Nichols Fire Annual Toy Drive and Popcorn Ball Toss with Santa, 12/13/2025

What?

Our annual Toy Drive and Popcorn Ball Toss is set to be hosted Saturday, December 13th from 10AM to Noon. Our volunteers will be driving on pre determined routes throughout our district to collect new, unopened toys and toss out popcorn balls to anyone standing out on their driveways, lawns, closest intersections and parking lots. Don't leave after you see the first truck or drop off a toy though. Each route has a chance to see Santa Claus riding by on a fire truck too! Don't hesitate to ask Santa for a photo, our crews would love to stop for any and all photo opportunities.

Where?

Attached below are our 3 routes that we will be driving on this year. Each map can be read by starting at the green dot, and following the arrows along the colored route assigned to your neighborhood. Each route has been designed to take about 2 hours for our crews to complete. That being said, if you live near #1 on our chart, we will be there close to 10:00, and the #9 (or #11 for route 1) will be closer to 12:00. But if you're worried about missing us, just listen for the sirens! All crews will be using our lights, sirens and horns to announce our arrival to each street and neighborhood. Do you live out of district or not near one of our routes? Stop by one of the 3 "photo op" locations, marked on the maps, to donate toys and take photos with Santa and crew.

Donation Information

Last year we were able to fill up 2 full truck beds of toys to bring to Trumbull Social Services. This year, lets try to get even more! Each route will have multiple designated vehicles to collect unopened toys and if you are able, we kindly ask you make a donation. However, please do not feel that you need to make a donation. If you are not able, you are still more than welcome to come out, catch a popcorn ball, see Santa and spread the holiday cheer! Don't have time to catch us while we are out on the road? Stop by Nichols Station 1 at 100 Shelton Rd any time on Saturday the 13th to drop off any donations.

Happy Holidays

We cannot wait to see everyone on Saturday morning to help spread holiday cheer and collect toys for those families that may not be as fortunate this year. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us on our "Contact Us" page or on our social medias. Our media team typically responds within 24 hours.

Happy Holidays, from the Nichols Fire Department!