Starting Friday, Nov. 25 and continuing through Christmas Eve, Santa’s live reindeer will take up residence in Greenwich, starting with a “We’re Back” party at Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses.
Head to the “We’re Back” Party at the business from 12 noon to 6 p.m. At noon, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open Santa’s Workshop with sponsors and various public officials in attendance. This is the eighth year for the reindeer visit in Greenwich.
Photos with Santa begin shortly after 12 noon, immediately following the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Holiday refreshments will be served. Face painting will be provided by Faces by Wells and Balloon Artists and everyone is invited.
This is a memorable opportunity to meet Santa and his reindeer and have your photo taken with Santa. Pets are welcome! With your photo purchase, receive a special Shop & Dine Greenwich gift bag filled with downtown Greenwich merchant information and special offerings redeemable at participating stores and restaurants in downtown Greenwich.
The “Pepsi Name the Reindeer Contest” will be going on again this year! Children can enter their favorite reindeer names in a ballot box at Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses. Santa will draw the winning names Dec. 20. Four winners and four winning reindeer names will be chosen, then displayed at Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses.
Image from Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses website
Reindeer feeding times are 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Nov. 25 through Dec. 23. Bring your child for a magical moment they’ll remember forever!
Please note: The reindeer return to the North Pole Dec. 23 at about 2 p.m. in order to prepare for their big trip on Christmas Eve! Photos with Santa will continue until Dec. 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses is located at 437 North St., Greenwich.
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— This article previously was published by Greenwich Free Press.