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Christmas on Cooper Drive

Visitors take part in a holiday drive-thru event featuring character appearances and photo opportunities with Santa, Anna, Elsa, Mickey Mouse, Buddy the Elf, and The Grinch. Children can drop off their letters in Santa's mailbox to receive a reply mailed directly to their home. Guests can also enjoy surprise treats and listen to festive music along the way.

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 All ages

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

4:00 – 7:00 pm.

Food & Drink

Surprise treats are offered.

Location

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Midwest Bank · 2601 Cooper Dr, Norfolk, NE 68701 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Fill out Santa's letter before you go and include your return address, so Santa's reply can be mailed straight to your home.
  • Follow the new route from W. Pasewalk Ave. and Highway 275, because 25th Street from the highway to the bank entrance is closed during the event.
  • Tune your car radio to 101.7 before you reach the entrance so the Christmas music plays as you drive through.
  • Snap a photo at the event and tag Midwest Bank on Facebook and Instagram for chances to win a Pizza Ranch gift card.
  • Photos and videos are taken throughout the event, and attending means your image may appear in the event's promotional materials or social media.

Special Events & Promotions

  • New entrance route this year via W. Pasewalk Ave. and Highway 275 to handle increased traffic.
  • New holiday friends join the character lineup at this year's event.
  • Photo contest: tag Midwest Bank on Facebook for a chance at a Pizza Ranch gift card, with an extra entry for tagging on Instagram.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which characters will be there?

Santa, Anna and Elsa, Mickey Mouse, Buddy the Elf and The Grinch will be there for photos. Some new holiday friends are joining this year too.

How do I get to the entrance?

Enter at the intersection of W. Pasewalk Ave. and Highway 275 and head south. Then turn west on S. 25th St and drive behind Walmart to the entrance on Cooper Dr. 25th Street from Highway 275 to the bank entrance is closed during the event.

How do letters to Santa work?

Download the letter template or write your own, and include your return address. Drop it in Santa's mailbox at the event. Every child who turns in a completed letter gets a reply from Santa mailed home.

Is there music?

Yes. Tune your radio to 101.7 for Christmas music as you go through.

Is there a photo contest?

Yes. Post a photo from the event on Facebook and tag Midwest Bank for a chance to win a Pizza Ranch gift card. Tag @midwestbank on Instagram too for an extra entry.

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