Here Comes Santa Claus
Date and Time
- Friday, Nov 28, 2025 2:30pm - 7pm
Location
Historic Chateau Theatre
15 1st St SW
Event Category
Family Friendly
Event Cost
Free
Details
This beloved FREE holiday tradition will include Mrs. Claus' Workshop in the Historic Chateau Theatre, the daring rescue of Santa atop Old City Hall, the magical holiday tree lighting ceremony on Peace Plaza and memorable photos with Santa in the Galleria. Come Downtown the day after Thanksgiving to kick off the holiday season!
2:30-4:45pm - Mrs. Claus' Workshop | Historic Chateau Theatre
Enjoy merry music, nutcracker dancing, family-friendly games and crafts, letter writing to Santa and story time with Mrs. Claus (ASL interpretation during story time).
5pm - Santa’s Rescue | Residences of Old City Hall
5:15pm - Tree Lighting | Peace Plaza
5:30-7pm - Photos with Santa | Galleria at University Square (Second Level)
Presented by Rochester Downtown Alliance
Thank you to our sponsors:
Mayo Clinic
Altra Federal Credit Union
Olmsted Medical Center
Black Swan Living
Hosted by Historic Chateau Theatre
For more event information, visit: https://www.downtownrochestermn.com/what-to-do/here-comes-santa-claus


