Here Comes Santa Claus 2026
Date and Time
- Friday, Nov 27, 2026 2:30pm - 7pm
Location
Peace Plaza Downtown
1st Ave SW & 1st St SW
Event Categories
Family Friendly | Outdoor
Event Cost
Free
Details
This beloved FREE holiday tradition will include fun holiday activities, story time with Mrs. Claus, 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!
Schedule of events:
2:30-4:45pm - Mrs. Claus' Workshop | Historic Chateau Theatre & Peace Plaza
Enjoy merry music, nutcracker dancing by Rochester Dance Company, family-friendly games and crafts, letter writing to Santa, story time with Mrs. Claus, Polar Pitstop with North Stone Kitchen outside
5pm - Santa’s Rescue | Atop Residences of Old City Hall
5:15pm - Tree Lighting | Peace Plaza5:30-7pm - Photos with Santa | Galleria at University Square (Second Level)
Presented by Rochester Downtown Alliance
Thank you to our sponsors:
Mayo Clinic
Altra Federal Credit UnionT-Fiber
Black Swan Living
Rochester Library Foundation For more event information, visit: https://www.downtownrochestermn.com/what-to-do/here-comes-santa-claus
