You better watch out, you better not cry. You better not pout, we’re telling you why, MHOTC has inside intel on Santa. Here’s where you can take the kids to share their gift wishes with the jolly man himself. Unless noted, all visits with Santa are FREE and he’s around through Christmas Eve. Do check, as some sites only let the kiddos onto Santa’s lap if you pay for a photo package.
We’ll continue to update the map as the Chief Scheduling Elf sends us more information, so check back often. Simply move your mouse over the location to find the Santa nearest you.
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Santa’s Wonderland / Photo source: Bass Pro Shops
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops
Customers also get a FREE 4×6 studio-quality photo with Santa, as well as a FREE digital download for social media. Additional photo packages are available. Reservations required. 7970 Northfield Blvd., Denver. Opens November 3, 2024.
Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s Lone Tree
Customers also get a FREE 4×6 studio-quality photo with Santa, as well as a FREE digital download for social media. Additional photo packages are available. Reservations required. 10670 Cabela Dr., Lone Tree. Opens November 3, 2024.
Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s Thornton
Customers also get a FREE 4×6 studio-quality photo with Santa, as well as a FREE digital download for social media. Additional photo packages are available. Reservations required. 14050 Lincoln St., Thornton. Opens November 3, 2024.
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
Santa’s Flight Academy is an immersive holiday experience that can be done while waiting in line to see Santa. This yearly fete features buttons, baubles and light up displays to entertain kids while they doddle in line.
Besides being able to take photos with Santa, children can pretend to be elite cadets in order to join Santa’s flight crew. After being fitted for a virtual flight suit, they help Santa prepare his sleigh to deliver presents around the world. The experience ends with a magical snowfall dance party inside Santa’s sleigh. It’s a cute adventure for little kids, but expect plenty of eye rolls from tweens.
Visits with Santa are FREE (no personal photos allowed), but there is a charge for photos. Packages start at $39.99. Go here to make your reservation but note, reservations can only be made by prepaying for photos. Use the code LOTC for for FREE 5×7 photo with Package A. Santa is around during all mall hours. 3000 E. 1st Ave., Denver. Opens November 7, 2024.
Colorado Mills
Look for Santa at the Santa Photo Experience starting November 18 at 11 a.m. most days. To save time and skip the line, reserve your spot here. Use the code LOTC for for FREE 5×7 photo with Package A. Santa’s Cabin is in the Dining Pavilion near Entry 4, between In the dining pavilion between Haagen-Dazs and Oakley Vault. 14500 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Opens November 15, 2024.
FlatIron Crossing
Broomfield mall hosts Santa HQ at the base of the Grand Staircase. FlatIron Crossing has a time-saving twist with a way to reserve your spot to visit with Santa. Simply go here to make a reservation and prepay for photos. Packages start at $39.99. Use the code LOTC for for FREE 5×7 photo with Package A. Visits with Santa are FREE (no personal photos allowed). Pet photos with Santa available November 11, 18 & 25, December 4. 1 W. FlatIron Crossing Dr., Broomfield, 720-887-7467. Opens November 7, 2024.
Park Meadows Mall
Santa is at the mall in Dillard’s Court. Check their website for days and times. Visits with Santa are FREE (no personal photos allowed), but there is a charge for photos. Photo packages, which include a call from Santa, start at $39.99. Use the code LOTC for for FREE 5×7 photo with Package A.
Keep in mind there are eight special pet nights too. You can reserve your spot here. Pricing and pass info can be found on the Park Meadows website. 8401 Park Meadows Circle Dr., Lone Tree. Opens November 7, 2024.
The Santa Experience at Southwest Plaza
Visiting Santa is FREE (no personal photos allowed). Photo packages start at $39.99. Make a reservation to see Santa and spend less time in line. Use the code LOTC for for FREE 5×7 photo with Package A. Cats and dogs can join the fun too on select nights from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., same rates apply. 8501 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. Opens November 15, 2024.
