Teddy Ryan, 3, of Greenwich, pops his head into one of the posing cutouts during the final day of the 17th annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa's Workshop at Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses in Greenwich, Conn., on Wednesday December 24, 2025.

MADISON, (WKOW) — Families gathered at Garver for a festive brunch event featuring Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and live reindeer. Kaylee Vandenberg, the event's catering manager and coordinator, shared details about the activities.

How long do reindeer live? In the wild, reindeer typically live up to 15 years of age. However, domesticated reindeer that are well cared for in captivity often live a little longer—up to roughly 20 years— because they have fewer environmental stressors affecting them and they are less vulnerable to predators like bears and wolves.

POTTSVILLE — The expression on 4-year-old Colson Conville’s face said it all. Standing near Santa Claus and a real, live reindeer, the Buck Run lad was awestruck Sunday evening at Winter Wonderland in Yuengling Bicentennial Park & Gardens. It was as if ...

In preparation for Christmas, we put together your comprehensive reindeer guide on their favorite foods, what to know about Santa's and more fun facts.