April 25 – Earth Day/Arbor Day event – 11 am – 1 pm. In partnership with Vallonia Nursery, Lincoln State Park and the Spencer County Soil & Water District. Free trees while supplies last. Limit 2 trees per person. Instructions on how to care for your trees. Free soil sample kits.
July 11, 2026 — Christmas in July Vendor and Craft Fair 8 am – 1 pm, Santa & Mrs. Claus love to visit the booths and our guests on this day!
Oct. 24, 2026 — Pet Pics with Santa 10 am – 2 pm. Free pictures with your pet in Santa’s Museum Office! Our Santa helper will take pictures of you and your pet with Santa using your cell phone.
Nov. 27- Dec. 20, 2026 — Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus on Fridays from 12 – 4 pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am – 4 pm. Free photos with your phone!
Nov. 28, 2026 — The Story of Santa Claus, Interactive Storytelling with Susan Fowler, 2:00 pm in the 1880 Santa Claus Church
Dec. 6, 2026 — The Polar Express Storytime by Tricia Vaal. Children in attendance will receive a small treat and prize, 11 am and again at 11:30 am in the 1880 Santa Claus Church
Dec. 6, 2026 — Dec. 6 – Storytime Reading of Gingerbread Baby by Dee McCauley 1pm and 1:30 pm in the 1880 Santa Claus Church. A surprise to each child after the performance.
Dec. 12, 2026 — Balloon Twisting, Christmas theme balloon twist for each child, 10 am – 12 pm in the 1880 Santa Claus Church
Dec. 12, 2026 — Who else, besides Santa, wears a beard? from 2– 4 pm in the 1880 Santa Claus Church. Elf Becca will show her Bearded Dragons and some of Santa’s other friendsssss!
Dec. 13 – Noshi the Naughty Reindeer Storytime with author Melissa Weales – 11 am and again at 11:30 am in the 1880 Santa Claus Church.
Dec. 17, 2026 — The Story of Santa Claus, Interactive Storytelling with Susan Fowler, 2:00 pm in the 1880 Santa Claus Church