Santa and his elves have been very busy preparing toys at the North Pole for the annual Snowflake Castle!

The City of Westerville’s popular Snowflake Castle will set up at Everal Barn and Homestead in Heritage Park for its 2024 run, from Monday, Dec. 2 through Monday, Dec. 9.

Snowflake Castle will have special hours on Sunday, Dec. 8, with sessions from 1-3 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m.

The rest of the Dec. 2-9 run also will feature two Snowflake Castle sessions, but from 9-11:30 a.m. and 5-7:30 p.m.

A special Sensory Friendly Snowflake experience also will take place from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1.

Stop by Santa’s Workshop and visit with his elves to make your very own wooden toy to paint and take home. Stroll through the Homestead and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus to have your picture taken. Don’t forget to check out Santa’s sleigh and the gift shop.

Be sure to visit the holiday craft area, located at the entrance of Snowflake Castle.

Registration is required to tour Snowflake Castle. Tickets are not required to visit and purchase items from the holiday craft area, located outside the entrance of Snowflake Castle.

Registration for Snowflake Castle opens at noon Monday, Nov. 4 for residents and open registration will begin at noon Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 12 p.m.

There is a limit of six tickets per household. Tickets required for each child who would like a toy. Adults do not need a ticket to attend. Limit of two adults per ticketed child. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets are $15 per child includes toy and photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Ages 10 and under suggested.

Find a full list of available sessions on the registration page.

Hours on Sunday, Dec. 8 (only)

1-3 p.m. | 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Location: Everal Barn and Homestead at Heritage Park, 60 N. Cleveland Ave.