Saturday with Santa at Allegany State Park - 2024

HO! HO! HO! The holidays are fast approaching and there's no better way to get into the spirit than by spending some time in Allegany State Park. Join the Environmental Education Department on Saturday, December 7th for a fun, festive, family event- Saturday with Santa!

In this, the season of giving, we are asking event participants to bring non-perishable food items and/or an unwrapped toy to be donated to a local food pantry and Toys for Tots. This is sure to be a great day! Don't miss out! 

The big day starts at 11:00 a.m. in the Red House area of the park with Santa's parade starting at 11:30am. Santa will pass by Camp Allegany and the Administration building on his way to the Red House picnic shelter. Stop by and hang a couple of ornaments on the big tree in the Red House Administration Building, write a letter to Santa and have cup of hot chocolate and a cookie. The Red House Museum will be out quiet Holiday room for those that need a break from the lights and sounds of the season. Camp Allegany, site of Santa's Workshop, is open from 11:00am - 3:00pm. Make crafts, design your own button, play games, take pictures in the festive photo booth and other fun activities. Take part in the Allegany State Park Historical Society coloring contest in the Recreation Hall. The Red House Picnic Area Shelter will become a winter wonderland to make Santa feel at home during his short break from duties at the North Pole. He will be greeting and taking photos with children from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Don’t forget to make your way back to Camp Allegany for the announcement of the coloring contest winner at 2:45 p.m. 

The Friends of Allegany State Park and the Allegany State Park Historical Society will be on hand to introduce folks to their organizations. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided by Friends of Allegany State Park in the Recreation Hall at Camp Allegany. 

For more information, please contact the Environmental Education/ Recreation Department at 716-354-6232 or carrie.busekist [at] parks.ny.gov. 

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