Holiday Celebration: All Ages
•
Register
•
View Cart
•
We are happy to be expanding our Holiday Festivities to span the whole season! From Luminary Decorating to Gift Wrapping, there is a program for everyone. We look forward to seeing you at the main event: Our 26th Annual Holiday Celebration and Illumination Ceremony!
We will be collecting non-perishable foods all season in our building. All goods will be donated to the Southbury Food bank. A list of their critical needs can be found here.
NEW FREE PROGRAM: Holiday Gift Wrap Workshop
You bring the presents - we provide the wrapping supplies! There will be paper, scissors, tape, ribbon, and small gift tags with large tables to work on. You can wrap the gifts yourself or get help from a member of our team. If you just want help and had a specific type of paper in mind, you are welcome to bring your own supplies.
Participants will have a table to work on but may be asked to share supplies like tape. We will also have plain brown paper that can be painted or otherwise personalized! Program is free for all Southbury Residents, space is limited and registration is required; non-residents are welcome to join for a small fee. Adult supervision is required. Registration required below.
Dates:
November:
Wednesday, 19th 4:30pm-5:30pm
Monday, 24th 5:30pm-6:30pm
December
Thursday, 4th, 5:00pm-6:00pm
Friday, 12th 10:30am-11:30am
Friday, 19th 12:30pm-1:30pm
Monday, 22nd 5:30pm-6:30pm
Location: Parks and Recreation building, 561 Main St South
NEW FREE PROGRAM: Stocking Stuffer Workshop
Create your own stocking-stuffer gifts! Participants will get to make 5 different small gifts. Select from: a pen, keychain, "pop socket" phone holder, shoe charms, earrings, a mini canvas and more. Note: There is a limited quantity of each type of project, with different designs and colors.
Sunday, December 14th, from 11am - 12pm.
Create the light: FREE Luminary Decorating
Stop by the Parks and Recreation building to decorate a luminary bag that will be used at our Holiday Event to light the path for all attendees. Program is free for all participants: registration and adult supervision is required. There are four opportunities to color a bag, we will have all supplies ready for you!
Reminder: once you've decorated your bag, it will be saved at our office to be used at our main event on Saturday, December 6th. Come to the event and walk the path to find your illuminated creation!!
Dates:
November:
Tuesday, 25th 4:00pm-4:30pm
December
Tuesday, 2nd 4:00pm-4:30pm
Tuesday, 2nd 4:30pm-5:00pm
Thursday, 4th 5:00pm-5:30pm
Location: Parks and Recreation building, 561 Main St South
BE THE LIGHT! Holiday Celebration and Illumination Ceremony
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Location: Parks and Recreation building, 561 Main St South, and the Town Hall Green, 501 Main Street South, Southbury.
Parking: Attendees can park:
• Town Hall's lower parking lot, Parks and Recreation's parking lot (entrance at 561 Main Street South)
• Pomperaug Elementary School's parking lot (607 Main Street South)
• Rochambeau Middle School's parking lot (100 Peter Rd)
There will be no parking at Town Hall’s upper parking lot or Firehouse’s parking lot. There will be a designated drop-off area in the Town Hall lower lot, monitored by employees. For details, please reference our map by clicking here.
4:00pm - 5:00pm: Crafts inside Parks and Recreation building
5:00pm - 6:00pm: Sensory friendly hour inside Parks and Recreation building
5:00pm: outside, Town Hall Parking lot: Free hot cocoa, and Full Bloom Catering food truck selling hot dogs, hamburgers, grilled chicken sandwiches and chili
5:30PM: outside, Town Hall parking lot: A community sing-along, followed by a countdown to illumination.
Around 6:00pm: outside, Town Hall Parking lot: Santa will arrive on the fire truck.
After arrival: Outside Santa will be available for photos. There may be a surprise visit from the Grinch- keep your eyes peeled!
Last entry into Parks and Rec will be 4:45 pm.
The outdoor program will include a community sing-along, a pathway of lights, illuminating the Holiday Tree, Dreidel, and Kinara, and Santa arriving on the fire truck around 6:00pm. Santa will be available for photos for a short time after arrival. Staff and volunteers will be on-site to assist the lines.
This is a free event.
Activities taking place:
-Enjoy live music with sing-along songs
-Santa arriving on a fire truck
-Illuminating of holiday decorations
-Decorated winter scenes for photo opportunities
-Free crafts and activities inside the Parks and Rec Building
-Free Hot Cocoa
There may be a surprise visit from the Grinch- keep your eyes peeled!
Patrons who require sensory accommodations may arrive at 5:00 pm. Sensory-friendly activities will take place inside the Parks and Recreation building.
Special thanks to:
Bill Hahn (Grinch performer)
Cub Scout Troop 162 (light path contribution)
Full Bloom Catering (contribution for cookie decorating)
H.H. Stone (flatbed donation)
Kim Phelan (sleigh usage)
Knights of Columbus (Hot Cocoa and paper supplies)
Main Street Ballet (craft station and ballet performances for photos)
Michelle Rosen (planning and organizing)
PHS LatinX Club (craft table)
The Price Family (activity station- Dreidel game)
Southbury Arts and Culture Alliance (Wishing Wall)
Southbury Public Library (game of Driedel station)
S.M.A.R.T. (craft station)
Southbury Fire Department (fire truck driver)
Southbury Public Works (logistics and planning)
Southbury Women's Club (craft table)
The Town of Southbury (logistics and planning)
In order to serve you better, Southbury Parks and Recreation's programs are subject to change. All Parks and Recreation programs are covered by the Universal Disclaimer.
Additional Forms and Files: