Santa Claus is coming to town! As soon as November starts, families start looking for places to meet and take those special holiday pictures. This year, many are wondering if they will be able to get pictures with Santa. While there aren't as many option as in previous years, there are still some wonderful places you can go. We've got details on where you can get pictures with Jolly Ol' St Nick this holiday season.

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Get Your Pictures with Santa

Crocker Park Holiday Experiences: Santa's Sleigh Photos, Santa's House, & Pet Photos with Santa
Experience the magic of the holidays this season at Crocker Park. {Find Out More}
When: November 19-December 31, 2020
Opening Nov. 19 (11am): Santa's Sleigh Photos (selfie spot)
Nov. 20 (6pm): Virtual Tree Lighting
Opening Nov. 21 (12pm): Santa's House (Next to Apricot Lane)
Dec. 6 & 13 (6pm-8pm): Pet Photos with Santa
Where: Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145
Cost: FREE

Visit with Santa at Summit Mall
Have your photo taken with Santa. {Find Out More}
When: November 27-December 24, 2020
Where: 3265 W. Market St., Fairlawn, OH 44333
Cost: Fee-based [REGISTER]

Visit Santa at Beldon Village Mall
While guests will not be able to sit on Santa’s lap or be allowed to hug Santa this year, he will still be in the photos and he will still be able to chat with the kiddos and hear their wishes while social distancing. Each child that visits with Santa will receive a HO HO HO or Make It Merry mask, while supplies last {Find Out More}
When: November 21-December 24, 2020; 11am-8pm
Where: 4230 Belden Village Mall Cir. NW, Canton, OH 44718
Cost: Photos are fee-based [REGISTER]

Photos with Santa at Beachwood Place
Visit the Lower Level Dillard's Wing to get your professional pics with Santa taken. {Find Out More}
When: November 27-December 25, 2020; find times here
Where: 26300 Cedar Rd., Beachwood, OH 44122
Cost: Fee-based [REGISTER]

Santa Photos at Eastwood Mall
Make the 2020 holiday season memorable with a keepsake photo with Santa. Come see Santa in our safe acrylic Santa Booth (sanitized after every visit). Also opportunities to get Pet Photos with Santa. {Find Out More}
When: November 21-December 24, 2020
Where: 5555 Youngstown-Warren Rd., Niles, OH 44446
Cost: Fee-based [REGISTER]

Visit Santa at South Park Mall
While guests will not be able to sit on Santa’s lap or be allowed to hug Santa this year, he will still be in the photos and he will still be able to chat with the kiddos and hear their wishes while social distancing. Each child that visits with Santa will receive a HO HO HO or Make It Merry mask, while supplies last {Find Out More}
When: November 21-December 24, 2020; 11am-5pm
Where: 500 SouthPark Ctr., Strongsville, OH 44136
Cost: Photos are fee-based [REGISTER]

Visit Santa at Great Northern Mall
While guests will not be able to sit on Santa’s lap or be allowed to hug Santa this year, he will still be in the photos and he will still be able to chat with the kiddos and hear their wishes while social distancing. Each child that visits with Santa will receive a HO HO HO or Make It Merry mask, while supplies last. {Find Out More}
When: November 21-December 24, 2020; 11am-5pm
Where: 4954 Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, OH 44070
Cost: Photos are fee-based [REGISTER; Advance reservations and appointments to visit Santa are strongly encouraged]

Visit Santa on the Square in Downtown New Philadelphia
Santa will be in his house on the square in Downtown New Philadelphia, OH, to take pictures with children. (For health safety, children will not be able to sit on Santa's lap this year.) {Find Out More}
When: Friday, November 20, 2020 (Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony) & Saturdays, December 5, 12 & 19, 2020; Nov: 6pm-8pm, Dec: 5pm-7pm
Where: On the Square in Downtown New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Cost: FREE

Visits with Santa at Burton Log Cabin
Santa will be at the Burton Chamber Log Cabin starting the Friday after Thanksgiving and every Saturday and Sunday before Christmas. {Find Out More}
When: Beginning November 27 and every weekend until Christmas; 11am-4pm
Where: Burton Log Cabin, 14590 E. Park St., Burton, OH 44021
Cost: FREE [REGISTER, call the Burton Chamber Log Cabin at (440) 834-4204 to schedule your personal visit]

