Downtown Developments

Santa’s Workshop, presented by the Radisson Plaza Hotel, is a magical place filled with little animated elves, twinkling lights, and a Jolly old soul!

Things look a little different this year due to the pandemic, but Downtown is committed to providing a safe space to make those holiday memories with your family.

Here’s what you need to know:

 Santa has moved to a new location this year at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in the Kalamazoo Room.

 Santa visits are safe – visits and storytime are by appointment only, and masks and social distancing will be enforced.

 Santa’s coming to town December 5 – December 24. Santa’s Workshop is open 4-8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturdays, and 12-4 p.m. Sundays through December 20. Special Hours on December 24 from 12-4 p.m.

 Visits with Black Santa are back. Visit Black Santa Sundays in December from 12-4 p.m. and December 21-23 from 4-8 p.m.

 Enjoy Storytime with Santa Saturdays at 2 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m.

 Yes, you can take a picture with Santa – a decorative plexiglass barrier will allow families to capture that coveted holiday photo while being safe. No pictures or visits on Santa’s lap this year.

 Kids who visit will get a Santa Letter writing kit to take home. The kit includes all materials needed to send a letter to Santa, a holiday craft, wrapped goodies, and more. There will be several Santa mailboxes, sponsored by Consumer Energy, placed throughout downtown for families to send their letters to Santa.