Christmas 2026: Important Dates
Stay up to date with important dates for our 2026 Christmas season! From requesting assistance to Giving Tree deadlines and gift preparations, here's what's happening at Santa & Mrs. C.'s Kids.
2026 Christmas Assistance Campaign Begins
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Our 2026 Christmas assistance campaign officially begins! Santa & Mrs. C.'s Kids is working with local schools, families, and community partners to help bring Christmas joy to children in need. Christmas assistance requests and nominations are welcome at any time. We encourage submissions by November 23 to allow adequate time for planning and gift preparation. Requests received after that date will still be considered, with assistance dependent on available resources and preparation time.
November 2, 2026
Community Partner Response Deadline
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Local businesses and organizations interested in partnering with Santa & Mrs. C.'s Kids this Christmas season are encouraged to contact us by November 10. Community partnerships help us coordinate Giving Trees, gift collections, volunteer opportunities, and other holiday assistance efforts.
November 10, 2026
Giving Trees Arrive at participating Locations
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We're aiming to have our Giving Trees available at participating businesses by November 23, just in time for Black Friday shopping! Availability will depend on assistance requests received and coordination with our community partners. Watch for announcements confirming participating locations and when gift tags become available.
November 23, 2026
Christmas Assistance Request Deadline
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Families seeding Christmas assistance, or individuals wishing to nominate a family, are encouraged to submit their requests by November 23 to allow adequate time for gift coordination and preparation. Requests received after this date will still be considered, subject to available resources and time.
November 23, 2026
Christmas Gift Wrapping: First Weekend
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December 5–6 marks our first scheduled Christmas gift-wrapping weekend! Volunteers will help prepare gifts for children and families receiving assistance through Santa & Mrs. C.'s Kids. Interested in helping? Visit our Ways to Help page to learn about volunteer opportunities.
December 5, 2026
Giving Tree Gift Return Deadline
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All gifts purchased through our Giving Tree program should be returned to their designated participating locations by December 11. Returning gifts on time helps Santa & Mrs. C.'s Kids coordinate collection, wrapping, and distribution to children and families before Christmas. Thank you for helping us make the season brighter!
December 11, 2026
Christmas Gift Wrapping: Second Weekend
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December 12–13 is our second scheduled Christmas gift-wrapping weekend! Volunteers will help Santa & Mrs. C.'s Kids prepare gifts for distribution to children and families in need. We appreciate everyone helping us bring the magic of Christmas to our communities!
December 12, 2026
Final Christmas gift Pickup Deadline
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All Christmas gifts for approved families must be picked up no later than December 22. Families receiving assistance will be contacted directly with their individual pickup arrangements and instructions. Please follow the information provided to you to help ensure gifts are received in time for Christmas.
December 22, 2026
A Little Christmas Magic Goes a Long Way
Santa & Mrs. C.’s Kids brings our community together to help make Christmas brighter for children and families who could use a little extra magic. Through donated gifts, community partnerships, volunteers, and the generosity of people like you, we work to make sure every child we serve has something special waiting for them at Christmas.
It's Almost Here!
Christmas is approaching fast, and Santa is busy making his list and checking it twice!


