Farmington Holiday Events

This time of the year we look forward to celebrating the holidays, and while this year may look, and feel different, our local businesses and art and culture organizations have creatively developed some wonderful local events. We will update this page continuously, throughout the holiday season.

Farmington/Unionville Scouts - Light Up Our Town

The Unionville Museum and Farmington Community and Recreational Services would like to invite all Farmington neighbors and business owners to decorate their yards, houses and businesses, in celebration of the Holiday Season! This year especially, we want to celebrate our health care workers, our teachers, first responders and all those helping our wonderful community through the COVID-19 pandemic. So, let us all Light Up Our Town, spread joy and gratitude, and celebrate our resilience! This socially-distanced event will take place on Saturday, December 19th, 2020, from 4 to 6 pm, on School and Perry Streets in Unionville, and will feature carnival of lights, fire trucks, music and Santa and Mrs. Claus (sponsored by the Knights of Columbus of Unionville) who will watch over the drive-thru celebration! On the day of the event, decorate your car, ring bells, get your hot cocoa or cider and take your family for a drive through the Light Up Our Town Fest!

Farmington Farm Truck at Hein Farm

Santa Visits the Farm - Sunday, December 20th, from 12:00 - 2:00 pm! Santa is skipping the sleigh for the day and will be greeting all the good boys and girls from our Farm Truck! (From a safe distance, of course.)

Fork & Fire's 2nd Annual Xmas Eve Xscape

Join Fork & Fire on Christmas Eve, December 24th, for their 2nd Annual Xmas Eve Xscape, from 12:oo - 4:00 pm. Delicious cocktails and bar snacks will be served up by Santa and his number 1 helper, so xscape your house for a bit and spread some cheer!

Hill-Stead Museum

This year, the Hill-Stead Museum and Ballet Theatre Company (BTC) are embracing the unique opportunity to reimagine the annual holiday tradition of The Nutcracker. From November 27 through January 10, BTC's touring costume exhibition, Through the Tulle, will be on display. Imagine the museum decked out in festive garb with 20 sparkling pieces from the theatre company's Through the Tulle costume exhibition. Guests tour the historic house where the bespoke costumes have been laid out in rooms and carefully paired to highlight their respective room’s extraordinary Impressionist art, aesthetic, color palette, and mood. The costumes showcased exemplify the wide range of time period, design, style, and personality that BTC’s costume designers have mastered while outfitting dancers from productions of The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Don Quixote. Hill-Stead's Carriage Porch will come alive with BTC's resident professional dancers as they twirl, leap, and pirouette in a snow globe brought to life! Visitors will be mesmerized as they watch from the outside, transported to New York City's Fifth Avenue for a stunning window display. 

Also at the Hill-stead, Winter in the Hills, Balance your child’s screen time with some outdoor fun at Hill-Stead’s winter afterschool program. Children ages 9–14 will explore Hill-Stead’s expansive property, hike the trails, create natural artworks, and much more!. Each session introduces new adventures, games, and challenges. For More Details: Click Here

Nutmeg TV

Celebrate the Holidays with Nutmeg TV! Nutmeg TV will broadcast commercial-free holiday movies every Monday night at 9:00 pm, ending with a special showing on Christmas Eve.

Unionville Museum

From December 6th to January 6th, visit the drive-by holiday light show, featuring the Unionville Museum decorated for the holidays, by the Farmington High School Volley Ball Team, and for the first time, Union School will be lit and decorated by the Girl Scouts. Looking for special gifts? Check out the Unionville Museum's online store.

West Farms Mall Socially Distanced Photos with Santa

From November 27 to December 24th, Monday - Saturday 11am - 8pm, Sunday 12pm - 6pm. In conjunction with their photo partner, Cherry Hill Programs, West Farms mall has reimagined Santa’s Flight Academy into a socially distanced, non-contact holiday experience. For the safety of your family and others, reservations are required to see Santa. Book your visit today!

Winding Trails Cross Country Skiing

Now open for cross country skiing! Please remember that all non-members must register, prior to arrival, online at: https://www.windingtrails.org/winter-guest-registration/. See you soon!

Christmas Eve Carol Sing at Farmington Green

A more than 75 year tradition continues on the Farmington Village Green (intersection of RT 4 and RT 10). We start at 6pm for about an hour. Take that hour from the hustle and bustle on Christmas Eve to be at peace with friends, family, neighbors, and visitors just like the days of yore. Get ready for singing THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS! We will have the 12 days of Christmas Verses on wooden stakes, so find your verse and your small group will be spaced and ready to go! Lighthearted fun with music for all ages, songbooks provided. Bring a flashlight and Holiday Cheer! Please remember to wear a mask and keep your physical distance from others. For more information call Phil at the Farmington Miniature Golf & Ice Cream Parlor 860-677-0118 or 860-335-2274 CHEERS!