Santa’s Workshop

Visit the Ellipse in Washington D.C. this holiday season and you might see Santa and his elves busy making toys in their workshop. Santa and his elves are eager to welcome you!

The Santa’s Workshop will be open from Saturday, December 8 - Monday, December 24 during the following times:

  • Monday to Thursday: 4:00-6:30 PM and 7:00-9:30 PM
  • Friday to Sunday: 12:30 PM-4:30 PM and 5:30-9:30 PM
  • Christmas Eve: 11 AM–3 PM

Santa’s Workshop is generously provided by UL.

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