Santa on the Roof

Santa on the Roof

The Durham Hotel · Durham, NC

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Date
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Time
10:00 AM EST · Time may vary; check the source
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Santa returns to the Roof on Saturday, December 12, from 10 am to 2 pm. Santa Joe joins us again through Santas Just Like Me, a local organization that has given North Carolina families the option to visit with a Santa of color since 2013. Kids can drop their letters in the North Pole mailbox before they meet Santa. Everyone leaves with a candy cane and a plastic gold coin. The Roof is heated, and a full bar is open for parents while they wait. Brunch runs 10:30 am to 2 pm in the Coffee Bar, with reindeer pancakes on the menu. Reservations are encouraged. Know before you go The line starts outside at 9 am, at the side door on the front of the hotel. Signage and a doorman will mark the spot. Doors to the Roof open at 9:30 am. The line closes at 1 pm so everyone in line can see Santa before 2 pm. Guests who aren’t in line by 1 pm won’t be able to visit with Santa. The line stays outside to keep the lobby clear for brunch guests, so dress warmly. Hot chocolate and drip coffee are available for purchase outside next to the newsstand. Bring your letter to Santa already written. We’ll have a small supply of paper and pencils on the Roof for anyone who forgets. This event is free and open to all. Please plan to take your own photos.

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