Today’s world often feels so far from yesterday. We’ve got the knowledge of the world at our fingertips at any given moment and should be more interconnected than ever thanks to social media, but it still sometimes can feel like things are just moving too fast and like we’re further apart than we’ve ever been. If you feel like you need a bit of old-fashioned, small town charm in your life this Christmas, we’ve got the perfect Nutmeg State spot for you. Thomaston is a little town of of less than 2,000 people, but it’s one of our favorite Christmas small towns in Connecticut. There are so many great small towns in Connecticut and this is one of the best come wintertime. It’s the perfect place to put you in the holiday spirit and make you feel like part of a community.

The Light Up Thomaston celebration has been an annual tradition in this little town for more than 25 years.
Thomaston, CT
Every year, on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving, Thomaston shuts down Main Street to host a parade and city-wide event.
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This is always a blast, with a heavy focus on community spirit. Thousands of people from Thomaston and surrounding towns come to celebrate the season and enjoy the parade, which features vehicles, lights, and fun floats.
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In addition to the parade, you'll find a petting zoo, live music and entertainment, free food, and horse and wagon rides.
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Even if you aren't able to make it to the Lights Up Thomaston event, there are plenty of other ways to celebrate in this great Christmas small town in Connecticut. Thomaston is home to the Railroad Museum of New England.
Railroad Museum of New England
This non-profit museum offers train rides for much of the year, but some of the best are during the holiday season. You can enjoy an excursion on the Santa Express or Northern Lights Limited.
Railroad Museum of New England
The Nutmeg State's bigger cities are wonderful, but there's something charmingly old-fashioned about Christmas in small towns in Connecticut.
Railroad Museum of New England/Facebook

For more information about this year’s Light Up Thomaston event, check out the Thomaston, Connecticut website. To check out the train rides available this winter, visit the Railroad Museum of New England website.

What’s your favorite place to celebrate Christmas in Connecticut? Share your holiday traditions in the comments!

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