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Books + Storytelling Christmas Holidays

Bedtime Stories with Santa at The War Memorial

December 08, 2024 - December 12, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/Wavebreakmedia

Location

The War Memorial

32 Lake Shore Drive

Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

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Description

Dress your kids up in their comfiest jammies, listen to Santa read a holiday story and have their photo taken with the big guy. There will be milk and cookies, too. Advanced registration required.

Event cost: $20/child, $1/adult (limit 2 adults per child)

Event times: Seatings are between 4-8 p.m. Dec. 8, 12, 2024

Additional Information

Website: https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/bedtime-stories-with-santa

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Toddlers

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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