Greene County prepares for Santa’s Holiday in the Park event

Greene County Parks and Trails will open its annual Santa’s Holiday in the Park at James Ranch Park in Xenia today.

The event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today through Dec. 10.

Guests at the event in the park, located at 177 Fairground Road in Xenia, can visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus inside a 1800s brick farm home, take their own photos or purchase one, enjoy a self-guided walking tour of the lighted grounds, hands-on interactive crafts, strolling holiday characters, write or mail letters to Santa, holiday tattoos, as well as enjoy old-fashioned candy, kettle corn and hot chocolate for a nominal fee.

Live reindeer will be on the grounds on Friday and Saturday.

A $1 donation per person will be appreciated. All funds are used for the holiday event.

Santa's Holiday in the Park in Xenia broke attendance records last year. More than 4,000 people attended the event.

In 2014, holiday park display was vandalized and three teenagers were charged with felony vandalism and criminal trespassing after they caused $7,000 in damage.

Call Greene County Parks and Trails, 937-562-6440, or email @gcparkstrails.com for more information.

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