Celebrate the Holiday Season at Ridgefield's Hometown Celebration!

Saturday, December 6 in Downtown Ridgefield

The magic of the holidays comes alive in Ridgefield! Join your neighbors downtown for a full day of hometown cheer, local shopping, music, and family fun at Ridgefield’s annual Hometown Celebration.

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Shop Local and Enjoy the Spirit of Downtown

Holiday Food & Gift Vendor Marketplace – Main Ave, 9 AM - 2 PM

Over 60 local vendors will line Main Avenue and Overlook Park with holiday gifts and treats.

Chickadee Bazaar - Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 9 AM - 2 PM

Shop handcrafted gifts and art from local artists. Organized by Ridgefield Art Association.

Winter Market - Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, 10 AM - 3 PM

Discover unique, handcrafted gifts from local makers, savor delicious bites from food trucks, sip warm drinks by the fire, and take in the sounds of Christmas carols.

Circle of Trees Decorating Contest - Overlook Park, 9 AM

Vote for your favorite tree decorated by Ridgefield businesses and organizations! Pro tip: Visit once in the daylight and once in the evening for the full Circle of Trees experience. Sponsored by Ridgefield Lions Club.

Wander Ridgefield's Historic Downtown Decorated for the Holidays

Downtown Ridgefield goes BIG for the holidays with decorations and charm pulled straight from a Hallmark movie. Walk lighted streets, browse storefronts and find cute photo ops.

All Day Family Fun

YMCA Breakfast with Santa - Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 9 AM

Pictures with Santa Claus and breakfast catered by Chick-Fil-A. Registration required.

Kids Crafts & Activities Stations - Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 9 AM - 2 PM

Free crafts, games and fun for all ages! Sponsored by iQ Credit Union.

Visits with Santa - Old Liberty Theater, 10 AM - 2 PM

Take your own photo with Santa Claus, free of charge! Sponsored by Ridgefield Mini Storage

Main Stage Performances - Overlook Park Stage, 9:30 AM - 2 PM

Enjoy performances by local youth bands, choirs and dancers.

Tree Lighting Ceremony - Overlook Park, 4:30 PM

Wrap up the day with a classic community tree lighting with carols, cookies and cocoa.

Parking and Getting Around

Holiday Hayride - 10 AM - 2 PM

All aboard! Our complimentary holiday hayride will transport you between parking and activities throughout downtown.

Stops located at: Ridgefield Waterfront, Overlook Park
Union Ridge Elementary

More Around Town

Cookies and Cider @ Ridgefield Community Library
Hometown Gingerbread House Festival @ Ridgefield Community Library
Annual Holiday Acoustic Guitar Summit @ Old Liberty Theater
Walk & Knock Food Drive

Annual Ornament Hunt

Since 2020, we've been hiding limited edition ornaments around Ridgefield each December. 2025 ornaments will be hidden in Downtown and neighborhoods in December, after Hometown Celebration. Tune in to the City's social media for ornament sneak peaks and announcements when the hunt is on.

Make Holiday Memories Downtown!

Saturday, December 6

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