What do you wish for this holiday season? At Holiday Wish in Stamford, Connecticut, you can follow the magic and restore the wonder of the season. This holiday event by Parachute Concerts will transport you to a world of enchantment, magic, and belief. It is an immersive experience that will make you feel like you are walking through a spectacular holiday-themed village in the midst of the greatest holiday story. With elves, reindeer, a snowman, and even the big man himself, Holiday Wish is one immersive holiday event in Connecticut that will no doubt get you in the Christmas spirit.

Holiday Wish is not like a traditional holiday event. Rather, you will walk through 20,000 square feet of lights, music, and entertainment. It will become your family’s new favorite Christmas tradition.
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This event is located at the Stamford Town Center and every inch of the 20,000-square-foot space is decorated and lit up with thousands of twinkling lights. This allows you to become truly immersed in the experience and its magic.
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It's like walking through a Christmas village that happens to be indoors.
Holiday Wish incorporates visual storytelling at its best. During this one-of-a-kind holiday event, you will go on a journey — or enter a story — to help you better experience the wonder and the magic of the holidays.
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This year's Holiday Wish at Stamford Town Center includes a magical interactive train ride to the North Pole. Hop aboard the virtual Holiday Wish Express with your new friend Teddy in an experience you won't soon forget!
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Along the way, you'll meet a cast of characters, friends of Teddy, that includes Mrs. Claus, Santa's elves, the Giant Moose Family, and more. Your job is to help Teddy locate his friends through an incredibly fun scavenger hunt.
There are twinkling forests and winter wonderlands you will venture through. The Starlit Forest is especially festive with its singing family of raccoons.
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Of course, there will also be a snowball fight! A favorite area for the young and the young at heart includes a digital snowball fight with snow creatures.
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You'll also take a stroll through Glacier Island where you'll discover a luminated pathway with penguins, polar bears, and other critters.
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You will enter Santa's Workshop through the Luminous Portal and discover the elves hard at work. You can also spend time with Mrs. Claus while you're here.
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Be sure to stop by the stables to say hello to Santa's reindeer, too!
After witnessing the magic of toy-making in Santa's Workshop, kids can write a letter to Santa in the North Pole Mailroom. What do you think your kids will ask for this year?
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The story, lights, sounds, and festivities of this event by Parachute Concerts will make you want to follow the magic and believe. Keep your eyes out for photo ops along the way to help you remember the magic you felt along your journey.
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Plus, you can stop into Teddy's House of Sweets and indulge in a candy or sweet treat before you leave the North Pole.
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Holiday Wish Express is open on select dates from mid-November through December 24. Purchasing tickets to Holiday Wish in advance on the website is strongly encouraged.
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Check out last year's Holiday Wish commercial by @holidaywish2833 to get a feel of the event:

For more information on this event, including times and to purchase tickets, visit Holiday Wish online. You’ll also want to follow the Holiday Wish Facebook page for even more up-to-date news and information.

Did you attend Holiday Wish in Connecticut last year? If so, what did you think? Let us know in the comments!

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What are some other incredible holiday events in Connecticut?

The holiday season is a special time of year in the Constitution State. Here are a few additional holiday events in Connecticut you may enjoy:

  • Ivoryton Illuminations in Ivoryton, CT
  • Magic of Lights in East Hartford, CT
  • Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce in Bristol, CT
  • Fantasy of Lights in New Haven, CT
  • Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights in East Windsor, CT

Check out more holiday events in Connecticut.

What else is there to do in winter in Connecticut?

You don’t have to stay indoors all winter if you don’t have to. There are plenty of things to do in Connecticut in winter. Check out the following options:

  • Visit a Christmas town like Mystic, Old Lyme, or Torrington.
  • Go ice skating at a place like Bushnell Park in Hartford or Ingalls Ice Rink in New Haven.
  • Hit the slopes at Ski Sundown in New Hartford.
  • Take a winter getaway at a cozy cabin in a small Connecticut town.

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