Santa Meet & Greet -December 5th & 6th
Guests can meet Santa Claus while taking a self-guided tour through the historic Kearney Mansion. The mansion is adorned for the holiday season with more than a dozen decorated trees, each designed around a beloved Christmas carol. The festivities also feature a Christmas Market for visitors to explore.
Dec 5 – Dec 6, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Parking
Parking is inside Kearney Park; the vehicle parking fee is collected in cash at the park entrance.
Location
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Tips & Advice
- Reserve an available booking slot in advance for the Santa Meet & Greet and self-guided mansion tour.
- Bring cash for the vehicle parking fee collected at the Kearney Park entrance.
- Visit on December 5 or 6 to combine the Christmas display with the Santa Meet & Greet and Christmas Market.
- Allow time to explore the more than a dozen decorated trees, each representing a Christmas carol.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santa Meet & Greet and the Christmas Market take place December 5 and 6.
- This year, each Christmas tree represents a beloved Christmas carol.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can visitors do during the Santa Meet & Greet?
Visitors can take a self-guided tour of Christmas at Kearney and meet Santa. A Christmas Market is also part of the December event.
What is on display inside the mansion?
More than a dozen Christmas trees fill Kearney Mansion. This year, each tree represents a beloved Christmas carol, with local decorators creating their own interpretations.
Do I need to reserve a visit in advance?
Advance reservations are encouraged. The booking calendar lets you select an available date and time for the Santa Meet & Greet.
What are the parking arrangements?
Kearney Mansion is inside Kearney Park, where a cash-only vehicle parking fee is collected at the park entrance.
How long does the Christmas display run?
The Christmas at Kearney display runs for six weeks, from November 20 through January 3.
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