Christmas traditions and special events take over the town of Santa Claus during the first three weekends of December. This town provides a very merry getaway during the most wonderful time of the year. From one-time-only holiday events, festive shopping experiences, and “Christmas-y lodging,” Santa Claus, Indiana, goes all out during the holidays.
Things to Do
Back to Top of ListThere are so many special events hosted around Santa Claus at Christmas time, like the Santa Claus Christmas Parade, the Arts & Crafts Show, and the Festival of Lights! You can also shop local stores like Santa’s TOYS, Evergreen Boutique & Christmas Shop, and others.
Write a letter to Santa!
Write a letter to Santa inside the original, historic Santa Claus Post Office and get a reply from Santa himself! Send your loved ones, near or far, holiday spirit through the mail.
Santa Claus Post Office
You can even grab the special holiday postmark available at the current official United States Post Office in the Kringle Place Shopping Center. This is the only post office in the world with the Santa Claus name!
Santa Claus Christmas Store
Explore the enormous Santa Claus Christmas Store, featuring nearly 5,000 ornaments, wreaths, nativities, Christmas gifts, and much more. And, of course, Santa will be inside during the holidays. He’s busy checking his list (and checking it twice) as well as visiting with children of all ages, so don’t miss a chance to see him while you’re in town.
Santa Claus Land of Lights
Believe in the Magic
Back to Top of ListLearn the magical story of how this town got its name at the Santa Claus Museum & Village. While you’re there, you can’t miss the 22-foot-tall Santa Statue, which makes the perfect background for a family photo.
Santa’s Candy Castle
Santa’s Candy Castle is a magical experience for believers of all ages. Find a large selection of old-fashioned and hard-to-find candy, explore more than 30 flavors of hot chocolate, and taste the award-winning frozen hot chocolate.
And then, as the sky darkens, Santa’s Giant LED Tree of Lights will come to life, enchanting you with a musical light show in Kringle Place Shopping Center.
Christmas Packages
Back to Top of ListLet’s be honest, weekends here in December are jam-packed with themed events and activities. Would you expect any less from America’s Christmas hometown?
Rudolph’s Christmas Cabins at Lake Rudolph
Book a Christmas package with festive lodging in town so you can enjoy all the area has to offer without feeling rushed. Get cozy in one of Santa’s Cottages or a cabin at Lincoln Pines Lakefront Resort. Book a room at Santa’s Lodge and enjoy milk and cookies with Santa before bedtime. Or stay at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph RV resort and campground where you can meet Rudy the Reindeer and participate in all kinds of festive activities and events.
Santa Claus Land of Lights
While you’re staying, take a drive through the Santa Claus Land of Lights, a shining story of Rudolph in brilliant LED lights. Whatever you do, we hope you make this time of the year the jolliest it can be for you, your family, and friends.
The Spencer County Visitors Bureau is happy to answer questions or help you plan your trip. Send them a message with any questions or call (888) 444-9252.
This post was contributed by Alexandra Brooks of the Spencer County Visitors Bureau.
