Letters to Santa 

November 16 - December 6, 2026
Downtown Cary Park

We've made special arrangements for Downtown Cary Park to be a drop-off site for letters to Santa Claus! Little ones enjoy this annual tradition as we prepare for Santa's flight over Cary. Drop off letters in the Santa Mailbox in Downtown Cary Park on Academy Plaza by December 6, and your child will hear back from our jolly friend in red!

Please include your child's name and return address on each letter.

Red "Letters for Santa" mailbox with gold lettering and a gold star on the left side of the box sitting on a street corner.

Photos with Santa

Bring your friends and family for a magical holiday experience. Pose with Santa Claus surrounded by festive decorations and use your own cell phone to capture cherished moments with your little ones. There's something extra special about snapping these keepsake photos yourself—photos you'll treasure for years to come!

Santa at Downtown Cary Park sitting on a big green chair surrounded by decorated Christmas trees and large wrapped gifts.

*Please note that due to Santa’s popularity, there may be a wait to meet him upon your arrival. Additionally, to ensure everyone gets their chance, the line to meet Santa may close approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled end of the event. 

2026 Dates

December 5 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Downtown Cary Park Gathering House

December 8| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. *Sensory Friendly Time

Downtown Cary Park Gathering House

December 13| 2 - 5 p.m. *Dog Photos

Downtown Cary Park Bark Bar

December 18 | 5 - 9 p.m. 

Downtown Cary Park Gathering House