Deck the Halls 2020: A Very Merry Christmas
The Manor House and gardens are illuminated with more than one million holiday lights. The Manor House features a first-floor tour (one way to ensure safety) decorated with snowmen, elves, nutcrackers and plenty of nostalgia. Nearby is Santa, holding socially distant visits with all. In the gardens, DAZZLE features holiday lights choreographed to music, Gingerbread Land is decorated with even more lights, candy canes, and sparkle. {Find Out More}
When: Nov. 27-29, Dec. 3-6, 10-23, 26-30, 2020
Where: 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
Cost: $6-$22/person [REGISTER]

Akron Zoo's Wild Lights: Santa Visits
Holly Jolly Hillside featuring lighted North American animals and trees synchronized to music. Rockin' Lighted Spectacular with a wall of animated lights set to holiday music. Free carousel rides, Classic Holiday Town in Grizzly Ridge, and more. Plus, enjoy a socially distant meet and greet with special holiday guests on select dates! {Find Out More}
When: Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 18-23 & 26-30, 2020; 5pm-9pm
Santa Claus: December 4-6, 2020; 5pm-8pm
Grinch: December 18-20, 2020; 5pm-8pm
Where: 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, OH 44307
Cost: $6-$13/person and FREE for infants under age 2, Non-member parking/shuttle: $3/vehicle [REGISTER]

FREE Santa Claus Comes to Oberlin
Santa will ride through town on an Oberlin Fire Truck. Come outside to wave to Santa and get a treat! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, November 28, 2020; 10am
Where: Santa Parade route can be found here
Cost: FREE

FREE Doylestown Winterfest: Letters to Santa
On Wednesday evenings, listen and watch as Santa reads letters and wish lists from kids in the community. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesdays starting December 1, 2020; 7pm
Where: Online
Cost: FREE

FREE Lights on the Lake: Santa Nights at Lakeview Park
Santa and his elves are coming to visit Carlisle Equestrian Center. From the comfort of your vehicle, enjoy the lighted displays, and catch a glimpse of Santa. You won’t be permitted to exit your vehicle, but his elves will collect letters to Santa. Plus, Santa will read some of those letters on our Facebook page. {Find Out More}
When: December 2, 6, 9, 13 & 16, 2020; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Lakeview Park, 1800 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH 44052
Cost: FREE

FREE Holiday Lights Cruise-Thru: Santa Nights at Carlisle Equestrian Center
Santa and his elves are coming to visit Carlisle Equestrian Center. From the comfort of your vehicle, enjoy the lighted displays, and catch a glimpse of Santa. You won’t be permitted to exit your vehicle, but his elves will collect letters to Santa. Plus, Santa will read some of those letters on our Facebook page. {Find Out More}
When: December 3, 10, 17, 2020; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Carlisle Reservation Equestrian Center, 13630 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050
Cost: FREE (Visitors are asked to bring one non-perishable food item to be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank)

A Cavalier Christmas
Walsh alumni, friends and their families are encouraged to bring their children (or grandchildren) to campus to enjoy festive lights, a live nativity, Christmas carols, cookies and cocoa, pictures with Santa, and much more! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 5, 2020; 4:30pm
Where: Walsh University, 2020 E. Maple St., North Canton, OH 44720
Cost: $20 [REGISTER]

Visit with Santa in Conneaut
Come meet the big man himself! {Find Out More}
When: December 5, 12 & 19, 2020; 4:30pm-7pm
Where: 392 Middle Rd., Conneaut, OH 44030
Cost: FREE

Make it Merry…Make it Kent!
Grab your coats, mittens and masks and enjoy the magic of the season as you stroll through downtown Kent with wonder and delight at the holiday lights, window decorations, and festive feel of the season. Our Kent State Hotel & Conference Center will be beautifully transformed to “Miracle on Erie Street” where Santa and Mrs. Claus will be part of a live window display, waving and wishing “Happy Holidays to all, and to all a good night!” Indoor Santa visits will not be permitted. Each family will receive a free child’s book (while supplies last) provided by the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce as part of their Books for Kids Program in partnership with the Kent Free Library. Children can drop off their letters to Santa in the North Pole Post mailbox located out front of the Hotel. Letters must be in an envelope with childs name and address printed on the envelope. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 5, 2020; 6pm-8pm
Where: Downtown Kent, OH
Cost: FREE

