Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Hammond for 2026, and here is what he found: 2 family events. They are Photo with Santa (Pets and Their Humans) (December 2) and 15th Day of Holiday Fun: Santa's Workshop (December 4). We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Wisconsin Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Hammond
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Hammond
- Meet Santa: Photo with Santa (Pets and Their Humans) (December 2)
- Season: December 2 (Photo with Santa (Pets and Their Humans)) to December 4 (15th Day of Holiday Fun: Santa's Workshop)
- Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10
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Photo with Santa (Pets and Their Humans)
- When: Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 5 to 7 pm
- Where: Hammond Public Library, 555 Klein Dr, Hammond, WI 54015 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed on the organizer's page
- Ages: All ages
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Families come to the library for a picture with Santa, and leashed pets are invited into the shot as well. Santa's elf will take the photo on your phone, or you can take your own. The library is also accepting food shelf donations that evening, pet food and treats included.
The photo night is Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Hammond Public Library, 555 Klein Drive. It is listed for all ages as part of the library's 25 Days of Holiday Fun, and the page does not mention a fee or registration.
Parent tip: Bring a charged phone, since the elf uses your own device for the picture, and keep any pet on a leash. A can for the food shelf or a bag of pet treats gives your child something to hand over on the way in.
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- Hammond Public Library, 555 Klein Dr, Hammond, WI 54015 (opens in maps)
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15th Day of Holiday Fun: Santa's Workshop
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 5 to 6 pm
- Where: Hammond Public Library, 555 Klein Dr, Hammond, WI 54015 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed on the organizer's page
- Ages: Children
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Kids work their way through four stations that test whether they have the right stuff to be one of Santa's helpers. Instructions are handed out on arrival, and the session is limited to 12 spots.
It runs Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at Hammond Public Library, 555 Klein Drive. Sign up with the library's shared registration form, which covers every event in its 25 Days of Holiday Fun. The page does not list a price.
Parent tip: With only 12 spots, register as soon as you can. Aim to walk in right at 5:00, because the library gives the instructions at the start and the whole session lasts one hour.
- Host
- Hammond Community Library (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Hammond Public Library, 555 Klein Dr, Hammond, WI 54015 (opens in maps)
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When each Hammond Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Photo with Santa (Pets and Their Humans) in Hammond on December 2; the last runs to December 4. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- Photo with Santa (Pets and Their Humans)Hammond · Dec 2
- 15th Day of Holiday Fun: Santa's WorkshopHammond · Dec 4
Looking further afield? Our Wisconsin Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for Waunakee, Middleton, Madison, WI and Oshkosh. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in Hammond
Hammond, a St. Croix County village of 1,873 people, was once home to the Running of the Llamas. At Christmas the animals in the spotlight are family pets, who are welcome on a leash at the Hammond Public Library's photo night with Santa, part of a series the library calls 25 Days of Holiday Fun.
How Hammond celebrates
The Christmas events for kids on Hammond's 2026 calendar come from the Hammond Public Library at 555 Klein Drive, which groups its seasonal programs under the name 25 Days of Holiday Fun. On Wednesday, December 2, families and their leashed pets can have a photo taken with Santa while the library collects food shelf items, pet food and treats among them. On Friday, December 4, the series reaches what the library labels its 15th day with Santa's Workshop, where up to 12 children move through four stations to test their elf abilities. One registration form covers the whole series.
Fun facts about Christmas in Hammond
Hammond was named in 1856 for R. B. Hammond, an original owner of the town site, and a post office called Hammond has operated since 1858. The village lies within the Town of Hammond in St. Croix County, along U.S. Highway 12 and near Interstate 94. It covers 2.15 square miles, all land, and had 1,873 residents at the 2020 census.
Traditions today
- 25 Days of Holiday Fun: Hammond Public Library runs its December programs as a numbered series under this name, with one registration form for all of them.
- Photo with Santa for pets and their humans: On December 2, families pose with Santa at the library and leashed pets are welcome in the picture.
