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Holiday Celebration and Shopping Stroll at Phillips Place – Thursday, December 8, 4 – 7p
Get photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, plus exclusive offers, seasonal treats and beverages, and more, all at the Courtyard in Phillips Place.
Cookies with Santa at Optimist Hall – Saturday, December 10, 10a – 2p
Decorate complimentary cookies, snap a photo with Santa, and grab hot cocoa from Spindle Bar’s airstream.
A December to Remember at Promenade on Providence – Saturday, Dec 10, 3 – 5p AND Saturday, Dec 17, 3 – 5p
Take the kids to visit Mr and Mrs. Claus and take a carriage ride. The first 200 people will also receive a cookie and craft. Carriage rides are reservation only.
Letters to Santa at The Arboretum Shopping Center – Saturday, December 10, 11 a – 2p
Have the kids bring their letters to the big man himself and pose for a picture. All visits with Santa are first-come-first-serve and the line will remain open until 1:30p. You’ll receive a printed photo and a special gift while supplies last.
Mornings with Santa at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden – December 17, 11 a – 1p
Santa is visiting the garden before delivering presents! Enjoy a hot chocolate bar, pastries, desserts, and a Mimosa bar for adults. Santa will be available for photos, and elves will be on hand to help with take-home crafts for little ones. Cost: Adult – $25, Child – $15; Garden Members receive a 15% discount. Register at the link above.
North Carolina Christmas Festival – Saturday, December 17, 1 – 5p
Celebrate the season with free pictures with Santa, toy giveaways for the kids, free gift wrapping, shop local businesses, enjoy live performances, and more at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center.
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Christmas Market – Saturday, December 17, 2 – 5p
Santa will make a special visit to OMB’s Christmas Market on December 17. The German-style Christmas Village will have traditional huts for shopping, holiday music, tons of lights, Gluhwein (spiced wine pronounced “Gloo-vine,”) hot cocoa, festive food, warm fire pits, and of course, plenty of beer.
Sippin’ Santa at Royal Tot – November 11th – December 30th (Santa visits every Saturday)
Head to this Christmas pop-up bar for delicious holiday-themed drinks, a festive atmosphere, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus every Saturday.
Ongoing
Charlotte Christmas Village
A must-see and do in Charlotte. This year, Charlotte Christmas Village will be located inside Light the Knights Festival. Stop by to see Santa at the German-inspired Christmas Market. Check the website link above for Santa’s times as they do vary.
Carolina Place Mall
CPM is a great option for photos with Santa in Pineville. Pre-book your Santa photo experience. Walk-up visits are available as space permits. Recieve a free phone call from Santa himself when you book online.
Saturday Santa Photos at Blacklion thru December 17
Meet with Santa and snap your own photos every Saturday leading up to Christmas. Santa can be found at his desk inside of the store.
SouthPark Mall thru December 24 ~ Reservation required
Click thru at the link above to reserve your spot. Don’t miss the Caring Santa photo day, also reservation required, on Dec 4.
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s thru December 24
Make your reservations for free Santa photos at the link above. While you’re there, mail a letter to Santa and receive free giveaways while supplies last.
Birkdale Village thru December 24
Bring the kids to Santa’s Cottage located near the Foutain at Birkdale Village. Reservations are required and can be made here.
Kannapolis Celebration of Lights & Winterland Express thru December 30th (except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day).
Celebrate the Christmas spirit in Kannapolis with over 250,000 lights at Village Park, make a reservation and ride the Winterland Express, roast marshmallows and make s’mores and visit with Santa in his studio. The Winterland Express takes riders through the lights at the park from 6 – 9 PM Sunday – Thursday and 6 – 10 PM Fridays & Saturdays. Admission to the park and viewing of the lights is free; tickets to ride the train are $6.00 per row. Train is reservation ONLY.
The Pets
Pet Night at Carolina Place Mall – Monday, December 5
Furry friends are welcome to meet Santa and get photos with their owners during Pet Night. Donations will be collected on behalf of The Humane Society of the United States. Reservations required and can be made at the link above.
Santa Paws at Dog Supplies Warehouse – Sunday, December 11, 11a – 3p
Take your pup to Dog Supplies Warehouse in Huntersville where they can visit with Santa while you take your own free pictures.
Pets get free pictures with Santa at PetSmart – Weekend afternoons
Reservations are required. Click the link above to book your time slot.
