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Santa Storytime and Cookie Decorating: Nov. 27th & Dec. 6th

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Dates: Friday, November 27th  &  Sunday, December 6th

Santa’s Hours: 10:00am – 12:30pm

Location: The Garden Center

FREE Onsite Parking | FREE Admission | Cookie Decorating $8

Kick off the season with a day of holiday cheer, festive music, and family traditions! Stroll the grounds to find your dream tree, sip something warm by the fire, snap your annual holiday photo, and spend the morning with Santa Claus himself. 

Event Highlights

  • Meet Santa & Holiday Storytime (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM):
    Santa Claus is stopping by! Bring the kids to say hello, share their wish lists, and snap a photo while browsing the trees and decorating cookies. Be sure to gather round for a special reading of The Night Before Christmas with Santa at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

  • Vintage Blue Truck Photo Backdrop:
    Dress in your holiday best! Our vintage blue pickup truck will be all decked out in seasonal greenery and festive trimmings—the perfect setting for your family holiday photos and Christmas card snaps.

  • All-Day Cookie Decorating ($8):
    Head into The Potting Shed for a sweet creative break. Each $8 kit includes one sugar cookie, one gingerbread man, and full access to our frosting and sprinkle bar to create your own edible masterpieces. Just bring your creativity! Order at the window. Available all day while supplies last.

  • Sips & Cheer at The Potting Shed:
    Warm up your hands with steaming cups of hot chocolate and spiced hot apple cider, or enjoy a glass of local beer or wine while you wander through the gardens.

  • Fresh Greens & Holiday Decor Shopping:
    Fill your home with the scent of fresh pine. Pick out your perfect Christmas tree, handcrafted evergreen wreaths, winter greenery, and vibrant greenhouse-grown poinsettias.

No tickets or advance reservations needed—bundle up, bring the family, and join us for an easy, festive day at the garden center!

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