Where to Find Santa Around the Main Line

Here comes Santa Claus! We’ve got the scoop on where to see him throughout the holiday season

December 2, 2024

Once the holiday season arrives, everyone wants to see the big man in red to make sure they’re on the nice list before he sets off on Christmas Eve! We found out just where Santa will be hanging out — in the malls and elsewhere around town — so that you won’t miss him.

A Merry Assortment of Photo Opps, Meet & Greets, and Santa Sightings

How does he do it? Between November and December, Santa Claus seems to pop up at every holiday event, while also holding down a regular gig at the malls! Whether your little ones want to sit on Santa’s lap or simply wave to him on a firetruck, we’ve included a variety of options for just the right amount of jolly old Saint Nick.

At the top, you’ll find places where you can see the big elf throughout the holidays listed under Santa All Season. Below that, you’ll find a list of other sightings and meet and greets from our Events Calendar. Ho, ho, ho!

Santa All Season

Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo

1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown
Select nights from November 22nd–December 30th, 2024

Elmwood Park Zoo’s fun, vibrant walk-through holiday light experience has become a glowing tradition for many local families. What’s more, Santa is there each night until 12/23, too, so be sure to visit him in his workshop for photos and a chat.

A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place

Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne
Select dates from November 16th–December 31st, 2024

Make magical Christmas memories with all of your favorite Sesame Street characters, as well as Santa himself! Step inside his Furry Workshop to tell him your Christmas wishes, then capture the moment with a photo together.

Exton Mall

260 Exton Square Pkwy, Exton
November 16th–December 24, 2024

Visit Santa in his new location, the Zook House, outside the mall near Boscov’s to capture your Holiday Memories. Reservations are strongly recommended to make sure you get your face time with Santa!

King of Prussia Mall

160 N. Gulph Road, King of Prussia
November 8th–December 24th, 2024

Find Santa at both at the Court and the Plaza this year when you visit the King of Prussia Mall. He arrives in the Plaza on Thursday, November 8th and at the Court on November 15th. Caring Santa, a photo opportunity with Santa for children with sensory, physical, and developmental needs, is by reservation only on December 8 at the Plaza location.

Plymouth Meeting Mall

500 W Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting
November 16th–December 24, 2024

Visit Santa in Fountain Court and capture the moment with a family photo! Reservations are highly recommended to make sure you get to sit with the man in red.

Philadelphia Premium Outlets

18 W Lightcap Road, Pottstown

Get your shopping done and your holiday photos! Meet Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets in the food court area. The man in red arrives on Friday, November 29, and will be available until Christmas Eve during the following hours: