Santa’s In Town On Certain Days
(Listed in chronological order)
Sleeping Santa Celebration
Long Beach Towne Center, 7575 Carson Blvd, Long Beach
December 2nd, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Cost: FREE admission
Wake Santa from his slumber at 9 am. Then stay for a jolly breakfast, crafts, face painting, balloon art, personalized water color prints, and the comedy and magic of David Kovac. Breakfast available for the first 50 children 12 and under.
25th Annual Holiday Sonata
The Whittier Uptown Association, 6717 Bright Ave, Whittier
December 2nd, 4:00 pm to 9:00pm
Cost: FREE admission
The event features enchanting horse drawn carriage and trolley rides (nominal fee per person for the rides) as well as an enchanted Santa’s Village area for children of all ages. Santa and his elves will greet everyone with warm holiday wishes and give you an opportunity to take a lasting photo to cherish.
Santa’s Holiday Island
Heritage Park, 18600 Bloomfield Ave, Cerritos
December 9th, 12:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Visit Santa Claus at Heritage Park Play Island. Enjoy crafts for kids, music, and caroling. Also collecting cans and toys for local charities.
Santa Visits Underwood Family Farms
3370 Sunset Valley Rd, Moorpark, CA
Just 2 weekends only - December 2, 3, 9 & 10 from 11am-4pm
Cost: Admission to the Farm Center is $6.00/per person and children under 2 free
Tractor rides & the Animal Show are included with paid weekend admission.Don't miss visits with Santa Claus Among the Christmas Trees. Make sure to bring your camera.
Angelo Library: A Visit with Santa Claus
Angelo M. Lacoboni Library, 4990 Clark Ave, Lakewood
December 11th, 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Cost: FREE
Ho, ho, ho! Santa Claus is coming to the Iacoboni Library! Enjoy a holiday story read by the jolly man himself followed by a question-and-answer session where Santa will answer any questions that you may have. Finally, take pictures with Santa Claus! For ages 0-12.
Holiday Play Date: Candy Cane Hunt and Visit with Santa
Hosted by us here at Macaroni Kid!
College Estates Park, 808 Stevely Ave, Long Beach
Tuesday, December 12 at 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Cost: FREE
Join us for a Holiday Play Date! Start with play time and sugar cookie decorating. Santa will visit us at 10:30 am, and is bringing along a special visitor! Finish your day of fun with a candy cane hunt, around the park (weather permitting). Parents can enjoy connecting and socializing with other local parents and will go home with a swag bag from local businesses.
December Nights: Pictures with Santa
SeaCoast Grace Church, 5100 Cerritos Ave. Cypress
Thursday, December 14 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Santa is stopping by the SCG Christmas Village and taking pictures with all of the kids. Other activities include a petting zoo, Christmas train, Christmas houses and mini village, and fun crafts for the kids.
Visit Santa Claus at the Train Museum
Fullerton Train Museum, 200 East Santa Fe Avenue Fullerton
Saturday, December 16 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
It's the second annual visit from Santa and Mrs Claus to the Fullerton Train Museum! Bring the family for a unique opportunity to visit Santa in a 1950's Union Pacific Lounge Car. Also enjoy tours of the Fullerton Train Museum's historic cars plus games, photo opportunities, and more. This is a FREE event but tickets are required for everyone. Click here to reserve your visit time.
Santa Paws Pet Photo Nights
Los Cerritos Center, 239 Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos
November 13, 20, 27 & December 5, 6 pm - 8 pm
Cost: $39.99 for photo package
In partnership with spacLA, four legged friends are invited to take a photo with Santa. For every photo package purchased, $3 will be donated to support the mission of spacLA.
Adopt & Shop for Pet Nights
Lakewood Center, 500 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood
November 13, 20, 27 & December 4 & 11, 6 pm - 8 pm
Cost: $39.99 for photo package
In partnership Adopt & Shop for Pet Night events, guests are invited to bring their furry friends to take a photo with Santa. Adopt & Shop will be on site with pets looking for forever families.
