December 5, 2025

Holiday Stroll

The Rowayton Civic Association invites you to a full weekend of holiday fun as we kick off the season with lights, laughter, and community spirit.

Holiday Stroll Day #1
Friday, December 5th | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Bicycle Crawl
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Pinkney Park
Sign Up Here

Kick off the Holiday Stroll weekend with the inaugural Holiday Bike Crawl, starting at Pinkney Park. Riders will make festive stops along the route — including the Bait Shop, Bell Island, Lower Highland Avenue, and finishing at the Community Center. Each stop will feature fun, community spirit, and plenty of holiday cheer. All participants are encouraged to decorate their bikes with lights to keep the ride bright and merry. It’s a great way to see friends, visit local spots, and start the weekend’s celebration.

Holiday Stroll Day #2
Saturday, December 6th | 11:45 AM – 8:30 PM

Santa Arrives by boat
‍11:45 AM @ Pinkney Park
Photos with Santa
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Pinkney Park Gazebo
Holiday Bounce House
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM @ Rowayton Avenue & Pinkney Park
Holiday Market
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Pinkney Park
Rowayton Gardners Christmas Market
12:00 PM @  Pinkney Park
Mike Barbis Santa Toy Drive
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ (See Santa Run Route Below)
Merchant Displays & Activities
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Rowayton Avenue
10th Annual Eggnog Contest
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Rowayton Ave
Sign Up Here
Light Up Rowayton (Santa Arrives)
5:00 PM @ Pinkney Park
Holiday Beer Garden
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Pinkney Park
Live Music
5:15 PM - 8:00 PM @ Pinkney Park

Santa Run 2025 - Toy Drive Route

Help us fill the sleigh! Santa and the RCA team will make stops throughout the community collecting toys for local families.

Stop #1
3:00 PM @ Pinkney Park
Stop #2
3:10 PM @ Crest & Ridgewood
Stop #3
3:25 PM @ Train Station
Stop #4
3:40 PM @ South Beach
Stop #5
3:50 PM @ Brendan's 101
Stop #6
4:00 PM @ Firehouse

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable start to the holiday season in Rowayton! For more information on the Holiday Stroll, contact info@rowaytoncivic.org

2025 Live Auction

The River Ramble live auction begins at 1:30 PM!

NY Giants:
4 Season Tickets
Value: $4,000
Nantucket House:
3 Night Stay
Value: $6,000
Isle of Palms House:
1 Week Stay
Value: $15,000
Golden Cone: 
Free Ice Cream for Life
Value: PRICELESS
Beer Boy:
Honorary Induction
Value: PRICELESS
NY Knicks:
2 Tickets, Section 7
Value: $3,000
Mets Guitar:
Signed by Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez, Steve Gelbs & Ron Darling
Value: $3,000
RCA Porch Jam:
6 Adult Tickets
Value: $450

2025 Silent Auction

The River Ramble silent auction begins at 11 AM and closes at 3 PM!

