He's making his list, and he's checking it twice. And, this week, he's headed to Hampton Roads!
I know many of our Checkered Flag fans are already getting into the holiday spirit. Stores and restaurants are decorated and the local coffee shops are throwing cinnamon into everything. Even the man in red himself will be popping up all over the seven cities in the next few weeks. Thanks to MyActiveChild.com, we've got his calendar.
Chesapeake
Chesapeake Square Mall- Santa will be at the mall November 10- December 24, 2012.
Greenbrier Mall- Santa will be at the mall November 10 - December 24, 2012. Pet photos will be done November 17th from 6-8pm or by appt.
White's Poinsettia Tours- (Chesapeake) FREE tram rides through the greenhouses from 10:00am - 4:00pm on Saturday, November 17th, and from 12:00pm - 4:00pm on Sunday, November 18th. Guided tours on trams will feature thousands of Poinsettias in bloom, the legend and history of the plant as well as technical aspects of how they are grown. Santa will also be here along with kids crafts, free face painting, and entertainment. Be sure to bring out the whole family!
McDonald Garden Center- (Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach) December 8, 2012. Bring your camera and your kids and take photos with Old Saint Nick! Santa will be at all McDonald Garden Centers from noon until 4pm. Bring your camera and capture that special moment. There is no cost to visit with Santa and take photos. Before Santa's arrival, we will be offering a Garden Stone Workshop at 11:00am. Children will be able create a Garden Stone Gift perfect for mom & dad, teachers or grandparents. The cost for this workshop is $15 and includes all materials & instructions.
White's Holiday Gala- (Chesapeake) December 8th & 9th from 9am-5pm. Santa will be here for the kids along with free face painting, kids crafts and entertainment. Hot coffee, apple cider, cookies and popcorn will be available for your enjoyment as you stroll through the Christmas wonderland.
Chesapeake Christmas Parade (Chesapeake) 6pm on December 8, 2012. Christmas isn't complete without a hometown parade complete with marching bands, costumed characters, colorful floats, and Santa Claus. FREE
Klumsy Moose Whimsical Party Place (Chesapeake) 2nd Annual Breakfast with Santa event on Sunday, December 9th. Registration required.
Hampton
Bodacious Bazaar & Art Festival (Hampton) - This weekend only at the Hampton Colliseum Santa and Mrs Claus are at The Bodacious Bazaar. 10-7 Fri & Sat, 10-6 Sun. A percentage of proceeds go to local charities. Admission is Adults $7 one day and $10 for two days, Children $4. Santa Photo package $20.
Bass Pro Shops- Santa visits the store daily from November 10 - December 24, 2012
Peninsula Town Center (Hampton)- November 17, 2012: 14th Annual Coliseum Central Holiday Parade from 9:30-11:30am. Come visit Santa after the Parade from 11:30 AM - 2:30PM or 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM in Santa's Gazebo in Marys Park across from Macy's.
Santa's Attic (Hampton)- November 30, 2012 from 4-6pm Special Appearance by Santa!
Virginia Air & Space Center Breakfast with Santa- (Hampton) December 8th from 8-10am. Members $18, Non-members $20
McDonald Garden Center- (Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach) December 8, 2012. Bring your camera and your kids and take photos with Old Saint Nick! Santa will be at all McDonald Garden Centers from noon until 4pm. Bring your camera and capture that special moment. There is no cost to visit with Santa and take photos. Before Santa's arrival, we will be offering a Garden Stone Workshop at 11:00am. Children will be able create a Garden Stone Gift perfect for mom & dad, teachers or grandparents. The cost for this workshop is $15 and includes all materials & instructions.
Hampton Holly Days Parade - (Hampton) December 8, 2012 at 7pm. Babes in Toyland at the Peninsula's largest illuminated holiday parade. Fun includes music from marching bands, spectacular floats, the man of the hour, Santa. "Toyland" goes from Eaton Street and Settlers Landing Road to Darling Stadium.
Newport News
Patrick Henry Mall- Santa arrives between 6-8pm on Friday, November 9, 2012 and will be at the mall through the holidays.
Around The World With Santa! (Newport News) December 1, 2012 from 11am-3pm Bring the family to The Mariners' Museum and participate in make-and-take crafts and learn about traditions from around the world plus a special visit from Santa!
Santa's House 36th Anniversary- (Newport News) Visit Santa's House and enjoy a puppet show, crafts and meet Santa & Mrs. Claus! Sponsored by the Woman's Club of Newport News 461 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News. Admission is $3 for walk-ins. $2.50 each for scheduled groups of 10+ admission. Admission donation goes to local charity. Dec 5-7th (9am-12pm), Dec 12-13th (9am-12pm) Dec 14th (9am-12pm & 6-9pm), Dec 8th & 15th (11am-4pm), Dec 9th & 16th (1-5pm). Call Virginia at (757) 596-6452 to schedule a group.
