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12/3/25 - By Jennifer Coe

Looking for the best things to do in Connecticut this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list!

Children across Connecticut are buzzing with excitement to catch a glimpse of Santa on his festive travels. And he is certainly earning his red suit this weekend - because they can Skate with Santa at South Windsor Arena, have Breakfast with Santa at Stew Leonard's in Norwalk, and even catch his appearance at the Parkville Market in Hartford. And that is not it AT ALL. Check our packed calendar for all the places he will be.

A very special event this weekend will be the ArtReach Mobile Art Studio Connecticut Tour . They will be traveling to Hamden, Newington, Bristol and Waterbury to give kids an opportunity to create in their cool little studio on wheels. Get your seat now! Also, bring the family to Greenwich Historical Society's Holiday Festival for crafts, gingerbread decorating and family fun. 


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Letter to Santa Party at Fun with Nature

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Friday, December 12, 2025
Want to spread some holiday cheer and find out what your little one wants most for Christmas this year? Join Fun with Nature for a magical letter writing party filled with festive fun and sweet memories! READ MORE

Skate with Santa at South Windsor Arena

South Windsor
Friday, December 12, 2025
Join Santa and his elves for an evening of holiday skating fun! Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for the South Windsor Food and Fuel Bank’s Adopt-a-Child program! READ MORE

A Charlie Brown Christmas at Mohegan Sun

Uncasville
Friday, December 12, 2025
Christmas comes but once a year, and so does A Charlie Brown Christmas, the Charlie Brown-iest of seasonal theatrical spectacles. Based on the Emmy- and Peabody-winning 1965 animated television special inspired by artist Charles M. Schulz's classic Peanuts comic strip, which ran from 1950 to 2000, A Charlie Brown Christmas has been an evergreen holiday event since 2013. READ MORE

Luminaria at Denison Pequotsepsos

Mystic
Friday, December 12, 2025
Luminaria is back for 2025! Step into a cozy, candlelit winter wonderland at DPNC. Wander glowing trails, enjoy fireside libations and festive snacks, and make family-friendly crafts. READ MORE

Kids' Night Out at Earthplace

Westport
Friday, December 12, 2o25
Calling All Parents! Need a break? Take the night off while we take care of the kids! Drop them at Earthplace for an exciting evening focused on a unique nature theme. A light snack will be provided, and children are welcome to bring their own (nut-free) food.  READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Stew Leonard's in Norwalk

Norwalk
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Families are invited to have breakfast with Santa and his friends! A buffet-style breakfast of scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, assorted bagels, fruit and donuts, will be served accompanied by coffee and hot cocoa! READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa and the Grinch in Enfield

Enfield
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Get ready for a morning bursting with holiday magic, giggles, and scrumptious treats — all for a fantastic cause: supporting our incredible competitive dancers! Join the festive fun as local youth dancers twirl their way to fundraising success for competitions and travel adventures! READ MORE

ArtReach Mobile Art Studio Connecticut Tour

Various Locations in CT
Saturday, December 13, 2025
ArtReach is hitting the road and coming to a town near you! They're visiting 4 different towns for an exclusive tour of our fully finished mobile art therapy studio - and you can sign up for a free 15-minute private visit at the stop nearest you! READ MORE

Winter Wonderland at the New Canaan Nature Center

New Canaan
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Come and be transported into a whole new world as the New Canaan Nature Center transforms into a Winter Wonderland filled with fun and exciting winter holiday activities for the entire family. Join NCNC to enjoy the warm festive feel the Nature Center puts on this time of year! READ MORE

Santa Claus to Visit New England Air Museum

Windsor Locks
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Make an aircraft ornament, write a letter to a veteran, take home reindeer food, listen to the sounds of the Holiday Cabaret from Simsbury High, and more. Best of all, take a selfie with SANTA! READ MORE

Princess Tea at Powder Ridge

Middlefield
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Come join us for Princess Tea! We will be crafting and enjoying tea (and other beverages), desserts and finger sandwiches with a Princess! This ticket gives you access to meet Santa and enjoy other entertainment in the Winter Village. READ MORE

Kid's Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop at Lyman Orchards

Middlefield
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Come out for a crafty, creative confection! Sign the kids up for a Lyman Orchards Gingerbread House Workshop built just for them! Let the kids dive into decorating their very own gingerbread house with candy, sprinkles, and icing! This tasty workshop is a perfect activity to experience the joy of the season. READ MORE

Santa is Coming to Parkville Market

Hartford
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Santa is coming back to Parkville Market! Mark your calendars for a meet & greet and photo op with everyone’s favorite legend from The North Pole. READ MORE

Santa's Jingle Jam at Yellow King Brews

Wallingford
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Get ready for a double-feature holiday takeover on Saturday, December 13th at @yellowkingbrews. From 3–7 PM, bring the family for Santa’s Jingle Jam, a merry afternoon where kids can meet Santa, send letters to the North Pole, enjoy live music, and help support Toys for Tots with a toy donation. READ MORE

Holiday Festival in Greenwich

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Saturday, December 13, 2025
Celebrate the holidays at Greenwich Historical Society’s Annual Holiday Festival! Bring your entire family for fun holiday-themed crafts, decorate your own gingerbread people, and take photos with a special guest from the North Pole in the Historic Barn. READ MORE

Winter Wonderland: A Family-Friendly Experience in Waterbury

Waterbury
Saturday, & Sunday, December 13 & 14, 2025
Step into the magic of the season with Winter Wonderland: A Family-Friendly Experience, an enchanting one-hour holiday adventure for all ages! Meet Santa and his cheerful helpers, sip on delicious hot cocoa, and make memories as whimsical Christmas characters come to life. READ MORE

Build-a-Train Family Workshop in Fairfield

Fairfield
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Choo choo! Build & paint your own wooden model train, and create a cozy holiday landscape. READ MORE

Grinch Slime Bar in Terryville

Terryville
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Join Craft Box for a Grinch-themed slime-making event packed with gooey fun, grumpy giggles, and festive cheer (even the Grinch would approve...maybe)! Themed colors, scents, and add-ins will be available for you to dress up your slime. READ MORE

Chanukah Wonderland in Orange

Orange
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Chanukah Wonderland returns on Sunday, December 14, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! This family event is filled with activities for all ages — face painting, glitter tattoos, a dreidel waffle bar, donuts, crafts, a toddler and baby play area, and so much more. READ MORE

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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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