Adventure Safari Network hosts free Santa visit in Byron on December 12
The event features hayrides to see reindeer, s'mores, and personalized photos with a Wisconsin hospital CEO playing Santa Claus.
By Camila Herrera ·
The Adventure Safari Network will sponsor a free community event in Byron on Saturday, December 12. The gathering, titled Santa for a Saturday, is scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families do not pay a participation fee for the day, which includes several holiday activities for children and adults.
Participants will take a hayride through a forest area to view reindeer. The program also offers s'mores made over an open fire and small craft projects for young attendees. Each family receives a free electronic photo of the children with Santa, as well as a separate group photo of the entire family. The organizers send these images via email a few days after the event concludes.
The individual playing Santa is the chief executive officer of a hospital in Wisconsin. He and his wife, who participates as Mrs. Claus, describe the event as a family affair. Their daughter occasionally joins them in the role of an elf. The couple enjoys interacting directly with the children during their scheduled visit.
Santa reviews a list of the children's names during the event. He reads a brief story about each child to show he has been watching them. The source material notes that this personal touch is a key part of the experience for the visitors. The location is designated as Santa's Workshop in Byron.
Registration is required for all attendees. The Adventure Safari Network states that early registration is advisable because the event is expected to be popular. This process allows the organizers to schedule specific times for the hayrides and Santa visits. The goal is to prevent long lines in potentially cool weather.
To register, families must email Gary@AdventureSafariNetwork.com with the names of all attendees and the ages of the children. The email should also include the family's email address and phone number. The source suggests including a fact or two that only Santa would know about each child. The network promises a confirmation email within 24 hours of receiving the request.
The exact address for Santa's Workshop and the specific time slot for each family will be provided after registration. If the available slots fill up, new registrations will be placed on a waiting list. The waiting list is used if an existing family cancels their reservation.
