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.
View Mile High On The Cheap See Santa Map in a larger map.
On-Going
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops
Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (November 17-31), 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. (December 1-7) and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (December 8-23). Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Special hours on Thanksgiving, too). Customers also get a FREE 4×6 studio-quality photo with Santa, additional photo packages are available. Be sure to grab a Bass Pass and then return at the appointed time. 7970 Northfield Blvd., Denver. Opens November 17.
Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s Lone Tree
Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (November 17-31), 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. (December 1-7) and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (December 8-23). Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Special hours on Thanksgiving, too). Customers also get a FREE 4×6 studio-quality photo with Santa, additional photo packages are available. Be sure to grab a Bass Pass and then return at the appointed time. 10670 Cabela Dr., Lone Tree. Opens November 17.
Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s Thornton
Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (November 17-31), 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. (December 1-7) and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (December 8-23). Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Special hours on Thanksgiving, too). Customers also get a FREE 4×6 studio-quality photo with Santa, additional photo packages are available. Be sure to grab a Bass Pass and then return at the appointed time. 14050 Lincoln St., Thornton. Opens November 17.
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
At Santa’s Flight Academy try on a virtual flight suit, learn about navigation, power the sleigh and dance under a snowfall. Visits with Santa are FREE (no personal photos allowed), but there is a charge for photos. Santa is around during all mall hours. 3000 E. 1st Ave., Denver. Opens November 7.
Colorado Mills
Look for Santa at the Santa Photo Experience starting early November 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 8.
Santa HQ at FlatIron Crossing
Broomfield mall hosts Santa HQ at the base of the Grand Staircase. Through December 24, hours vary. Scan yourself at the Naughty or Nice O’Meter and experience Elf-Ray Vision. 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 21 and December 5. 1 W. FlatIron Crossing Dr., Broomfield, 720-887-7467. Opens November 9.
Park Meadows Mall
Santa is at the mall in Dillard’s Court. Regular hours are Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. with special extended hours on Black Friday and other select dates including Christmas Eve. Check their website for days and times. Visits with Santa are FREE (no personal photos allowed), but there is a charge for photos. You can reserve your Fast Pass here. Every Monday (through December 16) from 5 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 8.
Santa’s Toy Factory at Southwest Plaza
An interactive, immersive experience to meet Santa. Kids have the opportunity to “test” new toys in Santa’s Factory before they get delivered on Christmas morning. After they “test” the toys, they visit different stations to digitally design, build and paint Mattel toys including Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Thomas & Friends. Then, they meet Santa for photos. The Toy Factory and visiting Santa are 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 9.
Town Center at Aurora
Santa will be waiting for you at the lower level by Dillard’s. Hours vary but the jolly guy is usually around by 11 a.m. (sometimes a bit earlier) and then by 10 a.m. starting the first week of December and 9 a.m. a week after that, with extended hours on Christmas Eve. There is a Fast Pass program for which you pay a fee and get to skip the lines. 14200 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora. Opens November 15.
Southlands
You’ll find Santa on Main Street next to The Children’s Place. Get a FREE professional photo with Santa from November 23 to 29. Check here for those dates and hours. From November 30 through December 23 you can still see Santa and buy a photo package. Hours vary, but typically Santa is on the scene at 11 a.m. Go here for those dates and hours. Every Wednesday in December from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. is Paws & Claus Night. Bring your dogs and cats in for a picture with Santa. Opens November 23. 6155 S. Main St., Aurora.
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 11 a.m. and until at least 6 p.m. In December, he’s around until 8 p.m. and comes in earlier (10 a.m.), too. Bring your camera and take your own photos or buy from an onsite professional photographer. 5050 Factory Shops Blvd., Castle Rock. Opens November 23.
St. Nick on the Bricks
Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center Friday. Then on Saturdays, November 30 through December 21 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 Cafe). Opens November 29.
Santa’s Village at Chatfield Farms
Santa and family set up shop at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms this winter. Admission ($20 for adults & children) includes a hayride, holiday movies in Santa’s Cinema, live reindeer, crafts with Mrs. Claus, photos with Santa and craft vendors in Santa’s workshop. Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. Opens November 29 through December 22.
Santa at Union Station
Special Appearances
November 23: Santa’s Big Day, Castle Rock. 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Outlets at Castle Rock is serving up a hot pancake breakfast (cost $5) in the Food Court from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Take your own pictures. Your $5 goes directly to Denver Rescue Mission. Instead of $5, you can bring a new or gently used item to be gifted to a family in need for the holidays. Needed: warm hats, warm socks, warm coats, toys, holiday non-perishable food items (boxes mashed potatoes, stuffing, canned vegetables, etc.) 5050 Factory Shops Blvd., Castle Rock.
November 24: Kohl’s. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Visit the toy department of your favorite Kohl’s location to get a picture with St. Nick and a FREE gift (featuring Hot Wheels and Barbie) for every child, while supplies last.
November 30: Tagawa Gardens. Noon to 3 p.m. Tell Santa all your Christmas wishes. Pick up a number for your place in line at Santa’s porch starting at 11 a.m.A professional photographer is on-site (fee), but you can take your own pictures for FREE. 7711 S. Parker Rd., Centennial, 303-690-4722.
November 30: 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 30: Pup Pix with Santa at Aspen Grove, Littleton. 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your furry friend for a visit with Santa at Good Turn Cycles. Photos available with donation to the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley or bring your own camera. 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton.
December 1: Santa Cares at Outlets at Castle Rock. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Designed for children with special needs. Provides a warm, quiet environment and sensory activities to help reduce behavioral triggers associated with this bustling time of year for a perfect picture with Santa. The center will be providing a warm and quiet wait space, eliminating the need to stand in line and providing special activities such as coloring books and special sensory books from the Douglas County Library that will keep children engaged and prepare them for their visit with Santa.
December 1: Union Station. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available in the Great Hall for FREE family photos.
December 1: Tagawa Gardens, Centennial. noon to 3 p.m. Tell Santa all your Christmas wishes. Pick up a number for your place in line at Santa’s porch starting at 11 a.m. A professional photographer is on-site (fee), but you can take your own pictures for FREE. 7711 S. Parker Rd., Centennial, 303-690-4722.
December 1: 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 1: IKEA. Centennial. Noon to 6 p.m. Visit with Santa and take part in Santaland which features a holiday festival complete with fun crafts for the whole family, food sampling and taking your picture with Santa. RSVP required. 9800 Ikea Way, Centennial.
December 3: Aurora Holiday Treelighting, Aurora Municipal Center, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Santa makes his grand entrance at 5:45 p.m., while Mrs. Claus reads stories. Live music and lighting of the trees. 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora.
December 6: Noel Northglenn. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves are on hand. Photos with Santa cost $5 or you can take them yourself for FREE. Community Tree Festival, carolers, fire pits and more. Inside there will be make-and-take crafts, holiday vendors, WOW bubbles, an indoor “snowball” fight, and watching holiday cartoons. Kids can get a holiday book at Rudolph’s Reading Raffle and play the “Guess How Many” game to win a ride to school in a Northglenn Police squad car. Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Dr., Northglenn.
December 6 & 7: 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: $10 adults, $7 children under 12. 5001 S. Inca Dr., Englewood.
December 6 to 8: Belmar Photos with Santa. Visits with Santa are FREE (no personal photos allowed), but there is a charge for photos done by a pro. Friday & Saturday open from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pets are welcome to join the family photo on Saturday. 7337 W. Alaska Dr., Lakewood.
December 7 & 8: 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. Pi Beta Phi Sorority House, 890 11th St., Boulder.
December 7 & 8: Aspen Grove, Littleton. Noon to 3 p.m. Santa will be on hand to listen to children’s holiday wishes. On Saturday, visit Santa in the holiday store “My Favorite Things” near Gigi’s Cupcakes. On Sunday, hop aboard the carriage and ride with Santa. Carriages pick up at the big tree near New Balance. Bring your own camera. 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton.
December 7: Breakfast with Santa, Littleton. Seatings at 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m at Buck Recreation Center. Includes pancake breakfast and photos with Santa. Tickets: $4 for residents age 10 to senior; $5 nonresident age 10 through senior; $2 all children under age 10. Seating is limited. Reserve here. Sponsored by Littleton Rotary. 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton.
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 his elves. 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 7: Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden. Santa is making a special stop at the Railroad Museum to pose for photos with visitors from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Santa takes a short lunch break around noon.) Admission: $10 adults, $5 kids (2-17), $8 seniors. Museum Members, active military personnel and children under 2 are free. Tickets are available for purchase at the door, no reservations required.
December 7: Santa’s Dairy Block Workshop, Denver. Noon to 4 p.m. Features a FREE photo booth where families can take pictures with Santa. Also meet reindeer, live entertainment by elves and carolers, free candy canes and more. Just off the Alley at Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. Ste #100, Denver.
December 7: 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.
December 7: Foothills Art Center, Golden. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy FREE family pictures with Santa Claus while exploring the Holiday Art Market featuring fine handcrafted art and holiday gifts. 809 15th St., Golden.
December 8: Tagawa Gardens. noon to 3 p.m. Tell Santa all your Christmas wishes. Pick up a number for your place in line at Santa’s porch starting at 11 a.m. A professional photographer is on-site (fee), but you can take your own pictures for FREE. 7711 S. Parker Rd., Centennial, 303-690-4722.
December 8: 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 8: Union Station. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available in the Great Hall for FREE family photos.
December 8: JAX Loveland. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children, pets, family and friends are all welcome for fun photos (bring your camera). 950 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland.
December 8: Santa Cares at Outlets at Castle Rock. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Designed for children with special needs. Provides a warm, quiet environment and sensory activities to help reduce behavioral triggers associated with this bustling time of year for a perfect picture with Santa. The center will be providing a warm and quiet wait space, eliminating the need to stand in line and providing special activities such as coloring books and special sensory books from the Douglas County Library that will keep children engaged and prepare them for their visit with Santa.
