Midwestern State University Burns Fantasy of Lights!
FREE • ALL AGES • PUBLIC WELCOME Children can mail their letters to Santa in the colorful mailbox located next to the flagpole at the MSU Burns Fantasy of Lights. Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your letter to Santa and he will personally answer you.
River Bend Nature Center
With the flip of a switch, more than 60,000 lights on more than 200 lighted displays will glitter and sparkle, bringing the sights and sounds of the season to adults and children. Our Nature Gift shop will be open for holiday shopping! We are excited to announce that due to the generosity of donors, admission to ElectriCritters will be made free to the public again this year! ElectriCritters is a fundraiser for River Bend Nature Center and directly supports River Bend’s hands-on natural science education and outreach programs for children and adults! River Bend is stroller and wheelchair accessible. River Bend is located at 2200 3rd St. near the main entrance to Lucy Park.
Sikes Senter Mall
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — Santa’s here! Make this holiday merry and come visit the Big Guy to capture unforgettable photo moments. Do members of your fur family want to join the fun? Bring them along to our pet photo nights! All dogs and cats are welcome to take magical pics with St. Nick! Plus, children of all spectrums of special needs and abilities are welcome to join us before the mall opens for Santa Cares Day! Pose for photos with Santa where extra care is taken to support sensory needs. Have a very merry holiday with exciting photo experiences you can enjoy with the whole family. Space is limited, so make your reservation today! *Times may vary, visit website for up-to-date information
Lucy Park Cabin
Come be Santa's Helper with FIrst Step, Inc! Join us at the Log Cabin in Lucy Park on December 12th, 2021from 1-3 pm (come and go). ?? Cookies and photos with Santa. ?? Make an ornament for your tree and one for a client. ?? Donate an unwrapped gift for a child, teen, woman, or man. (Parents are required to stay with their children during this event)