Santa Claus is coming to town – Downtown South Bend.

DTSB is preparing for his arrival this week at First Fridays.

Once Santa arrives, the tree will be lit at the Gridiron.

You can bring your family out to meet Santa after the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony kicks off at 5 p.m.

There will be live music, craft activities, live reindeer, a letter-writing station for notes to Santa, and the South Bend Chocolate Café will sell hot chocolate and other goodies.

You can even make donations to Toys for Tots at the Gridiron during the event.

You can also walk over to the South Bend Museum of Art located inside the Century Center to vote on your favorite gingerbread house.

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