The holiday season is upon us, and that means Santa is coming to town! If you're looking for the perfect spot to bring your kids to meet the big man himself, you're in luck. NE Columbus is full of festive places where Santa will be making special appearances throughout the season. Whether it’s a cozy storytime with Santa, a magical photo session, or a bustling holiday market, we've gathered all the local Santa sightings to help you make this season extra magical for your family. Grab your calendar, and let’s plan some holiday cheer!
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Find Santa...
... in November
🎅🏻Gahanna Holiday Lights Celebration
🎅🏻New Albany Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration
🎅🏻CHRISTMAS TALES WITH SANTA & MRS. CLAUS
🎅🏻Butch Bando Fantasy of Lights
🎅🏻Oakland Nursey: Holiday Events- New Albany
🎅🏻 Oakland Nursery: Holiday Events- Columbus
🎅🏻 Oakland Nursey: Holiday Events- Delaware
🎅🏻 Oakland Nursery: Holiday Events- Dublin
... in December
🎅🏻Butch Bando Fantasy of Lights
🎅🏻CHRISTMAS TALES WITH SANTA & MRS. CLAUS
🎅🏻Worthington Tree Illumination
🎅🏻Oakland Nursey: Holiday Events- New Albany
🎅🏻 Oakland Nursery: Holiday Events- Columbus
🎅🏻 Oakland Nursey: Holiday Events- Delaware
🎅🏻 Oakland Nursery: Holiday Events- Dublin
🎅🏻Westerville Holiday Celebration
🎅🏻Meet and Greet: Santa and His Live Reindeer
🎅🏻Ohio Statehouse Holiday Festival
🎅🏻 Pickerington Christmas Tree Lighting
🎅🏻Sunbury Christmas Tree Lighting 2024
Breakfast - Lunch With Santa
🎅🏻 Franklin Park Conservatory Breakfast with Santa
🎅🏻Pancake Breakfast with Santa
🎅🏻Breakfast with Santa at IKEA Columbus
🎅🏻Breakfast With Santa: Lazelle
Find Santa All Season Long at these spots for photos
Experience the Magic of Christmas. Find Santa offering FREE photos at Cabela's Wonderland for a free 4x6 photo. Santa will be there now through December 24, 2024. You must make a reservation (which is easy and free) here.
Guests will have the ability to chat with Santa and get a photo of themselves near the jolly ol' elf himself. Register here!
Mall Santa's
Capture the magic of the holiday season with photos with Santa. Santa will be at Polaris Fashion Place, located in Center Court, from November 17th through Christmas Eve. Save time by purchasing your photo package in advance when you reserve your photo time slot. You can also walk in for a visit with Santa. Let’s continue the holiday tradition! Make a reservation HERE
Santa will be taking photos with families and spreading holiday cheer at the North Pole, located in Easton’s North District near Kendra Scott. Your family’s first 5×7 is only $10, or take a candid photo with your own camera. Photos begin after the Grand Illumination.
Reserve your time to see Santa in advance! Both reservations and walk-up appointments will be available, however, reservations are strongly encouraged.
Multiple families are seen by Santa during any given 15-minute reservation window. Save time by purchasing your photo package in advance when you reserve your photo time slot. You can also walk in for a visit with Santa. Let’s continue the holiday tradition! Make a reservation HERE
