Santa’s Arrival & Santa’s House
Visitors gather to welcome Santa as he arrives at his house in the center of town. Families can then step inside Santa's House for holiday visits.
Dec 12 – Dec 22, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Santa’s arrival: 11:45am on Saturday, December 12. Santa’s House: 12pm-4pm on December 12 and 13; expected hours through December 22 are Saturday and Sunday 1pm to 4pm and Tuesday and Thursday 6pm to 8pm.
Parking
Parking and shuttle information is available through the festival’s Plan Your Visit page.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Santa’s arrival is a separate gathering from the house visits, so arrive in time for the welcome on December 12.
- Check the expected seasonal opening pattern carefully: the house is scheduled for weekend afternoons and Tuesday and Thursday evenings after December 12–13.
- Use the festival’s Parking and Shuttle Information when deciding where to leave your car.
- Consider adding other downtown festival activities, including the winter market, music, carriage rides, and family events.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santa arrives at Santa’s House on Saturday, December 12.
- Santa’s House has evening openings on Tuesdays and Thursdays; weekend openings are daytime.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at Santa’s arrival?
Santa arrives at his House on Diamond in front of the Courthouse; visitors can then visit Santa’s House.
Are there other activities to enjoy during the Bellefonte Victorian Christmas weekend?
The wider festival includes free music and entertainment, a winter market, arts and crafts shows, carriage rides, train rides, and other family activities.
Where can visitors find parking and shuttle information?
The festival’s Plan Your Visit page links to its Parking and Shuttle Information.
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