Rowayton Seafood Market Lobster Bake Dinner For 4 
Value: $300
Barbara Erdmann
Photography
Value: $1,000
RCA Logo Package
Value: $300
RFD Ride the
Firetruck + Pizza
Value: $400
Rowayton Seafood
Gift Certificate, Wine & Merch
Value: $400
A Night on the Courts
& Adult Paddle Party
Value: $500
Rowayton Gardeners Potting Shed Cocktail Party For 25 people
Value: $700
Spring Pilates
5 Classes
Value: $350
Ben Larabee Photo:
1 Hour Family Session
& Museum Quality Print
Value: $4,500
Carozza Fitness
Kids Birthday Party
Value: $750
Rowayton Library
Daughter’s Ball
with 2 manicures
Value: $250
RCA Fall Fest 2025
4 Tickets
Value: $100
2026 River Ramble
tickets for Games,
Food & Drink
Value: $200
Stamford Comedy Club
4 Tickets
Value: $200
Comedy Night table for 10 Saturday Night, 2026
Value: $1,500
Comedy Night Table for 10 Friday Night, 2026
Value: $1,500
VIP RCA Summer Concert Series Reserved Table with a stocked RCA cooler
Value: PRICELESS
Arden's & Rowayton Wine Shop Picnic in the park
Value: $300
Two Round-Trip flights to any JetBlue-operated destination
Value: $2,000
Rowayton themed art
Value: $100
A Special Director’s Picnic
at Green’s Ledge
Value: $1,000
College Admission Advisor & Private Tutor
Value: $300
Darien Butcher
Box of Prime Meats
Value: $500
314 Beer Garden
Gift certificate
Value: $100
The gardener's center crystal quest experience
Value: $125
sONO 1420
Luxury Bourbon Box
Value: $75
Spacecat Brewery
tour & Gift Card
Value: $125
Cucina Daniella
Olive Oil and Vinegar Basket
Value: $50
Career Coaching
for Young Professionals
Value: $675
Party Planning Consultation
Value: $250
Professional Gift Wrapping
Value: $50/H
Black Diamond
Droplet Necklace
Value: $800
Yoga with Elyse
Value: $100
City Strong Athletics
90-Day Full Throttle Pass
Value: $1,500
infinity fitness Free Month Group Classes + 1 PT Session
Value: $400
Posh Spa & Nail
13 manicures
Value: $200
Lucca Imported
Fine Leather Purse
Value: $550
The Grit Ninja
3 Open Gym Sessions
Value: $100
Private Motorboat Captain
4 hours
Value: $400
Somatic Therapy
Value: $150
Penny Linn
Value: $150
Four Forks
Family Dinner for 6
Value: $600
4 Dining Experiences: Sails Bar & Grill, Molto, Greer Southern Table, & L'Ostal
Value: $550

Details

All Weekend Long!

Rowayton Avenue

Bike Crawl Sign Up Eggnog Contest Sign UpFestival Lineup 2025

Details

All Weekend Long!

Rowayton Avenue

Bike Crawl Sign Up Festival Lineup 2025

The Rowayton Civic Association invites you to a full weekend of holiday fun as we kick off the season with lights, laughter, and community spirit.

Holiday Stroll Day #1
Friday, December 5th | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Bicycle Crawl
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Pinkney Park
Sign Up Here

Kick off the Holiday Stroll weekend with the inaugural Holiday Bike Crawl, starting at Pinkney Park. Riders will make festive stops along the route — including the Bait Shop, Bell Island, Lower Highland Avenue, and finishing at the Community Center. Each stop will feature fun, community spirit, and plenty of holiday cheer. All participants are encouraged to decorate their bikes with lights to keep the ride bright and merry. It’s a great way to see friends, visit local spots, and start the weekend’s celebration.

Holiday Stroll Day #2
Saturday, December 6th | 11:45 AM – 8:30 PM

Santa Arrives by boat
‍11:45 AM @ Pinkney Park
Photos with Santa
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Pinkney Park Gazebo
Holiday Bounce House
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM @ Rowayton Avenue & Pinkney Park
Holiday Market
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Pinkney Park
Rowayton Gardners Christmas Market
12:00 PM @  Pinkney Park
Mike Barbis Santa Toy Drive
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ (See Santa Run Route Below)
Merchant Displays & Activities
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Rowayton Avenue
10th Annual Eggnog Contest
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Rowayton Ave
Sign Up Here
Light Up Rowayton (Santa Arrives)
5:00 PM @ Pinkney Park
Holiday Beer Garden
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Pinkney Park
Live Music
5:15 PM - 8:00 PM @ Pinkney Park

Santa Run 2025 - Toy Drive Route

Help us fill the sleigh! Santa and the RCA team will make stops throughout the community collecting toys for local families.

Stop #1
3:00 PM @ Pinkney Park
Stop #2
3:10 PM @ Crest & Ridgewood
Stop #3
3:25 PM @ Train Station
Stop #4
3:40 PM @ South Beach
Stop #5
3:50 PM @ Brendan's 101
Stop #6
4:00 PM @ Firehouse

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable start to the holiday season in Rowayton! For more information on the Holiday Stroll, contact info@rowaytoncivic.org

2025 Live Auction

The River Ramble live auction
will begin at 1:30 PM!

