Santa’s Edenton itinerary is full this holiday season. Before wis worldwide Christmas Eve journey, he’ll be stopping for breakfast at a few places in town, arriving downtown aboard a fire truck and even trading his sleigh at one point for an airplane.
With six opportunities to see the red suited fellow, families will have plenty of chances to share a Christmas wish, while taking a holiday photo for the relatives.
The visits begin Saturday, Nov. 14, with Breakfast with Santa at the American Legion Fairgrounds, 1317 W. Queen Street. From 8 to 11 a.m., families can enjoy a pancake breakfast and a morning filled with holiday activities. A professional picture with Santa, a letter to the North Pole’s most famous resident, cookie decorating and a Christmas craft are all part of the fun.
Tickets are $10 for children and $15 for adults and are available at Simply Stated, 318 S. Broad Street. For information, contact Becky at 252-340-3291.
Santa apparently knows that a busy holiday schedule calls for a good breakfast. He’ll return to the table Saturday, Nov. 21, for Dine with Santa at Broad Street Diner, 301 S. Broad Street. From 8 to 10:30 a.m., the purchase of a child’s meal includes a free visit with Santa. Bring an appetite and that carefully considered wish list.
December brings a change of transportation as Santa rolls into downtown for Edenton Kick Off to Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 5. His fire truck arrival is expected between 5:30 and 6 p.m., followed by pictures with Santa in the waterfront tent at Herringbone.
The next afternoon, eyes will turn skyward.
Santa Flies In at Northeastern Regional Airport on Sunday, Dec. 6, with festivities running from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at 113 Airport Drive. Weather permitting, Santa is expected to land around 1 p.m.
The free family event offers photos with Santa, letters to Santa, children’s face painting and coloring books. Food trucks and coffee will also be available, making this a chance to settle in for an afternoon of Christmas anticipation.
On Friday, Dec. 11, Santa will visit the Edenton Farmers Market, 200 N. Broad Street, from 4 to 8 p.m. Families can stop by that afternoon or evening for another opportunity to meet him as Christmas draws closer.
Santa’s local rounds continue Saturday, Dec. 12, with the Christmas Declaration Parade, beginning at 10 a.m. in downtown Edenton. Find a spot along the route and have those little hands ready to wave as he passes.
Whether your family’s holiday tradition begins over pancakes, beside the waterfront or with a hopeful glance toward an approaching airplane, Edenton’s Santa calendar offers plenty of ways to make a Christmas memory.
And for children still revising their lists, there’s more than one chance to get the message to Santa.
