Find Santa at these local events! Many of these events require advance registration or the purchase of tickets, while others may be events where Santa is scheduled to be in attendance or available for photo opportunities.
This post is generously sponsored by Polaris Fashion Place (2025 Santa pictured above).
Santa has arrived at Polaris Fashion Place-now through December 24! This yearโs theme is the Polaris Express, and photo packages start at just $19.95.
Every child who visits Santa will receive a coloring book and crayons, a Santa BELIEVE sleigh bell/ornament, and a golden train ticket good for a free hot cocoa from Pure Imagination Chocolatier (all while supplies last).
Skip the wait and reserve your visit with Santa in advance HERE! Make magical holiday memories with the whole family this season.
Please check each event individually to determine if tickets are required, cost if any, and additional details. Some of these tickets go quickly, so I recommend getting your tickets early if they are required!
If your favorite Santa event is missing, please email us at [email protected] so we can get it added.
Check back often as we will be updating this list as we hear about events or possible Santa sightings!
Multiple Dates:
New this season – our Santa set theme is The Polaris Express, and photo packages start at just $19.95!
Experience the magic of a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Timbuk Christmas Lodge!
Santa Schedule: Friday 11/28 9am-5pm. Saturday 11/29 9am-5pm. Sunday 11/30 10am-5pm. Saturday 12/6 10am-5pm. Sunday 12/7 10am-4pm. Saturday 12/13 10am-4pm. Sunday 12/14 10am-3pm. Saturday 12/20 10am-2pm. Sunday 12/21 10am-2pm
Pictures through Christmas Eve. You can register in advance on the website.
November 21- December 24 – see website for hours
Santa at the Delaware Welcome Center
Walk-in Visits with Santa take place on Friday, December 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. & Fridays, December 12 and 19 from 5 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, December 6, 13 and 20 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Delaware Welcome Center (20 E William Street). Walk-in photos are on a first come, first serve basis and we may have to cut off the line.
November 15 โ December 24
Various Times, see website for details.
Visit in the South District next to Levi’s.
Santa can attend an event at your home, or other location! Contact Paulette to inquire about availability and pricing.
OTHER EVENTS
Friday, November 7
Friday, November 7: 5pm-7pm at Tanger Outlets
Wednesday, November 19
Wednesday, November 19: 5pm-7pm at The Joseph
Saturday, November 22
Saturday, November 22: 11am-3pm at Humane Society of Madison County
Horses and Santa come to Lynds!
Saturday, November 22: 11am-4pm
Sunday, November 23
Gahanna Holiday Lights Celebration
Sunday, November 23: 3pm-6:00pm at Creekside in Gahanna
New Albany Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration and Drone Show
Sunday, November 23: 3pm-6:00pm at Market Square
Sensory Friendly Santa at Upper Arlington Library
Sunday, November 23. Registration opens November 9 at 10am.
Traditional Santa Visit at Upper Arlington Library
Sunday, November 23. Registration opens November 9 at 1pm.
Sunday, November 30
Sunday, November 30 at Shagbark Dog Training
Sunday Funday: Holiday Open House
Sunday, November 30: 12pm-5pm at Downtown Worthington
Sunday, November 30: 5:30pm at Worthington Village Green
Pictures with Santa and the Grinch
Sunday, November 30: 12pm-3pm at The Giving Room Westerville
Tuesday, December 2
Tuesday, December 2: Details to come!
Tuesday, December 2: 4pm-5:30pm at Franklinton Library
Wednesday, December 3
Wednesday, December 3: 6-8pm at Main Library
Thursday, December 4
Thursday, December 4: 5pm-7pm at Healthy Pets of Lewis Center
Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 4: 5:30pm-7:30pm at Ohio Statehouse
Thursday, December 4: 6-8pm at Coffman Park
Friday, December 5
Friday, December 5: 6pm-9pm at Main Street Delaware
Friday, December 5: 6pm-8:30pm at Mallway Park
Holiday Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights
Friday, December 5: 6:30pm-8pm at Uptown Westerville
Friday, December 5: 6pm-9pm at Historic Canal Winchester
Friday, December 5: 6pm-8pm at The Kelley Green
Friday, December 5: 6pm-9pm at The Oak & Brazen Wine Co.
