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 - Holiday Market & Pottery Outlet Sale at Emerson Creek Pottery from 10 AM - 4 PM **Santa from 10 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 15 - Santa's Arrival at River Ridge Mall and Tree Lighting from 5 PM - 7 PM *Santa event
Nov. 23 - Santa Fest at Key Health Care in Bedford from 12 PM - 5 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 - Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit the Farm at Saunders Brothers Farm Market from 10 AM - 2 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. 6 - Cookies and Crafts with Santa at Amherst Town Hall from 4 PM - 6 PM *Santa 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 - 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. 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 event
Dec. 15 - Tractor Supply Madison Heights Second Annual Holiday Market from 10 AM - 3 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 Events December 2024 guides 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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