Guess who is coming to town (besides your relatives)? Tracking Santa with NORAD on Christmas Eve is easy, but until then you can find Santa in and around Denver.
Below is a list of where to find the Jolly Old Elf, reserve spots for Family and Pet Photos with Santa, and even a special date for a sensory friendly Santa, so you can create the best holiday memories this year!
16 PLACES TO FIND SANTA IN AND AROUND DENVER
#1 SANTA’S WONDERLAND AT BASS PRO SHOPS
Dates: Now – December 24, 2018
Location: Bass Pro Shops, 7970 Northfield Blvd, Denver, CO 80238
Hours: Weekdays 5pm – 7pm; Saturday & Sunday 12pm – 7pm
To see the jolly man at Bass Pro Shops you will need to get a Bass Pass Ticket which includes a free 4×6 photo. While you are waiting they have activities, crafts as well as a place to write a letter to Santa.
#2 SANTA’S FLIGHT ACADEMY AT CHERRY CREEK SHOPPING CENTER
Dates: Now – December 24, 2018
Location: Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 3000 E 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80206
Hours: Monday – Sunday 10am – 9pm ; Christmas Eve 8am – 6pm
Santa’s Flight Academy, taking place in the Kaiser Permanente Grand Court at Cherry Creek Shopping Center, is an interactive and magical hero’s journey that transforms children into key members of Santa’s Flight Crew.
This year, this event will be themed after the upcoming animated holiday film, “Ferdinand.” Experience a powerful and magical snow and light show inside Santa’s sleigh, and, of course, a visit with Santa Claus.
#3 SANTA’S VILLAGE AT DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS AT CHATFIELD FARMS
Dates: Now – December 23, 2018
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms, 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Rd, Littleton, CO 80128
Hours: 4:30pm – 8:30pm
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms is hosting Santa’s Village this holiday season. Meet Mrs. Claus, Santa and his reindeer while walking through colorful holiday lights that illuminate the night. Chatfield Farms will be transformed into a magical village. Hop on the hayride to catch a short movie at Santa’s cinema and find unique holiday gifts in his workshop.
Psst… Make sure to get your tickets as they do sell out!
Santa’s Village at Chatfield Farms – Photo (C) Denver Botanic Gardens. Photo by Scott Dressel-Martin
#4 ZOO LIGHTS AT DENVER ZOO
Dates: November 30 – January 6, 2018
Location: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205
Hours: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Meet and Greet Santa at the Denver Zoo’s Zoo Lights this holiday season! Zoo Lights will span through 60 acres of Denver Zoo‘s campus and will also feature illuminated animal sculptures that swing through trees, jump across lawns hide in bushes and appear in places where they’re least expected.
Psst… Purchase tickets online!
#5 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM
Dates: December 8-9, 15-16 & 22-24, 2018
Location: Downtown Aquarium Denver, 700 Water St, Denver, CO 80211
Hours: 8:30am
Downtown Aquarium offers the unique experience of having Breakfast with Santa this holiday season. Enjoy a breakfast buffet and see Santa swim with the fish!
#6 SANTA HQ AT FLATIRON CROSSING
Dates: Now – December 24, 2018
Location: Flatiron Crossing, 1 W Flatiron Crossing Dr, Broomfield, CO 80021
Hours: View schedule online
Get your Christmas shopping done, see how you did this year on the Naughty-or-Nice ‘O Meter and see Santa at Santa’s HQ Flatiron Crossing! Reservations are available but not required. They have a variety of events including: Breakfast with Santa, Ugly Sweater Day and more.
Psst… Pets are family too! Pet Photos with Santa are available Nov 30 and Dec 7 from 10am-8pm.
#7 A HUDSON CHRISTMAS
Dates: Now – December 31, 2018
Location: Hudson Gardens Event Center, 6115 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120
Time: 4:30pm – 8:30pm
Enjoy special Santa visits at The Hudson Garden & Event Center’s A Hudson Christmas! A Hudson Christmas is a premier holiday light show with thousands of twinkling lights in majestic trees, visits with Santa and memories for the whole family.
