This time of year, everyone wants to catch a glimpse of Santa! Here is a list of events that feature Santa and maybe even a few of his North Pole helpers. In addition, don't miss the opportunity to dine with Santa, see below!
Nov 21 Santa's Grand Arrival and Parade Join The Mall at UTC for its 4th annual Santa's Grand Arrival Celebration! Kick off the holiday season with a magical parade where Santa will arrive in Sarasota, light the UTC Districts and end with a spectacular fireworks show!
Nov 27-Dec 24 Santa's Flight Academy In conjunction with our photo partner, Cherry Hill Programs, we’ve reimagined Santa’s Flight Academy into a socially distanced, non-contact holiday experience! Photo sessions are by reservations only.
Nov 28 Above the Bar Hospitality Lights Up Siesta Key Free Event!! Kick off the Holiday Season as we unveil our Holiday Lights! On Saturday November 28th from 6pm-8pm -Live Music - Cookies 🍪 and Hot Cocoa - Santa’s Mailbox delivered for Letters to Santa - Balloon Artist - Snow!! - Visit from Santa, and so much more.
Nov 30-Dec 5Magic Pictures with Santa Bring your family, friends, and even pets in for a free picture with Santa's magic chair. Soon after the event ends on December 5th we'll gather all of the pictures and post them on our Facebook page and email them to you. You'll see that the chair may have looked empty, but that Santa was actually there with you the whole time.
Dec 1-Dec 21The North Pole Express All Aboard! The North Pole Express will be departing this December from the Parrish train station! Santa Claus will be waiting for the train to arrive so he can greet every child. Join along in song with the carolers as they bring good tidings and holiday cheer to all guests onboard. 5:30PM and 7PM
Dec 4-30th UTC's Photo's with Santa Santa’s Flight Academy has been transformed into a socially distanced, non-contact holiday experience! All photo sessions are by reservation only and require pre-payment.
Dec 3, 4, 5, 10 and 11 Palmetto's Christmas in the Park Visit with Santa Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to meet Santa while practicing social distancing.
Dec 5-27 (Sat & Sun) Christmas at Jenny's Zoo Hey y'all its the Holidays and we're thrilled to announce that Santa is Coming to Town! We've decorated our Zoo for the Holidays Admission is absolutely FREE
Dec 11-13 SantaCon Weekend at Sun n Fun Resort Kick off the holiday season as we celebrate the Christmas season! Breakfast with Santa, reindeer games, S'mores, tree trimming party and more!
Dec 5 Southside Christmas Town Our third annual Christmas town is going to happen in 2020! We have been hard at work thinking of ways to make sure your family can have a safe time even in a Pandemic!
Dec 11-20 (select nights) Hunsaders Country Christmas Join us for our Country Christmas this year! We'll have over 300,000 lights, hayrides, train rides, pony rides, food, Christmas music, petting zoo, snow tubing, and more!
Dec 11/Dec 18 Padgett Ranch Family Christmas Story time and pictures with Santa and all the usual fun activities such as bounce pillow, hayride (with a Christmas twist) barrel train, corn box, play areas, obstacle course, and the family grill. In addition, we will have Santa and s’more bar.
Dec 12Christmas in the Country How did rural Americans celebrate Christmas before malls, e-cards and twinkly electric lights? Experience a 19th century Florida Christmas in the Country at Mildred W. and Doyle E. Carlton, Jr. Cracker Country at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Christmas in the Country will take place Saturday, December 12, 2020 from 10:00am – 4:00pm.
DINE WITH SANTA
Dec 12 Breakfast with Santa Major Productions Studio Of Dance and the Major Productions Booster Club are excited to announce that we will be moving forward with our 5th annual Breakfast with Santa!
Dec 12 Breakfast and Swim with Santa Have you seen Santa yet to tell him what's on your Christmas list? If not, you still have time. Santa wants you and your family to join him in Florida Christmas style, for breakfast and swimming. Advance registration is required.
Dec 19 16th Annual Breakfast with Santa Cruise on over to Newtown Estates Park for Breakfast with Santa - Drive-Thru Edition! Everyone will receive a to-go breakfast and each child will receive a toy while driving through the park. Don't forget to wave to Santa on your way out! Ages: 12 and under Pre-registration is required by Dec. 11.
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