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Visit with Santa 2019 in Lynchburg and Central Virginia

Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® for the holidays!

By Sandy Wallace November 6, 2019

Kids of all ages love Breakfast with Santa, Story Time with Santa, or just visiting Santa at River Ridge Mall. So gather the kids to write holiday wish lists, and check our event calendar or the individual links below for full details about these opportunities to visit with Santa in Lynchburg and the surrounding area. More Santa events will be added as they are submitted to our site.

***Note - Santa Paws and Santa Claws events are generally for pet photos with Santa; however, some events also include family members.***

Check our November Holiday and Christmas Events Guide and our December Holiday and Christmas Event Guide (still a work in progress) to find all of the best family-friendly holiday events in Lynchburg and Central Virginia. Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® for the holidays!

Christmas Open House at St. Nic's -- Nov. 9 at St. Nic's, Forest

Santa at River Ridge Mall -- Nov. 16 - Dec. 24 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg

WinterFest at Belk at River Ridge Mall -- Nov. 16 at Belk in River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg

Santa at Staunton River Memorial Library -- Nov. 21 at Staunton River Memorial Library, Altavista

8th Annual Kriskindlmarkt -- Nov. 22-23 at Clifton Forge School of the Arts, Clifton Forge

Annual Christmas Open House -- Nov. 23 at Bloom by Doyle's (Boonsboro Shopping Center), Lynchburg

Bedford Cares 2nd Annual Santa Claws Holiday Bazaar -- Nov. 23-24 at Knights of Columbus, Forest

Holiday Market and Santa Paws -- Nov. 30 at Amherst Second Street Farmers' Market, Amherst

Story Time with Santa -- Nov. 30 at Miller Claytor House, Lynchburg (3 time slots)

Santa at Forest Lions Club Annual Christmas Tree Sale -- Nov. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 7, and Dec. 8 at Forest Lions lot (beside Benjamin's), Forest

Santa Around Bridgewater Plaza -- Nov. 30 at Bridgewater Plaza, Smith Mountain Lake, Moneta

Deck the Hills (Downtown Lynchburg's Tree Lighting) -- Nov. 30 at Craddock Terry Hotel, Lynchburg EVENT POSTPONED to Dec. 1

Santa Cares Sensory Friendly Santa Experience -- Dec. 1 and Dec. 7 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg

Christmas Open House -- Dec. 1 at Brightwell's Mill, Madison Heights

Tree Lighting Ceremony (formerly Deck the Hills on Nov. 30) -- Dec. 1 at Craddock Terry Hotel, Lynchburg

Santa Pet Photo Night -- Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg

Santa at Amherst Town Hall -- Dec. 6 at Amherst Town Hall, Amherst

Santa at the Library in Rustburg -- Dec. 6 at Campbell County Public Library, Rustburg

Mistletoe Market -- Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14, and Dec. 21 at Lynchburg Community Market (Santa and carriage rides only on Dec. 7 and Dec. 14)

Breakfast with Santa and Christmas Bazaar -- Dec. 7 at Holy Cross Regional School, Lynchburg

Santa Cares Sensory Friendly Santa Experience -- Dec. 1 and Dec. 7 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg

Yellow Branch Breakfast with Santa -- Dec. 7 at Yellow Branch Elementary, Rustburg

Santa at Timberlake Garden Club Christmas Bazaar -- Dec. 7 at the Barn, Lynchburg

Cookies with Santa and Bee Merry Market -- Dec. 7 at Leesville Road Elementary School, Lynchburg 

Frozen Christmas -- Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22 at Yogurt Yeti, Lynchburg

Santa is Coming to Avoca Museum -- Dec. 7, 8, 14, and 15 at Avoca Museum, Altavista

Santa at Forest Lions Club Annual Christmas Tree Sale -- Nov. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 7, and Dec. 8 at Forest Lions lot (beside Benjamin's), Forest

Photos with Santa and The Grinch -- Dec. 7 at Harley Davidson, Lynchburg

Experience the Holidays in Appomattox -- Dec. 7 in Downtown Appomattox

Christmas in Centertown Bedford -- Dec. 7 in Centertown Bedford

Photos with Santa Paws -- Dec. 8 at Canine Cuts, Lynchburg

Holiday Open House -- Dec. 8 at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Appomattox

