December Events in Greenwich

Krissy Blake | November 29, 2023

December Events In and Around Greenwich

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Enjoy these holiday events from shopping events, to town lights, there is plenty of festivity to go around!

Two people in winter coats look up at a Christmas tree covered in colorful lights.

Annual Greenwich Town Tree Lighting

December 1st, 2023 | @ 4:00pm | Town Hall

Friday, December 1 is the Annual Tree Lighting at Town Hall, beginning at 4 p.m. Santa Claus and friends will be visiting; entertainment will be provided by Allegra Dance and Greenwich A cappella.

YMCA of Greenwich Holiday Fun Run

December 3rd, 2023 | @ 11 Tod's Driftway

Join us in celebrating the holidays with a holiday themed 5k and/or 1 Mile Fun Run around Greenwich Point Park in support of the Greenwich YMCA. It may be chilly so layer up with an old Santa outfit, ugly sweater or any other themed gear as we will be giving out "holiday spirit" awards/prizes.

Also don't miss your chance to win a pair of Greenwich Town Party Tickets via the Race Day raffle.

REGISTRATION

Wooden reindeer figurine with curled antlers, twine, and red berries.

Greenwich Reindeer Festival

December 4th, 2023 | @ Sam Bridge Nursery

Santa and his three LIVE reindeer are returning to Greenwich for the 15th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa's Workshop, "The North Pole on North Street", Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses. The cherished town tradition continues for the fifteenth consecutive year at this expansive nursery where visitors can have their photo taken with Santa, meet the reindeer and also enjoy the beautiful Santa's Workshop, which provides more space for families while they wait in line for their photo with Santa. This all takes place just minutes from downtown Greenwich. Parking is free.

DETAILS + MORE INFO

Kraft-paper Christmas gifts tied with red-and-white twine and decorated with evergreen sprigs and ornaments.

Antiquarius Holiday Boutique

December 5th & 6th 2023 | Greenwich Country Club

Tuesday 12/5 6:00pm-8:30pm

Wednesday 12/6 9:00am-6:00pm

Cross some names off your gift list at theartfully curated Holiday Boutique. Featuring over 35 vendors whose offerings range from monogrammed children’s wear to cuddle-worthy knitwear and semi-precious sparkles, there is something for everyone.

A lit menorah with blue candles sits at a dining table set with plates and wine glasses.

Chanukah Grand Menorah Lighting, Unity Concert & Shabbat Dinner

December 9th, 2023 | @ Bottom of Greenwich Ave

6:15pm Lighting on Greenwich Avenue (Free)

7:30pm Concert at the New Chabad Center 38 Field Point Road ($40/adult, $20/child, Sponsor $360 includes 4 tickets and VIP seating)

TICKETS

Red and gold Christmas ornaments in glossy, ribbed, and glittery finishes.

Holiday Festival

December 9th, 2023 | @ Greenwich Historical Society

Celebrate the Holidays at the Greenwich Historical Society’s Holiday Festival. Sweet treats, refreshments and holiday cheer on tap!

Four miniature green Christmas trees with white accents on red bases.

Festival of Tabletop Trees

December 9th, 2023 | 11:00am | @ Greenwich Historical Society

Place a bid in our fifth annual Festival of Tabletop Trees. Local retailers, organizations, and designers will hand craft and decorate a tree which can be bid on and won at the end of our festival. Celebrate the talents of those who help us make our homes festive sanctuaries during the holiday season.

View, purchase or bid on a tree via on-site silent auction.

EVENT DETAILS

Wooden nutcracker figures in colorful uniforms line a shop window among smaller Christmas decorations.

The Nutcracker

December 10th, 2023 | 12:30pm, 5:00pm, & 7:00pm | @ The Capitol Theatre

Central Park Dance will return to The Capitol Theatre this holiday season with its 8th annual production of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Join Clara on her wild journey through a blizzard of ballerinas into a Land of Sweets filled with colorful characters and pure holiday magic. This beloved classic features over 100 dancers from Central Park Dance and surrounding Westchester communities featuring Tanner Schwartz formerly with Boston Ballet & Lucy Nevin formerly with Washington Ballet. Join us for this timeless tale.

TICKETS

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