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Santa's Holiday Tour
December 4, 5, 6 & 12, 2026
Various Locations
Gaithersburg becomes the North Pole when Santa welcomes your visit at four unique locations. Bring your own camera to capture the memories. Excluding Jingle Jubilee, there are limited time slots at each location. Reservations are required for the events at Kentlands Mansion, the Community Museum, and Casey Community Center through RecXpress. Tickets are non-refundable.
Friday, December 4, 2026 • 6 - 8 p.m.
Free Event
Celebrate diverse and vibrant holiday traditions at Gaithersburg’s Jingle Jubilee. Enjoy an evening of music, dance, and song.
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Kentlands Mansion
Santa's Enchanted Visit
Saturday, December 5, 2026 • 9 a.m. – Noon
$35 resident / $40 nonresident per household (Maximum of 6)
Experience the enchanting holiday at the Kentlands Mansion by visiting Santa! Decorate your own gingerbread house and capture delightful photos with Santa beside the cozy fireplace.
Community Museum
All Aboard with Santa
Sunday, December 6, 2026 • 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
$10 resident / $12 nonresident (per person)
All Aboard with Santa is back for a magical holiday visit! Say hello to Santa as he greets families from inside our historic 1918 locomotive, then enjoy fresh‑baked cookies, hot chocolate by the campfire, and festive crafts inside the 1884 Railroad Station. This sensory‑friendly experience is perfect for train lovers and holiday fans of all ages.
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Casey Community Center
Cocoa with the Clauses
Saturday, December 12, 2026 • 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
$30 per household (Maximum of 6)
Ho Ho Ho! Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to Casey! Visit with them during this holly jolly holiday event. Enjoy making festive-themed crafts, visit our hot cocoa bar to make your own custom cup of cozy deliciousness, write your letter to Santa, and play some fun reindeer games. You will also get to visit with the always merry Mrs. Claus. Then you will be escorted to see the big man of the holiday, Santa! This is a wonderful way to celebrate the season, take some great family photos, and meet the North Pole’s most famous couple.
Sensory friendly time slots available from 12:15 - 1 p.m.