Santa's been busy this year but he's made time to stop at local businesses and events so your kids can visit and tell him what they'd like for Christmas!
If you're looking for a photo opportunity and experience with the big man himself, check out this list of local Santa sightings starting this weekend!
I'll be updating this list each week all season long!
We do our best to keep our information as accurate as possible, however, it's always best to call or visit the site ahead before heading out as times, prices and weather can change without notice! Do you know of a Santa Sighting to add to the list, submit it here!
Multiple Santa Visit Opportunities! |
November 15th - January 5th: Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland, Tryon
Details: Photos with Santa and storytelling with Mrs. Claus inside their house (weekends only)
Cost: Admission to Santa’s House and Winterfest Village is free, and digital photos with Santa are $5 each or framed prints are $10 each. All vehicles that participate in the Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland tour will receive a free digital photo coupon to Santa’s House.
November 16th - December 24th: Photo with Santa, Asheville
Details: Every family who visits Santa at Asheville Outlets will receive two FREE 4” x 6” Santa photo prints and a digital download of a single image
Cost: Free
December 14th, 15th, 21st and 22nd: Santa in Wonderland, Hendersonville
Details: Come see Santa at Carolina Ace Hardware - bring the kids and your camera and take your Christmas pictures in our beautiful display.
Santa Visits & Sightings! |
November 22nd: Downtown Local Lights & Photos with Santa, Asheville
Details: Local Lights lighting ceremony, crafts and free photos with Santa and Mrs Clause
Cost: Free
November 29th: Here Comes Santa Street Lighting, Hendersonville
Details: Kick off the season with live music, hot drinks, delicious treats, shopping and a countdown as Santa arrives to light up Downtown. Plus, enjoy free visits with Santa and carriage rides after the lights are turned on!
Cost: Free
November 30th: Santa, Cookies, & Crafts, Arden
Details: Join AR Workshop and London Adelaide Photography for a festive and family-friendly Santa, Cookies & Crafts DIY workshop session to make any of our (kid-friendly) Holiday Wood Ornaments & a Special Photo Session with Santa! Cookies provided by Cookie Chick
Cost: $150 (includes: 6 ornaments of your choice, time with Santa, a private web gallery with 8 photographer-chosen images in digital high-resolution format (for only those who believe, no parents allowed) and cookies by Cookie Chick)
November 30th: Annual Kick Off to Christmas, Columbus
Details: Santa will be making his annual appearance to spread holiday cheer!
Cost: Santa sighting and event admission is free. 20 minute photo sessions available by local photographer ($75 for 5-7 photos or $100 for 10) this can be with or without Santa.
November 30th: Pictures with Santa, Hendersonville
Details: Fundraiser for Teddy & Friends animal rescue - come get a picture of your fur babies and kids with Santa
Cost: $5 donation and you will receive 2 digital copies
November 30th: Holiday Magic & Memories, Asheville
Details: Tree Lighting celebration features a festive wonderland of activities from carriage rides, to live music, entertainment, and of course, a visit from Santa Claus
Cost: Free
November 30th: Lights By the Lake Stroll Nights, Asheville
Details: This is the only night to experience the light show from the perspective of a stroll through the festival. Featured visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus (bring your camera for pictures), holiday craft-making with the LEAF Community Arts Easel Rider teaching artists, fire circle, snacks, and family-friendly activities.
Cost: $5 (adults and youth 17 and older) and kids 16 and under get in free!
December 1st: Lights By the Lake Stroll Nights, Asheville
Details: This is the only night to experience the light show from the perspective of a stroll through the festival. Featured visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus (bring your camera for pictures), holiday craft-making with the LEAF Community Arts Easel Rider teaching artists, fire circle, snacks, and family-friendly activities.
Cost: $5 (adults and youth 17 and older) and kids 16 and under get in free!
December 2nd: Bake Sale for "Help Us Help the Kids", Lake Lure
Details: Pictures with Santa from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. All proceeds collected from this event will be used to purchase unexpected Christmas gifts for children in Rutherford County’s Department of Social Services.
Cost: $10 per picture
December 6th: Santa's Arrival, Hendersonville
Details: Grab your kiddos and your wish lists and join us as we welcome Santa! He’s here for one day only, as he’s a very busy man. Photos are free so be sure to bring your camera.
Cost: Free
December 6th: Cookies and Cocoa with Santa, Fletcher
Details: Complimentary homemade cookies (allergy-safe options provided) and delicious hot chocolate, photos with Santa, our Holiday Market filled with local vendors, and so much more!
