Illustration of Santa arriving on a red sleigh pulled by reindeer in a snowy village square as children cheer (Santa's Arrival)

Santa's Arrival

Santa Claus, the “Winter Lady,” and other holiday characters make their debut via fire trucks to welcome the season. Families can gather to greet Santa and his friends, with children receiving complimentary coloring books, crayons, and lollipops. Santa remains to greet every child before heading back to the North Pole.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Free to the public.

Hours

6:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST; the description also states 6PM.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Westerly

Going?

Location

Dixon Square · 4 High Street, Westerly, RI 02891 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

  • Watch the forecast that day, because bad weather moves the event indoors to a location still to be announced.
  • Bring the kids to see Santa and the Winter Lady arrive on the fire trucks, since that's how the night kicks off in Dixon Square.
  • There's no need to rush to the front, because Santa stays until every child has been greeted before he heads back to the North Pole.
  • Make sure each child gets their free coloring book, crayons and lollipop, which are handed out to all the children there.

Links & Contact

Run by Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Santa arrive?

Santa Claus, the "Winter Lady" and other holiday characters ride into Dixon Square on fire trucks to bring in the holiday season.

Is this a good outing for young children?

Yes. It's a free family event, and Santa and his friends greet the children.

Do the kids get anything?

Every child there gets free coloring books, crayons and lollipops.

Will every child get to see Santa?

Yes. Santa stays until all the children have been greeted, then heads back to the North Pole.

What happens if the weather is bad?

In bad weather the event moves indoors, to a location still to be announced.

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