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Santa sightings in Lexington, KY

A Guide to Festive Encounters and Jolly Moments with Santa Claus in the Heart of Kentucky

By Julie Tanner: Publisher & Editor of Macaroni KID Lexington November 21, 2023

Santa's Wonderland at Cabela's in Hamburg

November 4th-December 24th

Details: 

FREE 4x6 photo with Santa

During your visit, families can mail their letter to Santa and receive free giveaways while supplies last. 

Reserve your spot here


Cocoa & Cookies at the Holly Day Market

November 11th & 12th 1-1:30pm

Cookies, Hot Cocoa, Storytime + Photos with Santa until 3pm

More Details here


Fayette Mall

Wake up Santa

November 15th 5:30-8:30pm

Santa's visit will begin with the annual Wake Up Santa tradition in the middle wing of the mall!

More Details here 

Santa Hours
Visits with Santa are free, and digital photos are available for purchase.
Each family who visits with Santa will receive a collector ornament.

Book your visit 

Mon-Thur 11am-7pm
Fri-Sat 11am-8pm
Sun 12pm-6pm

Closed Nov 23rd

Santa takes a break to feed the reindeer from 3-4pm Mon-Sat. and 3-3:30pm on Sundays.

Pets Photo Session with Santa

Leashed furry friends are welcome to visit Santa and snap a memorable photo on Mondays

Mondays: Nov, 20th, Nov. 27th, Dec. 4th, Dec. 11th, Dec. 18th


Santa at The Summit

Santa Photography Dates: November 24th – December 24th, 2023

Visits and photos may be booked ahead of time below and walk-ins are more than welcome!

(Santa will be located inside Brewster’s Christmas Pop-Up Shop)

Make a reservation here


Merry & Bright Christmas at Hamburg Pavilion 

Free photographs with Santa Claus every weekend leading up to Christmas!

(bring your own camera/phone to capture magical moments)

Santa Claus will be there both Saturdays and Sundays.

Saturdays: 10 AM - 2 PM
Sundays: 12 PM - 4 PM

Saturday, November 25th & Sunday, November 26th
Saturday, December 2nd & Sunday, December 3rd
Saturday, December 9th & Sunday, December 10th
Saturday, December 16th & Sunday, December 17th

Face-Painting on Saturdays: 10 AM - 12 PM
Story-Time with Mrs. Claus on Sundays: 12 PM - 4 PM
Horse & Carriage Rides on Sundays: 1 PM - 3 PM


Visits with Santa at Louis Power Flower Shop

Santa will be on site to visit with children and for photo opportunities. Visits are free of charge and first come first served, parents are welcome to take photos during the visit and we will have a special mailbox to the North Pole for letters to Santa, as well as a cocoa bar and nativity animals!

Dates: November 25th, November 30th, Dec 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, 9th, 14th
4:00-7:00pm


WinterFest at Greyline Station

November 25th at 11am

Free photos with Black Santa from 1:00-3:00pm

More Details here


Pink Santa at Olive's Apron 

Reserve your spot to meet Pink Santa in December. Spots are filling fast! Find available times and dates here

Join us at our little pink house for a magical visit with Pink Santa. Each spot includes 1 cookie to decorate, 1 goody bag, and 1 professional digital image emailed one week after the event.

Tickets are $30/per family, with additional goody bags and cookies available to purchase (these can be purchased on the main page. We will NOT have extras to purchase the day of).

100% of ticket sales will be donated to Operation Secret Santa


We will continue to update our Macaroni KID Lexington, KY Holiday Guide with events as they are posted, so check back often!

Do you know of a 2023 family-friendly holiday event or attraction in Lexington, KY that isn't listed here? Please submit your event here and we will add it to our Macaroni KID Lexington Holiday Handbook!


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