🗓️ Sat | Nov 30 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎤 Features live music, family activities, and the lighting of the tree.
Brookfield: Holiday Tree Lighting
🗓️ Sat | Nov 30 | 5:00 PM
🎅 A classic tree lighting with carolers and holiday treats.
Mystic: "Jolly by the Water: Santa, Tree Lighting, & Boat Parade
🗓️ Sat | Nov 30 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎅🚤🎄 Annual tradition Santa arriving by Tugboat!
New Fairfield: Holiday Light Parade & Tree Lighting
🗓️ Sat | Nov 30 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🚒 Festive light parade leads to a dazzling tree lighting ceremony.
New Milford Tree Lighting with Santa
🗓️ Sat | Nov 30 |5:30 PM
🎅 A classic tree lighting with carolers and holiday treats.
Sunday, December 1
Darien: Holiday Lighting
🗓️ Sun | Dec 1 | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
🎵 Kick off the holidays with festive songs and tree lighting.
Westport: Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
🗓️ Sun | Dec 1 | Evening (Time TBD)
🎁 Features performances and holiday-themed surprises for the whole family.
Wednesday, December 4
Stratford: Town of Stratford Tree Lighting
🗓️ Wed Dec 4 5:30 PM
🌟 Santa joins the fun as Stratford’s tree comes alive with light.
Thursday, December 5
Weston: Holiday Tree Lighting and Music Festival
🗓️ Thurs | Dec 5 | 5:00 PM
🎻 Live music, festive vibes, and Weston’s beautiful tree lighting.
Friday, December 6, 2024
Ansonia: The Lighting of the Ansonia Christmas Tree
🗓️ Fri | Dec 6 | 6:30 PM
🌟 Local performers set the stage for this dazzling event.
Bethlehem: Bethlehem Christmas Tree Lighting & CristmasTown Festival
🗓️ Fri & Sat | Dec 6 & 7
🏰 Stroll through Christmas Town and enjoy festivities over two magical days.
Greenwich: Annual Tree Lighting
🗓️ Fri | Dec 6 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🎷 Caroling and the glow of the town’s festive tree lighting.
Oxford: Tree Lighting
🗓️ Fri | Dec 6 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎅 Santa stops by Oxford’s annual festive gathering.
Norwalk: Tree Lighting Celebration
🗓️ Fri | Dec 6 | 5:30 PM
🌟 A community celebration with seasonal treats and entertainment.
Shelton: Community Tree Lighting & Winter Market
🗓️ Fri | Dec 6 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎭 Family fun, music, and an enchanting lighting display.
Trumbull: Town of Trumbull Tree Lighting
🗓️ Fri | Dec 6 | 6:00 PM
🎄 Holiday crafts, entertainment, and a cheerful lighting ceremony.
Wilton: Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting
🗓️ Fri | Dec 6 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎨 Holiday crafts & Toy Drive, performances, lighting of the town tree & santa.
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Danbury: Light the Lights - Winter Festival
🗓️ Sat | Dec 7 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎨 Holiday crafts, performances, and the lighting of the town tree.
Fairfield: Tree Lighting & Menorah Lighting | Winter Whimsy
🗓️ Sat | Dec 7 | 4:15 PM – 7:00 PM
🕎 Celebrate with lights, music, and a cozy winter marketplace.
Old Greenwich: First Light Celebration in Old Greenwich
🗓️ Sat | Dec 7 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🕯️ Lantern strolls, live music, and a beautiful tree lighting.
Orange: Holiday Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival
🗓️ Sat | Dec 7 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎠 A holiday festival with crafts, food, and tree lighting magic.
Middlebury: Annual Tree Lighting, Santa's Mailbox and more!
🗓️ Sat | Dec 7 | 4:00 PM
🎶 Gather for carols and cheer as the tree lights up.
Monroe: Tree Lighting Event
🗓️ Sat | Dec 7 | 5:00 PM
🎅 A visit from Santa completes Monroe’s festive tree lighting.
Redding: Tree Lighting Celebration
🗓️ Sat | Dec 7 | 3:30 PM
🌟 Warm up with cocoa and enjoy the glow of the holiday tree.
Sandy Hook: Sandy Hook Village Tree Lighting
🗓️ Sat | Dec 7 | 4:00 PM
🎁 Holiday cheer and festivities culminate in a magical tree lighting.
Sunday, December 8
Easton: Holiday Market & Tree Lighting
🗓️ Sun | Dec 8 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎁 Shop the holiday market before enjoying the tree lighting.
Milford: Walnut Beach Tree Lighting
🗓️ Sun | Dec 8 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🌟 Coastal charm meets holiday cheer with this beautiful event.
Newtown: Hawleyville Tree Lighting
🗓️ Sun | Dec 8 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
🎶 A quaint celebration filled with music and tree lighting joy.
Sherman: Annual Tree Lighting with Santa
🗓️ Sun | Dec 8 | 5:30 PM
🎅 Kids can meet Santa after the tree lighting ceremony.
Stamford: Heights and Lights
🗓️ Sun | Dec 8 | 5:00 PM
🧗 Santa rappels down a skyscraper before lighting the tree!
Friday, December 13
Newtown: Annual Tree Lighting at Ram Pasture
🗓️ Fri | Dec 13 | 6:30 PM
🎄 Stroll through historic Ram Pasture for a charming lighting event.
Sunday, December 15
Milford: Buoy Tree Lighting Ceremony
🗓️ Sun | Dec 15 | 4:45 PM
🌊 Celebrate Milford’s nautical history with this unique tree lighting.