Bowl with Santa at Roseland Lanes
Visit with Santa and enjoy music, dancing, games, and bowling. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, December 6, 2020; 2pm-4pm
Where: 26383 Broadway Ave., Oakwood Village, OH 44146
Cost: $9/person, $50/lane

Santa's Wonderland at Cabela's
Join your local Cabela's for this beloved family tradition with magical enhancements to keep everyone safe this holiday season. Then, enjoy free holiday fun at Santa's Wonderland through Dec. 24th. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, November 7-December 24, 2020
Where: Cabela's, 35685 Chester Rd., Avon, OH 44011
Cost: FREE [REGISTER]

Santa in the Big Red Barn
Meet Santa, visit the workshop and North Pole Post Office. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 12, 2020; 10am-2pm
Where: Case-Barlow Farm, 1931 Barlow Rd., Hudson, OH 44236
Cost: FREE

Holiday Party at Make Believe Family Fun Center
Santa is coming to Make Believe! Take pictures with Santa and enjoy unlimited attractions and arcade (no tickets will be awarded). Plus, there will be crafts, games, activities, Christmas movies, Christmas music, and ugly sweater contest, and more! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, December 13, 2020; 11am-2pm
Where: 8303 Day Dr., Parma, OH 44129
Cost: $29.99/person

Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit Cafe O'Play
The Kringles will be in the party room for photos and wish lists from all the good little boys and girls. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, December 23, 2020; 6pm-8pm
Where: 911 Graham Rd., Ste. 27, Stow, OH 44221
Cost: Included with regular play admission

More Christmas Fun

Want more holiday fun? Check out our Christmas Events Guide filled with many fun things to do this holiday season.

We Hope these events return in 2021

FREE Christmas Shop Open House at Hartville Hardware
The annual Christmas Shop Open House features scratch ‘n save discount cards, offering 20% to 100% OFF select Christmas Shop purchases. Family Fun Night on Friday includes children's face painting, balloon twisters, character appearances, and more! Live music and free photos with Santa on Saturday add to the festivity, all while shopping the 8,000+-square-foot Christmas Shop. {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: 1315 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
Cost: FREE

Pictures & Cookies with Santa
Each family will get professional digital photos with Santa by Ever After Imagery and enjoy delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies and milk or coffee. Plus kids can write letters to Santa and make a craft. {Find Out More]
When: TBA
Where: Sacred Spaces 216, 6397 Eastland Rd., 2nd Floor, Brook Park, OH 44142
Cost: Family of 2: $20, Family of 3: $25, Family of 4+: $30 (Tickets are required. Little ones under age 2 are free and do not count as a family member for the purpose of pricing.)

Oberlin Holiday Bazaar
Come for the shopping and enjoy the event! In addition to the 65+ craft and product vendors, enjoy free face painting, visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Santa & Me Pictures, Santa's Elves, 50/50 Raffle, and door prizes! {Find Out More}
When: TBA
Where: The Lodge of New Russia Township, 46300 Butternut Ridge Rd., Oberlin, OH 44074
Cost: Admission TBA

FREE Winter Wonderland at Massillon Public Library
Stop by the library before the Massillon Holiday Parade, when the Children’s Department will host Holiday Traditions Around the World, an open house event with a variety of activities taking place throughout the library, including pictures with Santa, stories with Mrs. Claus, Santa Training School, crafts and games. {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: 208 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, OH 44646
Cost: FREE

Santa in the Greenhouse at Corso's Flower & Garden Center
The season kicks-off with Open House Christmas Weekend November 9-10, followed by pictures with Santa and the Reindeer Blitzen on select dates in November and December. {Find Out More}
When: TBA
Where: 3404 Milan Rd., Sandusky, OH 44870
Cost: Pictures with Santa & Blitzen: $5 per family

FREE Kids Friday at the Hall at the Pro Football Hall of Fame
This annual tradition takes place the day after Thanksgiving as a way of kicking off the holiday season and welcoming families to a fun-filled day of activities, holiday cheer, and giveaways. All kids will receive an NFL grab bag (while supplies last). Plus, meet and take pictures with Santa. {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: 2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44708
Cost: Up to 4 kids (age 12 and under) FREE with 1 paid adult admission

