Window Wonderland
Visitors gather in downtown Wooster to view merchant window displays and witness the lighting of the Children's Tree on Public Square. Guests can watch Santa descend from the roof of the Briggs & Starr Building before meeting him at the pavilion for photos and wish lists. The celebration also features live reindeer, horse-drawn wagon rides, toy train rides, store open houses, and a live Miser Brothers battle.
What to Expect
Holiday celebration featuring Santa descending from a rooftop and tree lighting.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Wooster
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Main Street Wooster Inc.
Food & Drink
Hot chocolate, coffee, hot apple cider, and Lerch’s Donuts are available at Main Street Bank.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and community-minded
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free horse-drawn wagon rides are offered.
- Hours: 3–9:00 PM; windows unveiled at 3:00 pm; caroling begins at 6:45p.m.; tree lighting begins at 7:00p.m.; musical program at 7 p.m., followed by Santa's descent.
- Parking: Follow the City of Wooster Public Parking signs downtown.
Tips & Advice
- Come early to see the merchant windows unveiled, then stay into the evening for caroling, the tree lighting and Santa's rooftop descent.
- Wait until Santa arrives before heading to the reindeer, toy trains, horses and Miser Brothers battle, because those attractions start after his descent.
- Pick up an elf hunt passport early and turn it in at the Main Street Wooster Office for a chance at local prizes.
- Dress warmly for an evening outdoors, and warm up with hot chocolate, cider or coffee and Lerch's Donuts at Main Street Bank.
- Bring your holiday shopping list, since most downtown stores hold open houses during the evening.
Special Events & Promotions
- This year the Children's Tree is lit by the Doug & Michelle Ventling Family
- New lights and decorations on the tree this year, from the Reardon family
- College of Wooster Cheerleaders serve as Santa's elves this year
- Fifth year of the Great Elf Scavenger Hunt, with prizes for returned passports
- Miser Brothers Battle: Fire vs. Ice, after Santa arrives
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids?
Santa comes down from the roof of the Briggs & Starr Building and then hears kids' wishes, with photos at the pavilion. There are also live reindeer, toy train rides, a pet-a-horse stop, free horse-drawn wagon rides and ornament making.
Where can I get food and drinks?
Main Street Bank serves hot chocolate, coffee, hot apple cider and Lerch's Donuts.
How does the Great Elf Scavenger Hunt work?
Grab a passport at a participating location and walk downtown spotting the elves. Return the passport to the Main Street Wooster Office for a chance to win local merchandise and Downtown Dollars.
Where are the reindeer and train rides?
The live reindeer are in front of Liberty Commons on E Market. Toy train rides are in front of RE/MAX on W Liberty. Pet a Horse is on N. Market Street, and the Miser Brothers battle is in front of Uptown Downtown Antiques.
Where should I park?
Follow the City of Wooster Public Parking signs downtown.
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