2026 HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS AT STEW LEONARD’S IN DANBURY

 

WHAT:

Stew Leonard’s in Danbury is ringing in the 2026 holiday season with a full lineup of festive, family-friendly events, including the 32nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, complimentary photos with Santa, Holiday Bingo, and Breakfast with Santa and friends!

 

2026 HOLIDAY EVENT SCHEDULE:

 

Stew Leonard’s 32nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

  • Thursday, December 3, 2026 | Event begins at 4:30 p.m. (Tree lighting countdown at 5:00 p.m.)
  • Cost: FREE (No registration required)

 

Kick off the holiday season at Danbury’s 32nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting! Families will enjoy live entertainment, face painting, complimentary cookies, and hot cocoa as Santa Claus makes his grand arrival.

 

Meet Santa Claus at Stew’s!

  • November 27 – December 21, 2026
  • Monday – Friday: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Cost: FREE

 

Families are invited to visit Stew Leonard’s in Danbury for a complimentary photo with Santa Claus, located in the Ornament Shop.

 

Holiday Bingo

  • Tuesday, December 15, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Admission: $10 per participant (All ages welcome)

 

Join us for a fun-filled evening of Holiday Bingo! Tickets include a slice of pizza, a drink, and chances to win prizes throughout the night. Takes place in the Birthday Party Room on the south side of the store. Limited seating available; tickets must be purchased in advance via Eventbrite.com starting November 1, 2026 (search for "Stew Leonard's in Danbury").

 

Breakfast with Santa & Stew’s Costumed Characters

  • Saturday, December 12, 2026 & Sunday, December 13, 2026
  • Seatings: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Admission: $16.99 for children ages 11 and under | $18.99 for guests ages 12 and over | FREE for children under 2

 

Enjoy a festive buffet breakfast with Santa and friends featuring scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, assorted bagels, fresh fruit, donuts, coffee, and beverages! Every child will also get to decorate a holiday craft to take home. Limited seating available. Tickets must be purchased in advance via Eventbrite.com starting November 1, 2026.

 

WHO:

Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, operates eight locations across Connecticut (Norwalk, Danbury, Newington), New York (East Meadow, Farmingdale, Yonkers), and New Jersey (Clifton, Paramus). For more information, visit www.stewleonards.com.

 

WHERE:

Stew Leonard’s

99 Federal Road

Danbury, CT 06810

Customer Line: 203.790.8030

 

MEDIA CONTACT:

Meghan Bell, Stew Leonard’s

203.750.6107 | mbell@stewleonards.com

(Media inquiries only; customers please call store line at 203.790.8030)