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The Progress Center for Black Women hosts a Photos with Santa event each December.

The Progress Center for Black Women hosts a Photos with Santa event each December.

media release: Santa Claus is coming back to town, and this year marks the 6th annual celebration of the Progress Center for Black Women's Photos with Santa event. Our first event in 2018 saw 225 visitors.  Last year we saw over 1,400 visitors so this year we’ve added a second day. 

In collaboration with the Madison Children's Museum, the Progress Center for Black Women proudly presents an unforgettable day of holiday goodness and community connection on December 7th and 8th, 2024.

Day 1: Saturday, December 7, 2024, 9AM - 3PM, Madison College - Goodman South Campus, 2429 Perry St, Madison, WI 5371

Day 2: Sunday December 8, 2024, Time: 10AM - 2PM, Madison Children's Museum, 100 N. Hamilton St, Madison, WI

Cost: Photos are complimentary (+ free admission to the museum on Sunday)

Register: www.centerforblackwomen.org/calendar 

The role of Santa will be played by community leader Anthony Cooper, adding a personal touch to the beautiful day. Emily Balsley joins us again to create our Christmas-themed backdrop and Megan Spicer’s family returns with sweet treat bags for each child. 

Our Founding CEO, Sabrina Madison shares "As the Progress Center for Black Women celebrates our 6th year of empowering Black women and their families, I am happy that we can offer an additional day for families to experience our annual Photos with Santa event.  Every year we find it to be a beautiful experience to spend time with so many families from across Dane County. We love the laughter, the joy, and seeing how much the kids who come each year have grown.  We also enjoy the adults who attend without children and include us in their weekend plans.”

What to Expect:

Complimentary Photos: Thanks to our supporters, each year the Progress Center for Black Women covers the cost so that each family/individual can take a photo with Santa at no cost to them. 

For All Ages: It's not just for kids! Adults without children are also invited to share the joy and take a picture with Santa himself. (Adults will need to monitor their children at all times.)

Holiday crafting: Grab a photo with Santa and stay to take part in holiday crafts. 

Memories to Cherish: All the wonderful moments captured will be compiled into a single, convenient Google Drive folder and sent straight to your inbox. If you prefer privacy, feel free to snap your own pics with Santa on your personal cell phone.

Don't miss out on this beautiful holiday experience that brings together hundreds of families from across Wisconsin. It's not just a visit with Santa; it's a celebration of tradition, community, and the joy of the holiday season.

We’re still in need of volunteers who can give us at least 2 hours of their time on either day.  If that’s you, please complete this volunteer interest form and we’ll be in touch.

For more information on the Progress Center for Black Women, please visit www.centerforblackwomen.org.  Supporters can help us to ensure we can continue to offer this event at no cost by making a donation at www.centerforblackwomen.org/donate.