Are you searching for “places to see Santa near me”? Or hoping to run into Santa near Greenville, SC this season? We are tracking his sleigh and reindeer to be sure that you get the inside scoop on where Santa will be visiting this Christmas. This list includes everything from free events to professional photos and even a spot where to grab breakfast with Santa.
Santa Quick Guide
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Find Santa Near Greenville, SC and Spartanburg
Santa’s Biggest Events
Holiday Fair and Kringle Village are joining together from December 5-7th, 2024! And it’s bigger and better than ever! A weekend of holiday fun, this event has something for everyone – visits with Santa at The North Pole, over 400 Holiday market shopping vendors, live music and entertainment, and delicious food and drink! Tickets start at $9.00.
Photos With Santa
Places to Get Professional Photos with Santa
Santa at Haywood Mall Make a reservation now to see Santa beginning November 7th, 2024. You will need to book and pay for your Santa Magic photo experience in advance. The SANTA-BRATION event will occur on November 8th, where you can help welcome Santa for the 2024 season. There will be cookies, The Grinch, a hot cocoa station, a balloon twister, letters to Santa, and so much more!
Santa at Bass Pro Shops 2024 Reservations are now open. Santa arrives on November 2nd, 2024 and photos with Santa begin on November 3rd, 2024. Reserve your time slot in advance to visit with Santa at Cabela’s and receive a free 4×6 photo with Santa. Here’s our Kidding Around Mom Review of Visiting Santa at Bass Pro Shops.
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Non-Professional Santa Photo Events
Santa at Hidden Pasture Farm’s Yuletide Unicorn Festival: November 22nd – December 22nd, 2024. On weekends in November and December, you can see Santa for visits and pictures. Santa’s pictures are free to take.
Holiday Hop & Tree Lighting: November 30th, 2024 from 3 pm – 7 pm– Tree Lighting, Christmas kids craft station, photos with Santa, and more holiday fun all on Main Street in Travelers Rest, SC.
Greenville Christmas Market at Grand Bohemian Lodge: (Select dates with Santa: November 29, 30, and December 7, 14, 18-21, 23, and 24th, 2024) Meet and greet with Santa on select dates during the Greenville Christmas Market at the Grand Bohemian Lodge in Downtown Greenville. Hours vary.
A Merry Mauldin Christmas: December 4th, 2024. Enjoy photos with Santa at this tree-lighting ceremony! There will be holiday music, a holiday market, train rides, and the annual lighting of the tree.
World Wonderland at TCMU: December 14th, 2024– Both the Greenville and Spartanburg TCMU will host a day full of Winterland wonder. There will be a lot of fun, including a visit with Santa (bring your own camera!). Entry is timed, and tickets are $10 per person at the TCMU Spartanburg location and $16 per person at TCMU Greenville.
Christmas at Bridgeway: December 13th and 14th, 2024. You can enjoy the festivities of Christmas at Bridgeway while also meeting Santa!
- Free Pictures With Santa 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm on 12/13 and 12/14.
- Quiet Hour with Santa on Sunday 12/15 9:00 am – 10:30 am (also free): A quieter hour with Santa specifically for children and families with sensory sensitivities or special needs. Reservations are required through the Christmas at Bridgeway event page or clicking directly here for open time slots.
Christmas at the Barn: December 15th, 2024. Enjoy the gorgeous stables at Eden Farms during their annual fundraiser event. Your kids will love riding the deck-out ponies around the arena, along with craft stations, a bake sale, and a visit with Santa to tell them their Christmas list. Be sure to bring your own camera for photos. Tickets are $10 per person, and $15 at the door (however, this event does sell out, so plan ahead).
Dine with Santa
November 17th, 2024: Cookies with Santa. Join the Junior League of Spartanburg for their annual Cookies with Santa event. There will be photos, crafts, cookie decorating, and more! The event is part of the leagues annual Santa’s Shoppe, which is November 15th, 16th, and 17th, 2024.
November 30th, 2024: Brunch with Santa at Up on the Roof. Enjoy Santa from 11:30 – 2:30 pm, with a delicious meal, including kid-friendly options for the occasion! There is a $10 sitting fee with the purchase of two or more brunches. If you are just visiting for Santa, there is a $25 fee. There will be no professional photographer on site, so bring your phone and your best skills!
December 1st, 2024: Pancakes & Pajamas with Santa. Hang out with Santa for brunch at Larkins Sawmill! This annual event will have buffet and brunch stations, and even a rib carving station! There will be photos with Santa, Christmas movies, a full buffet, and a reindeer food-making station. The cost is $22 for kids (under 3 is free, but will need a ticket) and for adults $44.
December 3rd, 2024: Cookies and Cocoa with Santa. Younts Center for Performing Arts. Join Santa for a delicious treat during this annual event. The event is part of the Christmas Inn Our Town festivities in Fountain Inn, SC. After the tree-lighting ceremony, you can enjoy a story with Santa, along with photos, cocoa, and cookies.
December 7th, 2024: Greer’s Breakfast With Santa, Tickets go on sale November 4th and will sell out very quickly. Purchase a ticket on November 4th, 2024 at 7:00 pm online (click on programs/classes) or by phone at 864.968.7008. Maximum of 8 people per table. The price is $40-$48 per table.
December 7th, 2024: Breakfast with Santa at Harley Davidson of Greenville. Enjoy FREE photos with Santa along with a FREE breakfast with pancakes, donuts, coffee, and more. The event is from 9 am – 11 am.
December 7th, 2024: Breakfast with Santa in Simpsonville at the Simpsonville at the Activity & Senior Center. This event breakfast, crafts, and photos with Santa. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Activity & Senior Center.
December 15th, 2024: Santa Brunch at Avenue. Tickets are available to be seated between 10 am – 1:30 pm. Tickets for ages 6 and under are free, children 7 – 12 are $25, and adults are $55.
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Stay tuned for even more opportunities to see Santa in 2024! We’ll be updating this list throughout the season!
Learn where to mail letters to Santa and where to see Santa on a firetruck in Greenville, SC!
See Santa Near the Upstate: Santa Day Trips and Getaways
Select dates in November and December, 2024: Visit Santa at Winchester Creek Farm in Waynesville, NC. Tour of the farm, where they have alpacas (and baby alpacas!), miniature cows and horses, donkeys, and chickens. Kids can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the comfort of the barn and tickets include a complimentary cookie and candy cane. A digital photo with Santa is $20.
2024: Heading down to the Midlands? Check out where to see Santa in Columbia, SC. Or, visit with Santa in Charlotte, NC.
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Please remember our VERY family friendly Holly Jolly Holiday Fair at the Anderson Civic Center! FREE Santa opportunities and so much more! Nov. 11th-13th Anderson Civic Center, http://www.HollyJollyHolidayFair.com
Artisans of Greenville will have Santa with on-site photos available for purchase on Nov. 26th, and the first 3 weekends in December. Please call for hours and appointments.
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HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE on Augusta Street will have TWO SANTAS! Sunday, November 15 from 1-5 pm. http://www.onlyonaugusta.com
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Cocoa with Santa at Steam Coffee & Cream! Being mindful of Covid restrictions, we are requiring reservations and will be taking other precautions. One good thing about doing it this way is Santa can know your kid’s names ahead of time and really bring the magic! Children will receive a personalized gift from Santa as well as hot cocoa. Use the link below to sign up for a time!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30E044BA5AC2DA4FB6-santa