Get Festive and Celebrate at Wilton’s 2024 Holiday Stroll

Wilton will enjoy the annual Wilton Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Stroll on Friday, Dec. 6. Together with event sponsor Kimco Realty and in partnership with the Town of Wilton, Wilton Fire Department, Wilton Volunteers Ambulance Corps, and several retailers and businesses in the Town Center, the whole community is invited to join the festivities beginning at 5 p.m. 5-8 p.m. — Carolers, crafts and toy drive: Participants can get in the holiday spirit and make their way to the Town Green to be enchanted by the strolling carolers from the Voice Studio singing holiday classics. Families can enjoy crafts and treats provided by Wilton non-profit organizations, and meet a special “ELF” strolling through the Town Green. In addition, the Wilton Police Department will be collecting toys for children in need. 5:30-7 p.m. — Wilton Library welcomes visitors: Wilton Library staff will welcome visitors outside the library’s front entrance, handing out special gift bags with sweet treats, while supplies last. Children can stop by the Children’s Library to make a special bookmark to take home with their books, and teens are welcome to visit the Teen Room to make pompom bookmarks. Library officials invite all visitors to shop for gifts and stocking stuffers at the Holiday Book Sale in the gallery. 5:45 p.m. — Tree lighting and Santa: Wilton will officially kick off the Christmas season with a tree lighting ceremony followed by the much-anticipated arrival of Santa ushered in by the Wilton Fire Department’s Ladder Truck 5. Children of all ages will be able to visit Santa at the gazebo where they can share their holiday wishes and receive a special treat starting at 6 p.m. 5-8 p.m. — Stroll, shop and support Wilton’s local businesses: Celebrate the magic of the holidays and join in the festivities with Wilton retailers, restaurants and local businesses. The Chamber encourages the community to stroll through town, visit, shop and enjoy the generous hospitality of participating local businesses that evening! 5-8 p.m. — Marshmallow Roast: The Kiwanis Club of Wilton will once again host the marshmallow roast for the Holiday Stroll! With the fire ban lifted in the State, this family activity returns to keep guests warm and cozy. Visit the Kiwanians at the corner of River Rd. and the entrance to Schenck’s Island.