It's A Bird, It's A Plane, No It's Santa Flying Into Lubbock

Santa is flying into Lubbock a little differently this year, by helicopter!

You don't want to miss out on all the fun winter activities happening at Cabela's this weekend with Santa.

Families are invited to welcome Santa during a festive outdoor event that will give the Lubbock community a “free experience that transforms the outdoor retailer into a magical Christmas Village.” There will be free games, fun activities festive giveaways free hot chocolate, lemonade, and cookies.

Santa will be coming to town on Saturday at Cabela’s in Lubbock with a grand helicopter entrance for free activities, including free photos with Santa. The wonderland experience will be from November 4th through December 24th.

Also joining Santa’s Wonderland at 3 p.m. will be the Lubbock Police Department, Color Guard, and Slaton High School Choir. Santa will be “flying into Lubbock” in a helicopter at 5 p.m.

Santa’s landing will be followed by a parade with community partners arriving at Cabela’s front door for a “magical tree lighting and ribbon cutting” to kick off Santa’s Wonderland.

During the visit, you can also have your child mail their letters to Santa and receive free giveaways while supplies last.

Free photos with Santa will begin on November 5th and reservations are available now. To learn more and make a reservation visit their website here. If you are a club member you will get 20% off any Santa photo package.

Cabela's is located in Lubbock's West End Shopping Center at 3030 W Loop 289 Acc Rd, Lubbock, TX 79407. On Saturday they are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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