Here Comes Santa Claus

When: Friday, November 28, 2025
Time: 2:30 - 7 p.m. 
Where: Chateau Theatre, Residences of Old City Hall, Peace Plaza, & Galleria at University Square

Mark your calendars for “Here Comes Santa Claus” on Friday, November 28. This beloved holiday tradition will include, as always, Mrs. Claus' Workshop in the Historic Chateau Theatre, daring rescue of Santa atop Old City Hall and the magical holiday tree lighting ceremony on Peace Plaza. 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 by Rochester Dance Company, 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)

   Read more about past activities at Here Comes Santa Claus in these blogs.

Photo Credit: Alpha Digital

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