Make sure to swing by Santa's favorite hangouts before he heads home to the North Pole! Here are the local spots where you can grab a picture with jolly old Saint Nick.
franklin park mall | 5001 monroe st, toledo
The Santa Experience at Franklin Park Mall is open Monday through Friday 11-7 PM, Saturday 11-8 PM, Sunday 12-6 PM, and Christmas Eve 10-4 PM. There is also a sensory-friendly Soothing Santa available by reservation on Sunday, December 11th from 8:30-10:30 AM. If your fur babies want to get in on the holiday action, you can bring them on Monday, December 5th from 3-7 PM for pet photos with Santa. More info on the Santa Experience here.
children's wonderland | 7060 Sylvania ave, sylvania, oh
Children's Wonderland has been a NW Ohio tradition for over 50 years. This popular Tam-O-Shanter event will be open daily December 9th through December 23rd from 11-8 PM and on Christmas Eve from 11-2 PM. Admission for children over 2 is $6, adults $8, and seniors $6.
bass pro shops | 10000 bass pro blvd, rossford, oh
cabela's | 110 cabela blvd e, dundee, mi
Santa's Wonderland is now open through December 24th. Photos with Santa are free and advance reservation is recommended for a faster experience. You can book your reservation online for Bass Pro or Cabela's.
toledo zoo lights before christmas | 2 hippo way, toledo, oh
Visit with Santa at the Toledo Zoo Arctic Encounter 4-8 PM daily up until December 23rd. Non-member admission fees are $26 for adults, $23 for seniors, and $23 for children ages 2-11.
levis commons | 3201 levis commons blvd, perrysburg, oh
Stop by Santa's House in Levis Commons Fridays 4-8 PM, Saturdays 12-8 PM, and Sundays 12-6 PM until December 18th. Santa will also be available the 19th through the 22nd 12-8 PM and December 23rd 9-5 PM.
inspired mindz | 419 Gould St #1, bowling green, oh
Enjoy free Santa pics and kids activities at Inspired Mindz on December 10th and December 17th from 12-4 PM. You can also contact the shop to schedule pet photos.
santa in an igloo | e front st, monroe, mi
Santa will be visiting Downtown Monroe on Thursday nights through December. This is the perfect opportunity to take a Santa break while Christmas shopping. Many of the downtown businesses are extending their hours until 7 PM on Thursdays.
mall of monroe | 2121 n monroe st, monroe, mi
Grab a picture with Santa in the Mall of Monroe's Center Court through December 24th 11-5 PM. You can book online here or walk-in visits are accepted.
kiwanis santa's house | 120 w sandusky st, findlay, oh
Kiwanis Club of Findlay is sponsoring Santa's House at St. Andrew's Church. Stop by Fridays through December 16th from 6-8 PM. The event offers free Santa photos, hot cocoa, and wagon rides.
acres of fun | 3889 friendsville rd, wooster, oh
Take a ride on the Acres Express for a chance to see Santa, enjoy the Christmas lights, and watch The Polar Express. Purchase tickets here.