Santa’s Village returns to UT Martin Dec. 8-11

MARTIN, Tenn. — A Christmas tradition for the City of Martin is returning for the holidays.

Courtesy: UT Martin

UT Martin is preparing to host the 38th Annual Santa’s Village holiday celebration.

Santa’s Village features a dazzling display of lights and appearances by Santa himself, along with a petting zoo, carnival rides, an arts and crafts vendor fair, and a Stanley Black & Decker model train display.

The event is free to attend, however visitors are encouraged to donate $5 worth of canned foods or an unopened children’s toy to benefit local families.

Santa’s Village will be open to the public from 6-9 p.m. on Dec. 8 and 9, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Dec. 10, and 1-5 p.m. on Dec. 11.

It will take place at UT Martin’s Ned Ray McWherter Agricultural Complex.

For more information, you can contact the City of Martin Parks and Recreation Department at (731) 587-6784.

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