Town Center at Aurora
Santa will be waiting for you at the lower level by Dillard’s. Visiting Santa is FREE (no personal photos allowed). Photo packages start at $39.99. Make a reservation to see Santa and spend less time in line. Use the code LOTC for for FREE 5×7 photo with Package A. 14200 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora. Opens November 15, 2024.
Santa an The Orchard at Town Center Winterfest / photo by Gretchen TeBockhorst
Orchard Town Center
Photos with Santa are totally FREE and you can take them with your own phone or camera. (There will be an elf helper who can take photos for group shots.) Enjoy all the holiday magic at The Orchard’s grand tree on Town Center Drive and come see Santa every Friday, Saturday & Sunday from November 23 to December 22 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Note: Because this is an outdoor event, if the temperature drops below 20 degrees the event will be canceled for that day. 14697 Delaware St., Westminster. Opens November 23, 2024.
Southlands
Santa will be at the Southlands Pole (Guest Services at the Clock Tower) from November 23 to December 24. Visiting Santa is FREE (no personal photos allowed). Photo packages start at $39.99. NOTE!! There will be 4 special days when photos with Santa are totally FREE. They are Saturday, November 23 and Monday to Wednesday, November 25 to 27. Make reservations for FREE days here ASAP. Hours vary, but typically Santa is on the scene at 11 a.m. Visits are by reservation on specific days/times. Go here for those dates and hours. 6155 S. Main St., Aurora. Opens November 23, 2024.
The Streets at SouthGlenn
Santa hangs out at the SouthGlenn Guest Services office from November 22 through December 22. Hours and days vary, but he is usually there by noon. There is no reservation system. Bring your own camera to capture the moment for FREE. Go here for a complete list of dates and hours. 6851 S. Vine St. #200, Centennial. Opens November 22, 2024.
Outlets at Castle Rock
Santa’s House is just north of the Food Court. Hours vary, but for the most part his expect to find him there between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. and until 7 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Starting December 16 he clocks in daily at 11 a.m. Visiting Santa is FREE and parents can take their own photos for FREE. However, visits with Santa do require a reservation. You also have the option to buy a photo packages starting at $39.99. Make your reservation here. 5050 Factory Shops Blvd., Castle Rock. Opens December 1, 2024.
St. Nick on the Bricks
At the Downtown Boulder Visitors Information Center (1303 Pearl St.) on Saturdays, November 30 through December 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your list and a camera to capture the memories. Tired of waiting in line? Take a FREE ride on the 100% Electric Tebo Train aka Snowflake Express. Children ages 10 and under (along with accompanying adults) will chug along Pearl Street. The Snowflake Express boards in front of Wells Fargo (1242 Pearl St). Last train leaves the station at 2 p.m. Santa may move inside the Boulder Information Center in case of bad weather. Opens November 29, 2024.
McGregor Square
Visit with Saint Nick himself at Milepost Zero and tell him all of your Christmas wishes! Bring the whole family and snap the perfect holiday photo with Santa and Mrs Claus. Santa will be inside Milepost Zero on Saturdays November 30, December 7 & 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays December 8, 15 & 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1601 19th St., Ste. 150, Denver. Opens November 30, 2024.
Santa at Union Station / Source: Denver Union Station
Special Appearances in 2024
November 16: Santa Photos on the Trolley, Aurora. 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. For the first time ever, Santa is making a stop at the Aurora History Museum and trading in his red sleigh for Aurora’s iconic Trolley Trailer 610. Bring your own camera. Suggested donation of $5 per group or donate what you can. 15051 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora.
November 16: Santa Paws at Aspen Grove. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Professional photos of you and your furry friend with Santa. Tickets are $20. Buy tickets here. Find Santa inside Deja Pooch (Spec #342 near Timbuk Toys). Proceeds benefit Pepper’s Senior Dog Sanctuary. 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton.
November 22: The Streets at SouthGlenn, Centennial. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Grand Parade features Santa’s arrival (with Mrs. Claus) and a tree lighting. Afterward, kids can visit with Santa. 6851 S. Vine St. #200, Centennial.