NY Giants:
4 Season Tickets
Value: $4,000
Nantucket House:
3 Night Stay
Value: $6,000
Isle of Palms House:
1 Week Stay
Value: $15,000
Golden Cone: 
Free Ice Cream for Life
Value: PRICELESS
Beer Boy:
Honorary Induction
Value: PRICELESS
NY Knicks:
2 Tickets, Section 7
Value: $3,000
Mets Guitar:
Signed by Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez, Steve Gelbs & Ron Darling
Value: $3,000
RCA Porch Jam:
6 Adult Tickets
Value: $450

2025 Silent Auction

The River Ramble silent auction
will begin at 11:30 AM and closes at 3 PM!

Rowayton Seafood Market
Lobster Bake Dinner For 4 
Value: $300
Barbara Erdmann
Photography
Value: $1,000
RCA Logo Package
Value: $300
RFD Ride the
Firetruck + Pizza
Value: $400
Rowayton Seafood
Gift Certificate, Wine & Merch
Value: $400
A Night on the Courts
& Adult Paddle Party
Value: $500
Rowayton Gardeners Potting Shed Cocktail Party For 25 people
Value: $700
Spring Pilates
5 Classes
Value: $350
Ben Larabee Photo:
1 Hour Family Session
& Museum Quality Print
Value: $4,500
Carozza Fitness
Kids Birthday Party
Value: $750
Rowayton Library
Daughter’s Ball
with 2 manicures
Value: $250
RCA Fall Fest 2025
4 Tickets
Value: $100
2026 River Ramble
tickets for Games,
Food & Drink
Value: $200
Stamford Comedy Club
4 Tickets
Value: $200
Comedy Night table for 10
Saturday Night, 2026
Value: $1,500
Comedy Night Table for 10
Friday Night, 2026
Value: $1,500
VIP RCA Summer Concert Series Reserved Table with a stocked RCA cooler bag
Value: PRICELESS
Arden's & Rowayton Wine Shop Picnic in the park
Value: $300
Two Round-Trip flights to any JetBlue-operated destination
Value: $2,000
Rowayton themed art
Value: $100
A Special Director’s Picnic
at Green’s Ledge
Value: $1,000
College Admission Advisor & Private Tutor
Value: $300
Darien Butcher
Box of Prime Meats
Value: $500
314 Beer Garden
Gift certificate
Value: $100
The gardener's center
crystal quest experience
Value: $125
sONO 1420
Luxury Bourbon Box
Value: $75
Spacecat Brewery
tour & Gift Card
Value: $125
Cucina Daniella
Olive Oil and Vinegar Basket
Value: $50
Career Coaching
for Young Professionals
Value: $675
Party Planning Consultation
Value: $250
Professional Gift Wrapping
Value: $50/H
Black Diamond
Droplet Necklace
Value: $800
Yoga with Elyse
Value: $100
City Strong Athletics
90-Day Full Throttle Pass
Value: $1,500
infinity fitness Free Month Group Classes + 1 PT Session
Value: $400
Posh Spa & Nail
13 manicures
Value: $200
Lucca Imported
Fine Leather Purse
Value: $550
The Grit Ninja
3 Open Gym Sessions
Value: $100
Private Motorboat Captain
4 hours
Value: $400
Somatic Therapy
Value: $150
Penny Linn
Value: $150
Four Forks
Family Dinner for 6
Value: $600
4 Dining Experiences: Sails Bar & Grill, Molto, Greer Southern Table, & L'Ostal
Value: $550

For over 100 years, the Rowayton Civic Association has brought neighbors together through events, education, and service. Join us in shaping the next century of community life.

Upcoming Events
Nov
27
Turkey Trot
8:00 am - 10:00 am
at
Rowayton Community Center
Dec
5
Holiday Stroll
All Weekend Long!
at
Rowayton Avenue
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