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Santa & Grinch Sightings

By Sarah Frane Macaroni Kid Gettysburg-Hanover November 20, 2023

Don't miss your chance to see Santa or the Grinch this Holiday season!


Santa Visits

Brown's Orchard

Looking to visit with Santa?!

He will be here for pictures on Saturdays & Sundays. November 30- December 22 from 2-4pm in our Cottage.

 Free. 

Just bring your own camera.



Hanover Santa Cabin 

Come visit Santa at the Hanover Cabin in 2024!

Hours: 

Opening Day: Fri. Nov. 29:  9 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m., 6-8 p.m.  

Sat. Nov. 30: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2-6 p.m.
Mon. Dec. 2: 6-8 p.m.
Fri. Dec. 6: 6-8 p.m.
Sat. Dec 7: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2-6 p.m.
Mon. Dec. 9 thru Fri. Dec. 13: 6-8 p.m.
Sat. Dec. 14: 10 a.m.-1 p.m & 2-6 p.m.
Mon. Dec. 16 thru Fri. Dec. 20: 6-8 p.m.
Sat. Dec. 21: 10 a.m.-1 p.m & 2-6 p.m.
Mon. Dec. 23: 6-8 p.m.

~There is never a charge to visit Santa and ALL are welcome!

~Take your own photos or ask a volunteer for assistance. There is no onsite photographer.

~You will wait outside in line to visit. Lines can be lengthy, so dress appropriately.

~Please do not play or climb on the monuments.

~No food or drink inside the cabin.

~Once you are in line, please stay in line to reduce crowding and to keep everyone safe.

~Watch for traffic around Santa’s cabin.

~ Handicapped parking is available at the cabin quadrant.

~There is a ramp available. Please see a volunteer upon your arrival for assistance.

~Bring your list! You may read it to Santa, and/or place it in the mailbox by the front door.

~Santa does his best to stay on schedule, but please be patient if he should be a tad late.

~Small, leashed, well behaved pets may visit. Please notify the volunteer on duty that you are in line. You will be asked to wait until all the children have had their visits, so please wait until late in the cabin hours to visit.



Red Lion Santa's Shanty

Santa is coming to his brand new workshop at Center Square Leo Center in Red Lion, PA! Don’t miss the chance to visit Santa and share your Christmas wishes at these special times:

December 6th: 6:30PM - 8:30 PM

December 8th: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

December 20th: 6:30PM - 8:30 PM

December 21st: 6:30PM - 8:30 PM

🎁 Tell Santa your holiday wishes and hand-deliver your letter to the big man himself! Be sure to include a return address so you can receive a personalized holiday message straight from Santa’s sleigh! 🎄✨

Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate the season with cheer and joy. Santa can’t wait to meet you!



York Galleria

November 22- December 24 

Pet photos every Monday. 


North Hanover Mall

Santa will be at the North Hanover Mall starting November 29th (Friday). 

Santa hours are 11am-7pm Monday through Saturday, Sundays 12pm-5pm. Christmas Eve 10am-5pm. Stop out and see Santa 


Hanover Market House December 14 & 21 9am-12pm 


Santa and Mrs.Claus Meet & Great With The Grinch Dec 15 5pm-7pm 


Visit with Santa at Glatfelter Memorial Library  19 6:30pm


Adams County 

Outlet Shoppes of Gettysburg 

Location the Food Court

SANTA & FRIENDS! 

SANTA, FROSTY & RUDOLPH ARRIVE AT 4PM BLACK FRIDAY! 

VISIT SANTA CLAUS NOV. 29TH - DEC. 22ND! 

SATURDAYS 12 NOON - 6PM

SUNDAYS 12 NOON - 5PM

SENSORY-FRIENDLY VISIT DECE. 8TH, 11AM - 12 NOON

STROLLING HOLIDAY FRIENDS ~ SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 1-4PM!

NOV. 3OTH - DEC. 1ST: FROSTY & RUDOLPH

DEC. 7TH - 8TH: PRINCESS ANNA & OLAF

DEC. 14TH - 15TH: GINGER & NUTMEG

DEC. 21ST - 22ND: FROSTY & RUDOLPH 


GETTYSBURG SANTA'S SHANTY
Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association
14 Lincoln Square
Santa wants to know your wish list this Christmas!
Come and visit with him in his seasonal Shanty. 

Friday, December 6th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, December 7th & 8th
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. & 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.


The Gettysburg Academy and Jane's Tea Room

 Come gather your friends and family for free pictures with Santa and his sleigh on the front porch of the Academy. Pets are welcome too!
DATE & TIME: Saturday, December 7th from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 66-68 West High Street



Heartfelt History Gettysburg Gift Shop

Come to Santa's workshop for your holiday pictures with Santa!
DATE & TIME:  Saturday, December 7th from 12:00- 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 327 Baltimore Street, 2nd Floor
COST: Free with your smart phone
 



Grinch Visits


Saturday November 23rd Central Market York  11am to 12pm Downtown York, Pa 

Saturday November 30th Nerdtopia  Hanover, Pa 1pm to 3pm

Sunday December 1st  John Wright Restaurant Whoville Extravaganza Spitfire Events 10:30am to 2:30pm

Sunday December  8th Cape Horn Incredible Pets  & Heavenly Paws Animal Shelter, Inc. Heavenly Paws Grinchmas at Cape Horn Incredible Pets  Red lion, Pa 12pm to 3pm

Sunday December 8th Red Lion McDonald's   5pm to 7pm

Friday December 13th The Curious Little Playhouse  Hanover, Pa 6pm to 8pm 

Friday December 13th Harlen Hair Co..  Hanover, Pa 4pm to 5:30pm

Friday December 13th Shoe Orthodontics 4:30pm -7pm

Saturday, December 14 South Hanover Lanes 9am-11am 

Saturday December 14th The Comics Closet - Shrewsburyt - Shrewsbury ,Pa 12pm to 3pm Quality Time With Grumpy 🧅

Saturday December 14th Never Heard Of It Farm  Dover,Pa 5pm to 7pm

Saturday December 14th  10am to 11am York JCC  Autism York York, Pa

Saturday December 15th The Beach House play center  York,Pa 10am to 11am & 1pm to 2pm 

Monday Dec 23rd Springwood Nursing home York, Pa 2pm 

Friday December 27th Parma Pizza Dallastown  in Dallastown, Pa 11am