FREE Middleburg Heights Community Tree Lighting
Bring in the Holiday Season with holiday cookies and refreshments, special musical performances, refreshments, games and inflatables, and indoor ice rink, and live reindeer. Take a free photo with Santa. Plus, new this year, families can enjoy a sleigh ride! {Find Out More}
When: TBA
Where: Middleburg Heights Community Center, 16000 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Cost: FREE

FREE Winterfest at Bain Cabin
Visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves. {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: 21077 N. Park Dr., Cleveland, OH 44126
Cost: FREE

FREE Country Hearth Christmas & Visit Santa at Burton Log Cabin
On Friday evening, enjoy caroling and a Christmas parade. Then, on Saturday, start the day early with the Ugly Sweater 5k, followed by a Hot Cocoa Walk and Candy Cane Hunt. Santa will be at the Burton Chamber Log Cabin starting the day after Thanksgiving (Fri, Sat, Sun 12-4) and every Saturday and Sunday (12-4) before Christmas. {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: Burton Village, OH 44021
Cost: FREE

FREE Christmas at the Depot
Santa will be at the Orville Train Depot, where he arrives at 1pm, so bring the kids and your camera! Celebrate at the depot decorated for Christmas and car-loads of holiday spirit. Enjoy operating train layouts as well as refreshments for all, and be sure to check out the new, unique items in the gift shop. {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: 145 Depot St., Orrville, OH 44667
Cost: FREE

FREE Santa’s Winter Barn at MetroParks Farm
Santa is getting ready for the big day but has agreed to bring some of his animals from around the world for a visit. Great photo opportunity to sit in Santa’s sleigh and see a reindeer. This event is held in the Barn, so dress for the weather. {Find Out More]
When: TBA
Where: 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH 44406
Cost: FREE; Children’s craft option: $1 (cash only)

The Cleveland Pops Orchestra: Holiday Spectacular
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of traditional and popular holiday music and song matched with the magical blend of your Cleveland Pops Orchestra and Pops Chorus, plus the mellow voice and showmanship of nationally acclaimed entertainer Michael Preaceley. Sing along with the audience in a delightful selection of holiday carols and songs. Enjoy more holiday music and magic in the Connor Palace lobby before show and during intermission. Visit with adorable, adoptable puppies and kittens from local shelters. Take family photos with Santa Claus. {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: Connor Palace, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115
Cost: $19-$45 (Registration is required. Guests are asked to bring new toys and games to help the City Mission distribute gifts to bring joy to needy children in our city.)

FREE Santa's Magical Storytime at Massillon Public Library
Santa’s Magical Story Time will fill your heart with old-fashioned Christmas cheer as Santa himself tells stories of the North Pole. To make the evening even more special, there will be time at the end of the program for children to meet Santa Claus himself! {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: 208 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, OH 44646
Cost: FREE (Registration is required.)

Crafts with Santa at Wittle Town
Make cute crafts with Santa at Wittle Town! Bring your camera and take some photos to print on holiday cards. {Find Out More}
When: TBA
Where: 5296 Detroit Rd., Sheffield Village, OH 44035
Cost: Regular admission + $2 craft fee (Registration is required.)

FREE Gingerbread House Party at Wayne County Public Library
Kick-off the holiday season with the Creston Branch Library. Visit with Santa, write a letter to the North Pole, and make a gingerbread house! {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: Creston Branch, 116 S. Main St., Creston, OH 44217
Cost: FREE (Registration is required; register here.)

WECPTA's An Evening with Santa at Westlake United Methodist Church
Bring your family for an evening of holiday crafts, child activities, and an opportunity to sit with Santa for a photo! Santa's Workshop will be open for children to shop for their siblings and parents. Our silent auction will offer a range of special gifts. And our cookies & milk station will be stocked throughout the evening. {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: Westlake United Methodist Church, 27650 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake, OH 44145
Cost: $5 per family (Registration is required.)

Jingle Mutts at Mill Creek Park
After the hike down the Artist Trail enjoy cookies and refreshments at Pioneer Pavilion, and don’t forget to get a holiday photo of your canine with Santa. MetroMutts members receive festive jingle bell collars. {Find Out More}
When: TBA
Where: Pioneer Pavilion, 876 Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH 44511
Cost: FREE for MetroMutts Members, $2 for not-yet-members (Call the Wick Recreation Area at 330-740.7114 to register before 12/5.)

