# Letters to Santa at Downtown Cary Park

> Event for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Nov 16 – Dec 6
- Where: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Downtown Cary Park
- Official page: https://www.carymagazine.com/now-and-next/holiday-happenings-2/
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 10

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## About

Children can drop letters to Santa into a special mailbox on Academy Plaza in Downtown Cary Park. Including the child's name and return address lets Santa write back.

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