December 8: IKEA. Centennial. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit with Santa and take part in Santaland which features a holiday festival complete with fun crafts for the whole family, food sampling and taking your picture with Santa. RSVP required. 9800 Ikea Way, Centennial.
December 13 & 14: 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: $10 adults, $7 children under 12. 5001 S. Inca Dr., Englewood.
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. and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Also live music, tree display, ice skating, ice carving demos & more. Carpenter Park Fields, 108th & Colorado Blvd.
December 13, 14 & 15: Belmar Photos with Santa. Visits with Santa are FREE (no personal photos allowed), but there is a charge for photos done by a pro. Friday & Saturday open from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pets are welcome to join the family photo on Saturday. 7337 W. Alaska Dr., Lakewood.
December 13: Longmont Lights, Roosevelt Park. Santa’s Workshop is open from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. This parent/child activity workshop is geared for children ages 10 and under. FREE craft, courtesy of Home Depot. Visits with Santa are available starting at 5 p.m. Due to Santa’s overwhelming schedule, the line to see Santa will be cut-off at 7:15 p.m.
December 14: Cookies with Santa at APEX Center, Arvada. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate and a holiday craft with the jolly man in red. Bring your own camera. Admission: $2. This is a drop-in event, once you register, come anytime between 10 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada.
December 14: Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden. Santa is making a special stop at the Railroad Museum to pose for photos with visitors from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Santa takes a short lunch break around noon.) Admission: $10 adults, $5 kids (2-17), $8 seniors. Museum Members, active military personnel and children under 2 are free. Tickets are available for purchase at the door, no reservations required.
December 14: Santa’s Dairy Block Workshop, Denver. Noon to 4 p.m. Features a FREE photo booth where families can take pictures with Santa. Also meet reindeer, live entertainment by elves and carolers, free candy canes and more. Just off the Alley at Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. Ste #100, Denver.
December 14: JAX Lafayette Farm & Ranch. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children, pets, family and friends are all welcome for fun photos (bring your camera), cookies and hot cocoa. 400 W. South Boulder Rd., Lafayette.
December 14: JAX Broomfield Outdoor Gear, Farm & Ranch. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Children, pets, family and friends are all welcome for fun photos (bring your camera). 5005 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield.
December 14: Cherry Creek North Winter Fest, Denver. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa will be at VIP Real Estate Co. to greet the kiddos and listen to their holiday wishes. 2630 E. 3rd Ave., Denver.
December 14 & 15: Tagawa Gardens. noon to 3 p.m. Tell Santa all your Christmas wishes. Pick up a number for your place in line at Santa’s porch starting at 11 a.m. A professional photographer is on-site (fee), but you can take your own pictures for FREE. 7711 S. Parker Rd., Centennial, 303-690-4722.
December 14 & 15: Aspen Grove, Littleton. Noon to 3 p.m. Santa will be on hand to listen to children’s holiday wishes.On Saturday, visit Santa in the holiday store “My Favorite Things” near Gigi’s Cupcakes. On Sunday, hop aboard the carriage and ride with Santa. Carriages pick up at the big tree near New Balance. Bring your own camera. 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton.
December 15: Pet Night With Santa at Outlets at Castle Rock. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Shoppers are invited to bring along their furry, feathery or fuzzy friend for a special “Pet Night with Santa” photo opportunity. Guests are asked to be sure pets are on leashes or appropriate harnesses. All friendly pets are welcome.
December 15: Union Station. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available in the Great Hall for FREE family photos.
December 20 to 22: Belmar Photos with Santa. Visits with Santa are FREE (no personal photos allowed), but there is a charge for photos done by a pro. Friday & Saturday open from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pets are welcome to join the family photo on Saturday. 7337 W. Alaska Dr., Lakewood.
December 21: Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden. Santa is making a special stop at the Railroad Museum to pose for photos with visitors from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Santa takes a short lunch break around noon.) Admission: $10 adults, $5 kids (2-17), $8 seniors. Museum Members, active military personnel and children under 2 are free. Tickets are available for purchase at the door, no reservations required.
December 21: Santa’s Dairy Block Workshop, Denver. Noon to 4 p.m. Features a FREE photo booth where families can take pictures with Santa. Also meet reindeer, live entertainment by elves and carolers, free candy canes and more. Just off the Alley at Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. Ste #100, Denver.
December 21 & 22: Aspen Grove, Littleton. Noon to 3 p.m. Santa will be on hand to listen to children’s holiday wishes. On Saturday, visit Santa in the holiday store “My Favorite Things” near Gigi’s Cupcakes. On Sunday, hop aboard the carriage and ride with Santa. Carriages pick up at the big tree near New Balance. Bring your own camera. 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton.
December 22: Union Station. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available in the Great Hall for FREE family photos.
Various Locations
CO
Leave a Reply