Holiday Community Day
Guests can explore the museum's galleries, including the Community Tree Display and “A Dickens Christmas: The Urban Family’s Holiday Exhibition.” Festive crafts are offered in the Artspace, alongside face painting and meet-and-greets with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Local food vendors are also on-site offering food and treats for purchase.
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When
Tickets
Free admission and all activities. Food and treats are available for purchase Each guest receives one complimentary printed photo and a digital image sent by text.
Hours
10:00 am–5:00 pm; face painting and holiday photos 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
Food and treats are available for purchase throughout the day from The Dancing Empanada, Donut Express, 3 Scoops and a Truck, and Poppy’s Dogs.
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Tips & Advice
- Arrive during the face-painting and holiday-photo session if those activities are priorities, as they run for only part of the day.
- Allow time to explore the exhibition displays and make festive crafts, which are available throughout the event.
- Bring time to visit the food vendors if you want a meal or treat, as food and treats are available for purchase throughout the day.
- Take advantage of the complimentary holiday photo: each guest receives a printed copy and a digital image by text.
Special Events & Promotions
- Free museum admission and activities on December 5.
- Santa and Mrs. Claus appear for holiday photos on December 5.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can visitors see and do during Holiday Community Day?
Explore the Community Tree Display, “A Dickens Christmas: The Urban Family’s Holiday Exhibition” and other special exhibitions, and make festive crafts in the Artspace.
Are there activities with Santa?
Face painting and holiday photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus are available during part of the event. Each guest receives one printed photo and a digital image sent by text.
Is admission included for the exhibitions and activities?
Museum admission and all activities are free.
What food and drinks are available?
Food and treats are available for purchase throughout the day from The Dancing Empanada, Donut Express, 3 Scoops and a Truck, and Poppy’s Dogs.
Can I take part in the separate Signing Santa event?
Signing Santa: A Deaf-Friendly Holiday Event is also mentioned, but its date is not provided with this event information.
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