To help you get into the holiday spirit, Megan from Camp by Mama, rounded up 10 family friendly holiday activities in Stamford! So have a holly jolly holiday by checking off every one of these bucket list ideas. After all, the holiday season comes but once each year. Make yours merry and bright!
Lord and Taylor Stamford, Brunch with Santa
December 8 & 15, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Call to make a reservation at the Signatures Café at (203) 327-6600, ext. 385
Dine at the Elm Street Diner for a one of kind Christmas dessert
Last year I told my kids if they were good while we waited in the line to see Santa at the mall we would get Christmas desserts after at Elm Street Diner. Those Instagramable milkshakes did not disappoint.
Visit the House of Lights
68 Lewelyn Road
Open Thanksgiving to Jan 7, 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Every inch of this house is decorated with Christmas lights. Many different colored trees, plenty of Santas, plus Rudolph the red nosed reindeer and much more. If you love Christmas lights, this is a must stop. This house displays the true spirit of Christmas, and the owner ‘Tony Christmas’ is such a nice man.
A Holiday Evening in Stamford Downtown
Sunday, December 2
Jingle All The Way Concert
3 p.m.
First Congregational Church
The Stamford Symphony will host the concert, followed by a visit from Santa. Kids under 18 are FREE with an adult, adults, $35!
Heights & Lights
Landmark Square & Latham Park
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
From 22 stories high above watch and cheer for Santa Claus, Rudolph, Grinch, and starring guest rappeller Brian Cashman, GM of the New York Yankees, as they make their daredevil descent, twisting and flying from the top of one of Stamford’s tallest buildings, Landmark Square.
Take your photos with Santa
Stamford Town Center
Now – December 24
Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Elf the Musical at Curtain Call
Kweskin Theater
Now – December 15
Tickets are $35 for adults, $17.50 for children, and $25.00 for seniors.
The Nutcracker by Connecticut Dance Center of Stamford
Wall Street Theater, 71 Wall Street in Norwalk
Saturday, December 15, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Decorate Cookies, Give Back & Get in the Holiday Spirit
County TV & Appliance
December 2, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Kick off December with some cookie decorating supplied by Di’Mare in Stamford, holiday movies, cocoa bar and more. Remo’s pizza will provide lunch for the kids & adults. There will be a “quick and delicious” holiday appetizer demo by Anna Gass, a non-alcoholic beer tasting from a local brewer, Athletic Brewing Company, and gluten free & vegan pie sampling from Temima’s Bakery.$12 for adults, $5 for kids 5+ or bring a bag of gently worn clothing or an unwrapped toy. 100% of proceeds benefit Person To Person!
The 19th Annual Hay Ride With Santa
Cove Island Park
Session 1: Saturday, December 1, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Session 2: Sunday, December 2, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Enjoy a horse drawn trip around Cove Island Park. Santa will sing holiday songs with the children and at the end of each ride they will get to sit on Santa’s lap and receive a small treat. After the ride, participants can enjoy holiday music, cookies, and cocoa under the decorated pavilion. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday event. Ticket cost is $6.00 is per person and you must go to Stamford Recreation to register.
Designs by Lee
December 1, 2, 8 & 9, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
FREE photos with Santa! Plus, make an ornament craft with a donation of nonperishable foods for The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, Inc. or a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. And while you’re there get your Christmas too, they have a great selection.