Santa’s Chocolate Express Returning to GraftonGRAFTON - Santa’s Chocolate Express will be returning to Grafton this Saturday, Dec. 3. The event is a great way to stroll through and explore Grafton while picking up some sweet treats and shopping locally.

Registration is open at the Grafton Visitors Center from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the day of the event. All participants will receive a starter bag of chocolate when they register and can collect additional chocolate at participating Grafton businesses, which are marked as “Official Chocolate Stops” on maps that will be provided.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at The Grove Memorial Park to greet children and pose for photos from noon to 2:00 p.m. Jersey State Bank will also offer hot chocolate in the park.

Tickets are $15 in advance, but go up to $20 on the day of the event. Tickets include free shuttle service throughout Grafton, a complimentary treat at each participating business, and a holiday shopping bag with a selection of chocolates as well as a holiday wine glass.

Both the shuttle service and the event itself will end at 4 p.m. To purchase advance tickets or learn more about the event, visit graftonilchamber.com/chocolate-express.

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