For 47 years, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte has been giving children an inexpensive way to shop for holiday gifts with Santa’s Bag. Children under the age of 12 get the chance to shop for pre-wrapped gifts priced from .50 to $6, with the help of “elves.” In addition, they can meet Santa and let him know what they would like for themselves or others.
Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras to capture pictures of their children with Santa. This is a free event. The only cost is the price of the gifts that kids purchase.
There’s a separate Boutique area with gifts and crafts from local vendors for tweens, teens and adults.
The event takes place at ImaginOn, 300 East 7th Street.
Wednesday, December 4th, 2019
- 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, December 5th, 2019
- 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, December 6th, 2019
- 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 7th, 2019
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until inventory sells out)
The ENCORE! Boutique is a unique place for tweens, teens and adults to shop while children are shopping in Santa’s Bag. Here you will find the perfect gift for teenagers, family, friends, neighbors, teachers and co-workers!
Again this year, all the gifts will come from local vendors! So come and support Children’s Theatre and your favorite local vendor! It is not required to bring children to shop in Santa’s Bag for you to come and shop at the Boutique.Sponsor-A-Child
Sponsor A Child allows you to become a “Holiday Angel” and help a child who otherwise might not be able to shop for Christmas presents at Santa’s Bag/The Holiday Shop. Sponsor A Child has allowed hundreds of children to enjoy the Santa’s Bag experience.
Recognize someone special with your donation: If you’d like to make your gift in honor of a special child, family member, teacher or friend, please put their name(s) in the ‘Recognition Name’ box when completing your online donation. Someone will reach out to you for their contact information and we will send them an acknowledgement of your gift.
You can donate from Santa’s Bag’s website.
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