The Richland Carrousel Park was filled with excitement with the first ever "Bedtime Stories with Santa" event.
 

Richland Carrousel Park co-director Sharon Bishop said the event featured a special reading of the children's book "The Bears and the Baby." 

"We thought it would be a great idea to invite Santa Claus to tell the story of "The Bears and the Baby." We also have the author and illustrator signing books at the event," Bishop said.

The children enjoyed refreshments, caroling and pictures with Santa.
 

All proceeds from the event go to the Carrousel.