Where can you get a picture with the big guy? We have the low-down on all the locations Santa will be and where you can get that family holiday photo!
Nov 7 - Dec 24 ~ Santa's Flight Academy at UTC Mall: Make your reservation to meet Santa for a picture-perfect moment. After, take off on an interactive adventure at Santa's Flight Academy, complete with his 22-foot-tall sleigh and magical snow room! Reservations are strongly recommended for all photo sessions; however, walkups are welcome as well!
Nov 16-17 ~ Free Children's Portraits with Santa: This is a FREE event with no-strings attached. You will receive digital high resolution ready to print or share images sent directly to your email. Our timeless set will be sure to bring joy for generations to come and once Santa arrives there will be presents under the tree and the first 45 children will receive a special gift from Santa. Register in advance.
Nov 17, 24 at 6:30PM to 8PM / Dec 1 at 7:30PM to 9PM ~ Santa Paws: Grab your furry family members, holiday costume optional, and head to The Mall at UTC for pet photos with Santa! Reservations can be booked in advance.
Nov 30 - Dec 22 (Select Nights) ~ North Pole Express: Join us for a 35-minute ride from Parrish, FL to the North Pole. Upon arrival, everyone will detrain at our special North Pole station where Santa awaits to visit with every child. During your stay a variety of entertainment, activities, campfires and all the hot chocolate and cookies you care to eat are included with every train ticket. Ticket prices vary.
Dec 1 | 10AM to 4PM ~ The Poinsettia Patch with Santa and Mrs. Claus: Find that perfect poinsettia, get a FREE picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy crafts for the kids, face painting, bounce houses, holiday vendors, food and dessert trucks and more. FREE parking / $5 admission. Fundraiser for Parrish Charter Academy and FORZA.
Dec 1, 8, 15 and 22 | 10AM to 2PM ~ Festive Photos with Santa at LWR Farmers Market: Have your picture taken with Santa and enjoy festive activities, shop for fresh local produce, and find unique gifts from our wonderful vendors.
Dec 3, 5, 10, 12, 17 and 19 | 6:30PM to 8:30PM ~ Festive Photos with Santa on Main Street: Join us for Photos with Santa right by the beautifully decorated Christmas tree at the heart of Main Street.
Dec 4, 11 and 18 | 6PM to 9PM ~ Festive Photos with Santa at Ranch Nite Wednesdays: Get your picture with Santa at your favorite mid-week hangout!
Dec 6 | 5PM to 8PM ~ Santa Claus is Coming to the Lace Buckle: We will have photo opportunities with Santa and yummy snack. The event is free; however, we do ask for a non-perishable donation for F.E.L.T.
Dec 6-7 | 3PM to 7PM ~ Palmetto's Christmas in the Park: Come enjoy reindeer games, holiday crafts, and festive decorations! You can also visit Santa. FREE but reservations REQUIRED.
Dec 7 | 4PM to 8PM ~ A Night Before Christmas: Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting the park and taking professional pictures with the children which you’ll be able to download for free. There also will be a variety of family-friendly activities, including DJ, inflatables, face painting, crafts, petting zoo, foam zone and snow slides! Admission is FREE; however, a suggested donation per family of a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots is kindly requested.
Dec 8 | 5PM to 8PM ~ Kickoff to Christmas: Enjoy Professional family photos with Santa, meet and greets with your favorite Christmas characters, cookies with Mrs. Claus, train rides, petting zoo, Danny Go-snow party, arctic blast laser tag, Christmas crafts, face painting, hot cocoa and more. Hosted by Forward Community COG. FREE.
Dec 13 | 6PM to 9PM ~ Movie in the Park - The Santa Clause: Enjoy a free screening of the movie The Santa Clause, plus Santa will be spreading holiday cheer and joining us for photos from 6PM to 8 PM!
Dec 15 | 4PM to 7PM ~ Parrish Hometown Christmas Event: See Santa Claus arrive by fire truck, live performances, Christmas caroling, snow slide, arts and crafts, hot cocoa, a petting zoo and more. FREE.
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