Santa Welcomes Children and Families to Winter Wonderland at Banneker

The City of Bloomington invites local children and their families to join us for a festive Winter Wonderland and Holidays Around the World celebration at the Banneker Community Center (930 W 7th St) on Saturday, December 9, from noon to 4:00 p.m. This free event promises an array of seasonal activities, including arts and crafts, cookie decorating, holiday carols, complimentary photos with Santa, and a toy giveaway. Embracing the spirit of diversity, the event will also showcase holidays around the world.

This year, a special two-hour sensory-sensitive experience from noon to 2 p.m., thoughtfully designed for families seeking a gentle atmosphere with low-light and low-sound settings will take place. Families interested in capturing photos with Santa in this sensory-sensitive environment can schedule appointments at bloomington.in.gov/csbm, during the designated time. For those who prefer to skip the photo session but would like to partake in the sensory sensitivity experience, feel free to join us between noon and 2 p.m.

To serve as a volunteer and contribute to the success of Winter Wonderland and Holidays Around the World, please register online at bloomington.in.gov/csbm.

For any inquiries or additional information regarding the event or the toy drive, please contact Safe and Civil City Director Shatoyia Moss at [email protected] or call 812-349-3559. Join us in spreading joy and warmth this holiday season!

(Courtesy Photo - Children pose with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Winter Wonderland 2019. Photo credit: Andrew Krebbs)