During December, South Windsor transforms from a charming town into a winter wonderland. Possibly the most famous attraction is Tom Delnicki’s famous light display on Felt Road, which draws massive crowds every night.
The walking trails at Wapping Park are a go-to site for hiking, but after a storm, the park takes on a new level of beauty as the small ponds freeze over and the trees sparkle with icy snow.
While driving down Ellington Road, the expansive fields are a beautiful sight on a snowy morning. Hikers coming out of the Wapping Park trails can also view the icy fields from afar.
In front of the Plaza, near the intersection between Buckland and Ellington Road, shoppers can stop to examine the small gazebo, which is annually decorated with a small Christmas tree.
The beloved Wapping Park trails have two entrances on either side of the forest, and while traversing the trails during winter may be cold, the adventure is well worth the chill.
While shopping at Evergreen Walk, South Windsor’s festive outdoor mall, the Green is a fun place to stop and warm up by the fire, or enjoy musical concerts on select nights.
On December 7th, Evergreen’s massive Christmas tree was lit for the first time, drawing hundreds of people to witness the spectacle. The event included live music, shopping, food, and a parade with horse-drawn carriages.
Evergreen Walk held many surprises on December 7th, with groups of old-fashioned carolers filling the outdoor mall with song. For late-night shoppers, this was a special treat.
South Windsor High School also demonstrated their holiday spirit, setting up booths to represent holidays celebrated by the students. Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa were all represented.
While Tom Delnicki may forever hold the title for South Windsor’s largest display, some residents have also been drawing crowds with their outstanding arrangement of holiday lights.
Dzen’s Tree Farm is not only a great place to purchase Christmas trees, but also has beautiful arrangements like wreaths, kissing balls, and garlands.
While Dzen’s offers pre-cut trees, it also has plenty of fresh trees to be cut down independently. This is a memorable winter experience that Dzen’s advertises annually.
The famous Gingerbread House Festival at the Wood Memorial Library has recently been moved to Nomad’s due to construction at the Wood, but Gingy the Gingerbread Man still made an appearance.
The Watershed History Collective was praised for adapting to the new venue, and visitors took time to appreciate the inventive decorations while observing the creative gingerbread houses.
