Finding Santa

Finding Santa in The Pines 2025🎅✨

Smiles, photo ops, and memory-making—right here in Moore and surrounding counties!

Santa’s sleigh is making lots of stops across The Pines! From cozy storytimes and Breakfast with Santa to pet photos, sensory-friendly visits, and festive pop-ups, this page gathers all the ways to see the Big Guy before Christmas.

How to Use This Page

  1. Browse upcoming Santa sightings (list below).
  2. Tap an event to see full details, ticket links, and any photo rules.
  3. New events are added daily—check back often!

Upcoming Santa Sightings & Events

Upcoming Santa Events

Looking for a specific date?

Visit our search event page: https://www.thepinestimes.com/search-events/

Put in the date you hope to see Santa and use category “Finding Santa”


Popular Picks

  • Photos with Santa – classic keepsake sessions
  • Breakfast/Brunch with Santa – pancakes + pictures
  • Santa at Local Shops & Markets – drop-in surprise visits
  • Parades & Tree Lightings – wave to Santa from the route
  • Pet Photos with Santa – furry friends welcome
  • Sensory-Friendly Santa – quieter, low-stim settings

Special Experiences

Looking for something extra magical? Watch for:

  • Storytime with Santa & Mrs. Claus
  • Cookies & Cocoa Nights
  • Letters to Santa Drop-Boxes
  • Crafts, Ornament-Making & Kids’ Workshops

Tips for Parents & Caregivers

  • Arrive a few minutes early and have your camera ready if photos are DIY.
  • Check ticketing—some sessions require advance reservations.
  • Know the rules (outside photographers, pets, strollers, etc.).
  • Sensory-friendly: bring headphones or comfort items if helpful.
  • Weather note: outdoor Santa appearances may shift—always recheck before you go.

Hosting a Santa Event?

We’d love to include it!
Email details and a horizontal image to: Events@ThePinesTimes.com
Please share: title, date/time, location, ticket link, cost, photo policy, and accessibility notes (sensory-friendly, ADA access, etc.).

Sponsor This Page

Reach thousands of local families this season by sponsoring Finding Santa.
Email Events@thepinestimes.com for placement options across the page, newsletter, social, and map.

FAQs

Are photos included? Varies by event—some offer professional photos, others are BYO camera.
Do I need tickets? Some do sell out—grab them early if required.
Will Santa visit pets? Look for events marked Pet Photos with Santa.
Quiet options? Yes—watch for Sensory-Friendly Santa in the listings.