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
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. Free holiday giveaways for the kids. Reservations required. 7970 Northfield Blvd., Denver. Opens November 6.
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. Free holiday giveaways for the kids. Reservations required. 10670 Cabela Dr., Lone Tree. Opens November 6.
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. Free holiday giveaways for the kids. Reservations required. 14050 Lincoln St., Thornton. Opens November 6.
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
Santa’s Flight Academy, an immersive holiday experience, returns again this year. In addition to being able to take photos with Santa, children will be transformed into elite cadets in order to join Santa’s flight crew. After being fitted for a virtual flight suit, they will help Santa prepare his sleigh to deliver presents around the world. 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 and pre-pay for photos. Santa is around during all mall hours. 3000 E. 1st Ave., Denver. Opens November 12.
Colorado Mills
Look for Santa at the Santa Photo Experience starting November 18 at 11 a.m. most days. Then, after Thanksgiving he clocks in around 10 a.m. and in the week leading up to Christmas around 9 a.m. To save time and skip the line, reserve a Fast Pass. Santa’s Cabin is in Neighborhood 3 near Target. 14500 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Opens November 18.
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. Visits with Santa are FREE (no personal photos allowed). Pet photos with Santa available November 29, December 6 & 13. 1 W. FlatIron Crossing Dr., Broomfield, 720-887-7467. Opens November 12.
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 start at $39.99. You can reserve your Fast Pass here. Every Monday (through December 20) from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. is Pet Photo Night with Santa. Pricing and pass info can be found on the Park Meadows website. 8401 Park Meadows Circle Dr., Lone Tree. Opens November 12.
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. 8501 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. Opens November 19.
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. 14200 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora. Opens November 18.
Orchard Town Center
Photos with Santa are totally FREE and you can take them with your own phone. Enjoy all the holiday magic at The Orchard’s grand tree on Town Center Drive and come see Santa on the following dates and times: November 20 (5 p.m. to 7 p.m.), December 3 to 5 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.), December 10 to 12 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.), December 17 to 19 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.), December 23 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and December 24 (11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 14697 Delaware St., Westminster. Opens November 20.
Southlands
Santa will be at the Southlands Pole from November 20 to December 24. Visiting Santa is FREE. FREE Santa photos will be offered on Saturday, November 20 and Monday to Wednesday, November 22 to 24. On all other dates, there is a charge for a photo package, which starts at $19.95. Hours vary, but typically Santa is on the scene at 11 a.m. All visits and photos are by reservation only. Go here for those dates and hours. 6155 S. Main St., Aurora. Opens November 20.
The Streets at SouthGlenn
Santa hangs out at the SouthGlenn Guest Services office from November 20 through December 24. Hours vary, but he is usually there by 4 p.m. on Thursday and Fridays and by noon on weekends and daily starting December 18. 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 20.
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 5 p.m. on Sundays. Starting December 20 he clocks in 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 November 27.
St. Nick on the Bricks
Outside on the 1300 block of S. Pearl Street on Saturdays, November 27 through December 18 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. Last train leaves the station at 2 p.m. at 1th and Pearl St. (in front of the Capital One Cafe). Santa may move inside the Boulder Information Center in case of bad weather. Opens November 27.
Santa at Union Station
Special Appearances in 2021
November 19: The Streets at SouthGlenn, Centennial. 6 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 27: Hollyday Market, Aurora. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Santa will be on site for FREE photos. South Holly Church, 7101 S. Holly St., Centennial.
November 27: Jared’s Nursery & Garden, Littleton. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit with Santa, no waiting lines, no charge. Take your own pictures. Hot cider, cocoa and cookies. 10500 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton.
November 27: 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 28: Murdoch’s (all stores). 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Get a holiday picture of the family (pet’s included!) taken by a pro at your local Murdoch’s. There is no cost for the photo. It’s FREE! After the event, photos will be available December 3 to 25 to share with family and friends. You are welcome to bring your own personal camera to snap a photo as well.
November 28: Union Station. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available in the Great Hall for FREE family photos. Grab St. Nick Express skip-the-line tickets for $50 per family, which includes a keepsake Denver Union Station ornament.
December 3: Noel Northglenn. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves are on hand. Kids crafts, elf led Holiday Hoopla Hula Hooping, live entertainment, treats, carriage rides and other magical surprises. Northglenn Recreation Center, 1 E. Memorial Pkwy., Northglenn.
December 3 & 4: Englewood Holiday Express, 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 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: $12 per person. 5001 S. Inca Dr., Englewood.
