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Visit with Santa and Friends 2024 in Lynchburg and Central Virginia

Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® with Santa and others for the holidays!

By Sandy Wallace October 14, 2024

Kids of all ages love visiting with Santa - and Mrs. Claus and other special characters too! 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 and other special holiday characters in Lynchburg and the surrounding area. More Santa events will be added as they are submitted to our site.

2024 Santa Events 
***Note - Santa Paws and Santa Claws events are generally for pet photos with Santa; however, some events also include family members.*** 

Some of these are ticketed events or have an extra fee for photos with Santa, so check before you visit!

November Events

Nov. 2 - Christmas on the Farm at Falls Farm in Amherst from 10 AM - 3 PM *Santa event

Nov. 9 - Bedford Humane Photos with Santa at Emerson Creek Pottery from 10 AM - 1 PM *Santa Paws

Nov. 16 - Lu Lu's Closet Christmas Open House from 10 AM - 4 PM *Mrs. Santa event

Nov. 10 - Santa Photos for Families Kids and Pets at Steph’s Bubbles and Bows from 12 PM - 4 PM *Santa event

Nov. 15-17 - A Small Town Christmas at White Barn Vintage & Virginia Found Goods - 11/15-11/16 from 10 AM - 4 PM; 11/17 from 12 PM - 4 PM *Santa event

Nov. 15 - Santa's Arrival at River Ridge Mall and Tree Lighting from 5 PM - 7 PM *Santa event

Nov. 16 - Bedford Farmers Market Holiday Market from 9 AM - 1 PM *Santa event

Nov. 16 - Dec. 24 - Santa at River Ridge Mall - Daily hours vary; see schedule

Nov. 22-23 - 13th Annual Kriskindlmarkt at Clifton Forge School of the Arts - Nov. 22 from 2 PM - 8 PM; Nov. 23 from 10 AM - 5 PM *Santa event

Nov. 22 - Santa at Staunton River Memorial Library in Altavista from 6 PM - 8 PM *Santa event

Nov. 23 - Bedford Humane Photos with Santa at Bedford Tractor Supply from 10 AM - 1 PM *Santa Paws event

Nov. 23 - Santa Fest at Key Health Care in Bedford from 12 PM - 5 PM *Santa event

Nov. 24 - Santa Photos for Families Kids and Pets at Steph’s Bubbles and Bows from 12 PM - 3 PM *Santa event

Nov. 30 - Photos with Santa at the Jamerson YMCA from 9 AM - 1 PM *Santa event

Nov. 30 - Peaksview Holiday Market at University of Lynchburg from 9 AM - 2 PM (VIP ticketed entry from 9 AM - 10 AM) *Grinch event 

Nov. 30 - Creative Kids Christmas Market in Bedford from 9 AM - 2 PM *Santa event

Nov. 30 - Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit the Farm at Saunders Brothers Farm Market from 10 AM - 2 PM *Santa and Mrs. Santa event

Nov. 30 - Mistletoe Makers Market at Bower Center for the Arts from 10 AM - 3 PM *Santa event

Nov. 30 - Santa Around Bridgewater Plaza at Smith Mountain Lake from 11 AM - 3 PM *Santa from 11 AM - 1 PM

December Events

Dec. 1 - Christmas at the Orchard at Drumheller's Orchard from 10 AM - 5 PM *Santa event

Dec. 1 - "Olde Town Christmas Open House" at Madison Heights Baptist Church from 3 PM - 6 PM *Santa and friends event

Dec. 4 - Santa Claus at Original Italian Pizza Appomattox from 6 PM - 8 PM *Santa event

Dec. 5 - Santa at the Airport from 4 PM - 6 PM *Santa event

Dec. 6 - Cookies and Crafts with Santa at Amherst Town Hall from 4 PM - 6 PM *Santa event

Dec. 6 - First Friday Storytime with Santa and the LSO at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch from 5 PM - 6 PM *Santa event

