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Meet Santa

Santa visits Historic Downtown Bowmanville for festive holiday meet-and-greets outdoors. Visitors can have professional photographs taken with Santa to support community families. Every visiting child receives a special holiday gift courtesy of local downtown businesses.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Professional photographs are available for a minimum $15 cash donation to The Salvation Army Bowmanville.

Hours

1:00pm until 3:00pm.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Historic Downtown Bowmanville

Going?

Location

Historic Downtown Bowmanville · corner of Temperance Street & King Street, Bowmanville, ON Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and welcoming

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Bring cash if you want a professional photograph, as the donation for photos is cash only.
  • Allow time for the Santa photo and gift, as each child receives a holiday gift during the visit.
  • Choose one of the listed Saturday visits in December to meet Santa in downtown Bowmanville.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Santa visits on December 5, 12, and 19.
  • Each visiting child receives a holiday gift.
  • Professional photographs are available for a cash donation to The Salvation Army Bowmanville.

Links & Contact

Run by Bowmanville BIA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can children do during the visit?

Children can meet Santa, have a photo taken with him and receive a holiday gift from downtown businesses.

Are professional photos available?

Yes. Professional photographs are available for a cash donation to The Salvation Army Bowmanville; the full donation supports local families.

Does every visiting child receive a gift?

Yes, each child receives a special holiday gift courtesy of Historic Downtown Bowmanville businesses.

Do I need to bring cash for photos?

Yes. The professional photo donation is cash only.

Is there an age limit for children?

No age limit is specified.

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