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 Town Center
Level 2, across from BIBIBOP | Nov. 23 - Dec. 24
Both reservations and walk-up appointments will be available, however, reservations are strongly encouraged. Reserve a time here.
Polaris Fashion Place
Center Court | Nov. 14 - Dec. 24
Walk-in guests are welcome or reserve your time slot here. Sensory-friendly hours are available.
Tanger Outlets
Center Courtyard | Nov. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Santa will be arriving at 5:15 p.m. by horse-drawn carriage for Tanger Outlet's annual tree lighting. Guests can snag a photo with him and enjoy some hot chocolate.
Other stores and attractions
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's
Now - Dec. 24
Visit Santa's Wonderland and snap a photo with Santa! Advance reservations are required and can be made here.
Oakland Nurseries
Columbus, Delaware, Dublin and New Albany Garden Centers | Nov. 30 - Dec. 15
Santa will be stopping by the garden centers on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3:30 p.m.
Wildlights
Polar Frontier, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium | Nov. 22 - Jan. 5
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
*More events will be added as they are announced
Delaware (2 events)
Main Street Delaware Welcome Center | Dec. 6
Walk-in visits with Santa take place on Friday, Dec. 6 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., during the city's tree lighting ceremony.
Main Street Delaware Welcome Center | Dec. 7
Kids wanting to take a photo with Santa can stop by the Delaware Welcome Center from 11 a.m. to noon (walk-ins welcome), and noon to 3 p.m. (by appointment only).
Dublin (3 events)
Bridge Park | Dec. 7 (1-3 p.m.) and 21 (noon-2 p.m.)
Santa will be at the Keystone Park next to Rebol for photos. Kids will be able to take a free photo with Santa Claus and drop their letters off at the North Pole mailboxes.
Dublin Toy Emporium | Dec. 22 at 3-5 p.m.
Santa will be at the toy store in Dublin and available for photos.
Dec. 3 at 3 p.m.
There will be ice skating, photos with Santa, free hot cocoa and so much more at this year's "Holiday in the Heights."
Partners Park, 125 E. Sixth St. | Dec. 12, 14, 19, 21 and 23 (hours vary)
Kids can visit with Santa for free this year at Partners Park. Santa will be at the park while Merry on Main iceless skating is going on.
Upper Arlington (2 events)
Mallway Park | Dec. 6 from 6-8:30 p.m.
Families can enjoy ice sculpting, horse-drawn carriage rides, caroling, visits with Santa and UA's tree lighting ceremony.
Amelita Mirolo Barn | Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kids can stop by the Amelita Mirolo Barn in Upper Arlington for a breakfast/brunch buffet with Santa. Find more details here.
Village Green | Dec. 1 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.
*More events will be added as they are announced
