Christmas at the Airport
It's been a few years and we are finally bringing back Christmas at the Airport!
UPDATE 11/30/23: All reservations are FULL - slots to visit with Santa on the day of the event will only be available if there are no-shows. Other activities do not require a reservation, including touring Yukon Sourdough, a 1942 DC3. Please note that Santa's arrival and departure via airplane and tours of the DC3 are subject to favorable weather conditions.
Santa Claus is coming to the Frederick Airport! Join us for a day of educational activities and let Father Christmas know what is on your list this year!
***Registration is required to visit Santa. A $5 donation PER FAMILY (non-refundable) goes towards the Sugarloaf 99s Aviation Scholarship. Donations for the electronic child size airplane ride goes to the Ensign Dean R. Van Kirk Aviation Heritage Museum (NON REFUNDABLE).***
Registration is not required for the other activities!
Registration is not required for the other activities!
When: Sunday, December 3, 2023
Where: AOPA National Aviation Community Center: 296 Bucheimer Road; Frederick, MD 21701
Schedule:
9am-9:30am: Sensory-Friendly time with Santa
9:35am Santa's arrival via airplane
9:45-12:45pm: Visit with Santa!
1:00pm: Santa departs via airplane
9am-9:30am: Sensory-Friendly time with Santa
9:35am Santa's arrival via airplane
9:45-12:45pm: Visit with Santa!
1:00pm: Santa departs via airplane
Activities include:
-ride on toy airplanes
-coloring
-STEM demonstrations
- flight simulator (child ride)
...and more!
-ride on toy airplanes
-coloring
-STEM demonstrations
- flight simulator (child ride)
...and more!
Please message us if your child may need special accommodations or a translator; we are happy to see what we can do to make this an enjoyable experience!
Thank you to our sponsors of this event: