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Season's Greetings Saturdays

The Grinch trying to take a bulb off of a Christmas tree while a little boy tries to stop him!

Sat., November 29 and December 6*, 13, and 20 | 10 am - 2 pm
Included with General Admission 

Who-ville it be?! Meet the miserly Grinch himself, alongside his stink, stank, skunk friend OR the original WHO-OO-OO...and owl buddy!  When the Grinch takes over Santa's chair, you can snap photos and enjoy festive activities, designed to put the whole family in a holly jolly mood!

*The Grinch will stay home. Santa will make a quick trip down from the North Pole to visit his penguin friend for pictures with you and for a Member Morning photo op!

Season's Greetings Saturdays Schedule of Activities:

  • 10 am - 2 pm: Photo Ops with The Grinch or Santa*! | Atrium 
  • 10 am 2 pm: Write a Letter to Santa! | Atrium
  • 10 am - 2 pm: Create your very own craft! | Atrium
  • 11:30 am: Storytime with The Grinch or Santa*! | Helen M. Schmidt FliteZone™ Theater (seating is limited)

Be sure to stop by our Giving Tree in the Atrium to learn how you can support the National Aviary's conservation efforts this holiday season!

*Holiday Special Guest Schedule: 

  • Sat., November 29: The Grinch and a skunk or owl
  • Sat., December 6: Santa and an African Penguin
  • Sat., December 13: The Grinch and a sunk or owl
  • Sat., December 20: The Grinch and sunk or owl

Date & Time

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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