LONDONDERRY – On Dec. 13, Santa Claus will visit the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire, arriving via helicopter.

Touchdown is scheduled for 11 a.m. outside the museum.

All are welcome to attend this free event and join in welcoming the jolly old elf. Families wishing to welcome Santa should be at the museum no later than 10:45 a.m. to park and then make their way to the landing observation area.

After arriving, Santa will visit with children one-on-one until 1 p.m. Children who speak to Santa will receive goodie bags.

Santa’s visit will take place during the Aviation Museum’s annual Holiday Festival of Toy Planes and Model Aircraft, which will be on display until Jan. 4, 2026.

The event will be held rain or shine. Coffee, hot chocolate and holiday treats will be given out by elves from the Common Man Roadside. Santa’s visit is possible with support from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, C.R. Helicopters of Nashua, Signature Aviation and many Aviation Museum volunteers.