COLUMBUS, Ohio — Santa Claus is coming to town!
Visit one of these locations to get your child's picture taken with Santa this holiday season. Along the way, they may meet Mrs. Claus and some helper elves.
Find Santa at the following locations:
*More events will be added as they are announced.
Shopping centers
Easton’s North District near Kendra Scott | Nov. 18 - Dec. 24
Both reservations and walk-up appointments will be available, however, reservations are strongly encouraged. Reserve a time here.
Center Court | Nov. 16 - Dec. 24
Walk-in guests are welcome, or reserve your time slot here. Sensory-friendly hours are available.
Tanger Outlets
Center Courtyard | Nov. 17
Santa will be arriving at 6:15 p.m. for Tanger Outlet's seventh annual tree lighting.
Other stores and attractions
Nov. 5 - Dec. 24
Visit Santa's Wonderland and snap a photo with Santa! Advance reservations are required and can be made here.
Columbus, Delaware, Dublin and New Albany Garden Centers | Nov. 25 - Dec. 10
Santa will be stopping by the garden centers on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3:30 p.m.
Polar Frontier, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium | Nov. 17 - Dec. 23
If you're headed to the zoo this winter season, you'll see millions of lights, several parades, animals (including reindeer) and Santa. The Wildlights are open Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. In addition to Wildlights, the zoo will also offer a sensory-friendly Santa experience with decreased visual simulation and reduced noise. Reservations are encouraged.
Cities hosting Santa
Main Street Delaware Welcome Center | Starting Dec. 1
Walk-in visits with Santa take place on Friday, Dec. 1 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays Dec. 8 and 15 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16 from noon to 1 p.m. You can also schedule an appointment on their website.
Historic Dublin | Saturdays in December
Dublin hosts many free holiday events, including "Groove with the Grinch" and brunch with Santa.
Dec. 5
There will be live reindeer, photos with Santa, iceless ice skating and so much more at this year's "Holiday in the Heights."
Partners Park, 125 E. Sixth St. | Nov. 27 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Kids can visit with Santa for free this year at Partners Park during the annual Christmas walk and tree lighting ceremony.
Market Square | Nov. 19 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Santa will arrive to Market Square at 3 p.m., just in time for the city's annual tree lighting ceremony. There will be horse-drawn carriage ride, reindeer, ice sculptures and more at the event.
Upper Arlington (2 events)
Dec. 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Upper Arlington is hosting its annual Winter Festival where Santa will stop by for pictures before the tree lighting ceremony.
Amelita Mirolo Barn in Sunny 95 Park | Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Kids can stop by the Amelita Mirolo Barnin Upper Arlington for a breakfast/ brunch buffet with Santa. This event starts at $12 for resident kids ages 2-18. Find more details here.
Everal Barn & Homestead, 60 N. Cleveland Ave. | Nov. 27 - Dec. 4
Families can stop by Westerville's annual Snowflake Castle event where they will be able to make their own wooden toy to paint and take home. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be there for photos.
Village Green | Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m.
This year's tree illumination will begin at 5:30 p.m. with Santa in attendance. Visitors can pay a visit to Santa and enjoy some hot chocolate while waiting for the countdown.