Saturday, December 6
Saturday, December 6: 9am-1pm at KSM Sports and Fitness
Scioto PTO Santa Breakfast and Craft
Saturday, December 6: 9am-12pm at Scioto High School
Santa and Reindeer Meet & Greet
Saturday, December 6: 10am-12pm at Union Bank Lewis Center Branch
Uptown Westerville Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 6: 10am (Photos with Santa after parade at COHatch Westerville
Saturday, December 6: 1pm-3pm at Pickerington Main Library
Saturday, December 6: 7:30am-10:30am at Grove City Masonic Lodge No. 689
Saturday, December 6: 8:30am-12pm at Westerville Central High School
Saturday, December 6: 9am-11am at Blendon Township Senior Center
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
Saturday, December 6: 9am-2pm at Amelia Mirolo Barn
Saturday, December 6: 9am-10:30am at St. Mary School German Village
Saturday, December 6: 11am-3pm at Stockhands Horses for Healing
Saturday, December 6: 12pm-3pm at Bridge Park
Saturday, December 6: 12pm-7pm at Village Green Park
Saturday, December 6: 2pm-6pm at Historic Dublin
Saturday, December 6: 2:30pm-5:30pm at Ted Lewis Park
Saturday, December 6: 5pm-7pm in Ostrander
Saturday, December 6: 6pm-9pm at Historic Canal Winchester
Saturday, December 6: 12pm-3pm at Hollywood Feed Dublin
Saturday, December 6: 9am-11am at Violet Baptist Church
Saturday, December 6: 12pm at Great Lakes Hyundai of Dublin
Saturday, December 6: 9am-11am at Crooked Can Ohio
Light the Night Holiday Market
Saturday, December 6: 4pm-7pm at Evans Farm
Sunday, December 7
Sunday, December 7: 9am at Dave and Buster’s
Sunday, December 7: 11am-2pm at Little Grand Market
Sunday, December 7: 1:30pm-2:30pm at Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt, Upper Arlington
Sunday, December 7: 3pm-4pm at Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt, Westerville
Sunday, December 7: 10am-12pm at Fado
Sunday, December 7: 12pm-4pm at Bent Tree Golf Club
Sunday, December 7: 12pm-9pm at Thompson Park
Sunday, December 7: 3:30pm-6:30pm at Downtown Hilliard
Sunday, December 7: 4:30pm-6:30pm at North Orange Park
Sunday, December 7: 5pm-7pm at Drexel Circle
Holiday Fair at the Delaware County Fairgrounds
Sunday, December 7: 11am-4pm at Delaware County Fairgrounds
Santa at Wilson’s Garden Center
Sunday, December 7: 1pm-4pm at Wilson’s Garden Center, Newark
Tuesday, December 9
Tuesday, December 9: 5:00pm at Ted Lewis Park
Thursday, December 11
Santa Visit at North Market Bridge Park
Thursday, December 11: 6pm-8pm at North Market Bridge Park
Thursday, December 11: 11am at Pataskala Public Library
Thursday, December 11: 5pm-7pm at Ted Lewis Park
Friday, December 12
Friday, December 12: 6pm-8pm at Worthington Community Center
Friday, December 12: 5pm-7pm at Little Town Columbus
Saturday, December 13
Saturday, December 13: 10am-12pm at Ethos + Co. Cafe
Saturday, December 13: 8am-12pm at Franklin Park Conservatory
Santa at the Dublin History Museum
Saturday, December 13: 1pm-3pm at Dublin History Museum
Saturday, December 13: 9:30am at Clinton Township
Saturday, December 13: 10am-12pm at Empower Sports and Camps
Saturday, December 13: 10am-2pm at Ohio Herb Center
Saturday, December 13: 2pm-4pm at Ted Lewis Park
Saturday, December 13: 4pm-6pm at Freeman’s Farm
Saturday, December 13: 10am-12pm at Marysville Library
Hot Chocolate and Cookies with Santa
Saturday, December 13: 1pm-3pm at Village Coffee of Sunbury
Saturday, December 13: 6pm-7:30pm at Mingo Park Recreation Center
Sunday, December 14
Sunday, December 14: 8am-12pm at Franklin Park Conservatory
Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Sunday, December 14: 10am-11:30am at Bug & Bear Play Cafe
Westerville Winterfest & Carnival
Sunday, December 14: 11:30am-3pm at Otterbein Clements Center
Sunday, December 14: 11am-1pm at North High Dublin
Sunday, December 14: 12pm-2pm at Bricks and Minifigs Westerville
Sunday, December 14: 2pm-4pm at Family Room Coffee and Bake Shop
Sunday, December 14: 2pm-5pm at Hilliard Historical Society
Sunday, December 14: 3pm-6pm at Jolly Pirate Donut, Grove City
Sunday, December 14: 12pm-5pm at Thorsen’s Greenhouse
Monday, December 15
Monday, December 15: 5pm-7pm at Ted Lewis Park
Wednesday, December 17
Wednesday, December 17: 4pm-6pm at Martin Luther King Library
Wednesday, December 17: 5pm-7pm at Ted Lewis Park
Thursday, December 18
Thursday, December 18: 5pm-6:30pm at Polaris Fashion Place
Thursday, December 18: 5pm-7pm at Whitehall Library
Saturday, December 20
Saturday, December 20: 8am-12pm at Franklin Park Conservatory
Saturday, December 20: 1pm-4pm at Bridge Park
Saturday, December 20: 2pm-4pm at Ted Lewis Park
Saturday, December 20: 1:30pm-4pm at Skate Zone 71
Jolly Saint Nick Painting Event
Saturday, December 20: 2:30pm-4:30pm at Pinot’s Palette Dublin
Saturday, December 20: 9am-11am at Station 211 (Jerome Village)
Saturday, December 20: 10am-12pm at Broadview Golf Course
Sunday, December 21
Sunday, December 21: 10am at Beanbag Books
Sunday, December 21: 8am-12pm at Franklin Park Conservatory
Sunday, December 21: 2pm-4pm
Sunday, December 21: 10:30am, 12:30pm, 1pm at the Golf Club of Dublin
Sunday, December 21: 12pm-2pm at Columbus Brewing Company Taproom
