Santa & Shopping Day
Santa arrives aboard a fire truck and meets children by the Neptune Statue to hear wish lists and take photos. Visitors can stroll along the harbour to browse specials and sales across local shops and restaurants while enjoying holiday music. Children can also enjoy bounce houses and train rides, with festive gingerbread cookies handed out to the first 300 kids.
What to Expect
Watch Santa arrive aboard a fire truck for waterfront holiday fun.
Event Details
Duration
Santa is there from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m.; additional kids activities run from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Food & Drink
Gingerbread cookies are handed out to the first 300 children; no other event food or drinks are specified.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and family-oriented
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Bounce houses and train rides are additional cost; no admission price or amount for the extra cost is stated.
- Hours: Additional kids activities: 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; visits with Santa: 12 noon–2:30 p.m.; Santa arrives at noon.
Tips & Advice
- Bring a new, unwrapped toy or canned items for the Deep Well Project donation drive, as visitors are asked to contribute.
- Enter 13 Harbourside Lane in your GPS for directions to the event, as organizers provide this address for navigation.
- Arrive early if children want a gingerbread cookie; the treat is limited to the first 300 kids.
- Plan kids’ activities from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Santa visits from noon to 2:30 p.m. to time your arrival.
- Bring some spending money if children want bounce houses or train rides, since those activities have an additional cost.
Special Events & Promotions
- The event is free; visitors are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy or canned items for the Deep Well Project.
- Bounce houses and train rides have an additional cost.
- Santa visits on November 27.
- Harbour shops and restaurants offer specials and sales during the event.
- The first 300 children receive a gingerbread cookie.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the event for?
The event welcomes visitors, with Santa visits and additional activities for children; no specific age range is given.
What can children do at the event?
Children can meet Santa at the Neptune Statue, share their Christmas lists, take photos, and enjoy bounce houses and train rides.
Do the children’s activities have an extra charge?
Bounce houses and train rides have an additional cost; the event itself is free.
What food or treats are available?
The first 300 children receive a gingerbread cookie to take home, and seasonal treats are mentioned.
Can I bring a donation?
Visitors are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy or canned items for the Deep Well Project.
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