Santa’s Arrival & Santa’s House
Visitors gather to welcome Santa as he arrives at his house in the center of town. Families can then step inside Santa's House for holiday visits.
What to Expect
Watch Santa arrive at his house in front of the Courthouse.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Santa’s arrival: 11:45am on Saturday, December 12. Santa’s House: 12pm-4pm on December 12 and 13; expected hours through December 22 are Saturday and Sunday 1pm to 4pm and Tuesday and Thursday 6pm to 8pm.
- Parking: Parking and shuttle information is available through the festival’s Plan Your Visit page.
Tips & Advice
- Santa’s arrival is a separate gathering from the house visits, so arrive in time for the welcome on December 12.
- Check the expected seasonal opening pattern carefully: the house is scheduled for weekend afternoons and Tuesday and Thursday evenings after December 12–13.
- Use the festival’s Parking and Shuttle Information when deciding where to leave your car.
- Consider adding other downtown festival activities, including the winter market, music, carriage rides, and family events.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santa arrives at Santa’s House on Saturday, December 12.
- Santa’s House has evening openings on Tuesdays and Thursdays; weekend openings are daytime.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at Santa’s arrival?
Santa arrives at his House on Diamond in front of the Courthouse; visitors can then visit Santa’s House.
Are there other activities to enjoy during the Bellefonte Victorian Christmas weekend?
The wider festival includes free music and entertainment, a winter market, arts and crafts shows, carriage rides, train rides, and other family activities.
Where can visitors find parking and shuttle information?
The festival’s Plan Your Visit page links to its Parking and Shuttle Information.
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