Info will be updated if more information is released.
Ansonia
Friday, Dec. 2, 5:30 p.m., Veterans Park next to City Hall at 253 Main St.
Live music, holiday cheer, free hot cocoa, Santa’s mailbox, letters for troops, Toys for Tots.
Also, “Holiday Marketplace,” filled with artists, crafters and vendors on Dec. 3, at the Armory, from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Derby
Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. on the Derby Green
Oxford
Friday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m., Oxford Town Hall
(press release)
On Friday, December 2nd, the Oxford Parks and Recreation Commission is once again hosting the annual Town Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Oxford Town Hall. Come join the Oxford Center School Chorus as they perform Christmas Carols. There will be great music, refreshments, a roving magician and prizes for the children. Join us as we ring in the holiday season with our local dignitaries leading us in the countdown to the tree lighting. After the tree is illuminated, there will be a special visit from Santa as he arrives on the fire truck! Festivities begin at 6:00pm. This is a fun evening for the whole family! Come one, come all! We will also be accepting donations of new, unopened items for the Toys for Kids annual toy drive, which services children of all ages throughout our area. Please give so those who are less fortunate may also have a happy holiday! If weather on 12/2 is questionable, call our hotline after 3:00pm on that day to hear a recording. The number is 203 888‑2543. Press 3, then press 1 to hear the message. You may also check our website: www.oxfordrec.com for updates.
For more information, call the Parks and Recreation office at 888‑2543, Ext 3041 or e‑mail: [email protected]. You can also go to our website: OxfordRec.com
Seymour
Great Hill Hose Co. Annual Tree Lighting
Includes a visit from Santa
Friday, Dec. 2
7 p.m.
Rain, snow or shine
Refreshments served
140 Botsford Road
Downtown Seymour
On Saturday Dec. 3, 2016 the Town of Seymour will be celebrating the holidays with an array of festive events sponsored by many town organizations including the Seymour Culture and Arts Commission, American Legion, American Legion Band, Metro North, local Boy and Girl Scout troops and Santa Claus himself!
The evening will begin with the arrival of Santa Claus at the Seymour train station on Main Street at 6:15 p.m., followed by a tree lighting by the American Legion on the corners of Bank and Wakely Streets at 6:45 p.m.
The downtown merchants will be open and celebrating the holidays as well with individual festivities in their shops as part of First Saturday.
The Connecticut Yuletide Carolers will also be strolling through our historic downtown in full Dickens’ costume singing the songs of the season between the hours of 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Bank, First and Columbus Streets will be closed to traffic beginning at 5:30, please park on the surrounding streets.
Please do not park in the First Street plaza as store owners will tow your car.
For questions or more information please call Kim at 203 – 888-7880.
Seymour Land Trust
Santa arrives at the Seymour Land Trust!
Saturday, Dec. 10 at 5 p.m.
Fireworks at 6 p.m.
Hot chocolate and cookies
Don’t forget to bring your camera
Please bring donations for the food bank
13 Chatfield St. in Seymour
Source here
The 45th annual Seymour Christmas Parade was Nov. 27 in downtown Seymour.
Shelton
Celebrate Shelton hosts its Third Annual Community Tree Lighting at Veterans Memorial Park, 38 Canal St. E., Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Bring your own ornament decorated from our Small Business Saturday event, visit with Santa, treat yourself to hot cocoa and celebrate the season with us!
More info: Facebook event page
Huntington Green Tree Lighting
Sunday, Dec. 4, 2015 at 5 p.m.
RJS Designs, LLC (Holiday Decorators) is hosting the event. There will be music, caroling, cocoa and cookies. Santa will be stopping by on the firetruck from the Huntington Fire Company No.3.
