Bedtime Stories with Mrs Claus:
Broadcasting straight form the North Pole, Mrs Claus is delighted to read a bedtime story to your little one(s)!! Every Friday in December (12/6 to 12/20 & on Christmas Eve Night 12/24), you will be emailed a video link of the one and only beautiful Mrs Claus reading an exciting bedtime story. She will read a new story each week. Make sure you pre-register so you can receive the email link!
Candy Cane Hunt:
Have you heard about our exciting candy cane hunt event? We'd love to bring you all the fun, straight to your doorstep! We'll drop off a delightful candy cane craft for your child to enjoy. After completion, place your candy canes in your front yard for others to hunt for! Spread some fun and joy this holiday season!
Holiday Cards for Senior (registration not required):
Looking for ways to spread a little holiday cheer and feel good doing so? Take the time to create a holiday card (pre-made ok) and share the joy of spreading holiday cheer and the true meaning of the holiday season. Cards should be delivered to the Branford Parks & Recreation Department office or mail to 46 Church Street. Our goal is to deliver 100 cards!
Kind Calls (registration not required):
If you or a loved one would like someone to talk to on the phone to wish them a Happy Holiday Season, please let us know. A staff member will call individuals, as requested to chat and provide some Holiday Cheer! Call the office for more details and to schedule a time: 203.488.8304
Light Up Branford:
Do you love to decorate for the holidays? Be a part of the Branford’s 'Reindeer Route' as we “Light Up” Branford for the holidays! Register your house/business to get on the “Reindeer Route” and share your holiday spirit! Prizes awarded for Most Creative, Holiday Spirit, Colorful, Original and more!!! Decorate, be creative, and share your lights/decorations! Visit us on line, BranfordRecreation.org or call the office at 203-488-8304 to register by December 6th. The Reindeer Route Map will be available by December 11th on line and will start at the Town Green with the Holiday Tree and Menorah.
Peppermint the Elf:
Peppermint, The Parks and Recreation Elf will be visiting the Shops in the Center of Town. Be sure to watch for clues to be released each day to see if you can spy where he might be! Be the first to spot him and submit a selfie for a chance to win a prize. The more selfies you submit, the more chances to win! Share a special wish with him so that he can deliver it back to the North Pole. Have fun! Peppermint will be in town Dec. 6th to Dec. 18th.
(Pre-register before Dec. 5th in order to received the daily clue)
Santa Gift Delivery: **please only register your household ONCE. If you have more than one child, pick one to register under and you will be prompted to give additional information.**
Santa is coming to town to spread some holiday cheer while helping to support the Branford Parks & Recreation Department and the Branford Fire Department. Santa Claus will hand deliver gifts on a firetruck to residents of Branford. He can only make deliveries to Branford addresses, but that doesn’t mean that you have to live in Branford to surprise someone with Santa at their front door. How about having Santa deliver a special gift to someone special? Space is limited, reserve your spot now. Deliveries will be the week of December 16th. Please see our brochure for additional information. Deliveries can only be made to the children that reside in the household. The cost is $30 per household. (no big groups)
Santa Hotline:
Here is your chance to talk with Santa and share your christmas wishes with him. HOHO!!
December 2nd, 3rd, & 4th. Please pick one date. Calls will be made between the hours of 6:30-8:00p. Offered for Branford Residents Only.
Santa's Workshop:
See Santa and other special guests up close. You will be able to talk to Santa, play in reindeer games, deliver your letter to Santa in his official "North Pole Mailbox", check to see if you are on the "Nice List", become one of Santa's Helpers, work in his workshop and earn your Elf hat, receive some special reindeer food, meet Rudolph and much more!!! Mrs. Claus and her elves will have a sweet treat for each child. Show Santa and his workshop friends some Christmas Spirit! Wear a Christmas shirt, sweater, pajamas, dress, etc. Don't forget your camera! Space is limited! Register early to reserve your spot!
Snowflake Scavenger Hunt:
Snowflakes will be hidden all around the Joseph Trapasso Community House this holiday season! Can you find them all?! Each snowflake will have a letter corresponded to it that unlocks a secret word. Riddles will be provided to find each snowflake. Once you found them all, turn in your entry to our parks & rec office for a chance to receive a prize!
Toddler Reindeer Games & Holiday Fun:
Join the Parks & Rec staff for a morning full of reindeer games & and a Special Treat. Come feel like Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen or even Rudolph as you prepare to 'take off' for the holidays!
Write to Santa (registration not required):
Write a letter to Santa telling him your Christmas wishes. Drop it off in Santa’s special mailbox located at the Joe Trapasso Community House Red and White Santa Mailbox or mail to:
Branford Parks and Recreation
Santa Claus, North Pole
46 Church Street, Branford, CT. 06405
Letters will be delivered to Santa and he will send a personalized letter to your home. Please include your child’s full name & your address. Hurry as Santa will be accepting letters Dec. 2nd -Dec. 16th.