Thank you Elves

By Kathleen Crews on January 6, 2017 in News with No Comments

  In 2016, the Santa Claus Museum & Village welcomed hundreds of volunteer Elves who responded to tens of thousands of letters sent to Santa Claus. The Elf operation ran seven days a week, often lasting twelve or thirteen hours a day. We were thrilled to have scores of veteran Elves return to help Santa, […]

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A 1920s Night to Remember: Join us for a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

By Kathleen Crews on January 4, 2017 in Special Events with No Comments

The Santa Claus Museum & Village and Team H-A-P-P-Y of Spencer County Relay for Life invite you to take a trip back to the 1920s and help solve a murder (while eating wonderful food and enjoying locally brewed beverages of course). Jest Mysteries, a group of professional actors from St. Louis, MO, will put on […]

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A Merry Little Christmas

By Kathleen Crews on November 1, 2016 in Special Events with No Comments

The countdown to Christmas has begun and Santa’s Elves at the Santa Claus Museum & Village are anticipating a joyful holiday season in 2016. We are offering a stocking full of Christmassy events in December, including Christmas carols, storytelling, book signings, and more. Stop by and write your letter to Santa Claus or drop it […]

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But What If There’s No Chimney?

By Kathleen Crews on November 1, 2016 in News with No Comments

  Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Do you know a child living in a house with no chimney? We’ve got something new for you! Santa’s Elves help Santa respond to letters sent from all over the world, and one of the most common concerns expressed in these letters is, “Santa we don’t […]

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Beware the Headless Horseman

By Kathleen Crews on October 19, 2016 in Special Events with No Comments

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All Hallows’ Eve Book Signing

By Kathleen Crews on October 11, 2016 in Special Events with No Comments

We are pleased to announce that authors Sean McHugh and Katie McHugh Parker will be joining our All Hallows’ Eve celebration on October 29, 2016. They will launch their new book, A Broomsticks Christmas, here at the Santa Claus Museum & Village. From 2-4 pm CT, Sean and Katie will be onsite for a meet and greet […]

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Christmas in July

By Kathleen Crews on July 28, 2016 in Uncategorized with No Comments

We hope you’re having a very merry summer so far! It has been a busy season but we’re already looking forward to a stocking full of fun events during the upcoming holiday season. Visit our Events Page for all the latest news and stop by to visit soon. We are open on weekends through the […]

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Thank You Elves

By Kathleen Crews on January 19, 2016 in A Day at the Museum News with No Comments

Dear Elves, We cannot thank you enough for all of your support, dedication, assistance and good cheer this holiday season. We had a record breaking Christmas; in only 21 days, approximately 200 Elves answered over 22,000 letters. We benefited from the knowledge of our veteran Elves and we were thrilled to welcome many new Elves. […]

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A Merry Little Christmas in 2015

By Kathleen Crews on November 9, 2015 in Special Events with No Comments

We have a stocking full of merry events scheduled for December at the Santa Claus Museum & Village. Please visit our Christmas Events page and our Plan a Visit page to learn about upcoming events and hours of operation. Merry Christmas!

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Calling All Elves

By Kathleen Crews on November 3, 2015 in Special Events Uncategorized with 4 Comments

  Santa needs your help! Santa’s Elves are always looking for more volunteers to help Santa answer the tens of thousands of letters that arrive in Santa Claus, Indiana, during the holiday season. Are you interested in joining Santa’s Elves? Check out our recent press release for details: Calling All Elves 2015 PR    

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