Holiday event, Santa tour highlight Hampton seasonal celebrations

The season of joy and peace seems to come earlier every year, so don’t miss out on all the fun that Hampton has to offer.

At 7 p.m. Dec. 7, Santa Claus is coming to town for the annual Township of Hampton Holiday Event. He will be accompanied by the local fire department, and he looks forward to meeting all the good girls and boys.

Fireworks will kick off festivities at the community center, and then Santa will make his arrival upon a fire truck following the pyrotechnic show.

“Inside, in the Great Rooms, there will likely be hot chocolate and vendors. The library will be offering its space as a quiet zone for anyone who needs a break,” said Carolynn Johnson, Hampton council president.

She said there will be complimentary photos with Santa, compliments of Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate.

Hot Bunz Food Truck, Old School Italian Sandwich Shop, Benvenuti’s Pizza Factory and Stuntpig will be available in the community center parking lot from 6:30 to 8:30. Premier Dance Academy will perform outdoors at 6:45, followed by a welcome speech from council and the fireworks display.

Johnson would like to remind visitors of a few key factors.

“Most of the events for the Holiday Celebration are held outside, so people should dress for the weather, remembering that it is often a tad windier in the park than it is elsewhere in the township,” she said.

In addition to the celebration, Hampton offers Santa Claus neighborhood tours beginning at 9 a.m. Dec. 16, with fire trucks escorting him throughout the township. For approximate times, a “Santa Tracker” will be available through the township website at hampton-pa.org/397/Neighborhood-Santa-Tour.

“Bringing together residents through events like these fosters a strong sense of belonging and community in our township, which enhances overall well-being, contributing to a vibrant and resilient local community,” said Johnson.