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Where to Meet Santa Claus in Fairfield County, CT

Dec 7 2012
  • Katie O's blog
By Katie O
Things to do with kids: Where to Meet Santa Claus in Fairfield County, CT

Oh, how I've dreamed of that iconic child-with-Santa photo that I could drop into our annual holiday card!   But sadly, it's not to be yet again this holiday season. Nope, I"ve got a five year with an acute case of  Santa-phobia.  With no recovery in site.

But happily for the rest of you,  Santa Claus is coming to town!  Er, towns, that is.  Yes, there are lots of towns in Fairfield County where you can and your kiddos can visit with Santa.  And please, when you visit with him, put in a good word for my family!

Breakfast with Santa, Greenwich, CT
Come enjoy a pancake breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 8th, from 8am-11am at the Boys and Girls Club. Tickets are $5/person and include breakfast, some arts and crafts, face painting, and a visit with Santa.  Pictures with Santa cost an additional $5.  Local carolers will perform at 10am.  

4 Horseneck Lane, Greenwich, CT, 06830, 203.869.3224

Stamford Town Center, Stamford, CT
Santa’s visiting hours are Mondays through Saturdays from 10am-9pm, and Sundays 11am-6pm.   Santa does take breaks for lunch and dinner, so time your visit accordingly.  
100 Greyrock Place, Stamford, CT, 06901

Danbury Fair Mall, Danbury, CT
At the Danbury Fair Mall, visit with Santa Mondays-Thursdays between 10am-9pm, Fridays and Saturdays between 10am-9:30, and Sundays 11am-7pm.  Santa takes breaks from 1pm-2pm, and 4:30pm-5:30pm.  On Christmas Even, Santa is on site from 9am-6pm, with a break from 1pm-2pm.  

7 Backus Avenue, Danbury, CT, 06810, 419.601.4960

Holiday Breakfast, Fairfield, CT
Visit Fairfield's Roger Ludlowe Middle School, on Saturday, December 8th at 10am for their annual holiday breakfast.  Listen to the singing of local choirs while you enjoy a casual breakfast of donuts, bagels, hot chocolate, juice or coffee. Visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus – a $1 donation is requested from all attendees, and reservations are required.

689 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT, 06824,  203.256.3191

McArdle's Florist and Garden Center, Greenwich, CT
Visit with Santa - and his reindeer! -  at McArdle's Florist and Garden Center now through Christmas Eve. Santa's visiting hours at Mondays through Fridays, noon-5:30pm, Saturdays, 9am-5:30pm and Sundays 9am-4pm. The reindeer are fed daily at 9am and 4pm.  

48 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT, 06830, 203.661.5600

Weed and Duryea, New Canaan, CT
Come visit Santa at New Canaan's Weed and Duryea on Saturday, December 8th from 10:45am-3pm.  Cookies, brownies and other refreshments will be available.

21 Grove Street, New Canaan, CT, 06840, 203.966.2673

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