December 8, 9, & 16 Santa in the City

Each holiday season Santa makes his way to Lancaster City to visit with families. This year, Santa will make his way through Lancaster City’s neighborhoods. With the help of Lancaster City Fire & Police, Santa will visit every corner of the city to greet Lancaster’s children.

Welcome Santa to Lancaster City!

December 8, 2023

5:00–8:00PM
Ewell Plaza
Holiday Arts Market

Come meet Santa at Ewell Plaza’s inaugural Holiday Arts Market! Santa and his elves will be in Ewell Plaza (100 block of N. Queen Street) from 5:00–8:00PM!

December 9, 2023

11:00AM–12:00PM
Ewell Plaza

Santa and his elves will be in Ewell Plaza (100 block of N. Queen Street) from 11:00AM–12:00PM!

12:00PM–3:00PM
Northeast and Southeast Neighborhoods

The Lancaster City Bureaus of Fire and Police will escort Santa through the Northeast and Southeast neighborhoods of Lancaster City!

Planned Northeast & Southeast Route Santa Tracker

December 16, 2023

8:30–10:00AM
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
Lancaster County Convention Center

Come meet Santa in the lobby of the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square! Enjoy pastries, coffee, and hot chocolate compliments of the Lancaster Marriott.

11:00AM–12:00PM
Ewell Plaza

Santa and his elves will be in Ewell Plaza (100 block of N. Queen Street) from 11:00AM–12:00PM!

12:00PM–3:00PM
Northwest and Southwest Neighborhoods

The Lancaster City Bureaus of Fire and Police will escort Santa through the Northwest and Southwest neighborhoods of Lancaster City!

Planned Northwest & Southwest Route Santa Tracker (Available 12/16 at Noon)

Explore the magic of the holiday season in Lancaster City!

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