Santa Claus Making Annual Visit to Chelsea on Friday

Santa Claus is coming to Chelsea on Nov. 30 for an early visit and photos with local children before his annual visit — in a more discreet fashion, of course — on Christmas Eve.

Santa has a special arrangement with the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce, and will meet with little boys and girls at his workshop at the Chelsea Train Depot beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday.

In addition to Santa’s arrival to kick-off the annual Hometown Holiday festival, a live nativity, a concert, cookie decorating and story telling will also take place.

The annual tree lighting begins at 6 p.m., while cookie decorating and story telling begin at 6:30 p.m.

Santa will arrive at Pierce Park before stopping at the Chelsea Train Depot on Jackson Street from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The live nativity will take place from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Chelsea First United Methodist Church, 128 Park St.

Other events include:

• Cookie decorating at the Chelsea Teddy Bear Company from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• Story Telling at the Farmer’s Supply, 122 Jackson St., from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

For a complete list of Hometown Holiday events, visit the Chelsea Festivals website.