The magic of the holidays has returned to Downtown Evansville with a favorite local tradition.

Santa’s Mailbox Returns to Downtown Evansville

Whether you’re keeping the magic alive for your kids or just a kid at heart yourself, Santa’s Mailbox offers you the chance to make sure your letters reach the North Pole in time for Christmas.

Located at Third and Main, Santa’s Mailbox is a festive beacon of holiday joy, ready to collect wish lists, drawings, and sweet messages for the big guy himself. Every letter dropped inside will be hand-delivered to Santa and his elves in Santa Claus, Indiana.

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Where to Find Free Santa Stationery

To make it even easier, there are free stationery and envelopes available at several Downtown Evansville favorites, including:

You can also print your own at home!

How to Get a Letter Back From Santa

Just remember, to get a response from Santa, make sure your little ones include a return address on their letter. While there is no stamp needed, all letters do need to be in the mailbox by December 15 to guarantee a reply before Christmas morning.

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A Heartwarming Evansville Holiday Tradition

So grab a hot cocoa, take a stroll down Main Street, and drop off your letter. Santa's Mailbox is one of those simple, heartwarming traditions that make Evansville feel like something straight out of a holiday movie.

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