Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa's Workshop
Visitors can see Santa and his three live reindeer staying in their dedicated stable at the nursery. Inside Santa's Workshop, families can take photos with Santa, write letters at the letter-writing station, and participate in a coloring contest. Dogs are welcome to join family photos, and guests can enter raffles to win a kids' electric car.
Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Monday–Friday, 12pm–6pm; Saturday, 9am–6pm; Christmas Eve, 9am–3pm. We're Back Party Days: Friday, November 27, 12pm–6pm; Saturday, November 28, 9am–6pm.
Food & Drink
The Friday opening-day schedule lists wine and specialty-drink tastings at the Holiday Cheer Station.
Parking
Parking is free.
Pets
Dogs may come for Photos with Santa anytime the event is open. Monday–Friday visitors can get a free doggy gift bag.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Bring your dog Monday through Friday, when it's less busy, to get a free doggy gift bag with your Photo with Santa.
- Visit before the afternoon of December 23 if you want to see the live reindeer, since they head back to the North Pole then.
- Don't plan a Sunday visit, since the festival is closed, and remember photos with Santa are first-come, first-served with no reservations.
- Have the kids write a letter to Santa or color at the Reindeer Coloring Station in Santa's Workshop while you wait in line.
- Enter the Name the Baby Reindeer contest for a chance to win a kids' electric car, with the winning name announced on December 24.
Special Events & Promotions
- We're Back Party Days on Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28. Friday brings Santa's arrival, the reindeer's arrival, a ribbon cutting, vendor tents with face painting and Allegra Dance performances.
- The new Santa's Workshop gives families more room while they wait for photos with Santa.
- Dogs visiting Monday through Friday get a free doggy gift bag.
- Name the Baby Reindeer contest: enter for a chance to win a Mercedes-Benz kids' electric car, with the winning name announced December 24.
- Second Annual Reindeer & Santa Coloring Contest for kids ages 4–6 and 7–10.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need tickets or reservations?
No. Just walk up. Photos with Santa are first-come, first-served, rain or shine.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, dogs are welcome for Photos with Santa anytime the festival is open. Come Monday through Friday to get a free doggy gift bag from Cornell University Veterinary Specialists.
What can kids do while waiting for Santa?
Santa's Workshop has a Reindeer Coloring Station and a Letter Writing to Santa station. Every Photo with Santa is entered in a raffle for a Mercedes-Benz kids' car (one entry per family). You can also enter to name the baby reindeer.
Are the reindeer there the whole time?
The reindeer leave for the North Pole on the afternoon of December 23. Photos with Santa continue on Christmas Eve.
Does the festival support a charity?
Yes. A portion of every Photo with Santa is donated to Kids in Crisis.
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