Santa’s Castle returns Dec. 15

posted on 12/1/2023

Dover Youth to Youth will host its 16th annual Santa’s Castle at the McConnell Center in downtown Dover for four days during the Christmas season. Each night, children and their families can walk through several rooms in Santa’s Castle and meet Santa and many of his elves.

Youth to Youth students acting as elves will guide visitors through Rudolph’s stable, Santa’s toy room, Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen and other parts of the Castle. The tour culminates with a visit with Santa. Along the tour, children will be entertained by the elves and will collect small gifts in each room. Families are welcome to bring a camera and take pictures or videos during the tour and with Santa. 

During the first weekend, the event will be held on Friday, Dec. 15, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 16, between 2 and 6:30 p.m. The Castle will continue on Thursday, Dec. 21, and Friday, Dec. 22, from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

To attend, pre-registration is required. Groups making a reservation must be no larger than six people and include family members only.

To make a reservation, visit https://dovery2y.org/santas-castle-2023/.

Santa’s Castle is designed for children ages nine and under, but the whole family is invited. The cost is a flat fee of $25 per reservation. Proceeds support the drug and alcohol prevention activities of Dover Youth to Youth.

Entrance to Santa’s Castle will be from the Saint Thomas Street side of the McConnell Center (Door #7). Parking is available in the parking lot located behind the Dover Public Library and on the street by the Dover District Court.   

For additional information, go to the Dover Santa’s Castle Facebook page, Youth to Youth’s website at www.DoverY2Y.org, or call the Dover Police Department’s Community Outreach Bureau at 603-516-3274.

Dover Youth to Youth is an organization made up of middle and high school students who meet after school to conduct activities and events that promote a drug-free lifestyle. Youth to Youth is coordinated by the Dover Police Department with support from the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.