November 29: Larimer Square, Denver. 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Share your wishlist with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Larimer Square pergola. 1430 Larimer St., Denver.
November 30: Niwot Holiday Parade with Santa. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holiday Parade starts at 11 a.m. Participants will march down 2nd Ave from Murray St. to Niwot Rd. When the parade finishes Santa will be in the Grange until 1 p.m.
November 30: Echter’s Garden Center. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your own camera. A nonperishable donation for the Arvada Community Table Food Bank would be appreciated. 5150 Garrison St., Arvada.
November 30: Little Man Ice Cream. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The store transforms into Santa’s Little Man Ice Cream Factory. Bring the family out to meet Santa for photos with the entire family, storytelling and caroling. 4411 W. Colfax Ave., Denver.
December 1: Union Station. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available in the Great Hall for FREE family photos. Note: Photos will be taken by Santa’s helpers on your personal phone or camera. Line wait times can be up to 3 hours. Grab St. Nick Express skip-the-line tickets for $50 per family.
December 1: Pink Attic Cat at Aspen Grove. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Santa Claus will be at the Pink Attic Cat shop (space 140, in block 100) in his vintage sleigh to meet with families, tell stories, hear wishes, and available for photos (with your phone or camera). 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton.
December 5: Lakewood Lights. 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Santa will be setup in his workshop, located in the Heritage Lakewood Visitor Center. Meet and greets are FREE. Please arrive at the beginning of the evening to reserve your place in the queue. They will take down your name and cell phone number and will text you when it’s your turn to meet Santa! Reservations will be taken as long as space and time permit.
December 6 & 7: Englewood Holiday Express, 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Belleview Farm is transformed into the North Pole with festive lights and decorations to create a Winter Wonderland. Visit Santa in his workshop and drop off your wish list. Then, sit down by our open fire, enjoy a hot drink, and roast some s’mores. Enjoy unlimited train rides and the beautiful lights. Admission: $14 per person. 5001 S. Inca Dr., Englewood.
December 6: Noel Northglenn, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves are on hand. Kids crafts, live entertainment, treats, carriage rides and other magical surprises. Northglenn Recreation Center, 1 E. Memorial Pkwy., Northglenn.
Santa at Ridge at 38. Source: Ridge at 38.
December 7: Sensory Friendly Photos with Santa, Westminster. 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The Orchard Town Center, in partnership with Autism Colorado, offers children and young adults with ASD a private, comfortable visit with Santa. Each family will have a dedicated 7-minute time slot for photos and a chat in a calm, low-sensory environment. Parents and caretakers are required to reserve their spot through on Autism Colorado website’s events page. 14697 Delaware St., Westminster.
December 7: Ridge at 38th, Wheat Ridge. Holiday Celebration from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. FREE hot chocolate, cider, cookies, live entertainment. horse-drawn carriage rides and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Tree lighting at 6:15 p.m. Event at Wheat Ridge Recreation Center this year due to The Green at 38th construction. 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge.
December 7: Centennial Jingle Jam. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy holiday treats, a visit with Santa and performances by local school and dance groups. Bring your camera for photos. Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave.
December 7: Breakfast with Santa at Outlets at Castle Rock, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cheerful holiday pancake breakfast with the big man in red. Stick around after for crafts, photo opportunities, live music and more. Free to attend, but attendees are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy for toy drive.
December 7: Santa Paws, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Well-behaved pups may visit Santa at The Orchard Town Center for a free photo opportunity. Photos can be taken with a cell phone or personal camera. 14697 Delaware St., Westminster.
See Santa at Aspen Grove in Littleton / Photo: Aspen Grove
December 7: Echter’s Garden Center. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your own camera. A nonperishable donation for the Arvada Community Table Food Bank would be appreciated. 5150 Garrison St., Arvada.
December 7: Little Man Ice Cream. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The store transforms into Santa’s Little Man Ice Cream Factory. Bring the family out to meet Santa for photos with the entire family, storytelling and caroling. 4411 W. Colfax Ave., Denver.
