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Baptist Health Conway Illuminate

Children can drop off their letters in a special North Pole Mailbox located in Rogers Plaza in front of the Chamber of Commerce Building. Families can download and print a fillable letter to Santa before visiting. Santa will send a reply to every letter that includes a return address.

Nov 28 – Dec 18, 2026 All ages

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

3:00 to 5:30 pm on November 28.

Neighborhood

Downtown Conway

Location

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Rogers Plaza · Conway, AR Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children who want to write to santa

Vibe

Simple and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Low

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Include a complete return address on the letter, because Santa's reply is promised only for letters that provide one.
  • Download the fillable letter before visiting if you want to use the provided template rather than prepare your own letter.
  • Write the letter before arriving, then take it to the North Pole Mailbox in Rogers Plaza in front of the Chamber of Commerce Building.
  • Plan your mailbox visit between November 30 and December 18, the dates listed for this ongoing Letters to Santa activity.
  • On November 28, look for Letters to Santa during the tree-lighting event's 3–5:30 p.m. crafts, games and Santa activities.

Special Events & Promotions

  • On November 28, the Illuminate Christmas Tree Lighting has crafts, games, Smile with Santa, Santa's Workshop, a Snow Zone and Letters to Santa, then the tree lighting.
  • The Ferris Wheel and Mini Ferris Wheel run Wednesday through Sunday evenings for a per-person fee.

Links & Contact

Run by Conway Area Chamber of Commerce and Toad Suck Daze

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will Santa write back?

Yes. Santa answers every letter that includes a return address.

Is there a letter template we can use?

Yes. You can download and print a fillable letter to Santa before you go.

What else is there for kids on tree-lighting day?

On November 28 there are crafts and games, Letters to Santa, Smile with Santa, Santa's Workshop and a Snow Zone. Family rides and live entertainment run too, and the Conway Christmas Tree Lighting caps off the day.

Are there rides during the season?

Yes. The Ferris Wheel and Mini Ferris Wheel run Wednesday through Sunday evenings, for a per-person fee.

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