Santa’s Station Has Arrived in Uptown Normal

Posted on December 3, 2022

Uptown Normal is welcoming Santa’s Station back for the 2022 Holiday Season!

Get your wish list ready and visit Santa inside his train depot located just south of the Uptown Circle, between Children’s Discovery Museum and Uptown Station.

Families will wait in line inside Uptown Station (stay warm!) for their special visit with Santa. While waiting, you will enjoy listening to live musical performances from local talent and the kiddos will have the opportunity to participate in or create an activity/craft (while supplies last).

Visiting Santa’s Station is free, but donations are encouraged. All proceeds will benefit local organizations.

Cumulus Radio Bloomington is hosting Santa’s Station on Friday, December 9th! Come out from 5-7pm to visit with some of our staff from all our sister stations – 101.5 WBNQ, B104, and WJBC. We will be collecting donations to benefit Toys for Tots of McLean County!

A full list of Santa’s Station dates and more details can be found at: uptownnormal.com/santa

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