Santa Storytime and Cookie Decorating

Kick off the holiday season with a day of festive cheer, holiday music and family traditions! Visitors can stroll the grounds to find their dream Christmas tree, sip a warm drink by the fire, take an annual holiday photo and spend the morning with Santa Claus himself.

Event Highlights

Meet Santa & Holiday Storytime (10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.):

Santa Claus is stopping by! Families can bring the kids to say hello, share their wish lists and snap a photo while browsing the trees and decorating cookies. Visitors can also gather for a special reading of The Night Before Christmas with Santa at 10 a.m. and noon.

Vintage Blue Truck Photo Backdrop:

Visitors are encouraged to dress in their holiday best! The vintage blue pickup truck will be decorated with seasonal greenery and festive trimmings, creating the perfect setting for family holiday photos and Christmas card pictures.

All-Day Cookie Decorating ($8):

Visitors can head into The Potting Shed for a sweet, creative break. Each $8 kit includes one sugar cookie, one gingerbread man and access to a frosting and sprinkle bar to create edible masterpieces. Just bring the creativity! Kits can be ordered at the window and are available all day while supplies last.

Sips & Cheer at The Potting Shed:

Visitors can warm up with steaming cups of hot chocolate and spiced hot apple cider or enjoy a glass of local beer or wine while exploring the gardens.

Fresh Greens & Holiday Decor Shopping:

Visitors can fill their homes with the scent of fresh pine by shopping for Christmas trees, handcrafted evergreen wreaths, winter greenery and vibrant, greenhouse-grown poinsettias.

No tickets or advance reservations are needed. Visitors can bundle up, bring the family and enjoy an easy, festive day at the Garden Center!

FREE Onsite Parking | FREE Admission | Cookie Decorating: $8