Parks and Recreation |
561 Main Street South
Southbury, CT 06488
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P:(203) 262-0633
Monday - Thursday:
8:00am - 4:30pm
Fri: 8:00am - 1:00pm
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Special Events and Free Programs
LUMINARY BAG DECORATION
Stop by the Parks and Recreation building to decorate a luminary bag that will be used at our Holiday Event to light the path for all attendees. Program is free for all participants of all ages (adult supervision required): registration encouraged but not required. There are four opportunities to color a bag, we will have all supplies ready for you! Details and Registration.
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION – December 6, 2025, 4:00-7:00pm
Join us for our annual Holiday Celebration on Saturday December 6th. Activities will start in the Parks and Recreation Building, 561 Main Street South and conclude at the Town Hall Green, 501 Main Street South.
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm: Crafts inside Parks and Recreation building. Last entry into Parks and Rec will be 4:45pm.
- 5:00pm - 6:00pm: Sensory friendly hour inside Parks and Recreation building.
- 5:00pm: outside, Town Hall Parking lot: free hot cocoa and sweets, Full Bloom Catering food truck selling hot dogs, hamburgers, grilled chicken sandwiches and chili.
- 5:30pm: outside, Town Hall Parking lot: A community sing-along, followed by a countdown to illumination.
- Around 6:00pm: outside, Town Hall Parking lot: Santa will arrive on the fire truck.
- After arrival: outside: Santa and his elf will be available for photos. There may be a surprise visit from the Grinch - keep your eyes peeled!
For more information go to southburyct.myrec.com.
GROW TOGETHER PLAY CLUB
At the Grow Together Play Club, unstructured time proves to be a powerful engine for development. When kids play freely, they're building essential life skills. Mixed-age environments naturally encourage social growth, teaching kids cooperation, empathy, and leadership as older children mentor younger ones. Self-directed activities sharpen problem-solving and critical thinking while boosting creativity and imagination. Crucially, it develops the independence to make decisions and learn emotional regulation in a low-stress setting. Ultimately, "just playing" is how your children learn to be resilient, confident, and successful friends.
Free for residents; $5 non-residents. Program will be held on Fridays, twice a month, 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Details, Registration and Signup for mailing list about future sessions.
STOCKING STUFFER WORKSHOP - December 14, 2025, 11am - 12pm
Make and create your own stocking-stuffer gifts or small gifts for others. Participants will get to make 5 different small gifts to keep or give away as gifts. Gifts to select from include a pen, keychain, "pop socket" phone holder, shoe charms, earrings, and a mini canvas to place in your home. There are Grinch-themed earrings, with the Grinch's hand holding a bell. Note: There is a limited quantity of each type of project, with different designs and colors. Details and Registration.
NEW PROGRAM: HOLIDAY GIFT WRAP WORKSHOP
Parks and Recreation is offering a new FREE program where you bring the presents and we provide the wrapping supplies! There will be paper, scissors, tape, ribbon, and small gift tags with large tables to work on. You can wrap the gifts yourself or get help from a member of our team. If you just want help and had a specific type of paper in mind, you are welcome to bring your own supplies. Free for residents; $5 non-residents. Open to all ages but adult supervision is required. Details and Registration.
LETTERS TO SANTA - November 25 to December 11, 2025
If your child writes to Santa Claus, Santa will return a letter to your child!
Santa wrote a letter to the children and, at his request, we’ve created a template return letter for children to use - check the website for details.
Santa still welcomes handwritten letters and even pictures! Parents/Guardians are recommended to make sure that the mailing address is legible.
Santa has asked Southbury Parks and Recreation's team to collect letters starting on Tuesday, November 25 to send to Santa. In order to get them to the North Pole in time, the deadline to drop off the letters is Thursday, December 11.
Participants can drop off letters in the Southbury Parks and Recreation's drop box, right outside our office doors (before you enter the building) on 561 Main Street South.
5th ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOUSE LIGHTS CONTEST - by December 14, 2025
Southbury Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the 5th Annual Holiday House Lights Contest. Southbury families, neighborhoods, and businesses are invited to decorate their house, street, or business to spread holiday cheer for all to see. Once your house or business is decorated, please fill out our entry form at southbury-ct.org/holidaylights. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, December 14, 2025.
GUESS THE NUMBER OF POMPOMS - by February 27, 2026
Come to the Parks & Recreation Office for this season's guessing contest. Fill out a slip of paper with your contact information and your guess of the total number of pompoms in the jar. All ages are welcome to participate in this free contest. This contest is open from November 3 to December 18. The winner will receive one free Parks and Recreation Clubhouse program and an option for a photo to be taken and posted on the Town of Southbury's social media, plus bragging rights!
HOMEMADE LIP BALM - January 13, 2026
Photo credit: Savvy Homemade
Create your own lip balm to take home with support from the Parks and Recreation Staff. Our team will combine and melt ingredients, then work with you to pick scents out and assist with pouring the mixture into its tube. You will get to design a label to put on your lip balm and take this home! This class is free for Southbury Residents, as we intend to offer free programs in January after the holidays!
Two sessions offered.
Details and Registration.