Is your little one eager to visit Santa and whisper holiday wishes into his ear? Are you hoping to get a great Christmas photo with the jolly old elf himself? Here’s a list of places around town where Santa is making himself available for boys and girls of all ages to have a quick chat and a photo!
Columbus Symphony Pops Series: Holiday Pops
Friday, December 6, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 7, 3 p.m.
Saturday, December 7, 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 8, 3 p.m.
* Kids can take their picture with Santa after the 3 p.m. concerts
39 E. State St.
Columbus, OH 43215
614-469-0939
Columbus Zoo, Wildlights
November 16, 2019 – January 5, 2020
Sunday – Thursdays (5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
Fridays and Saturdays (5:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
* Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
* Santa’s Holiday Home in North America section at Battelle Ice Bear Outpost. Professional photographs available for an additional fee. The Claus’ not available after December 23.
Franklin Park Conservatory
Candlelight dinner, family crafting fun, decorating cookies, and visits with Santa! There are several holiday events throughout the month of December. Check their event page for more. Breakfast with Santa is sold out.
1777 E. Broad St
Columbus, OH 43203
Eastland Mall
Breakfast with Santa – Sat, December 21, 10:00am – 11:30am
Santa Photos – Sun, December 22, 12:00pm – 02:30pm
Easton Town Center
Daily – November 22 – December 24, 2019
Monday – Saturday (10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
Breaks: 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. / 4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sundays (11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
Break: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 24 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
* “Reserve your spot in line on site, at home, or on your phone! Both reservations and walk-up appointments will be available, however, reservations are strongly encouraged.”
Hilliard Ohio Historical Society
Sunday, December 8 (3 p.m. – 6 p.m.)
* Weaver Park
Santa’s Schedule
Thursday, December 5 (10:00 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Friday, December 6 (10:00 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Saturday, December 7 (10:15 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Sunday, December 8 (11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.)
Monday, December 9 (10:00 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Tuesday, December 10 (10:00 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Wednesday, December 11 (10:00 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Please check out their website to see all the fantastic Holiday events they have planned in addition to the events listed below.
Santa’s Stories with Mrs. Claus – Wednesday, December 11th at 4:30 – 6:00 pm FREE at Santaville in Center Court.
Cookies & Claus – Friday, December 20th at 4:30 – 6:00 pm FREE at Santaville in Center Court. Decorate your own Cheryl’s cookie with frosting and holiday sprinkles, complimentary of Polaris Fashion Place.