Breakfast with Santa
The Children’s Museum at La Habra, 301 Euclid St, La Habra
Cost: $11 Kids 2 and over, $13 Adults, CMLH Members receive a $2 discount off per ticket
A time honored classic for Christmas, this morning at the Museum includes a continental breakfast of yummy treats, a colorful craft for each child, a classic photo with Santa Claus and free admission into the Museum! Don’t miss your chance to spend some quality family time together and greet Santa before he starts his busy schedule. Reservations are required for this event. For more information please call 562-383-4240.
Saturday Seating Times: 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Sunday Seating Times: 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Santa’s In Town For A While
Santa HQ at Los Cerritos Center
Los Cerritos Center, 239 Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos
November 10, 2017 to December 24, 2017. For dates and times click here
Cost: $39.99 for photo package
Santa HQ incorporates a traditional Santa experience with an augmented reality environment. Upon entering Santa HQ, kids will instantly learn if they are on Santa’s naughty or nice list after being “scanned” by the Naughty or Nice O’Meter and spend time at an observatory to catch a glimpse of Santa’s remarkable world through the miracle of Elf-Ray Vision tablets and much more. Click here for Center Santa HQ reservations.
Santa HQ at Lakewood Center
Lakewood Center, 500 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood
November 10, 2017 to December 24, 2017. For dates and times click here
Cost: $39.99 for photo package
Santa HQ incorporates a traditional Santa experience with an augmented reality environment. Upon entering Santa HQ, kids will instantly learn if they are on Santa’s naughty or nice list after being “scanned” by the Naughty or Nice O’Meter and spend time at an observatory to catch a glimpse of Santa’s remarkable world through the miracle of Elf-Ray Vision tablets and much more. Click here for Center Santa HQ reservations.
Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train
1 Irvine Park Road, Orange
December 1 - 15, Weekdays 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Weekends 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Cost: Train tickets $15.00 per person, 24 months and younger free, Activity Tickets: $5.00 each
Come with family and friends and take this enchanting night ride through historic Irvine Regional Park to meet Santa Claus. The train will depart from the brightly-lit train station and drop passengers off at the North Pole. Children can share their wish list with Santa and have their photo taken with him too. You may take pictures with your personal camera or you may purchase a photo taken by Irvine Park Railroad. After visiting with Santa, hop back aboard the train and enjoy the colorful Christmas lights and decorations, as well as the magical “Tunnel of Lights”, on the ride back to Santa’s Village.
Santa at the LA Zoo Reindeer Romp
LA Zoo, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles
Weekend days November 18 through December 17, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: Adult (Ages 13-61) $21.00, Child (2-12) - $16. Santa picture packages extra.
Enjoy visits with Santa on these days as well as real reindeer! Visit them in Reindeer Village daily, where you’ll also find enchanting photo ops and fascinating facts about Santa’s favorite furry friends.
Train to Santa’s Workshop
Orange Empire Railway Museum. 2201 S. "A" Street, Perris
December 1-17, 2017
Cost: Ages 12 and up, $20; ages 2-11, $15.
Ride the train where elves will lead your family in Christmas songs, holiday trivia games and storytelling. Santa greets the guests as they arrive at the workshop. At the workshop children will be able to play in the play area and do craft activities. Before boarding the train guests can visit with Mrs. Claus and enjoy refreshments at Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, see the model railroad layout, write a letter to Santa and shop at the vendor booths and the museum gift shop. Train times: 11:00, 1:00, 3:00, 5:30 & 7:00 on Saturday and Sunday and 5:30 & 7:00 on Friday.
Santa’s Village at Skypark
28950 CA-18, Skyforest, CA 92385
November 9 - January 7
Cost: Adults $59, 4-12 $49, under 4 free.
SkyPark at Santa’s Village is a North Pole-themed outdoor adventure park nestled deep in the Lake Arrowhead area of the San Bernardino National Forest. With Attractions, Restaurants and Shops in a historic log cabin Village. This is where Santa lives year-round! Experience the wonder of nature as you bike, hike, fish, zipline and climb in the Northwoods. During the holiday season, behold the magic of Santa’s Christmas Village when the park is transformed into a winter wonderland of fun for the whole family!
Polar Express Train
Fillmore & Western Railway Co., 364 Main St., Fillmore
November 25 - December 23
Cost: Adults $30, 2-12 $20, under 2 free as lap infant
A 1 hour train ride, to pick up Santa, and enjoy cookies, chocolate milk, and carols.
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