This list will be updated weekly with Santa Sightings in NW Columbus. Please see The Event Calendar for additional activities and holiday fun!
The Mall at Tuttle Crossing Breakfast and Story Time with Santa -
RSVP Required
The Mall at Tuttle Crossing Breakfast and Story Time with Santa -
RSVP Required
Saturday, December 5
Enjoy breakfast with Santa as well as crafts and songs with a couple of very special guests. This event is FREE for Kidgits members but reservations are required.
Where: 5043 Tuttle Crossing Blvd, Dublin, Ohio 43016
When: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Who: Kids of all ages
How: Please call 614-798-3023 during mall hours to reserve your spot. If you reach the mall's voicemail, please provide a call back number.
Cost: This event is FREE for Kidgits members but reservations are required.Not a Kidgits member? It's just $5 for a full year of events, goodies, crafts, and fun. See Simon Guest Services for more details.
For more info: Visit the event page for updated information: http://www.simon.com/mall/the-mall-at-tuttle-crossing/stream/story-time-breakfast-with-santa--rsvp-required-3836004
Breakfast with Santa, Franklin Park Conservatory
Breakfast with Santa, Franklin Park Conservatory
Saturday, December 5
Book for Dec 5 or Dec 12 both at 8:30am-10am
Enjoy the conservatory plus:
Join Santa for breakfast and a meet-and-greet photo opportunity. Decorate holiday cookies.
Reservations are required and will be accepted beginning November 2 via phone or online. $30 adults; $25 for members. $15 children ages 3–10; $12 member children. Free for children under 3.
Where: Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 East Broad St, Columbus 43203, 614-645-8733
When: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Who: Everyone
How: Ready to enjoy!
Cost: $30 adults; $25 for members. $15 children ages 3–10; $12 member children. Free for children under 3.
For more info: check out their site for more information, HERE
Santa's Coming to Town
Saturday, December 5
Santa will visit the children of Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff to see if they have been naughty or nice. Pictures with Santa will be taken free of charge. Any pictures taken on Saturday will be emailed to those submitting email addresses at the Library. Co-Sponsored by the Grandview Heights Public Library.
Where: 1685 West First Ave Grandview Heights, OH 43212
When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: Children and their parents
How: Grandview Heights Public Library
Cost: Free
For more info: Here
Sensitive Santa- Polaris Fashion Place
Sunday, December 6
Enjoy visiting Santa in an area that is more sensory friendly with lower lightening and quiter surroundings plus enjoy a free Santa photo and festive giveaways.
Where: specific station is unknown
When: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: those on the autism spectrum
How: no advanced registration is requested
Cost: a free photo is provided
For more info: click HERE for additional details
Dine with Santa, Pre-Register (Columbus ZOO)
Tuesday, December 8
Enjoy a kid-friendly meal, up-close animal encounters, appearances by the Zoo's charachter ambassadors.
The children will also get a photo with Santa and the opportunity to share what may be on your child's holiday wish list. They also get their face painted and can decorate a cookie.
There are select date options: 12/8 12/10 12/12 12/13
Where: 4850 Powell Rd, Powell, 43065
When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Who: All ages
How: Ready to visit Santa
Cost: With a Membership this rate is $30
Without a Membership this rate, which includes admission into the zoo is $40
For more info: Check out the Columbus Zoo's ticket tab, then 'special events' to pre-register https://www.columbuszoo.org/home/visit/plan-your-visit/event-calendar
A Visit with Santa~ (Westerville)
Tuesday, December 8
Come and enjoy a visit with Old Saint Nick! Santa Claus is taking a break from making toys with his elves and is stopping by ZenKidz! He will have his "good book" with a list of children's names in it. We will sing songs and have snacks for the kids to enjoy! Make sure your batteries are charged on your cameras! Don't miss out! Nothing extra for this event, just the regular priced admission to play!Ho Ho Ho!
Where: 43 E. Home Street, Uptown Westerville OH 43081
When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: The Play Cafe is geared for babies to 7yr
How: Open parking off of Home Street across from ZenKidzOutside Food & Drinks allowed as long as it's 100% nut free.Socks need to be worn at all times
Cost: For Play Cafe: Children 3 – 7 years: $9, Children 7 months – 2 years: $8, Pay for the first child and each additional child is $6 or 30 Day Monthly Memberships: One child: $40, Family with 2 or more children: $55
For more info: 614-890-PLAY, Check out ZenKidz Play Cafe, website
Children 6 months and under: Free
Santa in the Caboose (Hilliard)
Sunday, December 13
Bring your camera and have your child's or family photo taken with an 1800s Santa in Red Caboose, Coloring and Craft Activities, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, Live Entertainment, Petting Zoo, Free Hot Chocolate and more.
Where: Historical Village at Weaver Park, 4100 Columbia Street Hilliard, OH 43026
When: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Dress Warm and wear your boots
Cost: Free
For more info: For more information go to www.destinationhilliard.com
