Santa's Arrival
Santa Claus, the “Winter Lady,” and other holiday characters make their debut via fire trucks to welcome the season. Families can gather to greet Santa and his friends, with children receiving complimentary coloring books, crayons, and lollipops. Santa remains to greet every child before heading back to the North Pole.
What to Expect
Watch Santa and holiday characters arrive in downtown on fire trucks.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Westerly
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Low
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free to the public.
- Hours: 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST; the description also states 6PM.
Tips & Advice
- Watch the forecast that day, because bad weather moves the event indoors to a location still to be announced.
- Bring the kids to see Santa and the Winter Lady arrive on the fire trucks, since that's how the night kicks off in Dixon Square.
- There's no need to rush to the front, because Santa stays until every child has been greeted before he heads back to the North Pole.
- Make sure each child gets their free coloring book, crayons and lollipop, which are handed out to all the children there.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Santa arrive?
Santa Claus, the "Winter Lady" and other holiday characters ride into Dixon Square on fire trucks to bring in the holiday season.
Is this a good outing for young children?
Yes. It's a free family event, and Santa and his friends greet the children.
Do the kids get anything?
Every child there gets free coloring books, crayons and lollipops.
Will every child get to see Santa?
Yes. Santa stays until all the children have been greeted, then heads back to the North Pole.
What happens if the weather is bad?
In bad weather the event moves indoors, to a location still to be announced.
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