Santa makes first stop in Cranberry Township
Santa Claus rides in to light the tree during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Santa Claus made an extra early stop in Cranberry Township this year to light up the Christmas tree on the Armstrong Great Lawn and spread holiday cheer.
Even though it’s before Thanksgiving, Santa stopped by the Cranberry Township Municipal Center on Rochester Road Friday, Nov. 21, with Mrs. Claus to kick off the season.
The event also featured live reindeer, Christmas caroling by the Dutilh Choir, a Steel City LUG Lego display, and a “Polar Express Experience,” hosted by the Cranberry Township Early Learning Center.
Reindeer visit the Cranberry Township Municipal Center during Santa's First Stop, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Phoenix Hileman wears a Christmas headband she painted during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
The Christmas tree at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center is lit up during Santa's First Stop, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
From left, Nikkolo and Valentino Camassa work on crafts during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Live Christmas music is performed during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Jack Blaszcyk, 4, lines up his baseball throw while playing a game run by the Seneca Valley Baseball and Softball Association during Santa's First Stop at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
