special events Family & Holiday Special Events Letters to Santa Your little one can write to Santa at the North Pole and will receive a personalized letter from Santa, a Nice Certificate and some stickers! Once registered, have your child write and mail their letter to Santa by 12/15 at 5pm. Santa and his elves will reply back via USPS. North Pole Post mailboxes are located at Shadelands Art Center and the Downtown Library’s back entrance near the surface parking lot where curbside book pickup is. Drop off letters between 11/22 - 12/15. Please make sure your child’s name and return address on the letter is LEGIBLE and matches the registration information. Cost: $10 per letter. Register for course ID # 37329 at http://bit.ly/ArtsRecEvents. Center REP’s production of A Christmas Carol December 9 – 23 Lesher Center for the Arts The annual holiday tradition is back in the Hofmann Theatre! This is a theatrical event not to be missed, full of love and laughter, music and dance, and dazzling special effects. Check lesherartscenter.org for the latest info. Visit to the North Pole December 14 – 23 Lesher Center for the Arts Santa and Mrs. Claus will be waiting for you at the North Pole, as they make their annual holiday stop to visit with children and their families. Visit LesherArtsCenter.org to reserve your family’s private time slot. Luminary Walk at Boundary Oak by Candlelight Thursday, December 16, 5:30 – 7:30pm Boundary Oak Golf Course Celebrate the holiday season with a memorable evening stroll lit by candlelight through the beauty of Boundary Oak Golf Course. Hundreds of luminaries line the cart path lending a magical flair to the evening. Enjoy music, special activities, a special appearance by Santa and a hot beverage from the Taphouse. Children under 1 are free. Children must be accompanied by adult. Stroller and wheelchair friendly event. Sorry, no dogs. Rain cancels the event. Cost: $5/person. Register for course ID # 35338 at http://bit.ly/ArtsRecEvents.
Santa in the Park Friday, December 17, 3:30 – 5:30pm Civic Park Come take pictures with Santa, write letters to Santa, experience a candy cane hunt, and ornament-making for the kids! Holiday attire encouraged. No refunds. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register each child in the house separately. Ages 3-7. Cost: $28 per child. Register for course ID # 35339 at http://bit.ly/ArtsRecEvents.
Locations: AB = Arbolado Park; BO = Boundary Oak Golf Course; CP = Civic Park; CL = Clarke Swim Center; HF = Heather Farm Park; LA = Larkey Park; SH = Shadelands Art Center; TI = Tice Valley Park; OFF = Offsite
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