December Events in Greenwich, CT

The holiday season is here and we've lined up a list of happenings around Greenwich, CT to fill you and your family with holiday cheer! Wishing you a happy + healthy season and cheers to 2023!

Winter Market Opening Night Festivities

December 1st, 2022 | 5:30pm | @ Christ Church

Find a gift for everyone from the 35 vendors offering everything from jewelry to clothes, to specialty foods, and more! Opening night festivities include live music, cocktails, a holiday raffle, and first dibs on specialty items. A portion of all proceeds will go to supporting the Greenwich Historical Society's programs in education, the arts, and historic preservation.

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First Light Old Greenwich

December 2nd, 2022 | 5:00pm-8:00pm | @ Sound Beach Avenue

The annual Old Greenwich Merchants Association presents First Light-- the magical event that closes down Sound Beach Ave for holiday festivities.

Greenwich Town Annual Tree Lighting

December 2nd, 2022 | 4:00pm | @ Greenwich Town Hall

Holiday Family Fun Fair

December 9th, 2022 | 6:30pm | @ YWCA

Free for all YWCA members, $10 for non member families. A night of games, arts & crafts, hot cocoa, face painting, and a Meet and Greet with Santa & friends. End the night with a premier of Disney's Frozen, and watch from the pool!

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Holiday Festival

December 10th, 2022 | 4:30pm | @ Greenwich Historical Society

Celebrate the Holidays at the Greenwich Historical Society’s Holiday Festival. Bring your entire family for photos with Santa, holiday crafts and gingerbread decorating. The historic Bush Holley House, decorated in grand holiday style, will be open for their annual candlelight tours.

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GEMS Holiday Express

December 9 & 10th and 16th & 17th 2022 | 4:00pm-8:00pm

Have your presents delivered to your house via one of GEMS's decorated ambulance! Registration is required.

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Chanukah Celebration

December 18th 2022 | 4:30pm | Corner of Greenwich Ave and Arch Street

Start the festivities with a Car Menorah Parade down Greenwich Ave, followed by the Grand Menorah Lighting and Gelt Drop. End the night with a Chanukah Concert and Glow Party, with Mordechai Levovitz. Hosted by Chabad of Greenwich.

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Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa's Workshop Kick Off

November 25th-December 24th, 2022 | 12:00pm-6:00pm | @ Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses

Festivities on kick off day include Santa's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Photos with Santa, Reindeer Coloring Station, Letter Writing to Santa Station, Face Painting, Balloon Art, Live Music, Food Trucks, and more! Santa's reindeer will arrive that afternoon! The Festival will kick off Friday November 25th and go through December 24th, 2022. Dogs are welcomed and encouraged for their own photo with Santa!