Annual Christmas Special at Jamie's Flea Market
Get your picture taken with Santa. Drawing each hour to give away gift certificates. {Find Out More}
When: TBA
Where: 46388 Telegraph Rd., South Amherst, OH 44001
Cost: $1 per photo

FREE Christmas at the Farm
Stop by for a visit with Santa and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies in the cabin. Stop in the Christmas Shoppe in the Gibbs house and visit with the farm animals. {Find Out More}
When: TBA
Where: Stearns Homestead, 6975 Ridge Rd., Parma, OH 44129
Cost: FREE, Photos with Santa: $5

FREE Christmas in Peninsula
Santa himself will welcome children at Trail Mix – Peninsula from 1pm-3pm on Saturdays and Sundays in December. His elves will help children make special gifts. {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: Main St., Peninsula, OH 44264
Cost: FREE

FREE Light the Way at Good Shepherd Methodist Church
Hear the Christmas story, plus enjoy lights, carols, pictures with Santa, cookie decorating, and more. {Find Out More}
When: TBA
Where: 5930 State Rd., Parma, OH 44134
Cost: FREE

FREE North Pole at Bain Cabin
Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, crafts and a special visit with Santa Claus. {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: 21077 N. Park Dr., Cleveland, OH 44126
Cost: FREE for members, Residents: $2 per adult, $1 per child (ages 2-5), Nonresidents: $3 per adult, $2 per child (ages 2-5)

FREE Santa at the Gazebo
Santa will be at the Gazebo every Thursday from 6-8 pm until Christmas! Bring your own camera and enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies. {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: Downtown Wadsworth, OH 44281
Cost: FREE

Santa & Mrs. Claus Meet-and-Greet at Geauga County Public Library
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and tell them what you want for Christmas. Families will be assigned a ticket number and are invited to enjoy activities, crafts and refreshments while waiting for their turn to meet the famous Claus couple. {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: Bainbridge Branch, 17222 Snyder Rd., Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Cost: A professional photographer will be on-hand to take a portrait for a $10 donation to the Friends of Bainbridge Library.

FREE Winter Fest
This year, Hartville MarketPlace will be having two horse-drawn carriages, a live animal Christmas nativity, ice carvings, face painter, balloon twisters, and much more! Be sure to stop for a picture with Santa! {Find Out More]
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
Cost: FREE

FREE Pictures with Santa at All City Candy
Bring the kids and your phone or camera to snap some FREE pictures with Santa at our Richmond Heights store, and pick up some sweet treats and stocking stuffers for the holidays. {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: All City Candy, 746 Richmond Rd., Richmond Heights, OH 44143
Cost: FREE

FREE Ho Ho Ho Hiking with Santa & Buddy the Elf! at Geauga Park District
Discover the wonders of the season on a magical hike with Santa Claus and Buddy the Elf! Santa will also be available after the hike for photos and wish lists. {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Rd. (Route 87), Russell, OH 44072
Cost: FREE (Registration is required.)

FREE Holiday Light Celebration
This holiday tradition, enjoyed by the community for the past 30 years, includes free photos with Santa, hot chocolate and donuts. Santa will arrive by Uniontown fire truck at 6:30pm. {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: McNamara, Demczyk Co., LPA, 12370 Cleveland Ave. NW, Uniontown, OH 44685
Cost: FREE

Cookies ‘N Milk with Santa Donation Drive
Come see Santa and bring a donation to help infants and teens in need. {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: Re/Max Oasis Dream Homes, 133 W. Boyer St., Wadsworth, OH 44281
Cost: Bring a donation

FREE Santa Visit at Massillon Public Library
Visit with Santa at the Library. {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: 208 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, OH 44646
Cost: FREE

Open Gym with Santa at Olmsted Performing Arts
Does your child have Christmas spirit and a ton of excitement for the Christmas holiday? Bring your child to Olmsted Performing Arts where your children will bounce, swing, and flip through the gym for 90 minutes with special guest, Santa! Your child will have a chance to talk to Santa, and you may take as many pictures as you like! {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: Olmsted Performing Arts, 611 W. Bagley Rd., Berea, OH 44017
Cost: $14 (Pre-registration is required. Limited spaces available. Parents must remain in the gym with their child.)