The Stark Museum of Art invites the community to kick off the holiday season with a day of festive fun during Reindeer Games Day on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM. This free, family-friendly event will feature live reindeer, holiday crafts and interactive activities for visitors of all ages.
As part of the Museum’s special holiday exhibition, “Reindeer Trail,” on view November 18 through December 23, Reindeer Games Day offers visitors a unique, one-day-only celebration of the season filled with art, creativity and holiday traditions. Guests can participate in a variety of hands-on activities throughout the Museum and visit Santa’s traveling stable to see live reindeer Dasher and Dancer before they head back to the North Pole!
“Reindeer Games Day is a wonderful opportunity for family and friends to come together, make lasting memories and experience the joy of the holiday season,” said Jennifer Dickinson, Executive Director of Stark Art & History. “We are excited to welcome visitors of all ages to the Museum for a day filled with creativity, discovery and festive fun, while sharing the magic of our ‘Reindeer Trail’ exhibition.”
Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy holiday-themed art activities, including creating Christmas tree greeting cards and paper snow globes, along with Storytime presented by the Heritage House Museum, a live painting demonstration and a collaborative community artwork activity. Additional hands-on activity stations will be hosted by The W.H. Stark House and Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center.
Guests are also encouraged to explore the Museum’s “Reindeer Trail” exhibition through a festive scavenger hunt and special Conversations with the Curator, offering opportunities to discover the artwork and stories behind the holiday exhibition. Visitors are welcome to explore the Museum’s galleries and permanent collection throughout the event.
A Sensory Friendly Hour will be offered from 9 to 10 AM for guests with sensory sensitivities and their families, providing an opportunity to experience the festivities in a more accommodating environment before the main event begins.
Admission to Reindeer Games Day and all activities is free and open to the public. The Museum is located at 712 Green Avenue in downtown Orange, Texas. For more information about the Museum or Reindeer Games Day, please visit starkmuseum.org/reindeer-
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