Dec. 6 - Santa Swim at Crosswhite Athletic Club from 5 PM - 7 PM *Santa event

Dec. 6 - Cookies with the Clauses at Hill City Montessori School (2 sessions) from 6 PM - 8 PM (2 sessions) *Santa and Mrs. Claus event

Dec. 7 - The Summit Holiday Brunch and Market from 9 AM - 1 PM *Santa event

Dec. 7 - Christmas Craft Market and Photos with Santa at Cornerstone Christian Academy from 10 AM - 2 PM *Santa event

Dec. 7 - A Hometown Christmas at Hometown Finds from 10 AM - 5 PM *Santa event from 10-3

Dec. 7 - Meet and Greet Buddy the Elf at Anderson's Country Market II from 11 AM - 1 PM *Elf event

Dec. 7-8 - Christmas at Avoca Museum - Dec. 7 from 11 AM - 5 PM; Dec. 8 from 1 PM - 5 PM *Santa event

Dec. 7 - 5th Annual FREE Photos with Santa at Kissed Cupcakes from 1 PM - 5 PM *Santa event

Dec. 7 - Christmas Beerzaar at Apocalypse Ale Works from 2 PM - 5 PM *Santa event

Dec. 7 - Freedom Market at Venue 4/24 from 3 PM - 6 PM *Santa event

Dec. 7 - Village Wonderland in Rustburg from 4 PM - 6 PM (Tree lighting and caroling at 5:45 PM) *Santa and friends event

Dec. 7 - Sundaes with Santa at Chick-fil-A Timberlake from 5 PM - 7 PM *Santa event

Dec. 8 - Christmas At The Barn at Seneca Lake Venue from 12 PM - 4 PM *Santa event

Dec. 8 - Christmas Open House at Historic Sandusky - Lynchburg College from 1 PM - 4 PM *Santa event

Dec. 9 - Santa at the Airport from 4 PM - 6 PM *Santa event

Dec. 10 - Santa at Patrick Henry Memorial Library in Brookneal from 6 PM - 7:30 PM *Santa event

Dec. 13 - Santa Under the Stars at Timbrook Library from 6 PM - 8 PM *Santa event

Dec. 14 - Breakfast with Santa at Masonic Lodge #301 from 8 AM - 10 AM *Santa event

Dec. 14 - 3rd Annual Breakfast with Santa at Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department from 8:30 AM - 11 AM *Santa event

Dec. 14 - Pancake Breakfast With Santa at Big Island Emergency Crew from 9 AM - 11 AM *Santa event

Dec. 14 - A Blue Ridge Christmas from 9 AM - 2 PM *Santa event

Dec. 14 - Toddler Saturday Character Event at FunQuest - Christmas Party with Santa from 10 AM - 12 PM *Santa event

Dec. 14 - Christmas On The Farm with Minicamelots Emotional Support Horses from 10 AM - 3 PM *Santa event

Dec. 14 - Happy Pawlidays at Renaissance Theatre in Miller Center from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM *Santa Paws event

Dec. 14 - Christmas Party with Santa at Bedford Museum from 1 PM - 3 PM *Santa event

Dec. 14 - Happy Pawlidays at Humane Society of Amherst County from 2 PM - 4 PM *Santa and Santa Paws event

Dec. 15 - Tractor Supply Madison Heights Second Annual Holiday Market from 10 AM - 3 PM *Santa event

Dec. 15 - Photos with Santa at Simply Grooming - Grooms By Keira from 11 AM - 3 PM *Santa event

Dec. 16 - Santa at Lynchburg Public Library from 3 PM - 5 PM *Santa event

Dec. 21 - Santa on the Farm at Lottie J Farm from 10 AM - 3 PM *Santa event

Dec. 21 - Santa Visits at Christmas Light Display at 1660 Rocky Branch Drive in Forest from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM *Santa event

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

Check our Lynchburg Area November 2024 Family Fun, Festivals, and Shopping and our Lynchburg Area Holiday and Christmas Guide to find the best family-friendly events in Lynchburg and Central Virginia. Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® for the holidays!

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