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Santa Is Coming To McLaughlin Garden and Homestead

Celebrate the holiday season with a special visit from Santa at the McLaughlin Garden and Homestead on Saturday, November 29, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM! Families can enjoy free photos with Santa, free parking and free candy canes for the kids in a festive and inviting holiday setting at Santa’s first stop in South Paris on November 29th ahead of the big parade!
Join us before heading out to watch Maine’s largest Christmas Parade – now in its 40th year! Held in the towns of South Paris and Norway in the Oxford Hills region, this beloved holiday tradition marches right by the McLaughlin Garden and Homestead.
Adding to the excitement, Luchador’s Food Truck will be in the parking lot bringing parade tailgating to a whole new level! They will be serving hot breakfast burritos, breakfast churros, and hot coffee – perfect for keeping warm and festive while you shop and wait for the parade.
Visitors can also shop at the Gift Shop and take part in the holiday raffle featuring six incredible prizes:
- $25 McLaughlin Garden and Homestead Gift Card
- Handcrafted Bluebird House – made by a Garden volunteer
- A Christmas Decoration
- Handcrafted Necklace by local artisan Susan Weiler
- A New Toy
- A Surprise item!
Raffle tickets are just 6 for $5.00, and all proceeds help support McLaughlin Garden and Homestead.
This fun-filled event is free and open to the public – just bring your holiday spirit, enjoy great food while tailgating, do some shopping, and capture a memory with Santa before the parade!