Santa Claus is coming to town! Nothing captures the magic of the season better than a visit with St. Nick! From meals with Santa to the traditional photos at the mall and more, our area offers many opportunities for you to make your holiday memory with Kris Kringle.
Saturday, December 3
Breakfast with Santa
8:00am – 9:30am
Tysons Corner Center
Food Court, Level 3
Tysons, VA
‘Breakfast with Santa’ continues the tradition of inviting families to have a special and up-close interaction with Santa. A complimentary breakfast will be served along with entertainment for kids and family-friendly activities for all to enjoy.
Breakfast with Santa
9:00am
Neiman-Marcus – Tysons Galleria
McLean, VA
Neiman Marcus Tysons Galleria invites you and your family to join us for BREAKFAST WITH SANTA. Straight from the North Pole, Santa will read a story and give goodie bags for all the children, with a photographer to capture it all!
Breakfast with Santa
10:00am – 12:00pm
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Falls Church, VA
Attend to say “hi” to Santa and give him your wish list, snap a fun photo at one of our “Elfie” booths, enjoy a lite breakfast, pick up a craft bag and build a few crafts with us or take home to finish in time for Christmas. It’s fun for the whole family!
Cookies with Santa
10:00am – 2:00pm
The Lake House
Reston, VA
Join the holiday countdown with a cookie jar full of fun and see Santa Claus before he embarks on his annual journey around the world. We’ll have crafts and activities to jumpstart your holiday season and a letter to and from Santa that will surely be a highlight.
Home for the Holly-Days
Holiday Festival and Christmas Market
10:00am – 6:00pm
Lake Anne Plaza
Reaton, VA
This year Jingle on the Lake, the annual arrival of Santa by boat to Lake Anne Plaza, is part of the new Home for the Holly-Days holiday festival at Lake Anne Plaza. In addition to Jingle on the Lake there will be a full day of festivities including food and drink, music, crafts for kids, singing snow princesses, Christmas gifts, and a rockin’ performance by Turtle Recall!
Rudolph’s Rockin’ Reindeer Games
11:00am – 2:00pm
The Boro
Tysons, VA
Santa is coming to The Boro and Rudolph is throwing a disco to celebrate! Join us for the ultimate holiday dance party with a DJ spinning holiday classics, crafts that will make the perfect homemade holiday gifts, a hot cocoa bar complete with all the fixings, a bounce house, and photos with the man himself.
Sunday, December 4
Santa Cares Day – Tysons Corner Center
9:00am – 10:30am
Tysons Corner Center
Tysons, VA
Visit Santa in a sensory-friendly environment. Celebrate Santa Magic in an inclusive atmosphere. Exclusively for children & families with special needs.
Santa Cares Day – Tysons Galleria
9:00am – 10:00am
Tysons Galleria
McLean, VA
Join Tysons Galleria before the mall opens for Santa Cares Day. Children within all spectrums of special needs and their families are welcome to a sensory-friendly visit for fun family photos with Santa!
Friday, December 9
Pictures with Santa at Tysons West!
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Tysons West
Vienna, VA
Enjoy FREE professional pictures with Santa, hot chocolate bar, holiday craft station and more!.
Santa’s Motorcade at Mosaic
5:00pm – 5:30pm
Santa has confirmed he will be traveling through District Avenue again. The Fairfax County Police Motor Squad will be joining Santa as he spreads holiday cheer.
Saturday, December 10
Maggiano’s Tyson’s Corner Breakfast with Santa
8:00am – 10:00am
Maggiano’s Tyson’s Corner
McLean, VA
Come Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a delicious breakfast buffet, take some photos and create some special crafts for the Holiday season!
Children will enjoy breakfast, write letters to Santa and decorate their own holiday themed cookies. Santa’s elves will even help to assist them in making their own “magic reindeer food”, in hopes that Santa and his reindeer will come and visit on Christmas Eve.
Lunch with Santa
11:00am, 12:00pm, & 1:00pm
Old Town Hall
Fairfax, VA
Come have lunch with Santa and get a photo! Lunch will consist of chicken nuggets, fruit, a juice box and a cookie.
Pre-registration is required.
2022 Photos with Santa!
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Worldgate Centre
Herndon, VA
Join Worldgate Centre for Photos with Santa! This event is FREE to the public and is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! Enjoy FREE professional photos with Santa, hot chocolate station, carolers, holiday crafts, and more!
