Feel the warmth and festivities of the season in Fairfield, with holiday shopping, lights, and live performances. With Santa visits (and brunch!) and holiday markets, Fairfield delivers on the holiday spirit.
1. Shop & Be Merry
Small town charm
Local products
Shops with heart
See our list of shops here
2. Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Friday, Nov 28 | 5:30 PM
Downtown Fairfield
3. Visits with Santa
Every Friday and Saturday night from now until Christmas
Free cookies & cocoa. Make an ornament.
Downtown Fairfield
4. The Nutcracker Ballet
Fri Dec 5 & Sat Dec 6 | 7:30 PM
Sat, Dec 6 |1:00 PM
Fairfield Arts & Convention Center
200 N Main St
5. Ho Ho Ho Wholiday
Step into a world of holiday magic and whimsy
Dec 6th or 20th | 4:00–7:00 PM
Dec 7th or 21st | 1:00–4:00 PM
Lincoln Center Fairfield
401 W Stone Ave
Tickets available by calling 641-472-8385
6. Mingle & Jingle
Shop & win prizes!
Spend $75 on local goods & food to be entered into a drawing for GREAT prizes!
Pick up a punch card at any participating business
7. Holiday Tour of Homes
Saturday, Dec 6 & Sunday, Dec 7 |1-5 PM
Unwrap the magic of the holiday season with the enchanting Holiday Tour of Homes!
Tour 4 festive homes and enjoy a Makers Market as well
Get your tickets here
8. McElhinny House Open House
Saturday, Dec 6 |8 AM - 3 PM
Locals love this annual open house and bazaar.
Treats and crafts for sale, including their famous ham balls!
300 N. Court St.
9. Children's Holiday Benefit Concert
Saturday, Dec 6 |7:30 PM
9 musicians gather for this annual concert benefiting local charities
Golden Magnolia, 200 S. Main St
10. Holiday Trade Fair
Fri, Dec 12; 5:00-9:00 PM Sat, Dec 13; 9:00AM- 5:00 PM
One-stop holiday shopping event with over 60+ local and regional craftspeople, artisans,
and importers offering unique gifts and creations.
Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 N Main St
11. Christmas Light Showdown
Friday, Dec 12 & Saturday, Dec 13 | 4-9 PM
A Friendly Holiday Battle of Twinkle and Cheer -and a great family activity
You be the judge- which Fairfield home is the most festive??!!
Maps and ballots will be available here after Dec 9
12. Christmas Brunch with Santa and the Grinch
Saturday, Dec 13 & Sunday, Dec 14 | 9 AM or 11 AM
Make this holiday season extra magical with a festive brunch featuring Santa & the Grinch
Char Steakhouse at Lincoln Center, 401 W Stone Ave,
Reservations required: 641-209-5050
13. Chamber Singers Holiday Concert
Saturday, Dec 13 & Sunday, Dec 14 | 7:30 PM
Celebrate the spirit of the season with song!
Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S Main St
14. Christmas Eve Parade
Wednesday, Dec 24 | 5:30 PM
Santa makes a special appearance in Fairfield before heading out
on his whirlwind trip around the world.
Meet up with him on the Fairfield Square.