Christmas Open House and Santa at Brightwell's Mill -- Dec. 8 at Brightwell's Mill, Madison Heights

Old Fashioned Christmas Tree Lighting Event -- Dec. 8 at Leesville Road Baptist Church, Evington

Amherst County Public Schools Community Winter Festival -- Dec. 9 at Amherst Centra Medical Center, Amherst

Santa Pet Photo Night -- Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg

Santa Visits with 'Old Fuzzy Face' -- Dec. 10 at Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Holiday Open House, Lynchburg

Santa at the Library -- Dec. 10 at Patrick Henry Memorial Library, Brookneal

Santa Visits with 'Old Fuzzy Face' -- Dec. 13 at United Way of Central Virginia Holiday Open House, Lynchburg

Mistletoe Market -- Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14, and Dec. 21 at Lynchburg Community Market (Santa and carriage rides only on Dec. 7 and Dec. 14)

Winter Gift Fair and Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus -- Dec. 14 at Acorn Hill Lodge, Lynchburg

Breakfast with Santa -- Dec. 14 at English Meadows Elks Campus, Bedford

Christmas Open House -- Dec. 14 at Historic Sandusky, Lynchburg (Santa from 10-2)

Christmas in Sedalia -- Dec. 14 at the Sedalia Center, Big Island

Santa Photos -- Dec. 14 at Tractor Supply, Bedford

That’s My Santa Pictures with Santa -- Dec. 14 at Mrs. Joy's, Lynchburg

Frozen Christmas -- Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22 at Yogurt Yeti, Lynchburg

Santa Claus Is Coming To the Farm -- Dec. 14 at Wilt Family Farm Boarding, Appomattox

Santa is Coming to Avoca Museum -- Dec. 7, 8, 14, and 15 at Avoca Museum, Altavista

Saturday with Santa -- Dec. 14 at Forest Library, Forest

Festival of Gingerbread -- Dec. 14 at Natural Bridge Historic Hotel and Conference Center

Holiday Showcase and Cookies with Santa -- Dec. 14 at T C Miller Elementary School, Lynchburg

Santa Comes to Timbrook Library -- Dec. 14 at Timbrook Library, Lynchburg

Santa Visits Lovingston -- Dec. 14 in Lovingston

Christmas Open House -- Dec. 14 at Woodruff's Store, Monroe

Santa Visits with 'Old Fuzzy Face' -- Dec. 15 at Moore's Country Store - Boonsboro, Lynchburg

Christmas Open House and House Tour -- Dec. 15 at Amherst County Museum, Amherst

Cookies and Milk with Santa -- Dec. 16 at El Cabrito's, Lynchburg

Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town -- Dec. 18 at Essex Bank (Old Forest Road), Lynchburg

Cookies with Santa -- Dec. 19 at The Filling Station, Amherst

Photos with Santa -- Dec. 20 at El Mariachi, Amherst

That’s My Santa Pictures with Santa -- Dec. 21 at Mrs. Joy's, Lynchburg

Santa Visits with 'Old Fuzzy Face' -- Dec. 21 at St. Nic's / Divine Designs and Delights, Forest

Frozen Christmas -- Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22 at Yogurt Yeti, Lynchburg

Breakfast with Santa and Reindeer Pancakes -- Dec. 22 at Market at Main, Lynchburg

Santa Visits with 'Old Fuzzy Face' -- Dec. 22 at Moore's Country Store - Waterlick, Lynchburg

Skate with Santa -- Dec. 22 at AJ Skateworld, Appomattox

Kids Christmas Party -- Dec. 23 at Buffalo Wild Wings, Lynchburg

Santa may also be found at many area holiday events; however, the events listed above are primarily Santa events. Don't stop believing!

Looking for other family-friendly events? Check the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar of events for all of the area's best family activities and events. Find out first with a FREE subscription to the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid weekly newsletter. Our newsletter publishes every Thursday morning so you can plan your weekend. Just CLICK HERE to subscribe and let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® in every season!