Where's Santa? Track Him Live from Danvers!

The North American Aerospace Defense Command has a website that now offers a Santa tracker mobile app to follow the jolly man's magical flight.

Their wish lists have been made, their photos have been taken with the big guy and cookies and carrots are at the ready for Santa and his reindeer, but do your children ever ask: Where does Santa go on Christmas Eve? How does he travel to everyone's house? Thanks to the folks behind the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Website, families worldwide can now follow Santa's Christmas journey in real time. In addition to tracking Santa's whereabouts, there is plenty to do at NORAD's Santa-tracking website. Check out the Kids' Countdown Village where there are  two dozen games to play. Not near a computer today? NORAD's Santa Tracker is mobile, too. Download the Android or iPhone app and let your kids track Santa from your phone. …

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Patch Facts

5 Things To Know on Dec. 19: Santa Comes to McDonalds

A great way to start the day with a quick look at the events and happenings in town.

Welcome to “5 Things,” your daily resource for community events, happenings in town and other little tidbits of information. Here are five things you need to know on Wednesday, Dec. 19. 1. Maybe Sun: There’s the possibility that sun will return on Wednesday. The forecast calls for the day to start out with some precipitation but later give way to partly sunny skies with temperatures well into the 40s with gusty winds. 2. Waffles: If it’s Wednesday, it’s got to be Waffle Wednesday at the Senior Center. It runs 9 a.m.-noon and costs $2. 3. Famers Market: The colder fall weather has not stopped some local farmers markets, including in Beverly, Newburyport and Salem. Beverly’s fall market has been happening on Wednesdays at this week in the …

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Get Out

Santa to Stroll Rail Trail, Give Free Wagon Rides This Weekend

A look at local weekend events in Danvers and nearby areas of the North Shore.

Santa has a busy calendar this weekend in Danvers, along with some other Christmas and holiday events. Below, get the when and where for those events and others happenings in Danvers and the nearby area. Remember, each Friday Danvers Patch’s “Get Out” weekend planner brings you a quick guide to local events and activities. If you have great ideas of your own that you want to share, please feel free to add them in the comments section at the bottom. 1. FOURTH ANNUAL SANTA STROLL Where/When: Tapleyville Crossing, Danvers Rail Trail; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Why Go: Santa will meet kids of all ages at the Tapleyville rail trail crossing on Pine Street and take short walks south on the trail. Afterward, there will be some light refreshments. …

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Get Out

Santa by Sea Leads Bevy of Weekend Events

A look at local weekend events in Danvers and nearby areas of the North Shore.

Santa’s arrival by boat at Pope’s Landing on Saturday is just one of five weekend event – many that will put you in the holiday spirit. There’s holiday music planned for Saturday evening and a free concert on Sunday afternoon too. Below, get the when and where for those events and others happenings in Danvers and the nearby area. Remember, each Friday Danvers Patch’s “Get Out” weekend planner brings you a quick guide to local events and activities. If you have great ideas of your own that you want to share, please feel free to add them in the comments section at the bottom. 1. 'PRAIRIE LIGHTS' Where/When: Hogan Regional Center auditorium, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Why Go: North Shore Players put on a production …

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Follow Santa's Journey

Where is Santa?

Santa Claus is on his way. Follow his journey from the North Pole to your home as NORAD provides the latest information about Santa Claus’ location.

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Follow Santa’s Journey on Patch

Patch will be offering NORAD's reports about Santa Claus’ whereabouts on Christmas Eve.

Santa Claus is preparing his sleigh and his workshop is putting the final touches on the toys. In only two days, Santa will make his worldwide trek – and Patch will be there to let you know his location. Check back to Patch on Christmas Eve (Saturday) and we’ll provide NORAD’s latest information about Santa Claus’ location.

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Postal Service Offers North Pole Postmark

Want your holiday cards to look like they came from Santa?

The following was provided by the USPS: The United States Postal Service is offering postmarks from the North Pole through Dec. 10. To receive the holiday postmark from the North Pole, customers should affix the correct postage to addressed envelopes and cards; then pack them in a larger envelope, box, Priority Mail or Express Mail package and send them to: To ensure delivery by Christmas, all requests must be received in Anchorage by Dec. 10. The service is provided at no cost.

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