# Bedtime Stories with Santa at The War Memorial > Event for families in the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn area (MI). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sun, Dec 6 (+1 more date) · 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Where: The War Memorial (Alger House), 32 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 - Ages: Children with up to two adults per child ticket - Price: Children $25; adults $5; book keepsake $18; plush tree $15 - Organizer: Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association - Official page: https://www.warmemorial.org/ - Last checked: Sat, Oct 24 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 32 metro areas as of Oct 24, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-10-24), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/bedtime-stories-with-santa-at-the-war-memorial--listing-9345069bba808abe4417d1e1 ## About Children come in their comfiest pajamas, with a favorite stuffed toy and blanket, for an evening with Santa in the War Memorial's historic Alger House. Gathered by the glow of the fireplace, they listen to Santa read holiday stories, sing holiday songs and share his favorite treat of milk and cookies, and each child has a personal visit to share a wish list. An in-house photographer is on hand for professional family photos. Seatings run at 4-5 pm, 5:30-6:30 pm and 7-8 pm on two evenings, Sunday December 6 and Thursday December 10; the Sunday date also offers a sensory-friendly seating for children with special needs, arranged by email. Capacity is limited and families may buy no more than two adult tickets per child. Tickets are $25 per child and $5 per adult. Add-ons sold in advance only: a signed hardcover copy of the official 2026 book, Pick a Pine Tree ($18), and a plush Christmas tree ($15). Best for preschool and early elementary children. ## Similar picks in Detroit - [Breakfast with Santa at The War Memorial — Grosse Pointe Farms](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/breakfast-with-santa-at-the-war-memorial-grosse-pointe-farms--listing-1d2931dcfbf4c8ede54fbad5) — Sun, Dec 13 · 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM · The War Memorial, Grosse Pointe Farms · From $50 · checked Oct 24. 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