Santa Claus is coming to town 鈥 and 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. 14 and departs on Christmas Eve, with sensory-friendly visits Nov. 20 and Dec. 21. ; .
Briarwood Mall
Register in advance to visit Santa at this Washtenaw County spot and get a photo with The Big Guy Nov. 21-Dec. 24. Reservations encouraged but walk-ups are welcome. ; .听
Great Lakes Crossing
Santa鈥檚 Flight Academy takes off Nov. 17 through Dec. 24 and offers photos from Santa鈥檚 sleigh. Reservations are strongly recommended, but walk-ups are welcome. ; .
Laurel Park Place
Santa makes a stop at this shopping center on Nov. 14 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 on select nights. Reservations encouraged but walk-ups are welcome. ; .听
Macomb Mall
Visit with Santa at his workshop or drop off a letter for him in the mailbox. Santa Arrives Nov. 29 and will remain at the mall until Christmas Eve. There are sensory-friendly visits Dec. 15. Pet photos on Dec. 2, 9, and 16, too. ; .听
Oakland Mall
The mall welcomes Santa and The Grouch on Nov. 29. Santa remains at the mall every day through Christmas Eve, with The Grouch returning every Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy sensory-friendly visits on Dec. 8.听; .
The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
The Big Guy makes a special stop at this educational hub on select days. Visit Nov. 29-30, Dec. 1, or Dec. 7-8 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 through Christmas Eve this year. Don鈥檛 miss the sensory-friendly Santa pet pics with Santa on select days. ; .
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 Nov. 22. He will leave to deliver toys on Dec. 24. Bring your own camera. The Village of Rochester Hills; .
Twelve Oaks Mall
Santa isn鈥檛 the only seasonal character coming to the mall for photo ops this year. Visit with The Snow Sisters, The Mean One & Who Girl, Christmas Mickey and Mine Mouse, and others on select days. 听; .
This post has been updated for 2024.听
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