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Visits with Santa around Columbus! 2023. Experience the Magic of Santa around Columbus. Explore our list of places where you can meet Santa, snap photos, and make memories this holiday season!
Nov 12, 2023 · Santa at the Lazarus Building. The free Santa Extravaganza at Lazarus is Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 4-7 pm. Take photos with Santa in the original sleigh from the former Lazarus building!
- Snowflake Castle. Everal Barn and Homestead. 60 N. Cleveland Avenue. Westerville, Ohio 43082. Dates: Dec 2 – 8, 2019. Snowflake Castle sells out so quickly! Residents of Westerville get first dibs on tickets before they open up to non-residents the next day.
- Lazarus Santa’s Workshop. Lazarus Building. 50 W. Town Street. Columbus, Ohio 43215. Date: Dec 7, 2019 12-6pm. This is probably my favorite Santa set up in Columbus and it is FREE!!!
- Cabela’s Santa’s Wonderland. Takes place at your local Cabela’s. Dates: Nov 16 – Dec 24, 2019. Check the online schedule for daily times and activities! Free 4×6 photo with Bass Pass.
- Easton Town Center Santa. 160 New Bond Street. Columbus, Ohio 43219. Level 2, Easton Station Building. Dates: Nov 22 – Dec 24, 2019. Easton does a great job with their Santa set up!
Nov 17, 2020 · Start your holiday season off right with one of the many Santa experiences in Columbus listed below. Many of these festive opportunities require pre-reserved time slots to make your family's Santa experience painless and fun - be sure to check out each experience's website for the most updated requirements before you go.
- On-Going Pictures with Santa Through The Season
- One-Time Events and Festivals with Santa Photo Ops
- Pet Photos with Santa
- Day by Day List of Photos with Santa in Columbus
Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s Polaris
November 4 – December 24, 2023 Reservations are required for Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s Polaris. Families will get a free 4×6 studio-quality photo. Additional photo packages are also available for purchase and print instantly at the store. While you’re there, kids can mail their letter to Santa and take home free holiday craft activity kits. Families can also enjoy the amazing aquariums and wildlife displays found in every Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s store.
Polaris Mall Santa Pictures
Pictures with Santa at Polaris Mall: Get photos with Santa from November 15 through December 24, 2023. Very real looking Santa. No personal photos allowed, but visits with Santa are free without photo. Make reservations to skip the general line with Santa’s Fast Pass. Sensitive Santa at Polaris Mall: Sundays, December 3 and December 10, 2023from 10-11:30am. Sensitive Santa is an opportunity for families that have children with autism, children on the autism spectrum and children with other sp...
Columbus Zoo Wildlights Santa Experience at Polar Frontier
November 17 – December 23, 2023 Guests can talk with Santa and get a photo with Santa at the Columbus Zoo. It is free to visit with Santa, and you may purchase photos taken at the end of your experience. Reservations are requested and can be made on the Zoo website under “tickets/special events”. 10 guests per group, maximum. Walk-ins may be accommodated if space allows, but unlikely available on most nights.
Santa at the Lazarus Building in Downtown Columbus
Saturday, December 2, 2023from 4-7 pm. This event may be one of the most anticipated events for Christmas in Downtown Columbus. If you grew up in Columbus, you probably remember visiting Santa at The Lazarus Building. Take photos with Santa in the original sleigh from the former Lazarus building. There is tons of holiday family fun scheduled for the day. Read more here. Head to Columbus Commons for free carousel rides, hot chocolate, holiday music and more. Holiday lights come on in the park...
Santa in the Train Station
Sunday, December 10, 2023from 2 PM – 5 PM, at the Historical Village train station. Children can share their Christmas list with Santa at the Historical Village train station, horse drawn wagon rides, music in the chapel and hot chocolate & donuts available, FREE admission (donations welcome).
Photos with Santa with Pearlescent Luxury Portraits
Saturday, December 10, 2023 from 2 pm – 4 pm Come to Pearlescent Luxury Portraits in Uptown Westerville and meet Santa. Get a 4×6″ souvenir print with Santa too for $18. Cookies and hot cocoa. Extra 4×6″ photos are only $6, so Grandmas can have their own copies too! Register here. Pearlescent Portraits, 14 North State Street, Westerville
Howliday Bazaar and Pet Photos with Santa
November 18, 2023 at Franklin County Dog Shelter. The Bazaarwill feature holiday decorations, dog-themed ornaments, baked goods, and handmade crafts. Choose one scene for only $25 or both for $35!
Oakland Nursery Dublin
Saturdays & Sundays, November 25 – December 10, 2023from 12 noon – 3:30 pm. Take pictures with your own camera. Well-behaved, leashed pets are typically welcome at the Dublin Oakland Nursery location. Call for details.
Check out all of the opportunities in Columbus for photos with Santa, including community gatherings, tree lighting events, and more. Info below is still TBA for 2023
Nov 28, 2023 · Santa Extravaganza will go from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., just in time for the holiday lights at the Commons to turn on. The event is free to attend. Parking is available at the Columbus Commons Main Garage located at 55 E Rich Street or the Underground Garage located at 191 S. Third Street.
Nov 9, 2023 · Experience the joy of the Santa Extravaganza in Downtown Columbus! Join us for a festive celebration featuring activities for the whole family, including crafts, face painting, and letters to Santa. Enjoy the enchanting holiday ambiance with live music, delicious treats, and a visit to the Columbus Commons.
