Santa's Workshop

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Santa Claus returns to visit with children in his Downtown Smithfield Workshop each December!

Despite Santa's busy schedule getting ready for Christmas, he is usually able to join us for a few hours on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays in December. Space is limited, so reservations are strongly recommended, and without a reservation, you will have to wait until Santa is available. Make your reservation by clicking here!

While you're downtown visiting Santa, we hope that you will do some Christmas shopping, and visit our restaurants and attractions!

Thank you to Leonard Buildings & Truck Accessories for providing Santa's Workshop each year!

We have to extend a huge thank you to Leonard Buildings & Truck Accesories for generously donating a building to serve as Santa's Downtown Smithfield Workshop each year!

Santa even brought his reindeer with him!

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Town Hall Park is the perfect location for Santa's Workshop!

As a Main Street America Affiliate™, the Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation is part of a national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities that share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.

Smithfield is a North Carolina Main Street community, designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce Main Street & Rural Planning Center. The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation is charged with administering the program at the local level and building public-private partnerships to spur economic development that achieves measurable results such as investment, business growth, and job creation.