Youth to Youth's Santa's Castle returns

posted on 11/12/2024

Dover Youth to Youth is hosting its 17th annual Santa's Castle at the McConnell Center in downtown Dover for three days during the Christmas season. Each night, children and their families will be able to 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 take pictures or video during the tour and with Santa.

During the first weekend, the event will be held on Friday, Dec. 13, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. The castle will continue on Friday, Dec. 20, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. and conclude on Saturday, Dec. 21, between the hours of 2-6:30 p.m. Groups making a reservation must be no larger than 6 and include family members only.

Santa’s Castle is intended for children ages 9 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.

To make a reservation visit: https://calendly.com/dovery2y/santas-castle

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