Cost: $5 photos with Santa
December 6th: Starry Nights in Firefly Field, Fletcher
Details: At 7PM countdown to the lighting of the tree! Santa is rumored to arrive right after the tree is lit and will be sticking around then to hear your Christmas wishes and snap a few photos.
Cost: Free
December 7th: Santa at HUCKLEBERRYS, Tryon
Details: Join Santa for Breakfast (8-11am). Take Photos with Santa in HUCKLEBERRYS large purple chair. Ms. Elf has mini treat bags for the children or pups plus Christmas music and more!
Cost: Visit with Santa is free, breakfast is not included
December 7th: Breakfast with Santa, Mills River
Details: Come enjoy a magical breakfast with Santa and his elves. The kiddos will make a wish list with the elves and then Santa will come in and visit with them one at a time. Feel Free to take as many pictures as you would like.
Cost:
POA Member Pricing:
$15 for adults & $10 for Kids (3-12) * Kids 2 & under are free
Non Member Pricing:
$17 for adults & $10 for Kids (3-12) Kids 2 & under are free
Click here to register!
NOTE: 9am is full, 11am spots available
December 7th: Holiday Market with Santa, Hickory Nut Gap
Details: Mr. & Mrs. Claus are coming to our Holiday Market! No need to wait in long mall lines, no paying out the nose for pictures, just bring your camera and capture that special moment with the man in red. Ol' Saint Nick will be on site with local vendors!
Cost: Free
December 7th: Picture with Santa, Hendersonville
Details: Free digital photo with Santa for kids and families only. Photography by Paula Roberts Photography.
Cost: Free
December 7th: Historic Johnson Farm Christmas Festival, Hendersonville
Details: Farmhouse and other buildings will be decorated for the holidays. Plus wagon rides, a children's craft, Santa visits, live music by the Morning Star Recorder Consort and East Henderson High Chorus, silent auction, holiday stories, hot chocolate bar, cider and cookies for all!
Cost: Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Under 5 free
December 7th: Christmas in the Park, Fletcher
Details: Food trucks, live music, a vendor village, ice skating, inflatable snow globe for photos, a tree lighting and of course Santa!
Cost: Free
December 7th & 14th: Santa on the Chimney, Chimney Rock
Details: Make your list and bring it to Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy live holiday music, hot cocoa, cookies and kids’ activities, meet live Park animal educators and more.
Cost: Park admission
December 8th: Picture with Santa for Pets, Hendersonville
Details: Free digital photo for pets with Santa. Photography by Paula Roberts Photography. We are accepting donations to Charlie's Angels Animal Rescue.
Cost: Free
December 12th: 4th Annual Santa Paws, Hendersonville
Details: Come join us and bring your pet on December 12 for photos with Santa!
December 13th: A Very Merry Christmas Club, Brevard
Details: Ho, Ho, Ho, Santa is coming to jam to some wonderful grooves and eat snacks with our kids!
December 7th & 14th: Visit Santa, Hendersonville
Details: Santa will be at the Mast Store in Hendersonville to visit with boys and girls from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Don't forget your camera to capture a magical holiday memory.
Cost: Free
December 14th: Breakfast with Santa, Asheville
Details: Come in your favorite PJ's and join us for a jolly morning of games, holiday arts & crafts, entertainment, and a delicious light breakfast. Following, families can visit Santa for FREE photos and take home a photo memory of their visit!
Cost: Free (reservations required)
December 14th: Christmas In the Park, Brevard
Details: Christmas festival with bounce houses, train, face painting, food trucks, petting zoo, the big man himself and so much more!
Cost: $5
December 20th: Cookies with Santa, Fletcher
Details: Wear your PJs and and bring your wish list and lets party with Santa
December 20th: Snacks with Santa and Holiday Movie Night, Hendersonville
Details: Santa and Mrs. Claus are paying a special visit to the Hendersonville Y lobby! Come for yummy snacks, crafts and pictures with them on this special day.
December 21st: Cookies with Santa, Lake Lure
Details: Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas (or regular clothes) and enjoy Cookies with Santa! You can visit with Santa, drink hot chocolate, and decorate your own cookie to take home. For Children Up to Age 12—No Registration Required
December 21st: Cookies with Santa, Hendersonville
Details: Bring the kids to decorate gingerbread cookies and chat with Santa! Special beverages for the parents!
December 21st: Santa is Coming Back, Hendersonville
Details: Don’t miss your last chance to tell Santa what your dog wants for Christmas and take pics with your pets!
December 23rd: Breakfast with Santa, Hendersonville
Details: Visit with Santa and enjoy fun holiday activities
Ho! Ho! Ho!