St. Nick at Endview Plantation-(Newport News) December 6-7, 2012 - 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Toys for Tots program. Let your child experience the magic of an 1861 Christmas with a visit to see St. Nick. Refreshments are provided. Parents are to bring two presents: one wrapped for their child and a new unwrapped present for a needy child. Donated toys will be given to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Admission is $3.00 per child. Reservations are required.
Norfolk
MacArthur Center Mall - November 8 - December 24, 2012, photos with Santa available for purchase. MacArthur Mall will also host pet photos with Santa on December 2nd & 9th from 7:30-9:30pm. There will also be a Breakfast with Santa on December 8th from 8-930am at California Pizza Kitchen and will include breakfast pizza, fruit and a beverage. Cost $7 for kids and $8 for adults. Call or go online to RSVP. 757 627 6502 x4202
Sundays with Santa at Norfolk Botanical Garden -(Norfolk) This is a members only event. $15 per person. Sundays with Santa on December 2, 9, and 16, 2012 at 4pm and 5:15pm.
Holly Festival of Trees to Benefit CHKD Breakfast with Santa (Norfolk)- Includes Breakfast, games, crafts, silent auction of trees and gifts, door prizes, holiday entertainment, and a photo with Santa. November 17, 2012 from 9am-12pm. $20/person
Breakfast with Santa Cruise-(Norfolk) through Spirit of Norfolk. December 8, 2012 at 8:30am. Price: $31.90 per adult, $19.95 per child all ages.
Donuts with Santa at Nauticus (Norfolk) December 8, 2012 from 8:30-10:30am. In the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center. Entertainment will be provided by Radio Disney. The cost is $10 and $5 for Nauticus members; ages 3 and under are free. Reservations required by November 30. Please call (757) 664-1005 or email Erin Walker.
Norfolk Public Library (Norfolk)- Santa Claus is coming to Town on December 12, 2012 from 10:30am at Jordan-Newby Library; December 15th at 2pm Pretlow Library, Janaf Library and Van Wyck Library; December 21 at 3pm at Horace Manning Library.
Portsmouth
Santa! At Winter Wonderland (Portsmouth)- Bring the kids to see Santa at Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection display. December 1st, 2nd and 15th from 1-4pm. Pets also welcome to be in pictures! $5.
Breakfast with Santa- (Portsmouth) Pancakes with Santa Children of all ages are invited to have pancakes with Santa at Monumental United Methodist Church in the Fellowship Hall, 450 Dinwiddie Drive (parking and entrance on Queen Street). Cost is free, but please bring canned goods for those in need. All kids will receive a small gift and a photo with Santa. Breakfast is Saturday, December 8 from 8-9am. RSVP 757-397-1297
Here Comes Santa Parade- (Portsmouth) December 8, 2012. 5:30pm. This annual event has become a holiday favorite. Join us at High Street Landing where Santa will arrive by Fire Boat, escorted by the Police Boat and will join the parade in a horse drawn carriage. Santa will disembark at Court Street, where entertainment will be provided on the Court Street Stage.
Smithfield
The Christmas Store of Smithfield, VA - After Thanksgiving Santa will be available every Friday & Saturday 11am-3pm and Sunday 1-3pm (Call to double-check!) Santa will be available to meet with and have his photo taken with children of all ages! For more information call (757) 357-7891
Suffolk
Grand Opening & Santa at The Velveteen Rabbit (Suffolk) Santa's coming to town and he's stopping by The Velveteen Rabbit, Saturday, November 17th, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. It's also our GRAND OPENING at our new location. There will be lots of door prizes and refreshments!!!
Suffolk Grand Illumination Celebration (Suffolk) November 17, 2012 at 6pm. A hometown kick-off to the holiday season! Featuring the lighting the Christmas Tree, hot apple cider and Christmas Carols. Take pictures with Santa! Bring your camera. FREE
Lunch with Santa (Suffolk)at Northern Shores Recreation Center on December 1, 2012 from 11 am - 1 pm. Ages 12 & Under. Cost per Child: One new, unwrapped toy. Parents who plan to have lunch: $5.00 per person
Suffolk Holiday Parade (Suffolk) December 8, 2012. 7pm This annual downtown tradition will parade through the streets with illuminated floats, high school marching bands, dancers and equestrian groups entertaining the entire family.
Meet Santa at the Suffolk Visitor Center (Suffolk) December 9th & 15th, 2012 (pets on 12/16) 11am-3pm Bring the kiddos to meet jolly ol' St. Nick! Bring your cameras for photos with Santa. Light refreshments will be served inside the Suffolk Visitor Center. In case of inclement weather, Santa photos will be moved into the Suffolk Visitor Center, second floor. FREE
Virginia Beach
34th Annual Santa's Stocking Old Fashioned Craft Bazaar (Virginia Beach) Saturday & Sunday, November 3-4, & 17-18, 2012. Meet with Santa from 11 am - 2 pm on Saturdays and 1 pm - 4 pm on Sundays. Visits are free, professional photo packages (children and pets) are available at varied prices. No personal cameras please.
