Although the lines may be long, a few moments with Santa Claus is a great way to get into the holiday season. Get your wish list, your picture-worthy best and check below for where you can visit with St. Nick this holiday season.
Inner Harbor
Santa Claus will visit the Inner Harbor’s German-inspired Christmas Village from Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve. The village is an indoor-outdoor market with more than 50 vendors, and of course, Kris Kringle himself. West Shore Park. baltimore-christmas.com.
B&O Railroad Museum
B&O’s Magical Holiday Express begins its annual breakfast buffet with Santa this December. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, visit with Santa and explore holiday model train layouts and an indoor carousel ride. 901 W. Pratt St. Dec. 1, 3- 8, 8:30– 9:30 a.m. Dec. 2 and 9, 9:30 – 10:30a.m. borail.org
Miracle on Main Street
Santa arrives in Westminster after day-long festivities on Saturday, Nov. 24 that include a holiday parade and the annual tree lighting. westminstermd.gov
Downtown Bel Air
Downtown Bel Air will host its 30th annual Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 2. 2:30-4:45 p.m. belairmaryland.org
MERRY ARRIVALS AT THE MALL
Pictures with Santa,White Marsh Mall
Give the kids a chance to tell Santa their wish list this December on the lower level outside of White Marsh Mall. To make a reservation, visit the website. Nov. 10 – Dec. 24. whitemarshmall.com
Pictures with Santa, Mondawmin Mall
You can find Santa posing for photos at the Mondawmin mall’s Center Court. Reservations are not mandatory, but you can schedule your picture with Santa online and check times. Nov. 23 –Dec. 24. mondawmin.com
Santa’s Workshop, Towson Town Center
Grab your kids (and in some cases, pets) and strike a holiday pose with Santa this November in the Towson Town Center. Visit the website to find out times and when pet photos with Santa can be scheduled. Nov. 17 –Dec. 24. towsontowncenter.com
Santa Photo Experience, Arundel Mills Mall
Santa Claus arrives at the mall on Friday, Nov. 16. Visits with the giant jolly elf extend through Christmas Eve and include a special day, Sunday, Dec. 2, set aside for children with sensory issues. Pet photos with Santa are also available. simon.com/mall/arundel-mills