December 7: Westminster City Hall Plaza, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Visit with Santa. The full-size sleigh and kid-size train are perfect settings for family photos. Remember to bring your camera. 4800 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster.
December 7: Larimer Square, Denver. 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Share your wishlist with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Larimer Square pergola. 1430 Larimer St., Denver.
December 8: Murdoch’s (all stores). 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Snap a photo with Santa in a fun holiday display. Bring the whole family, pets included.
December 10: Five Points Holiday Stroll, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Visit with Santa and tell him your wishes. Bring your camera. Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton St., Denver.
Get a free photo with Santa at Union Station.
December 8: Union Station. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available in the Great Hall for FREE family photos. Note: Photos will be taken by Santa’s helpers on your personal phone or camera. Line wait times can be up to 3 hours. Grab St. Nick Express skip-the-line tickets for $50 per family.
December 8: Echter’s Garden Center. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This is also Santa Paws Day, so you can bring your pet, too. Bring your own camera. A nonperishable donation for the Arvada Community Table Food Bank would be appreciated. 5150 Garrison St., Arvada.
December 8: Pink Attic Cat at Aspen Grove. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Santa Claus will be at the Pink Attic Cat shop (space 140, in block 100) in his vintage sleigh to meet with families, tell stories, hear wishes, and available for photos (with your phone or camera). 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton.
December 13, 14 & 15: Thornton WinterFest. Santa and his elves will meet with kids in Santa’s Village on Friday from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sunday from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bring your own camera as professional services are no longer available. Winterfest includes live music, lighted maze, ice skating, ice carving demos, heated beer garden, food vendors & more. Carpenter Park Fields, 108th & Colorado Blvd.
December 13 & 14: Englewood Holiday Express, 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Belleview Farm is transformed into the North Pole with festive lights and decorations to create a Winter Wonderland. Visit Santa in his workshop and drop off your wish list. Then, sit down by our open fire, enjoy a hot drink, and roast some s’mores. Enjoy unlimited train rides and the beautiful lights. Admission: $14 per person. 5001 S. Inca Dr., Englewood.
December 14: Echter’s Garden Center. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your own camera. A nonperishable donation for the Arvada Community Table Food Bank would be appreciated. 5150 Garrison St., Arvada.
December 14: Little Man Ice Cream. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The store transforms into Santa’s Little Man Ice Cream Factory. Bring the family out to meet Santa for photos with the entire family, storytelling and caroling. 4411 W. Colfax Ave., Denver.
December 14: Larimer Square, Denver. 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Share your wishlist with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Larimer Square pergola. 1430 Larimer St., Denver.
December 14: Santa Paws at Magnolia Hotel, Denver. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free photos with Santa by Amanda Engel Photography. A suggested donation of $35 will go 100% to the Freedom Service Dogs organization. Also, free holiday treats, beverage stations, cash bar and live music. RSVP requested. In the Magnolia Ballroom across the street from the hotel. 818 17th St., Denver.
December 15: Union Station. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available in the Great Hall for FREE family photos. Note: Photos will be taken by Santa’s helpers on your personal phone or camera. Line wait times can be up to 3 hours. Grab St. Nick Express skip-the-line tickets for $50 per family.
December 15: Pink Attic Cat at Aspen Grove. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Santa Claus will be at the Pink Attic Cat shop (space 140, in block 100) in his vintage sleigh to meet with families, tell stories, hear wishes, and available for photos (with your phone or camera). 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton.
December 21: Little Man Ice Cream. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The store transforms into Santa’s Little Man Ice Cream Factory. Bring the family out to meet Santa for photos with the entire family, storytelling and caroling. 4411 W. Colfax Ave., Denver.
December 21: Larimer Square, Denver. 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Share your wishlist with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Larimer Square pergola. 1430 Larimer St., Denver.
December 22: Union Station. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available in the Great Hall for FREE family photos. Note: Photos will be taken by Santa’s helpers on your personal phone or camera. Line wait times can be up to 3 hours. Grab St. Nick Express skip-the-line tickets for $50 per family.
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