Santa Claus waving during a Christmas celebration on a city street, with a decorated wagon and group of children and adults in the background.

Festival Schedule

Christmas Festival Schedule 2026

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Santa Parade

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Inflatable Bounce House & Letters to Santa Post Office Open

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Ride “Birch,” the Mechanical Reindeer! Take a festive spin on Birch, Hanover’s mechanical reindeer! Riders must be 48" tall or taller and must complete a waiver before riding. $10 per person, all proceeds benefit Main Street Hanover

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Santa’s Cabin Open

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Photos with Mrs. Claus. Capture a little Christmas magic with Mrs. Claus! Each participant will receive a special homemade cookie recipe, one of Mr. Claus’s favorites, to take home and bake throughout the holiday season.

12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM: The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) movie screenings at the Eichelberger Performing Arts Center. $7 per ticket.

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Live Music by Bob Cratchit and the Bookkeepers in the Square

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Christmas Carolers Singing Downtown

4:00 PM - 6:00PM Tree Lighting Performances

6:00 PM Tree Lighting Countdown

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A group of children and Santa Claus in a log cabin decorated for Christmas. The children are standing close to Santa, who is seated, with a Christmas tree on the left and gifts around them.
A small wooden building decorated for Christmas with red bows and green wreaths, with small Christmas trees on either side. There are two windows with red trim and a red door with a wreath. A sign reads 'Santa's Headquaters'. The steps leading up to the door are wooden with wrought iron railings, with fallen leaves around them. A green mailbox labeled 'Santa Claus Letter' is nearby, and there are trees with autumn leaves in the background.

Santa’s Cabin Hours 2026

Opening Day: Fri. Nov. 27: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m., 6-8 p.m.

Sat. Nov. 28: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Mon. Nov. 30: 6-8 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 4: 6-8 p.m.

Sat. Dec 5: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2-6 p.m.

Mon. Dec. 7 thru Fri. Dec. 11: 6-8 p.m.

Sat. Dec. 12: 10 a.m.-1 p.m & 2-6 p.m.

Mon. Dec. 14 thru Fri. Dec. 18: 6-8 p.m.

Sat. Dec. 19: 10 a.m.-1 p.m & 2-6 p.m.

Mon. Dec. 21: 6-8 p.m.

Tues. Dec 22: 6-8 p.m.

Wed. Dec 23 6-8 p.m.

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