Dubois County Museum Hosts Sweets with Santa Family Event

The Dubois County Museum is inviting families to a morning of holiday activities on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The event will include themed crafts and games, a scavenger hunt around the museum's Festival of Trees, a charcuterie grazing display of treats and sweets, and a special visit with Santa. Attendees are asked to make reservations by contacting the museum by phone, text or email ahead of the event. Admission is $7 per adult, $5 per child under eight, and infants may attend free.

Organizers emphasize family engagement and visitor participation. The Festival of Trees exhibit will be open for viewing and visitors will be able to vote for their favorite tree entries. The scavenger hunt and interactive projects aim to provide educational entertainment while encouraging families to explore local cultural offerings during the holiday season.

For local households, the fee structure keeps the event accessible. A typical household with two adults and one child under eight would pay $19 to attend under the listed rates. For the museum, ticketed events like this create modest earned revenue while also drawing foot traffic that can lead to additional donations, memberships and future visits. Small cultural institutions often rely on a mix of earned income and community support to maintain operating budgets, making seasonal programming an important part of local cultural infrastructure.

Beyond museum finances, Sweets with Santa contributes to broader community activity in December when downtown businesses and services see increased visitation. The event offers a low cost option for holiday family time and provides a way for residents to engage with the museum's Festival of Trees exhibit. Residents planning to attend should reserve in advance to secure their spots and to confirm any accessibility or dietary questions related to the food display.