- Food shelf collection: The library accepts food shelf items, including pet food and treats, during the Santa photo night.
- Santa's Workshop: On December 4, children visit four stations at the library to find out whether they could be one of Santa's helpers.
A fact for kids
Hammond used to be home to an event called the Running of the Llamas. At Christmas, Santa poses for photos with pets at the library, as long as they are on a leash.
Questions about Christmas in Hammond
How did Hammond, Wisconsin get its name?
Hammond was named in 1856 for R. B. Hammond, who was an original owner of the town site. A post office using the Hammond name opened two years later, and it has been in operation since 1858.
Where is Hammond?
Hammond is a village in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, located within the Town of Hammond. It sits along U.S. Highway 12, with Interstate 94 nearby. Other main routes through the village include County Roads J, T and TT, Broadway Street and Davis Street.
How many people live in Hammond?
The 2020 census counted 1,873 people in the village of Hammond. That is slightly fewer than the 1,922 counted in 2010 and well above the 1,153 recorded in 2000. The village covers 2.15 square miles, all of it land.
Which schools are in Hammond?
St. Croix Central Middle School and St. Croix Central High School are both in Hammond. The elementary school, St. Croix Elementary, is in the neighboring community of Roberts. Wikipedia's entry for the village links to the St. Croix Central School District for more.
What happens at Christmas for kids in Hammond?
The library's 25 Days of Holiday Fun includes a Photo with Santa night on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, where pets are welcome, and Santa's Workshop on Friday, December 4, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, a four-station challenge for children.
Where are Hammond's Christmas events held?
Both events are in person at the Hammond Public Library, 555 Klein Drive, Hammond, WI 54015. The library's calendar also uses the name Hammond Community Library. Its posted hours show it open until 7 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and closed on Sundays.
Who organizes the Christmas events in Hammond?
The Hammond Public Library organizes both events and posts them on its online calendar under the category 25 Days of Holiday Fun. Each calendar page names the library as the host and gives a programs email address for questions about the series.
Is anything free at Christmas in Hammond?
Neither library page lists a price, and neither says in so many words that the event is free. The Santa photo night invites food shelf donations. Santa's Workshop asks for registration because only 12 spots are available, so check with the library before you go.
Sources
- Hammond, Wisconsin, Wikipedia
- Photo with Santa (Pets and their Humans), Hammond Community Library
- 15th Day of Holiday Fun: Santa's Workshop, Hammond Community Library
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Hammond Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What Christmas events for kids are happening in Hammond, Wisconsin in 2026?
Hammond Public Library on Klein Drive has two as part of its 25 Days of Holiday Fun. Photo with Santa (Pets and Their Humans) is Wednesday, December 2, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Santa's Workshop, a four-station challenge for children, follows on Friday, December 4, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.
Where can kids meet Santa in Hammond?
Santa is at Hammond Public Library, 555 Klein Drive, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The whole family can pose for a photo, Santa's elf will take it on your phone, and the event is listed for all ages.
Can we bring our dog for a photo with Santa?
Yes. The library's Photo with Santa night on December 2 is billed for pets and their humans, and the page says pets are welcome as long as they are on a leash. The library is also collecting food shelf items that evening, including pet food and treats.
Are the Hammond library Christmas events free?
The library's pages for Photo with Santa on December 2 and Santa's Workshop on December 4 do not list a price, and neither one states that it is free. The Santa photo page mentions that food shelf donations are being accepted. Contact the library to confirm.
Which Hammond events need registration?
Santa's Workshop on Friday, December 4, has 12 spots, and the library asks families to use its registration form, which covers all of the 25 Days of Holiday Fun events at once. The Photo with Santa page for December 2 does not mention registration.
What is the 25 Days of Holiday Fun?
It is the name Hammond Public Library gives its series of holiday programs. Both the December 2 Santa photo night and the December 4 Santa's Workshop are filed under it, and a single registration form lets families sign up for any of the events in the series.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids near Hammond?
Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Wisconsin Christmas train rides guide. This Hammond guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 10, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
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