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Santa Claus is coming to town, for breakfast, brunch, and photos with Santa in CT! Photo by Anne Ogden for the Mystick Chamber of Commerce.
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11/14/25 - By Jennifer Coe

The 2025 holiday season is upon us, and St. Nick is making appearances all over the state at breakfasts with Santa and photos with Santa. The man in red is very busy this time of year, but not too busy to make the rounds at events like Breakfast with Santa at Foxwoods or the Mystic Tree Lighting & Lighted Boat Parade. But best of all, you can grab a hot meal with the Big Man at family-friendly events like Brunch with Santa at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, the Pancake Breakfast with Santa at Shore Line Trolley, or Breakfast with Santa at Danbury Fair Mall.

Tip for this year! Book seats for your little elves now, because some of these events with Santa fill up fast! Check to see if photo opportunities require pre-registration, as many of them do. For other Santa sightings around Connecticut, check out our Must-do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Connecticut for Kids 2025. 

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Saturday and Sunday, November 29-30, 2025
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December 7 - December, 20, 2025
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Saturday, December 13, 2025
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Breakfast with Santa at Holcomb Farm

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Make lasting holiday memories through a visit with Santa! Photo courtesy of Lyman Orchards
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Sunday, November 30, 2025 - Sunday, December 14, 2025
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Brunch with Santa at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield

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Saturdays and Sundays, December 6 - December 21, 2025
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Sunday, December 7, 2025
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Saturday, November 29 - Saturday, December 20, 2025
Santa is making his list and checking it twice. But first, breakfast at Foxwoods sounds extra nice! Breakfast with Santa is back at Foxwoods as part of A Season Like No Other! Families can enjoy a festive holiday breakfast at Cedars Steaks & Oysters with a special holiday menu, Santa meet-and-greet, and photo opportunities. READ MORE

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Sunday, December 14, 2025
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Saturday, November 22, 2025
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Sunday, November 30, 2025
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Sunday, November 30, 2025
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Breakfast with Santa at Stew Leonard's in Norwalk

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Saturday, December 13 - Sunday, December 14, 2025
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Tis the season for twinkling lights, trimmed trees, and pictures with Santa Claus! Photo courtesy of the Historical Society of Greenwich

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Friday, November 7 - Wednesday December 24, 2025
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17th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop

Greenwich
Friday, November 28 - Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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Sunday, December 7, 2025
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Heights and Lights in Stamford

Stamford
Sunday, December 7, 2025
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Winter Wonderland at the New Canaan Nature Center

New Canaan
Saturday, December 13, 2025
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Head to Yulefest in Meriden for pictures with Santa and more holiday fun in 2025! Photo courtesy of Meriden Yulefest

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Santa Express and Northern Lights Limited at the Naugatuck Railroad

Thomaston
Saturday, November 22 - Tuesday, December 23, 2025
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Visit Santa At The Shore Line Trolley Museum

East Haven
Friday, November 28 - Sunday, December 21, 2025
Come and take a ride to visit Santa and grab your holiday photos!  Take a stroll through the decorated trolley barns and take a ride on a real antique trolley car.  The station and trolley yard will be decorated for the holidays so there are plenty of photo ops.   Dress for cool temps! READ MORE

Meriden Yulefest

Meriden
Saturday, November 29, 2025
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Storytelling and Santa at the Shops at Yale

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Saturdays, November 29 - Saturday, December 20, 2025
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Santa's Wonderland at Cabela's and Bass Pro

East Hartford
Saturday, November 1 - Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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Friday, November 28 - Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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Simsbury Celebrates

Simsbury
Saturday, November 29, 2025
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Annual Santa's Farm at Indian Rock

Bristol
Weekends, Friday, December 5 through Sunday, December 20, 2025
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Annual Santa's Workshop at Wickham Park

Manchester
Saturday, December 13 through December 23, 2025
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Find a magical spot for your pictures with Santa Claus in 2025. Photo courtesy of Olde Mystick Village

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Santa Sleigh Station in Mystic

Mystic
Saturday, November 8 - Saturday, January 3, 2026
The Elves are transforming Taquerio into Santa's Sleigh Station for the season! See Santa, take pictures, take a carriage ride and get some great eats. READ MORE

Mystic Tree Lighting & Lighted Boat Parade

Mystic
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Santa Claus is coming to Mystic with the Holiday Lighted Boat Parade in Historic Downtown Mystic. Thousands gather at the Mystic River Park to watch Santa arrive!  Santa Claus comes at 2pm. The tree lighting is scheduled for 6pm. READ MORE

Holiday Carnival at Olde Mistick Village

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Stroll around the Olde Mistick Village to view custom decorated wreaths, enjoy live music, visit with Santa, find great gifts, and more.  READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Weston History & Culture Center
First Congregational Church of Meriden

About the Author

Jenny Coe
Jenny Coe is a longtime Mommy Poppins writer and contributor and full-time mom to three boys. Jenny has also been a contributor at Patch and The Reminder (Hartford Courant). Here at Mommy Poppins, Jenny writes about great things for kids to do in Connecticut and New England, affordable fun, and nature experiences (her favorite!).
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