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Santa's First Stop | The Day after Thanksgiving

The Day After Thanksgiving · Friday, November 27
Santa’s First Stop at Cinnamon Shore | The Day After Thanksgiving in Port Aransas, Texas
Santa’s First Stop
at the Shore.

Every year, St. Nick visits Cinnamon Shore the Friday after Thanksgiving. Get photos in Santa’s sleigh, share your Christmas wishes, and kick off the holidays at the beach.

Date Friday, Nov. 27 2026
Time Starts 3 PM Afternoon
Location Town Center Cinnamon Shore
Highlights Santa Photos Bazaar & Crafts
Event details
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Santa kicks off the holidays at the beach.

Every year, St. Nick makes his first stop at Cinnamon Shore the Friday after Thanksgiving. Jolly old St. Nick loves to start the holidays at the beach, so bring the family to Town Center for photos in Santa’s sleigh and a chance to share your Christmas wishes.

A holiday bazaar and crafts round out the day, making it easy to ease into the season. Pair it all with a pre-Christmas getaway weekend on Mustang Island.

Good to Know
  • Friday, November 27, 2026, the day after Thanksgiving
  • Starts at 3 PM at Town Center
  • Photos in Santa’s sleigh
  • Christmas wishes with Santa
  • Holiday bazaar and crafts
Plan a Holiday Stay
Friday, November 27, 2026

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Photos in Santa’s Sleigh

Climb aboard Santa’s sleigh for a keepsake photo the day after Thanksgiving.

Christmas Wishes with Santa

Share your Christmas wishes with jolly old St. Nick as he kicks off the holidays at the beach.

Holiday Bazaar & Crafts

A holiday bazaar and crafts round out the day at Town Center.

Make it a weekend

Add a pre-Christmas getaway.

From beach walks to time together at Town Center, Cinnamon Shore makes it easy to turn Santa’s first stop into a full weekend on the Texas Coast.

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The holidays at the Shore

Kick off the season at Cinnamon Shore.

Plan your Port Aransas holiday getaway and enjoy the coast, the community, and Santa’s first stop of the year.

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