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Welcome to the Downtown South Bend Santa House Web site.
Here you'll find listed downtown holiday happenings for the entire family.
Make the holidays special and plan a whole weekend downtown. Take advantage of one of the many day salons and spas available. Choose a room at a cozy historic inn or go urban at one of the famous name hotels in the heart of the city. When it comes to dining and entertainment the downtown district can't be beat. Whether you like a four diamond dining experience or want to transport yourself to an Irish Pub, downtown South Bend has a wide variety of choices and favorites. The Morris Performing Arts Center and the Civic Theatre are cutting edge entertainment venues, offering the very best in off-Broadway and local theatre.
South Bend's museums and art galleries are also second to none and feature world renowned, national, regional and local talents and programs. Check it out and rediscover downtown South Bend.
Fun for Kids of All Ages!
- Santa House
- Santa's Workshop @ the College Football Hall of Fame
- The Nutcracker @ the Morris Performing Arts Center
- Transpo Trolley Rides
- Breakfast & Teas with Santa
- Holiday Ice Skating
- Symphony Holiday Concert and much, much more.
Shopping
- Holiday Art Walk
- South Bend Museum of Art - Art Bazaar
- Specialty shops, boutiques and galleries throughout downtown
Exploring
- Studebaker Museum - Photos with Santa
- Gift Shop Open House
- Center for History
- Oliver Mansion Holiday Open House
- Historic Bed & Breakfast Holiday Walk
Dining
- Check out the great restaurants and eateries throughout the downtown.
DOWNLOAD THE DOWNTOWN EVENTS POSTER FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL THAT IS HAPPENING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON IN DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND!
SANTA HOUSE: How it all works! It's Free!
Located next to The South Bend Chocolate Café, Santa House is a great place to
spend one-on-one time with the "big guy". So don't forget to bring your wish
list!
- BYOC - Bring your camera and take photos of Santa with your loved ones.
- Receive an 'I Believe' sticker from Santa and ride his Trolley for free!
- After your Trolley ride you'll receive a ticket from the Trolley Conductor
for a free chocolate bar, and a chance to win your own private chocolate party,
at the South Bend Chocolate Café.
SANTA'S WORKSHOP & GINGERBREAD VILLAGE It's Free!
Located inside of the College Football Hall of Fame, just behind Santa House.
- Activities include: Coloring, holiday movies, cookie decorating and demonstrations throughout the month.
- Visit Santa's Gingerbread Village and see the beautiful gingerbread village created by "kids" of all ages. Vote for your favorite!
- An information table full of downtown events and offerings by downtown merchants and businesses will be on display.
HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE SANTA HOUSE AND WORKSHOP:
| Saturday, December 6: |
11a.m. - 7p.m. |
| Sunday, December 7: |
12 Noon - 4p.m. |
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| Saturday, December 13: |
11a.m. - 7p.m. |
| Sunday, December 14: |
12 Noon - 4p.m. |
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| Saturday, December 20: |
11a.m. - 7p.m. |
| Sunday, December 21: |
12 Noon - 4p.m. |
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| Monday, December 22: |
11a.m. - 7p.m. |
| Tuesday, December 23: |
11a.m. - 7p.m. |
| Wednesday, December 24: |
11a.m. - 3p.m. |
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Santa House & Workshop Partners Include:
   
   
NEW HOLIDAY TREE ON THE GRIDIRON!
Visit the new tree located on the College Football Hall of Fame's Gridiron. Take pictures and take part in the festivities planned: visit with Santa in his Santa House just in front of the tree and don't forget Santa's Workshop inside the College Football Hall of Fame.
Holiday Tree provided by:
 
In-kind services provided by:
IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) – Local 153
Carpenters Local 413
Ironworkers Local 292
Have questions? Contact Downtown South Bend, Inc. for more information at: 574.282.1110 or
visit: DowntownSouthBend.com. We
hope to see you downtown for the holidays!
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