#8 SANTA ON THE SQUARE AT LARIMER SQUARE
Dates: Now – December 24, 2018
Location: Larimer Square, 1450 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202
Hours: View schedule online
Throughout the month of December, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting Larimer Square. It’s the perfect opportunity to tell Santa what you want for Christmas and to make sure you’ve made the Nice list this year!
Psst… Photos will Santa and Mrs. Claus are free but please bring your own camera.
#9 SATURDAYS WITH SANTA AT OLDE TOWN ARVADA
Dates: December 1, 8, 15, 2018
Location: W 57th Ave & Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80002
Hours: 12pm – 3pm
Come see St Nick in Downtown Arvada during Saturdays with Santa! Tis’ the season for giving and with a donation of canned food you can get a free photo with Santa. The food with go to the food bank at The Rising Church to support the community through the holidays!
#10 SANTA AT OUTLETS AT CASTLE ROCK
Dates: Now – December 24, 2018
Location: Outlets at Castle Rock, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd #437, Castle Rock, CO 80108
Hours: View schedule online
Celebrate the arrival of Jolly Old St. Nick, Outlets at Castle Rock with a special Meet & Greet that includes photos!
#11 SANTA’S NEW VILLAGE AT PARK MEADOWS
Dates: Now – December 24, 2018
Location: Park Meadows, 8401 Park Meadows Center Dr, Lone Tree, CO 80124
Hours: View schedule online
True holiday magic will take place throughout Santa’s New Village located in the Dillard’s Court in Park Meadows. Discover a whole new Santa experience by walking inside an oversized Christmas tree featuring 3-D lights. Take in the sights and sounds with Santa’s sleigh, the snowman tree, festive reindeer, an over-sized Santa throne, custom costumes and interactive elements!
Psst… Put on Your Ugliest Sweater at Santa’s Workshop photo dates available too!
#12 SANTA’S TOY FACTORY AT SOUTHWEST PLAZA
Dates: Now – December 24, 2018
Location: Southwest Plaza, 8501 W Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO 80123
Hours: View schedule online
Embark on an exciting adventure at Santa’s Toy Factory at Southwest Plaza! Put on your safety hat, test new toys and even digitally design your own.
#13 SANTA’S PHOTO EXPERIENCE AT SOUTHLANDS
Dates: Now – December 24, 2018
Location: Southlands Shopping Center, 6155 S Main St #260, Aurora, CO 80016
Hours: View schedule online
Santa Claus is coming to town at Southlands. Capture the magic of the holiday season with a photo opportunity and let the kids share their gift wishes with Santa!
#14 SANTA PHOTOS & VISITS AT THE ORCHARD TOWN CENTER
Dates: November 24 – December 24, 2018
Location: The Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware St #850, Westminster, CO 80023
Hours: Monday – Saturday 11am – 8pm & Sunday 12pm – 5pm; Christmas Eve – 9am – 5pm
Santa is coming to The Orchard Town Center! Visit Santa’s workshop inside the the grand holiday tree at the Town Center Square. Reservations and photo packages are available but not required to see the the Jolly Old Elf.
#15 SANTA PHOTO EXPERIENCE AT TOWN CENTER AT AURORA
Dates: Now – December 24, 2018
Location: Town Center at Aurora, 14200 E Alameda Ave, Aurora, CO 80012
Hours: 10am – 6pm
Find Santa and get a photo with him at the Town Center at Aurora‘s lower level by Dillards. Photo package prices vary.
Psst… For those looking for a sensory friendly event you can reserve your ticket for a special Sensitive Santa!
#16 FREE SANTA VISITS AT UNION STATION
Dates: November 25, December 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2018
Location: Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202
Hours: 10am – 4pm
On Sundays Denver Union Station will be welcoming Santa & Mrs. Claus and offering free family photos against the beautiful, historic backdrop of the Great Hall.