Litchfield Holiday Events to Make the 2024 Season Special
Litchfield has an old-fashioned, family-oriented holiday spirit, which is enhanced by wonderful seasonal events, including these staples. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to connect with more holiday events and other great things happening in Litchfield.
Prime Finds, Home for the Holidays, Nov. 16 – Dec. 29
The Prime Finds Home for the Holidays shop, filled with treasures, returns for its ninth year.
The pop-up shop is located at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield and opens Nov. 16 this year. It continues until Dec. 29 (except for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day).
Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Each year, area residents donate very fine things for Prime Finds, including high-quality used furniture, home decor, and holiday gifts, and all the proceeds go to the mental health programs at Prime Time House.
Lourdes in Litchfield is located at 50 Montfort Rd., off Route 118 east of Litchfield center.
OWL Festival of Trees, Nov. 30
For the annual Festival of Trees, the Oliver Wolcott Library is transformed into an elegant party that includes hors d’oeuvres and an open bar. Library patrons create unique and stunning wreaths, trees and centerpieces, which guests bid on. 2024 tickets are here. Don’t miss the holiday kickoff party of the season.
There’s also a Week of Wonder Online Holiday Auction.
Bantam Fire Company Christmas Tree Sale, Nov. 29, 30, and Dec. 1
This is the 30th year that the Bantam Fire Company is selling holiday trees as a fundraiser.
This year’s sale will be held Nov. 29, from 4 to 7 p.m., and Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The top-grade trees are from New York State, stand 6 to 7 feet tall, and include Balsam, Fraser, Korean, Concolor, and Turkish firs. All trees are $75.
The sale is held behind the Bantam Firehouse at 92 Doyle Rd. in Bantam center.
Fire Company volunteers will assist in the selection of the trees and complimentary local delivery is available.
Holiday Sip & Shop at White Memorial, Dec. 6
White Memorial’s 2nd annual Sip and Shop event is back and bigger this year.
Guests are invited to stop by from 5 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 6 to shop in the gift shop while it is full of local, unique, and affordable items perfect for holiday gift-giving.
Amanda Surveski Wildlife Art, Stead Farm, RFarm-Local Organic Farm, Of Coins and Crystals, and Michael Shulde’s Woodturning will also be on hand, selling their local products.
Litchfield Distillery will be there sampling their tasty drinks, there will be cookies from Litchfield Catering and Deli, and more snacks curated by Gerri Griswold of White Memorial.
Litchfield Holiday Stroll, Dec. 8
The Litchfield Holiday Stroll takes place from 3-5 p.m. around the Litchfield Green on Sunday, Dec. 8, this year!
Among the highlights are a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, of course, a Plumb Hill Middle School Choral Performance at 4 p.m. in the Congregational Church, strolling carolers from Lakeview High School – R20, who will gather at Espresso59 at 4 p.m., and Litchfield Center School students performing in front of the holiday tree on the Green (shortly after 4:45 pm)
There will also be story time at Litchfield Volunteer Ambulance, Who-Ville ornament making at the Litchfield Historical Society, cookie decorating with the Girl Scouts at the Congregational Church, and hot chocolate with the Boy Scouts in the center of town.
A Christmas Carol – Live Theatrical Performance, Dec. 10
Red Monkey Theater Group’s Sean Coffey performs his one-person adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” in a free program that begins at 6:30 p.m.
Experience Dickens’ classic story of love, compassion, and redemption in a whole new way. Ebenezer Scrooge and a whole host of characters discover what the spirit of Christmas is really about and delve into the magic of the holiday season.
Sean Coffey is an actor based in Westchester, N.Y. He studied at Fordham University and has performed locally throughout the tristate area.
Zoom Link: Click here at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 10 to Zoom to this event.
In-Person Registration Required: Click here to attend in-person.
Holiday Lantern Tour of Litchfield, Dec. 15
Bundle up for a special holiday-themed “lantern” tour of Litchfield’s Historic District from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 15.
The tour starts at the Litchfield Historical Society, where guests will enjoy historically inspired cocktails and treats before grabbing lanterns and heading out to learn about past celebrations and winter pursuits in Litchfield.
Walking tours last approximately one hour and cover one mile. Participants are encouraged to dress warmly.
Space is limited. The cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Registration is required.