Illustration of Santa reading a storybook to children sitting on cushions beside a decorated tree (Cookies With Santa)
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Cookies With Santa

Children decorate a giant Christmas sugar cookie and create a festive ornament to take home. The holiday event also features a storytelling session, an area to write and mail letters to the North Pole, and photo opportunities with Santa.

Sun, Dec 6, 2026 All ages

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Tickets

Member child: $15 per child; non-member child: $20 per child; adults age 13 and older: 2 adults free, $15 for each additional adult. Infants or toddlers under age 3 need paid registration if participating in activities; no registration purchase is needed if attending only to observe. Taking your own Santa photo with your own camera is free.

Hours

9:00 AM; 10:45 AM; 12:45 PM; 2:30 PM.

Food & Drink

The event includes decorating a giant Christmas sugar cookie; no other food or drink is specified.

Location

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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

  • Register in advance and select an available session time, since space is limited and attendees choose among scheduled sessions.
  • If bringing a child under 3, register them only if they’ll participate; observing infants and toddlers do not need registration.
  • Bring your own camera for a free Santa photo, or budget for the optional professional photo from Aaron’s Photography.
  • Remember that two adults attend free with participating children; additional adults require paid registration for this event.
  • Tickets are non-refundable, the event runs rain or shine, and transfers require confirmation from Kris Bell by email.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Member children have a separate registration rate from non-member children.
  • Two adults per registration are free; each additional adult requires paid registration.
  • Infants and toddlers under 3 attending only to observe do not need registration.
  • Choose one of four sessions on December 6.
  • A professional Santa photo is an optional extra; taking your own photo is free.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What activities are included for children?

Children can decorate a giant Christmas cookie and an ornament, enjoy a festive story, and write and mail a letter to Santa.

Do I need to register in advance?

Yes. Registration is required because space is limited, and you must choose one of the available sessions.

Can toddlers attend without registering?

Children under 3 need registration if they participate in activities; they do not need a registration purchase if they only observe.

Can we take a photo with Santa?

You may take your own photo with your camera for free, or choose an optional professional photo.

What happens if we can no longer attend?

Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to another person; contact Kris Bell to confirm the transfer.

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