December 4 & 5: Santa’s House, Boulder. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, play carnival games — everybody wins! (game tickets 25¢ each), enjoy musical performances and be entertained by Mother Goose. Each child receives a commemorative ornament. Bring your own camera. Admission: $5 (cash only). Pi Beta Phi Sorority House, 890 11th St., Boulder.
December 4: Jared’s Nursery & Garden, Littleton. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit with Santa, no waiting lines, no charge. Take your own pictures. Hot cider, cocoa and cookies. 10500 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton.
December 4: Fab-Yule-Us Night at Aspen Grove, Littleton. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Santa will be onsite for photos and Mrs. Claus is hosting story time (4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.). Hop in a horse drawn carriage for a romantic ride. Holiday crafts, free cocoa to first 50 kids and selfie wall. Bring your own camera. In the Holiday Tree Lot, 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton.
December 4: 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 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Gather on the Green on Ridge at 38 at 6:30 p.m. to be a part of the magical tree lighting ceremony. This is the City’s official tree lighting ceremony with more than 12,000 multi-color bulbs that light up the spectacular 25-foot evergreen! 7101 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge.
Santa at Ridge at 38
December 4: ARC Store. 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your camera to take photos of the kiddos with Santa. 16801 E. Iliff Ave., Aurora.
December 4: Outlets at Castle Rock – Breakfast with Santa. 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Pancake breakfast at the Food Court. Families can flip flap jacks with Santa and other holiday characters while enjoying a DJ and a photo booth. Breakfast is a $5 per person donation to The Help and Hope Center or a donated item from the following list: toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet paper, feminine products, shampoo/conditioner, body wash, hairbrush, bath towels
December 5: Union Station. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available in the Great Hall for FREE family photos. Grab St. Nick Express skip-the-line tickets for $50 per family, which includes a keepsake Denver Union Station ornament.
December 10 & 11: Englewood Holiday Express, 3 p.m. to 8 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: $12 per person. 5001 S. Inca Dr., Englewood.
December 10 & 11: Thornton WinterFest. Santa and his elves will meet with kids in Santa’s Village on Friday from 6:30 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. Note: In an effort to reduce the amount of time your groups spends standing in line, when you arrive to Santa’s house you will be given a Santa’s Line Placeholder Card. This card will allow your group to leave the line to go and enjoy the festival and identifies a time for you to return to the line. At your return time you will be placed in a much shorter line. Winterfest includes live music, tree display, ice skating, ice carving demos & more. Carpenter Park Fields, 108th & Colorado Blvd.
December 10: Longmont Lights. Visits with Santa are available starting at 5 p.m. at the Longmont Senior Center (910 Longs Peak Ave.)
December 10: Koelbel Library. Meet Santa and take your own pictures. Prizes and hot cocoa, too. You can RSVP here if you wish. 5955 S. Holly St. (Meeting Room A), Centennial.
December 11: Jared’s Nursery & Garden, Littleton. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit with Santa, no waiting lines, no charge. Take your own pictures. Hot cider, cocoa and cookies. 10500 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton.
December 11: Applewood Valley UMC, Golden. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Visit with Santa and have your picture taken by a pro. You get your digital copy for FREE. 2035 Ellis St., Golden.
December 11: Glendale Sports Center at Infinity Park. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Drive up and see Santa in the P1 parking lot (SE corner of Kentucky & Cherry St.). Kids receive a FREE goodie bag to take home and enjoy.
December 11: Arc Store, Lakewood. 10 a.m. to noon. Take all the pictures you want with Santa for free. 7677 W. Jewell, Lakewood.
December 11: Santa Paws. Noon to 3 p.m. Professional photos of you and your furry friend with Santa in his sleigh. Tickets are $15. Reserve your spot here. Proceeds benefit the Dumb Friends League. 4128 E. 10th Ave., Denver.
December 12: Union Station. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available in the Great Hall for FREE family photos. Grab St. Nick Express skip-the-line tickets for $50 per family, which includes a keepsake Denver Union Station ornament.
December 19: Tattered Cover at Stanley Marketplace. 5 p.m. Special story time with Santa. Take photos for FREE.
December 19: Union Station. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available in the Great Hall for FREE family photos. Grab St. Nick Express skip-the-line tickets for $50 per family, which includes a keepsake Denver Union Station ornament.
December 20: Chick-fil-A Belmar, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Take a picture with the Santa Cow at no cost. Fire pits will also be set up on our patio for your enjoyment with s’mores ingredients available. 565 S. Vance St., Lakewood.
December 22: APEX Center, Arvada. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Skate with Santa and take your picture with him and the Zamboni. Public skate fees ($4.25 to $7.25) apply. Skate rentals are $3 to $3.75. 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada.
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