Christmas Storybook Land
Visitors stroll through an indoor walk-through forest featuring displays from childhood nursery rhymes, fairy tales, and family movies. At the end of the trail, Santa and Mrs. Claus greet guests and hand out candy canes to children. Guests are invited to take their own photos with Santa along the way.
What to Expect
Gigantic indoor walk-through forest of fairy tales and holiday scenes
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Christmas Storybook Land
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Magical and festive
Energy Level
Low
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Entry is free. Commercially packaged food for the local food bank is gladly accepted.
- Hours: Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Monday – Friday: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; December 26–31: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Accessibility: The venue is paved for easy access, strollers are allowed, and wheelchairs are available to check out at the front entrance.
- Pets: Only service dogs are allowed in the exhibit.
Tips & Advice
- Dress warmly even though it's indoors, because the walk-through in the Cascade Livestock Building is not heated.
- Bring your camera or phone for Santa photos, because there's no professional photographer on site and taking your own photos is free.
- Bring commercially packaged, nonperishable food to drop off for the Fish of Albany food bank, which is collected any time during event hours.
- Tell Santa and Mrs. Claus if you'd rather your child not get a candy cane, since pencils may be offered instead.
- Head to the Cascade Livestock Building at the Linn County Fairgrounds, where the walk-through forest is set up for the season.
Special Events & Promotions
- This season marks Christmas Storybook Land's 50th anniversary.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it heated inside?
No. The walk-through is indoors but not heated, so dress warmly.
Can I get a photo with Santa?
Yes. There's no professional photographer, but you can take your own photos with Santa for free. Santa and Mrs. Claus hand out candy canes to children. Tell them if you'd rather your child not get one, and there may be pencils instead.
Is it accessible for wheelchairs and strollers?
Yes. The venue is paved and strollers are allowed. Wheelchairs can be checked out at the front entrance for anyone who has trouble walking through.
Can I bring my pet?
Only service dogs are allowed in the exhibit.
How can I volunteer?
Look over the volunteer activities, fill out the registration form, then log in to schedule your shifts. Adults can list children under 13 on their account and must supervise them. Teens aged 13 to 17 register themselves with a signed parent or guardian consent form. Court-ordered community service volunteers can't be accepted.
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