Students in grades 6-9 are invited to decorate a gingerbread house on Dec. 10 at Wilton Library.
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Holiday Book Sale, noon, Wilton Library. The library’s annual holiday sale begins and runs through Dec. 29.
Senior Holiday Luncheon, noon-2 p.m., Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road. Wilton Parks and Recreation will serve a free lunch to Wilton senior citizens with entertainment and a raffle. Information: 203-834-6240 or 203-834-6234.
Holiday Stroll, 5:30 p.m., Wilton Center. The festivities start around 5:30 when the holiday tree will be lit and Santa arrives to visit with children and their parents at the gazebo. There will be crafts for kids, music by the Wilton High School band, carolers, and activities at Wilton Library. Free, presented by Wilton Chamber of Commerce. Information: 203-762-0567 or wiltonchamber.com.
Polar Express Pajama Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wilton Family YMCA, 404 Danbury Road. Family fun night open to the public with holiday games, crafts, hot chocolate and cookies, and a free viewing of “The Polar Express.” Pre-registration required: wiltonymca.org
Breakfast with Santa, Wilton Family YMCA, 404 Danbury Road. Three seatings: 8:45-9:15 a.m., 9:30 to 10 a.m., and 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Pancakes, fruit and orange juice or water. Cost is $6 per person, children under 2 admitted free. Pre-registration for each person required online at wiltonymca.org.
Holiday Greens Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ambler Farm, 257 Hurlbutt Street. Christmas trees, wreaths and pine roping available along with hot cocoa, cider and treats.
Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Cannon Grange Hall, 25 Cannon Road. Select area crafters and vendors provide holiday gift-shopping opportunity. Light refreshments, seasonal music. Free admission. Questions: info@cannongrange.org.
(Not) Just for Kids Music Program, 3-4 p.m., Wilton Library. Members of the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra demonstrate their instruments, play, and answer questions. Everyone may hold and try to play an instrument. Free; registration recommended: 203-762-6336 or www.wiltonlibrary.org.
Holiday Greens Sale, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Ambler Farm, 257 Hurlbutt Street. Christmas trees, wreaths and pine roping available along with hot cocoa, cider and treats.
Wilton Library’s Friends of the Library Holiday Party, 4-6 p.m., Wilton Library. Adults only. RSVP: 203-762-6321 or www.wiltonlibrary.org.
Holiday Trees — Folded Book Art for Adults, 10 a.m.-noon, Wilton Library. Make one or a trio of three different sizes as holiday decorations. Decorate with ribbon, beads, pom moms. Registration required, $5 materials fee in advance: 203-762-6342 or www.wiltonlibrary.org.
Stitch Time for Knitters and Crocheters, 1-2:30, Wilton Library. Drop-in program for knitters and crocheters of all abilities. Needles and yarn for novices to try out. No registration.
Gingerbread and House Decorating for Teens, 4-5:30 p.m., Wilton Library. For students in grades 6-9. Supplies provided. Registration required: 203-762-6342 or www.wiltonlibrary.org.
Night Time Knitters, 6:15-8 p.m., Wilton Library. Drop in to this informal group. Free, no registration.
Teddy Bear Picnic, 10:30-11:30, Wilton Library. Children 3-5 may bring their favorite bear or other snuggly for songs and a craft. Registration required: 203-762-6336 or www.wiltonlibrary.org.
Wilton Library Readers, noon-1:30, Wilton Library. This month’s book is Short Cuts by Raymond Carver. The movie will be shown later this month. Bring lunch; beverages provided. Information: 203-762-3950 or www.wiltonlibrary.org.
Vaping: What You Need to Know, 7-8:30 p.m., Trackside Teen Center. Elizabeth Jorgensen of Insight Counseling in Ridgefield will address common parent questions on the risks of vaping and how to talk to children ab out it. Free, registration recommended: https://bit.ly/2KYxFbP.
Business Seminar, 6-8 p.m., Wilton Library. The library, Wilton Chamber of Commerce and SCORE present Creating an Effective Elevator Speech. Learn the four key elements of an effective elevator speech to complement a marketing program and enhance business opportunities. Free, registration required: www.fairfieldcounty.score.org or 203-831-0065. Media sponsor is the Wilton Bulletin.
Santa Hayride, 4-8 p.m., Ambler Farm, Hurlbutt Street. A gathering for all ages with a bonfire, hot chocolate and cookies. Kids will sing holiday songs and tell Santa what they would like for Christmas. Presented by Parks and Recreation: 203-834-6234.
A Gift for You and Me, 7 p.m., Wilton Playshop, Lovers Lane. A Christmas story, with music and dance, about a family that visits New York City for the holidays. Tickets: $15/$20 online at wiltionplayshop.org.
Sounds of the Season, 7:30 p.m., St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 36 New Canaan Road. Music on the Hill concert of the Jubilate Ringers handbell choir with Festival and Children's Chorus performing classic carols and songs. Free, with donations welcome: $20 suggested. 203-529-3133; musiconthehillCT.org.
Wreath Ceremony, 10 a.m., Veterans Memorial Green, Center Street. Boy Scouts will place wreaths to remember Wilton veterans. The community is invited. American Legion Post 86 will be open afterwards for hot cider and refreshments at 112 Old Ridgefield Road.
Wreath Festival Family Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Woodcock Nature Center, 56 Deer Run Road. All ages are welcome to use an array of natural materials and kid-friendly pieces to create a balsam holiday wreath. Winter animal encounters, face painting, nature art, photos, donuts, hot cocoa and more. Pay at the door, $55 per wreath.
A Gift for You and Me, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Wilton Playshop, Lovers Lane. A Christmas story, with music and dance, about a family that visits New York City for the holidays. Tickets: $15/$20 online at wiltionplayshop.org.
A Gift for You and Me, 2 p.m., Wilton Playshop, Lovers Lane. A Christmas story, with music and dance, about a family that visits New York City for the holidays. Tickets: $15/$20 online at wiltionplayshop.org.
Advent Concert, 3 p.m., Our Lady of Fatima Church, 229 Danbury Road. The adult choir will present Joy Has Dawned, an eight-movement Christmas musical in the style of Lessons and Carols, composed and arranged by Lloyd Larson. Free.
Stitch Time for Knitters and Crocheters, 1-2:30, Wilton Library. Drop-in program for knitters and crocheters of all abilities. Needles and yarn for novices to try out. No registration.
Night Time Knitters, 6:15-8 p.m., Wilton Library. Drop in to this informal group. Free, no registration.
CT Poetry Society Workshop, 2-4:30 p.m., Wilton Library. Share poetry you have written by reading it aloud to the group. Limit 15 attendees. Free, registration required: 203-762-6334 or www.wiltonlibrary.org.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-630 p.m., Wilton Library. For an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins will be accommodated. Positive ID required.