Story-Time & Photos with Santa
Santa Claus is coming to town and he is visiting the Deering Estate on Saturday, December 5, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Enjoy story-time with Santa’s elves, photos with Santa inside the Richmond Cottage (for an additional fee), and holiday arts and crafts activities.
Guests can also enjoy the Historic Holiday Decor scavenger hunt (inside the Richmond Cottage) and the Gnorman the Deering Gnome and the Lost Winter Star (outdoors).
Every winter, Gnorman the Deering Gnome brings the enchanted Winter Star to the Deering Estate, filling the pine rocklands and historic homes with holiday cheer. But this year, his mischievous friends accidentally broke the star into ten pieces and hid themselves across the Estate! Help Gnorman find each gnome and collect their names. Only by writing down all ten can the Winter Star be restored before sunset. Each gnome holds a clue—let the hunt begin!
Please note that the Stone House is closed to the public for renovation and restoration. These efforts will help preserve the building’s unique heritage & architectural facets. While the work is underway, the rest of the Estate remains OPEN for exploration.
COST: General Admission is $18 for adults and $10 for children (ages 4-14), plus tax. Free General Admission for Deering Estate Foundation members and children under 4 years old. Holiday photo packages are available for an additional fee paid on-site the day of.
Non-Member General Admission: can be purchased online or on-site at the Main Gate Ticket Booth the morning of the event. Advance tickets are recommended.
Foundation Members General Admission: please show your membership card & I.D. at the Main Gate Ticket Booth the morning of the event.
Celebrate Deering all year and gift a membership to family and friends this Holiday Season! Deering Estate Foundation Members enjoy year-round complimentary general admission to Deering Estate and much more, including admission to the Deering Seafood Festival.
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