There is Something for Everyone at Santa Day...


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Daytime Activities

COOKIES
and STORIES
with MRS. CLAUS

Enjoy a special holiday cookie and story-time with Mrs. Claus at the Library. Readings at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30. You can also write a letter to Santa while you are there.
LETTERS TO SANTA Special paper and envelopes are at the Library for you to write that important letter to Santa. Your letter will be picked up by Canada Post during the parade. If you are lucky, after writing your letter, you might also be able to listen to Mrs. Claus tell a Christmas Story.
PONY RIDES Ponies are a great treat for all the children to ride. If a pony is too small, try a small horse. It's all very safe and fun. These rides are in two locations on either side of the Falls.
MERRY-GO-
ROUND		 The ever-popular ride dates back to 500 AD, but our ride isn't that old. Mom and Dad along with you can experience the thrill of going round and around on this very special Conklin ride.
CHILLY WILLY You climb aboard these Chilly Penguins for an exciting spinning ride as they twirl around themselves. Don't eat too many hot dogs before you go on this ride! This is another special ride from the Conklin Carnival Company.
BUBBLE MACHINE While Mom and Dad wait, with the help of our clowns, you can enjoy making extra large flower bubbles using our special wands and bubble solution.
HAND BELLS Not all bells are used to summon you back to school. A group of talented musicians use bells of all sizes to ring out melodious songs.
FACE PAINTING Santa's Elves are at two locations on either side of the bridge. They are eager to add those colourful flowers and figures to decorate your face.
PETTING ZOO This popular attraction is returning with all the farm animals for you to pat and mingle with. They love to be fed too.
HAY WAGONS Hop on and enjoy a tranquil trip around the Village on one of our six hay wagons. They will as well, transport you between activities.
SANTA'S HOUSE Santa is in his Workshop starting at 10am, because he is always very busy. You will love your free photo on his knee. Santa will then give you a small gift to show you how much he enjoyed your visit. He will be in his sleigh for the nighttime parade at 5pm.
GINGERBREAD DECORATING This is always a very, very busy place. Decorate a Gingerbread Cookie for free, but get there early for an 11am start. Last year, over 1400 children joined in! Your cookie tastes great too!
GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION Be a designer and builder of your own Gingerbread House. The competition for ribbons is geared to several categories, from young children to professionals. Come and see all the wonderful creations and just how creative people are!
CLOWNS As you walk around the Village keep a sharp eye out for our playful Clowns.
SANTA'S REINDEER Christmas would not be the same if Santa's Reindeer were not there. After a long trip to Fenelon Falls, they will be relaxing at Santa's Workshop. Why not pet them in their pen?
BUNNIES Drop by and pet our cute bunnies. You can even hold and feed them the carrots they love so much.
MODEL TRAIN EXHIBIT This is a very popular attraction for you and your family to visit. Built by experienced model railroaders, it is well laid out, so come and see the trains in action.
ICE & WOOD CARVING Watch Bruce carve a bear with only a chain saw! He is a professional carver. Whether it is in ice or in a tree trunk, just go where the noise is. He loves visitors.
THE BEAT
GOES ON		 Enjoy the groups of carollers strolling the Village during the afternoon, all dressed with scarves and hats, for cold weather.
PHOTO WITH SANTA Come to Santa's House and while you are visiting with Saint Nick we'll take your photograph and you can walk away with a FREE memento of your visit to Fenelon Falls on Santa Day.
MUSIC FEST Drop by our stage in the centre of the Village to listen to some of our live and recorded Christmas music throughout the day.

 

Nighttime Activities
FIREWORKS The Santa Day Committee has arranged, following the parade, for you to enjoy a spectacular fireworks display set off from a central point in the Village. Come and watch all the magical colours light up the night sky over the Falls.
PARADE Over 100 TV and nursery rhyme characters and Christmas friends are waiting to greet you along the parade route. Don't be shy, they would love to shake your hand.
PARADE
CLOWNS		 Watch for our special parade clowns. When you see them you know Santa's brilliant nighttime parade can't be far off.
TOONIE CLOWNS Please bring your Loonies and Toonies to offer to the clowns in order to provide a little extra support for this FREE Santa Day.
BANDS Our nighttime parade this year has 8 great bands. The parade features two drum and bugle bands. Two concert bands, a Pipe and Drum band, a Silver Flute Band and special this year, is a 20 piece Steel Drum Band. Of course our parade would not be complete without the return of the special Shriner's Musical Train.
FLOATS Each year our float participants become more and more creative in their float designs. Come and marvel at over 30 brilliantly lit and colourful floats.