Annual Holiday ‘Shop & Stroll’ Event Announced In Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, CT — The ninth annual Fairfield Holiday “Shop & Stroll” event will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9, First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick announced Monday. The event is co-sponsored by the Town of Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.

Participating shops will stay open late and offer an assortment of hors d’oeuvres and seasonal refreshments. Traveling carolers and musicians from local schools will “fill the air with holiday cheer, and the Town will be sponsoring an ice sculpting demonstration on Sherman Green,” according to a news release.

“This is a great opportunity to support our local businesses and start your holiday shopping while enjoying a fun night out with family or friends,” Kupchick said. “I look forward to this fun event each year and hope to see many residents join us.”

Fairfield Chamber of Commerce President Beverly Balaz said, “The Chamber of Commerce is happy to be partnering with the town on this festive event as it will give our businesses another opportunity to open their doors to the community, meet new customers from surrounding towns and together, help celebrate the holiday season with a wonderful shopping experience.”

Kupchick also called on residents and non-residents alike to take advantage of special shopping opportunities on “Small Business Saturday” immediately following the Thanksgiving holiday on Saturday, Nov. 27.

The town and Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a welcome station on Sherman Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Small Business Saturday, at which shoppers may receive a complimentary “Shop Small” canvass shopping bag, courtesy of American Express, as well as other free goodies, while supplies last. Small Business Saturday started in 2010 as a way to celebrate and support small businesses.

“The Town is pleased to serve as a neighborhood champion for this event,” Kupchick said. “’Small Business Saturday’ is a terrific opportunity to kick off the holiday season by remembering the small businesses that help make Fairfield special, and we would encourage all to ‘Shop Small’ throughout the year, but especially during this festive time of year.”

Businesses that wish to participate or sponsor the Holiday Shop & Stroll event should contact Community and Economic Development Director Mark Barnhart at 203-256-3120 or Fairfield Chamber of Commerce President Beverly Balaz at 203-255-1011 by close of business on Friday, Nov. 19.