Published: October 30, 2024
Kids can snack on sweets, sip hot chocolate or snap some photos with the Big Guy himself at these Santa-centric events in November and early December.
Santa’s Wonderland
Begins November 3
Bass Pro Shops offers a magical experience with a free photo with Santa, seasonal decorations, family activities, treats and more. Kids also receive free reindeer glasses while supplies last. Multiple locations including Dania Beach and Miami. http://www.basspro.com
Santa’s Express
Registration Opens November 6
Pembroke Pines residents can register to have Santa visit your home on a fire truck during scheduled stops December 9-12. Registration closes once 250 registrants is reached. For more information, visit http://www.ppines.com/261/santas-express.
Cookies with Santa
Saturday, December 7
Enjoy a sweet treat and a five-minute family photo session inside the Historic Stranahan House. The cost is $45 for a family of four, and $5 for each additional person. By appointment only. 9am-4pm, Historic Stranahan House, 335 SE Sixth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, http://www.stranahanhouse.org/cookies-with-santa
Donuts with Santa
Friday, December 13
Have a sweet time while enjoying freshly baked donuts and mingling with Saint Nick. Tickets go on sale Nov. 4. $10/person. 9-11am, Emma Lou Olson Center, 1801 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach, http://www.pompanobeachfl.gov
Cookies and Cocoa with Santa
Friday, December 13
Spend some sweet time with Santa while enjoying cookies, cocoa and crafts.
6:30-8:30pm, Community Center, 9000 SW 50 Place, 954-434-4300 http://www.coopercityfl.org
Story Time & Photos With Santa
Saturday, December 14
Stop by for a photo with the big guy, holiday arts and crafts and a story time with Santa’s elves. Included with paid admission of $18/adult, $10/child. Additional fee for photos. 10am-1pm, Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72 Ave., 305-235-1668 http://www.deeringestate.org
