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Santa's Castle

Friday, December 11, 2026 from 4 PM to 8 PM

Santa's Castle is back, and it's a whole new adventure! This year, the entire museum is transformed with brand-new areas, new activities, and fresh surprises around every corner. Your favorites are back too, like Santa himself and our live dance performances.
Came last year? You haven't seen this one yet. Make Santa's Castle part of your family's holiday tradition, and come see what's new!
Find out details 🔗 www.eriechildrensmuseum.org/santas-castle/
🗓️ Member Night: Friday, December 11 | 4 – 8 PM
🗓️ Saturday, December 12 | 9 AM – 1 PM & 2 – 6 PM
🗓️ Sunday, December 13 | 9 AM – 1 PM & 2 – 6 PM
📍 expERIEnce Children's Museum
🎟️ Kids: $20 | Adults: $18 | Members Save 20%
Holiday magic fills every corner of the museum! ✨
🎅 Santa's Meet & Greet: Visit Santa, join a sing-along, and get your photo taken. Every child takes home a surprise from Santa! (Photos are printed on-site. No email links will be sent.)
🍪 Claus' Cookies & Cocoa: Decorate sugar cookies and sip hot cocoa with Mrs. Claus.
🎄 Elf Workshop: Watch our elves engrave a family ornament, made in the Gannon University Makerspace.
✉️ North Pole List: Write a letter to Santa and send it to the North Pole.
🩰 Nutcrackers & Sugar Plums: Watch live performances by Erie Dance Conservatory, then build a Tiny Dancer that spins on its own.
💚 Grumpville: Play holiday games, help a grumpy green neighbor's heart grow three sizes, and snuggle Max from Therapy Dogs United.
✨ Glitter Tattoos: Saturday and Sunday only. Member Night guests get face painting instead!
🌍 Holidays Around the World: Make holiday art inspired by traditions from around the globe.
🎁 Holiday Toy Shop: Stocking stuffers, gifts and keepsakes for every age.
PLUS Members get the first look at Santa's Castle before it opens to the public! Enjoy all the holiday fun above, plus these Member Night extras:
🫏 Meet Dominick the Donkey: Say hello to the four-legged star of the Christmas classic!
🎨 Festive Face Painting: Trade the glitter for a full holiday look as a reindeer, snowflake or candy cane!
Step inside for hands-on holiday magic and memories that sparkle!

For more information, please visit https://www.eriechildrensmuseum.org/santas-castle/ or call 8144533743

expERIEnce Children's Museum, 420 French Street, Erie , PA 16507
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