Santa and his three live reindeer return to Greenwich for the 16th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop presented by Jenny Allen at Compass Real Estate, the “North Pole on North Street,” Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses in Greenwich from November 29 to December 24. The cherished town tradition continues for the 16th consecutive year at this expansive nursery where visitors can have their photo taken with Santa, meet the reindeer and also enjoy Santa’s Workshop sponsored by Greenwich Pediatric Dental Group, which provides more space for families.  

Guests can enjoy the “Reindeer Coloring Station” sponsored by Jenny Allen at Compass and “Letter Writing to Santa Station” sponsored by Greenwich Pediatric Dental Group, while waiting in line for their photo with Santa. A portion of all photos with Santa will be donated to Kids In Crisis, a non-profit organization based in Greenwich, but serves all of Connecticut. A Kids In Crisis Giving Tree will also be available for people to support their important mission. Event organizers are also excited to welcome the new Reindeer Stable Sponsor, Greenwich Braces. 

This all takes place just minutes from downtown Greenwich. Parking is free. Children, adults and all dogs (on leashes) can have their photo taken with Santa at Santa’s Workshop. Dogs are invited for photos with Santa at any time, but as an added incentive to visit when the lines aren’t long, pet owners will receive a Doggy Gift Bag sponsored by Cornell University Veterinary Specialists when they visit on Monday through Friday throughout the event.

To recognize the 16th year, the event will be “Celebrating Family Traditions.” Top of the list for hundreds of families is visiting Santa’s live reindeer and having family and pet photos with Santa at beautiful Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses. This unique holiday attraction has become an important family tradition for thousands of families over the past 15 years.

The community is invited to help celebrate 16 years by sharing their family’s past Greenwich Reindeer Festival Photos with Santa. With permission, the event will post past family photos on their Instagram and Facebook pages. They’re excited to feature many different families and what a fun family tradition like the Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop means to each family. Email photos to [email protected].

The community is invited to Sam Bridge for a “We’re Back Party Days” on Friday, November 29, from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday, November 30, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., when Santa’s Workshop officially opens for photos with Santa. While waiting for the reindeer to arrive on Friday afternoon, attendees can enjoy special refreshments, balloon artists, live music entertainment, Rising Starr Horse Rescue, food trucks, and many other special activities, which will also continue all day on Saturday.  

Visit GreenwichReindeerFestival.com for pricing on photo packages. Hours for photos with Santa are Mondays through Fridays, noon to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sam Bridge is closed on Sundays. The reindeer will depart on Monday, December 23, but Santa will remain for photos on Christmas Eve from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. See ad, page XX.

For more information and to view all sponsors, visit GreenwichReindeerFestival.com. Location: Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, 437 North St., Greenwich. See ad, page 12.