Santa Visits Wilton

Local businesses in Wilton, CT will be hosting Santa for a good cause this holiday season. On Saturday December 3, 2011, shoppers can enjoy a photo opportunity with Santa, and support Wilton families in need.

The following businesses will be participating: Blue Star Bazaar, Babycat Milkbar, Moments by Andrea photography, and the New England Historical Connection furniture gallery.  The event will take place at 300 Danbury Road in Wilton, CT within the New England Historical Connection. 

Blue Star Bazaar will be on hand from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm to offer unique gift ideas for women, men, and children.  Items include jewelry, heirloom quality toys, scarves, handbags,  accessories, and children’s clothing.  10% of sales from Blue Star Bazaar throughout the day will support the Wilton Interfaith Fund which grants holiday requests for Wilton children in need.

Santa will be available fireside in this rustic New England setting to meet with children and take photos from 3:00 to 5:00.  Andrea Topalian of Moments by Andrea will be on hand to take professional portraits for a suggested $10 donation to the Wilton Interfaith Fun. Any donation $20 or over will enter you into a raffle for a $200 family portrait session for next Spring. Any donation over $100 will be rewarded with a $100 gift certificate toward a 2012 portrait session.  For portraits, please RSVP here: www.facebook.com/momentsbyandrea.

Also located within the New England Historical Connection, is Babycat Milkbar, owned and operated by Wilton residents Jeena Choi and Frank Kwei.  Babycat Milkbar will offer hot beverages, fresh goods from local bakers, and holiday gift sets.

This is a rare opportunity to: visit with Santa in a cozy, quaint setting; find some truly unique gift ideas; taste the flavors of the season; support local businesses; and - most importantly - support local families in need.  Please stop by for what is sure to be a festive event.