Santa carrying a pile of presents

Photos With Santa

Experience the Magic of Santa

The magic of the holiday season comes alive with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland. Santa will be here starting November 7 and is located at Summit Court. A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase. 

Schedule Your Spot to Meet the Big Guy

Pre-Booking your visit is recommended to help reduce wait time and it's easy:

  1. Pre-book now and receive a free personalized digital message from Santa before your visit, powered by Portable North Pole.
  2. Show up at your designated time.
  3. Share your wish list with Santa and his helpers.
  4. Make a lasting memory and get your photo taken with Santa.

Fun Ideas for Your Visit with Santa

Special Santa Events

  • Santa’s Arrival: Thursday, November 7 from 1 to 2 pm. Mrs. Claus, The Reindeer, Elves, and other members of Santa’s entourage will welcome Santa to Washington Square. Mrs. Claus will announce holiday happenings, while crafts and fun activities will be hosted by the Workshop Elves.
  • Pet Nights with Santa, Mondays, November 25 and December 2 from 4 to 7 PM.  Celebrate the holiday season with photos of your fur baby at Washington Square.
  • Story Time with Mrs. Claus, December 5, 10, and 12 from 11 am to noon.
    Mrs. Claus will read classic Christmas Stories along with two elves bringing holiday spirit to all. A caricature artist will be on hand drawing keepsake art for families and an ALS interpreter will translate all readings for the enjoyment of all. Santa will also make an appearance!
  • Santa Cares, Sunday, December 8 from 10 to 11 AM. This sensory-friendly holiday event allows people of all ages and abilities to experience a visit with Santa, in a calmer, sensitive environment outside regular public hours.  No music will be playing in the mall and no fluorescent lights or digital signage will be playing during this time.

Santa's Schedule and Hours

November 7-24:

Mon – Fri: 2pm-7pm
Sat: 10am-8pm (Break 3-4pm)
Sun: 12pm-6pm (Break 3-3:30pm)

November 25-27:

Mon – Fri: 11am-7pm (Break 3-4pm)

November 28 (Thanksgiving): 

Closed

November 29 - December 22:

Mon – Fri: 11am-7pm (Break: 3-4pm)
Sat: 10am-8pm (Break: 3-4pm)
Sun: 11am-7pm (Break: 3-4pm)

December 23:

Mon: 10am-8pm (Break:3-4pm)

December 24:

Tues: 10am-5pm (Break: 1-2pm)


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