Lynnhaven Mall (Virginia Beach)- November 10 - December 24, 2012, photos with Santa available for purchase. Lynnhaven Mall will also host pet photos with Santa on Monday nights November 19 & 26, December 3, 10 & 17th from 6pm- close. Grand Illumination takes place November 9th beginning at 6pm.
Pembroke Mall- (Virginia Beach) Santa Arrival & Parade November 17, 2012 at 11am. Pet photos with Santa on November 18th, November 25th, December 2nd and December 9th from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Dogs & Cats only.
Pembroke Mall is hosting Cookies and Crafts with Santa! This event will be held in the Target Wing on December.1, 2012 from 11:00am-1:00pm. Free crafts will be provided by Pembroke Mall and cookies will be provided by Nestle, while supplies last. Adult supervision required for children 12 and under.
Town Center Virginia Beach- (Virginia Beach) Light Up The Town, November 17, 2012. 5-9pm. A parade with Santa, illuminating a 30-foot tree, a laser show and more.
Virginia Beach Christmas Market (Virginia Beach)- At the Virginia Beach Convention Center November 23-25, 2012. Pictures with Santa daily 11am-3pm. $7 Adults; $2 Children 6-12; Under 6 Free - One admission covers all three days. Receive 50¢ off admission by bringing a canned food donation for the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia.
Planes, Trains and Santa Claus at Military Aviation Museum-(Virginia Beach) November 23 & 25, 2012 at 1pm. The Navy hangar will be filled with model train displays. Trains are on display Friday thru Sunday during regular museum hours (9am-5pm) See Santa fly in! Santa Claus will fly in and land at the museum on Friday and Saturday at 1:00pm. Bring the kids and their Christmas lists to get their pictures with Santa in front of an airplane. Kids 12 and under get into the event free. Toys for Tots collections welcomed.
Virginia Aquarium- (Virginia Beach) SCUBA Santa: Saturdays and Sundays, November 24 - December 23 at 11 a.m. Be sure to catch a glimpse of the jolly ole' elf swimming with the fishes in the Chesapeake Bay Aquarium. Free with Aquarium admission.
-Sundays with Santa: Sundays from November 25 - December 23, noon - 3 p.m. Join Santa and his elves in the Marsh Pavilion for festive and fun activities. Free with Aquarium admission.
-Sailing with Santa: Saturday, November 24 and Saturday, December 22, 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. boat trips. Take a 45-minute cruise on Owls Creek with Santa and his crew! Enjoy refreshments, games, activities and opportunity for photos. Costs: $17 each (infants up to 12 months are free). Reservations required. Call (757) 385-0300.
Founders Inn & Spa (Virginia Beach)- Founders 20th Anniversary Illumination Event on November 25, 2012 from 12-8pm. The lighting ceremony begins at 6pm! With the flip of a switch, The Founders Inn and Spa turns into a twinkling Christmas wonderland. Santa will be there!
Virginia Beach Farmer's Market Holiday Open House (Virginia Beach)- December 1, 2012 from 11am-3pm. Santa arrives at 11am. Santa will also be on site for visits on December 8th & 15th from 12-2pm. (Pets are welcome December 15th from 2-3pm)
TowneBank Holiday Parade at the Beach (Virginia Beach)- December 1, 2012 beginning at 5:30pm on Atlantic Ave between 15th St and 25th St.
English Rose Tea Room- (Virginia Beach) Tea with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Sunday, December 2nd & 16th from 4:30pm until 6:30pm. Spend the afternoon sharing tea and stories. Santa will also have his sleigh for pictures. All inclusive $18 per person.
It's VBACAC's Birthday! (Virginia Beach) December 6, 2012. Help us celebrate from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. with an open house, food, and goodies. VB Animal Care & Adoption Center will be open until 9 p.m. for adoptions. Santa will be available for photographs.
Virginia Beach Library Locations (Virginia Beach) Storytimes with Santa: December 8, 2012 from 2-3:30pm at Oceanfront Area Library; December 15, 2012 at 10:30am at Bayside Library;
McDonald Garden Center- (Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach) December 8, 2012. Bring your camera and your kids and take photos with Old Saint Nick! Santa will be at all McDonald Garden Centers from noon until 4pm. Bring your camera and capture that special moment. There is no cost to visit with Santa and take photos. Before Santa's arrival, we will be offering a Garden Stone Workshop at 11:00am. Children will be able create a Garden Stone Gift perfect for mom & dad, teachers or grandparents. The cost for this workshop is $15 and includes all materials & instructions.
Virginia Beach Funny Bone (Virginia Beach)- Breakfast with Santa at 10am on December 8, 2012. Kids $10, Adults $15
Sugar Plum Bakery-(Virginia Beach) Annual Breakfast with Santa, December 15, 2012 with 2 different time slots available, $12
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