Where To Visit Santa In Massachusetts
Ready to visit Santa with your kids this year? We’ve got you covered with this roundup of 31 opportunities to see the big guy (or Mrs. Claus!), organized alphabetically by town. Make sure you check the direct listings for updates and schedule changes.
Auburn
1. Santa appears at the Auburn Mall through Christmas Eve and hosts a Breakfast with Santa on December 14, while Caring Santa arrives for visitors with special needs on November 24
Avon
2. Enjoy The Enchanted Village as you visit with Santa inside Jordan's Furniture November 23 through Christmas Eve
Beverly
3. Have breakfast with Santa, take photos, write letters, and go home with a goody bag at the Greater Beverly YMCA on December 15
Boston
4. The Bay State Model Railroad Museum has its holiday open house with a visit from Santa on December 7-8
5. Take Selfies with Santa on November 30 and December 7, 14, and 21, or pet photos with Santa Paws at Faneuil Hall
6. Prudential Center has Santa visits every day from November 23 through Christmas Eve
7. The Franklin Park Zoo offers free photos with Santa on December 14
Braintree
8. South Shore Plaza hosts St. Nick through December 24, with Caring Santa for visitors with special needs arriving on December 1 and pet photos with Santa on November 24-December 8
Burlington
9. Burlington Mall welcomes guests who want to chat with Santa through Christmas Eve, has pet photos with Santa on November 17-24 and December 15-22, plus visits with Caring Santa for kids with special needs during the week of December 1 & 8
Cambridge
10. Cambridgeside Galleria brings Santa to the mall for free photos through November 29-December 24
Chestnut Hill
11. The Shops at Chestnut Hill have Santa onsite November 22 through Christmas Eve, with a visit from Caring Santa for visitors with special needs on December 8, and a pet photo night on December 1
Concord
12. Santa visits the decorated greenhouse at Verrill Farm on December 7, with complimentary refreshments
Foxborough
13. At the Bass Pro Shops’ Santa's Wonderland, not only are the photos with Santa free, the crafts and games are as well
Ipswich
14. Santa visits Marini Farm on December 1, with complimentary hayrides and hot chocolate for everyone
Marblehead
15. Enjoy live performances and welcome Mr. and Mrs. Claus as they arrive by lobster boat on December 7
Marlborough
16. Visit with Santa at the Solomon Pond Mall through December 24 and hosts a breakfast on November 30, while kids with special needs can see Caring Santa on December 1
Mendon
17. Southwick’s Zoo hosts a Winter Wonderland every weekend with train rides, Santa Sightings, and more
Natick
18. Natick Mall welcomes Santa daily through December 24, offers a sensory-friendly experience on November 24, and takes photos with pets through December 16
North Andover
19. Make holiday crafts in the decorated barn at Smolak Farms for a relaxed way to see Santa December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, and 21
20. Eat breakfast or have tea with Mrs. Claus on December 7 or 15
North Attleboro
21. The Emerald Square Mall hosts Santa through Christmas Eve, including Caring Santa for visitors with special needs on December 8, and pet photos with Santa on November 24 and December 1
Peabody
22. Northshore Mall has ongoing opportunities to visit with Santa Claus through December 24 including Caring Santa visits on December 1 and 8, plus Pet Photos on November 24 and December 1
23. Ice skate with Santa at the Peabody Skating Rink on December 22
Salem
24. Bring your camera when Black Santa returns to enjoy free photos at this family-friendly event
Sandwich
25. Take photos with Santa in a Model T at Gardens Aglow, then wander through 100 acres of twinkling holiday displays, family-friendly activities, marshmallow-roasting, live performances, model trains, and baby animals
Saugus
26. Santa arrives at the Square One Mall through Christmas Eve, with an appearance from Caring Santa on December 1 and and pet photos on November 24
Salisbury
27. Visit with Santa amidst 150 sparkling holiday trees at the SeaFestival of Trees
Somerville
28. Bring your pet to meet Santa on December 8
Stoneham
29. Meet Santa daily between November 22 and December 24 and greet Mrs. Claus as well on December 4, 11, 18 and 24 during ZooLights at Stone Zoo
Waltham
30. It’s breakfast, photos, and gifts with Santa at the French Club on December 1
Wellesley
31. The Festival of Trees welcomes Santa to the Carriage House on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout the season
Where to see Santa in Massachusetts