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