Join Us For Our 12th Annual Community Tree Lighting & Holiday Market
- celebrateshelton
- Dec 1, 2025
- 1 min read
Friday, December 5 • 5:00–9:00 PM • Veterans Memorial Park, Shelton

Celebrate Shelton is pleased to invite the community to its Annual Community Tree Lighting & Holiday Market on Friday, December 5th from 5:00–9:00 PM at Veterans Memorial Park in Shelton, CT. This festive evening brings families, neighbors, and local businesses together to usher in the magic of the holiday season.
Throughout the evening, guests can shop local from a curated selection of artisan vendors, enjoy ornament making with The Giggling Pig, holiday performances from Center Stage Theater, The Frozen Sisters Meet + Greet and show, indulge in free hot cocoa and cookies, warm up by the community bonfires and share a special visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus. The holiday spirit will fill the air as community gathers to celebrate.
This year’s event features a full lineup of entertainment:
5:00–9:00 PM: Shop Local Holiday Market & Ornament Making
6:00 PM: The Frozen Sisters Performance
6:30 PM: Speaking Program & Official Tree Lighting
6:30–7:15 PM: Meet & Greet with The Frozen Sisters
7:00 PM: Center Stage Theater Holiday Performance
7:15 PM: Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus

“We are thrilled to bring our community together once again for this cherished holiday tradition,” said Celebrate Shelton co-founders, Nicole-Heriot Mikula, Michael Skrtic and Jimmy Tickey. “This event is all about joy, connection, and supporting our local makers and small businesses,” they note. “Thank you to all of our annual sponsors especially Colony Grill, Dave Grant Caterers, The Giggling Pig, and Wells Hollow Farms this holiday season.”
The Community Tree Lighting & Holiday Market is free to attend, and all are welcome!






