Holly Jolly Saturday — Santa Visits with Wilton Historical Society’s Great Train Show and More!

Find your holiday glow during a fun afternoon at the Wilton Historical Society’s Great Trains Holiday Show. On Saturday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., it’s Holly Jolly Saturday, a day packed full of holiday festivities and of course, trains!

• The highlight of the day is a visit from Santa, who will be seated in the Society’s 1860’s Abbott Barn from 1-3 p.m. It’s the perfect opportunity for kids to share what they’d like to see under the tree. Visiting with Santa is free with admission to the Great Trains Holiday Show.
• Silhouette artist Debbie O’Connor will be creating her amazing heirloom portraits, (11 a.m.–3 p.m., by appointment) using scissors as her only tool to create beautiful silhouettes in a matter of minutes — the perfect holiday gift to take home. Call 203.762.7257 to reserve a booking now.
• Up in the Toy Loft is a marvelous miniature Holiday Snow Village, created by Wilton residents Moira Craw and Justin Ramsteck. In addition to approximately 65 entrancing buildings, there are teensy moving figures, including swans a-swimming, children skating on a pond, kids sledding and skiing down hills, and even people dancing in one of the whimsical houses!
• And don’t forget the train displays! Decorated for the Great Trains Holiday Show, the historic 18th- and 19th-century buildings at Wilton Historical Society have been transformed into a train-lovers delight with trains winding through tiny towns with many different kinds of buildings, tunnels, and village scenes, on layouts for G, HO, N, O, Z and Lego. The interactive display enchants visitors of all ages with lots of interactive lights, sounds, and accessories and knowledgeable “train engineers” on hand to “talk trains”.

In search of a great holiday gift? The Betts Store museum shop features Wilton-themed items and is stocked full of an eclectic mix of locally made, hand-crafted items. It’s a “best bet” stop for great gifts!

Admission to the Great Trains Holiday Show is free for all members; non-members are $5 per child and $10 per adult.