Holiday Festival 2022
Thank you to everyone who came out to support us at the 37th Annual Holiday Festival on Main Street!
We'd like to give a special shout out to all of our sponsors, community members, businesses, and organizations that helped make this year's Holiday Festival a HUGE SUCCESS!
The Holiday Festival brings together the community to celebrate and kick-off the holiday season.
This highly anticipated yearly event benefits Newtown Youth and Family Services, the largest provider of youth support and mental health services in Newtown.
December 4th **
Main Street, Newtown CT
11:00AM - 4:00PM
** Some activities have additional or different dates and times. See each activity below for specific dates and times.
Letters to Santa
November 9th - December 15th
Location: The Toy Tree
Write a letter to Santa and drop it off at The Toy Tree to be mailed to the North Pole! Santa will respond with a personalized letter!
Sponsored by: The Toy Tree
Don't forget to include a return address when you drop off your letter! Use this letter to Santa template.
Elf Chats - Live from the North Pole!
December 10th - December 16th (specific days/times)
Location: Virtually on Zoom
Not included in Holiday Festival ticket
Have a personalized video chat with an elf in Santa's Workshop at the North Pole!
Sponsored by: NewSylum Brewing Company
Bedtime Stories with Santa
November 30th, December 3rd, December 8th
7:00PM
Location: Facebook
Free!
Join Santa at the North Pole while he reads a few of his favorite stories for bedtime!
Sponsored by: Quality Dry Basements
Festival of Trees
December 2nd - December 4th (specific days/times)
Location: Trinity Episcopal Church (Glover Community Room)
Additional fee for raffle tickets.
To donate an item CLICK HERE.
Win a decorated tree, wreath, basket, etc. to enjoy all season.
Sponsored by: Trinity Episcopal Church
Silent Auction
November 28th - December 10th
Location: Online
To view items and bid CLICK HERE.
Win items and experiences donated by local businesses.
Sponsored by: Caraluzzi's & Boost Bowls
Scavenger Hunt
December 3rd
10:00AM
Location: Newtown Youth & Family Services
Not included in Holiday Festival ticket
Bring the family together and embark on a scavenger hunt around Newtown for a chance to win a $300 gift card!
Sponsored by: Around Town Real Estate Team
Outdoor Holiday Market
December 4th
11:00AM - 4:00PM
Location: Along Main Street, Newtown
To become a vendor CLICK HERE.
Take a stroll down Main Street, listen to carolers, and buy handmade goods and food from vendors at the European-style Christmas Market.
Sponsored by: Renewal By Andersen
The Nutcracker Suite
December 4th
Two Performances: 12:00PM & 2:00PM
Location: Edmond Town Hall Theater
An individual ticket just for the Ballet is available for $12. A Holiday Festival ticket includes one showing of the Ballet.
Watch a performance of elegance and grace presented by the Newtown Centre of Classical Ballet & Voice.
Sponsored by: Kevin Alves Electric
Kids' Activities at the Library
December 4th
11:00AM - 4:00PM
Location: C.H. Booth Library
Kids' Crafts
Sponsored by: Fraser Woods & Dr. Baum
Storytime & Photos with Princesses
Sponsored by: Macaroni KID
Superhero Academy
December 4th
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Location: Edmond Town Hall Gym
Jump, climb, and crawl your way through the Superhero Academy to become a real superhero!
Sponsored by: Newtown Hardware
Historic Trolley Tour
December 4th
11:10AM, 11:45AM, 12:20PM, 12:55PM, 1:30PM, 2:05PM, 2:40PM, 3:15PM
Festival ticket includes one ride. First come, first served due to limited seating.
Location: Edmond Town Hall
A guided tour of Main Street telling the stories of the houses that line this historic street.
Sponsored by: Newtown Family Dentistry
Gingerbread House Competition
December 4th
11:00AM - 4:00PM
Location: Trinity Episcopal Church (Glover Community Room)
To enter a gingerbread house CLICK HERE.
Enter your gingerbread house for the chance to win. Vote for your favorite entry.
Sponsored by: Ingersoll Auto of Danbury
Cookies with Mrs. Claus
December 4th
11:00AM - 4:00PM
Location: Trinity Episcopal Church (Johnson Room)
Meet Mrs. Claus, write a letter to Santa, and decorate cookies!
Sponsored by: Newtown Savings Bank
*Please be advised: Mrs. Claus will be taking 15 minute breaks to bake the next batch of cookies. See her schedule here.
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