Christmas in Centennial
Visitors can browse a holiday market featuring local vendors at the school, shop discounted books at the library, and make a gift with Mrs. Claus at Santa's Workshop. Activities throughout town include breakfast with Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, and shopping at local gift shops and eateries. Mail sent from the Centennial Post Office also receives a special holiday postmark.
What to Expect
A holiday celebration throughout the mountain town of Centennial, Wyoming.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Visit Laramie
Food & Drink
Breakfast with Santa is at Mountain View Cafe; the schedule also lists food and coffee at Bear Bottom, Mountain View Cafe, or Old Corral, plus homemade ice cream at Country Junction.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Small-town and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Tips & Advice
- Call or text ahead to reserve Breakfast with Santa at the Mountain View Cafe, since the cafe closes to regular service to host it.
- Bring your Christmas cards and letters to mail at the Centennial Post Office, where they'll get the "Elf Station" postmark all day.
- Go to Santa's Workshop at the library early in the day, because the free gift-making with Mrs. Claus ends in the early afternoon.
- Dress warmly for a day on the mountainside, and remember the horse-drawn wagon rides only run if the weather allows.
- Bring some extra money for the library book sale, where discounted books help raise money for Centennial's local library.
Special Events & Promotions
- Breakfast with Santa at the Mountain View Cafe, by reservation only.
- Horse-drawn wagon rides, weather permitting.
- Library book sale with discounted books. Proceeds support the local library.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids to do?
Kids can make a free gift with Mrs. Claus at Santa's Workshop in the library and have breakfast with Santa at the Mountain View Cafe. There are also horse-drawn wagon rides if the weather allows.
How do I book breakfast with Santa?
Call or text 307-399-9687 to make a reservation for breakfast with Santa at the Mountain View Cafe.
Where can we get food and coffee?
You can get food and coffee at the Bear Bottom, the Old Corral or the Mountain View Cafe. The Country Junction sells homemade ice cream, local gifts and clothing. The Mountain View Cafe closes to regular service to host breakfast with Santa.
What is the special postmark?
Christmas cards and letters mailed from the Centennial Post Office get an "Elf Station" postmark all day.
Where can we stay overnight?
In town you can stay at The Friendly Store & Motel, The Mountain View Historic Hotel or The Old Corral Hotel & Steakhouse, which is the largest hotel downtown. Vee Bar Guest Ranch is another option. Mountain Meadow Cabins are about 6 miles west on Highway 130.
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