Derby Public Library > Events > Christmas in the Park
Come enjoy the joyous holiday season at Madison Avenue Central Park! Get your photo taken with Santa, ride the carousel, listen to local musical talent, take a horse drawn carriage ride, decorate cookies, make a kids craft, and much more.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
NEW EVENT HOURS THIS YEAR! 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Christmas in the Park is presented by Julie Olmsted Insurance and Financial Services, Derby Recreation Commission, and Derby Public Library. Events will take place in The Venue, Pavilion, and outdoors at the park.
All activities are free with the exception of breakfast with Santa and food trucks and vendors.
For more information and updates, check out the event's Facebook page.
*Schedule subject to change*
All Day Events 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Carousel Rides
- Holiday Bounce Houses
- Barrel Train Rides
- Toy Train Display (inside The Venue)
In The Venue
- Breakfast with Santa ($7) 8:30-10:30 a.m.
- Live Music 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Clown Balloon Artist 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Photos with Santa 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m and 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
In the Pavilion
- Make-and-Take Crafts & Coloring 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Letters to Santa 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Cookie Decorating 12 p.m. until cookies run out!
- Tabletop Christmas Puzzle 3-5 p.m.
Outside at the Park
- Mini Ponies 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Food Trucks 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. ($)
- Tanganyika Animals 1-5 p.m.
- Candy Cane Hunt 3:00 p.m.
- Clydesdale-drawn Carriage Rides 2:30-5:30 p.m.
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