Legendary Santa

Legendary Santa Legendary Santa has been a Richmond tradition since 1936! A visit with Legendary Santa is a holiday tradition. Legendary Santa is presented by Wegmans.

90 Years of Legendary Santa! Can you believe it? We're celebrating 90 years of holiday magic, cherished traditions, and ...
07/25/2026

90 Years of Legendary Santa!

Can you believe it? We're celebrating 90 years of holiday magic, cherished traditions, and unforgettable memories with families across Richmond! ✨

Mark your calendars!
🎄 CMoR Member tickets go on sale Monday, October 19.
🎄 General public tickets go on sale Monday, November 2.

More details of the full operating calendar will be shared closer to the start of the season.

Want to be part of the magic? We're currently hiring for our Legendary Santa team!
💫 Legendary Santa Characters
💫 Legendary Santa Manager
💫Legendary Santa Team Members

Learn more about each opportunity and apply here: https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org/about-us/get-involved/job-opportunities/

Just finished the holidays and ready to pare down your décor bins? We’d love to give your gently used holiday supplies a...
01/06/2026

Just finished the holidays and ready to pare down your décor bins? We’d love to give your gently used holiday supplies a second life at CMoR as we prepare for next season’s Legendary Santa program!

We’re looking for:
🎄Ribbon
🎄Tree ornaments
🎄Tree toppers
🎄Garland
🎄Sticky bows
🎄Other festive holiday décor

🎁Donation deadline: Monday, January 12
📍Drop-off at the Downtown Children's Museum location

Update for today's Legendary Santa ticket holders:The Children's Museum of Richmond will open Legendary Santa operations...
12/09/2025

Update for today's Legendary Santa ticket holders:

The Children's Museum of Richmond will open Legendary Santa operations at 12:00 pm today. While we are not able to reschedule Legendary Santa visits, we will gladly provide a refund if you do not feel safe traveling. Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you.

Please be aware that roads within the City of Richmond near the Museum may be untreated and drive with caution.

❄️ Winter Weather Update ❄️CMoR exhibits at both locations are closed today, December 9, but Legendary Santa is currentl...
12/09/2025

❄️ Winter Weather Update ❄️

CMoR exhibits at both locations are closed today, December 9, but Legendary Santa is currently planned to open on a 2-hour delay at 12 pm.

🎅 Reservations between 10:00-11:20 are affected.
🎅First visits begin at 12:00 pm.
🎅We’ll share another update between 9-10 am if plans change.

If your ticket is impacted, our Santa team will contact you directly. Thank you for your patience and stay safe!

❄️ Weather Update for Legendary Santa ❄️ Due to the forecasted inclement weather, the Children’s Museum of Richmond will...
12/08/2025

❄️ Weather Update for Legendary Santa ❄️

Due to the forecasted inclement weather, the Children’s Museum of Richmond will be closed today. As a result, all Legendary Santa reservations scheduled for today, December 8 are canceled.

A member of our Santa team will reach out via email with next steps. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work to keep everyone safe! 🎅✨

❄️ We’re Open! ❄️After a 2-hour delay, the Children’s Museum of Richmond is now open for play and Legendary Santa visits...
12/05/2025

❄️ We’re Open! ❄️

After a 2-hour delay, the Children’s Museum of Richmond is now open for play and Legendary Santa visits.

We can’t wait to see you!

❄️ Weather Update for Legendary Santa ❄️Due to inclement weather, the Children’s Museum of Richmond currently plans to o...
12/05/2025

❄️ Weather Update for Legendary Santa ❄️

Due to inclement weather, the Children’s Museum of Richmond currently plans to open on a 2-hour delay at 11:30 am.

This delay impacts Legendary Santa ticket holders with reservations between 10:00 am - 11:20 am. Our first Legendary Santa visit of the day will begin at 12:00 pm. If your reservation is impacted, a member of our Santa team will reach out as soon as possible to help you reschedule your visit or provide a refund.

We will continue to monitor conditions closely. If further updates are needed, we’ll share them here. Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you soon! 🎅✨

🎄✨ A special shoutout to Mother& LLC — this year’s Fall Auction winner for our Legendary Santa message spot!Mother& is a...
12/01/2025

🎄✨ A special shoutout to Mother& LLC — this year’s Fall Auction winner for our Legendary Santa message spot!

Mother& is a Richmond-based birth space for expectant mothers. Their winning bid earned them a feature in our Legendary Santa booklet and right here on the Legendary Santa page. We’re so grateful for their support of the Children's Museum of Richmond!

More info about Mother& can be found below:
Instagram .co
TikTok .co
Website www.motherand.co

Legendary Santa made a special stop at the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU with our Snow Ambassador, Mayla! 🎅❤️ T...
11/21/2025

Legendary Santa made a special stop at the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU with our Snow Ambassador, Mayla! 🎅❤️ Their visit brought smiles and holiday magic to children, families, and the amazing staff who care for them every day.

Thank you, Santa and Mayla, for kicking off the season with so much joy!

💡Did you know? The Fawn Shop is part of our cherished Richmond tradition — an added experience to Legendary Santa, found...
11/12/2025

💡Did you know? The Fawn Shop is part of our cherished Richmond tradition — an added experience to Legendary Santa, founded in 1936!

Each year, children light up as they pick out gifts for their loved ones, discovering the joy of giving in their own special way 💛 This heartwarming experience wouldn’t be possible without our incredible volunteers, who help restock gifts, guide young shoppers, and keep the holiday magic alive!

Be part of this special holiday opportunity and volunteer with us! Register here: https://givepul.se/q11o0g

📅 Volunteer Dates: Black Friday through Christmas Eve
🖥️ Quick 10-minute virtual orientation required
✅ Volunteers 18+ must pass a background check

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