Santa Claus is coming to town 鈥斕齛nd in between making his list and checking it twice, he鈥檚 taking the time to see the kids of southeast Michigan at area events and shopping centers.
Don鈥檛 miss your littles telling him what they want for Christmas. Catch the Big Guy for a photo op at these local Santa appearances.
1001 Winter Wonders
Kris Kringle visits Downtown Detroit for free photos in a beautifully decorated holiday atmosphere on a first come, first served basis. He arrives Nov. 16 and departs on Christmas Eve, with sensory-friendly visits 4:30-6 p.m. on Dec. 2 and 1-3 p.m. Dec. 8. ; .
Briarwood Mall
Register in advance to visit Santa at this Washtenaw County spot and get a photo with The Big Guy Nov. 24-Dec. 24. Plus, a sensory-friendly Santa experience on Dec. 3, and Pet Photo Night on Dec. 10. Reservations encouraged but walk-ups are welcome. ; .听
Great Lakes Crossing
Santa鈥檚 Flight Academy takes off Nov. 16 through Dec. 24 and offers photos from Santa鈥檚 sleigh. Photos with Black Santa runs Nov. 18-19 and Dec. 9, Sensory Santa happens on Dec. 3, and Paws & Claus Pet Photo Night is Dec. 10. Reservations are strongly recommended, but walk-ups are welcome. ; .
Laurel Park Place
Santa makes a stop at this shopping center on Nov. 17 and will stick around until Christmas Eve to take photos with visitors. Visits are always free, and a variety of photo packages are available. He makes time for your furry family members Monday nights Dec. 4-18. Reservations encouraged but walk-ups are welcome.听; .听
Macomb Mall
Visit with Santa at his workshop or drop off a letter for him in the mailbox. There鈥檚 a variety of photo packages and products that start at $4.95 for a keychain. Santa Arrives Nov. 24 and will remain at the mall until Christmas Eve. There are sensory-friendly visits Nov. 26 and Dec.3. Pet photos on Dec. 5 and 12, too. ; .听
Oakland Mall
The mall welcomes its Winter Wonderland Extravaganza on Nov. 24. The event, which runs through Dec. 24, will feature special appearances and photo ops with Santa along with meet-and-greets with other holiday characters including Frosty the Snowman, The Nutcracker, Rudolph, and The Grinch. Plus, hundreds of Christmas trees, sparkling light displays, and more.听; .
Somerset Collection鈥檚 Castle
Ol鈥 St. Nick will greet thousands of children under the Northern Lights at this beloved three-story holiday tradition. He arrives on Nov. 18 and will stay for photos through Dec. 23. Photo packages with six poses are $35 or you can take your own selfies with Santa for $10. Reservations must be made at least 14 days before your visit. ; .
Southfield Tree Lighting
Santa Claus is coming to Southfield to kick off the holiday season at the city鈥檚 tree lighting ceremony. Join him after the tree clicks in the Southfield Pavilion for photo ops, visits with his reindeer, cookies, hot chocolate and more. It all kicks off at 6 p.m. on Dec. 5. The Soulful Santa Celebration on Dec. 9 features photos with Black Santa, a Black-owned vendor marketplace, and more.听; .
The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
The Big Guy makes a special stop at this educational hub for one weekend. Visit Nov. 24-26 to snap a photo with Santa in front of the museum鈥檚 25-foot tree. No worries if you can鈥檛 visit that weekend, he hops on over to Greenfield Village to eat supper with the kids on select nights in December, but act fast, that event sells out quickly. ; .
The Mall at Partridge Creek
Catch Santa between Versona and Sola Salons Nov. 21 through Christmas Eve this year. Don鈥檛 miss the sensory-friendly Santa event on Dec. 3, which offers the same holiday fun in a much calmer atmosphere, and pet pics with Santa, Dec. 4-10. ; .
The Village of Rochester Hills
Kris Kringle and his reindeer makes weekly appearances at this outdoor shopping center. Free walk-up visits will be available on select days starting Dec. 1. He will leave to deliver toys on Dec. 24. Bring your own camera. The Village of Rochester Hills; .
Twelve Oaks Mall
Sensory Santa happens at the mall on Sunday, Dec. 3, and Santa Paws runs Nov. 19-Dec. 10. Watch the mall鈥檚 website for updates on more Santa events this season. ; .
This post has been updated for 2023.听
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