Saturday, December 10 & Sunday, December 11
Santas Just Like Me
10:00am – 7:00pm
Neiman Marcus – Tysons Galleria
McLean, VA
Santas Just Like Me, “The Black Santa Experience”, will be returning to Neiman-Marcus this Holiday Season! Have your photo taken with Santa and enjoy the holiday in-store experience.
Santa at the Mill
3:00pm – 6:30pm
Colvin Run Mill
Great Falls, VA
Experience old-fashioned holiday fun at Colvin Run Mill. Visit Santa in the Mill, tour the Miller’s House decorated for the holidays, roast a marshmallow, and enjoy cocoa, festive music and children’s crafts. Most families spend about an hour at this event. Slots available throughout the day.
Sunday, December 11
Breakfast with Santa
8:30am – 10:30am
Famous Toastery
Ashburn, VA
Famous Toastery in Ashburn, VA is hosting Breakfast w/ Santa to benefit Toys For Tots of Loudoun County! Santa will circulate the Private dining room with photo opportunities for all children who attend.
Brunch with Santa
11:00am 1:00pm
1757 Golf Club
Dulles, VA
Come join us for delicious food, Victorian Carolers, indoor snow, face-painting and pictures with Santa!
Brunch with Santa
Limited seatings available at 11:30, 12:00, 1:15 and 1:45
The Watermark Hotel
1825 Capital One Drive South
Tysons, Virginia, 22102
Enjoy a bountiful and delicious brunch buffet with the season’s most popular celebrity, Santa! Guests are invited to enjoy a jolly brunch including signature favorites like scrambled eggs, bacon, breakfast potatoes, sausage, and other delightful bites. Chef Yo is also putting a twist on his trademark Tokyo Chicken dish by adding waffles and whipping up his famous fluffy chocolate chip pancakes. Top it all off at the hot cocoa bar and delight in soft serve ice cream for dessert. Adults are also invited to join in on the holiday fun with mimosas, bellinis, and build-your-own bloody marys ($12 each). During brunch, guests are invited to share their holiday wishes with Santa, take a photo with him, and enjoy the hotel’s festive holiday decor.
Saturday, December 17
Breakfast with Santa
9:00am
Neiman-Marcus – Tysons Galleria
McLean, VA
Neiman Marcus Tysons Galleria invites you and your family to join us for BREAKFAST WITH SANTA. Straight from the North Pole, Santa will read a story and give goodie bags for all the children, with a photographer to capture it all!
Sunday, December 18
Breakfast with Santa
11:00am – 2:00pm
The Ritz-Carlton – Tysons Corner
McLean, VA
Enjoy a wonderful holiday breakfast with a magical appearance from Santa Claus.
Brunch with Santa
10:00am – 3:00pm
Ornery Beer Company
Fairfax, VA
For your pictures, Santa will be on his big throne with decorations and Christmas tree.
Bring your cameras, heck, bring your photographer!
Brunch will be a delicious buffet with all your breakfast favorites, including Belgian Waffles, Banana French Toast, Egg Benedicts to order, a slow roasted Angus Beef & Smoked Ham carving station, plus delicious lunch selections including Roasted Salmon, Whitty Chicken, Jambalaya Pasta, Caprese Mushrooms, all the sides, rotating pizzas, and more.
Mondays through December 5
Pet Nights with Santa – Tysons Corner Center
Tysons Corner Center
Fashion Court
Tysons, VA
Tysons Corner Center invites Pet Parents to bring their pets in their Holiday best for photos with Santa! This much-loved event has become a signature and well-attended theme night for Tysons Holiday.
More info, hours, and reservations
Pet Nights with Santa – Tysons Galleria
Tysons Galleria
McLean, VA
Get your furry friends together to strike a pose with St. Nick, capturing paw-fect holiday moments to share with family and friends!
Saturdays, December 3 -December 24
Santa Saturdays
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Village at Leesburg
Leesburg, VA
Visit with Santa and his special helper for pictures in front of our WISH Tree! Don’t forget to bring your list!
Through December 24
Pictures with Santa at Tysons Galleria
Tysons Galleria
McLean, VA
Embark on an enchanted adventure to take pictures with Santa. Join him to create magical memories you and your family will always remember!
Santa at Mosaic
Target Atrium
2905 District Avenue
Fairfax, VA 22031
Join Mosaic as Santa makes his annual visits. Bring your children and have your family photos taken with Santa!
Photos with Santa
Tysons Corner Center
Fashion Court
Tysons, VA
The magic of the holiday season comes alive with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland. A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase.
