One Day.
One Iconic Theatre.
One Christmas
Your Family Will Never Forget.
This Christmas, something extraordinary is coming to one of Central New York’s most spectacular landmarks.
The North Pole Is Taking Over the Stanley.
Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the North Pole Pals are bringing the magic of Christmas to life inside the magnificent Stanley Theatre!
This isn’t simply a visit with Santa.
This Is Christmas…
Brought to Life!
✦ Step Inside the Magic of the North Pole ✦
From the moment your family walks through the doors, you’ll enter a world created entirely for Christmas.
Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus
Share a magical Christmas moment with the most famous couple from the North Pole.
Elf University
Children become official North Pole recruits and discover what it takes to become a real official Christmas Elf.
Santa’s Post Office
Write your personal letter to Santa and send it directly to him at the North Pole.
Meet the North Pole Pals
Get up close with some of Santa’s most magical, entertaining and unforgettable friends.
North Pole Magic with Mr. Frost
Experience professional holiday photography and create memories your family will treasure for years.
Santa’s Winter Wonderland Princesses
Meet the princesses, sing Christmas songs together and capture magical photographs.
Incredible Holiday Photo Experiences
Step into beautifully designed Christmas backdrops for unforgettable family photographs, with or without characters.
Autographs & Character Photos
Meet your favorite North Pole characters up close and take home memories of your magical day.
Hot Chocolate & Sweet Treats
Enjoy delicious hot chocolate and festive Christmas treats as you explore the North Pole.
Magical Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride
Journey through a winter wonderland aboard a beautiful horse-drawn wagon. It's magical!
And This Is
Just the Beginning.
❤ The Christmas They’ll
Talk About for Years ❤
There is the Christmas holiday you celebrate. Then, there's the one Christmas you remember forever.
Years from now, you may not remember every toy beneath the tree. But you’ll remember the look on their faces when they walked into The Stanley.
- You’ll remember meeting Santa.
- You’ll remember becoming an elf.
- You’ll remember writing that letter.
- You’ll remember the characters.
- You’ll remember the photographs.
- You’ll remember the laughter.
You’ll Remember Christmas at the Stanley!
- Saturday -
December 19, 2026
Christmas at The Stanley is a one-day-only North Pole experience, and tickets are limited.
When this day is over, the
North Pole leaves The Stanley.
Don’t Just Take Them to See Santa.
Give Them a Christmas Story
They’ll Never Forget.
Santa’s North Pole Pals
Are Coming to the Stanley.
Make This Christmas Magical.
Make It Memorable.
Make It Extraordinary.
Christmas at the Stanley
Saturday, December 19, 2026
The Stanley Theatre • Utica, New York
We are proud to partner with these outstanding organizations in bringing this extraordinary Christmas experience to Central New York.
★ Proudly Supporting Christmas at the Stanley ★
for Families Across Our Community.
