Illustration of Santa greeting families at long breakfast tables with pancakes and cocoa (Santa Stravaganza)
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Santa Stravaganza

Visitors can take photos with Santa and write him holiday letters. Guests can also stop by a card creation station, see live animals, enter an ornament guessing contest, play games, and decorate cookies.

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Hours

9:00 AM–12:00 PM.

Location

Watertown City Hall · 309 Lewis Avenue South, Watertown, MN, 55388 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and hands-on

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Make time for the card creation station, since it is one of the listed hands-on activities.
  • Bring a letter for Santa or leave time to write one at the event.
  • Allow time for the live animals, games and ornament-guessing contest as well as the Santa photo.
  • Leave room in your visit for cookie decorating, another activity offered at the event.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Free pictures with Santa are offered on December 5.

Links & Contact

Run by Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can visitors do at Santa-Stravaganza?

Activities include writing letters to Santa, making cards, decorating cookies, playing games and entering an ornament-guessing contest.

Can visitors take a photo with Santa?

Yes. Pictures with Santa are free.

Will there be animals at the event?

Yes, live animals are included among the activities.

Is there anything for children to make?

Visitors can use the card creation station, write letters to Santa and decorate cookies.

What other activities are planned?

Guests can play games and enter the ornament-guessing contest.

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