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Wilton Thanksgiving Meal Prep: Village Market’s Thanksgiving Turkeys and Ambler Farm Produce
The Thanksgiving meal countdown is on when the turkeys arrive at Village Market. This year, the market ordered 900 turkeys, and once they’re delivered they fill a room!
On Thanksgiving day, (Thursday, Nov. 27), Village Market is open from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Ambler Farm is opening its annual Thanksgiving Farmstand featuring an abundance of seasonal organic produce from the farm’s gardens. There are also memorable gifts, including Ambler’s very own maple syrup, apple jam and hot sauces. The farmstand is held in the White Carriage Barn on Monday, Nov. 24, from 1-7 p.m.
Produce on hand will be arugula, apples (pink lady, cortland, empire, McIntosh, Mutsu), beets (Chioggia, Golen and red), bok choy, carrots (orange and red), cilantro, dandelion greens, dill, fennel, garlic, herbs, Jerusalem artichokes, baby red Russian kale, big kale, kohlrabi, lettuce heads, lettuce mix, onions (red and yellow), parsnips, green peppers, perpetual spinach, potatoes (yellow), radishes (red round), salad turnips, sorrel, spinach, sweet potatoes (Japanese and orange), Swiss chard, tatsoi, watermelon radish and squash (butternut, carnival, acorn and delicata).
Holiday Season Kickoff: Great Trains Show at Wilton Historical Society Returns this Weekend
A cherished Wilton’s traditions — the Great Trains Show at the Wilton Historical Society — returns this weekend! Children (of ALL ages) will thrill at an entrancing afternoon with trains and seasonal excitement. It’s a great Thanksgiving weekend event, especially with out-of-town visitors.
The exhibit runs Saturday, Nov. 29, through Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, and is open Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sundays 12-4 p.m.
The charming display features many different model train layouts winding through tiny towns, and enchants visitors of all ages with lots of buttons to push and knowledgeable “train engineers” on hand to “talk trains”.
Admission is free for members of the Wilton Historical Society; $5 per non-member child and $10 for non-member adults.
Ret. Wilton Firefighter Dave Chaloux Receives CT Union Leadership Award
Retired Wilton firefighter Dave Chaloux was recently presented with the prestigious Santo J. Alleano Leadership Award, by the Uniformed Professional Firefighters of Connecticut. (UPFFA), an award for past union presidents who exemplify the spirit of union activism through integrity, leadership and dedication.
“Dave dedicated over 20 years as a Union leader for Local 2233 and was a well deserved recipient for this award,” Wilton Firefighters Local 2233 Secretary Daniel Tatun told GMW.
In his nomination letter, current Wilton Union President Gary Mandel wrote that Chaloux epitomized the spirit of union activism throughout his distinguished 25-year career.
“The progress the Union has made over Dave’s career on the Executive Board is truly transformative. He has overseen growth of a doubling of Union membership, diversity in terms of race, gender and age. As a result, members’ needs became more diverse and complex. Throughout the changes, his stewardship and calming tone created an aura of dependability, and he has the members’ utmost respect and appreciation,” Mandel wrote.
Born and raised in Wilton, Chaloux graduated from Wilton schools and served the community, first as a volunteer firefighter and later as a career firefighter.
“Dave was a role model for the Wilton Fire Department. His dedication and commitment were unmatched,” Mandel added.
Ambler Farm Greens Sale Opens this Weekend
The Ambler Farm Greens Sale is a beloved holiday event for so many families, with the chance to find the perfect, freshly-cut tree and other holiday greens, plus enjoy hot cider and sweet treats while you shop. There’s also the Ambler Shop for holiday shopping to pick up Ambler Farm gifts like merch, syrup and more!
Sale days are Saturday, Nov. 29, from 12-4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 30, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Congratulations to Wild Child, Wilton Police and Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corp on an amazing Toy Drive
The Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Wilton Police Department partnered with Wilton’s Wild Child toy store for a toy drive to benefit local Wilton families in need through Wilton Social Services. The items that were donated filled a cell at the police station. That’s incredible!
