Ongoing Santa Photo Stops (2021)
Santa’s Elevator Express: Natick Mall
2021: Nov 12 through Dec 24
Daily, Advance Tickets Encouraged
Ride a magical elevator to explore Santa’s Workshop and have a picture taken with St. Nick. Packages are $40+ online in advance. Historically, more affordable basic packages are also available for walk-ins; check ahead for updates. Details here
Weston Nurseries, Hopkinton
2021: Dec 11 – 12
10 AM – 2 PM
Arrive early; line is generally long!
“Come meet Santa Claus at Weston Nurseries! Bring the family, pick out your tree, ornaments, lights and more. Take photos with Santa (bring your camera as we wont be taking official pictures this year) and then post your letter to the North Pole in our Magic Mailbox! Watch the Weston Nurseries Express wind its way along its tracks. Please remember to bring your camera! Weston will not be taking pictures this year, as we have in past years.” Details here
Bass Pro Santa’s Wonderland: Patriot Place, Foxboro & Cabela’s Hudson
2021: Nov 7 through Dec 24
Daily, Reservations Required
Free photo with Santa. Kids can mail their letter to Santa and bring home a craft kit. All activities + photo are free. Additional packages available for purchase. Details here
Must reserve in advance online. Each day opens 7 days in advance, at midnight. Bass Pro spots fill almost immediately. Cabela’s spots tend to last longer before filling.
Walpole Mall, Route 1
2021: Nov 26 – Dec 24
Th: 3 PM – 7 PM
Fri-Sat: 11 AM – 7 PM
Sun: 11 AM – 6 PM
Realistic, sweet Santa, typically has very little to no wait, even on the weekend. Approximately $25+ for a package or for a digital copy. Details here
Walpole Common
2021: Dec 1 through 21
Wed-Fri: 3 PM – 5 PM
Sat-Sun: 10 AM – 2 PM
Take your own FREE picture with a very kind, friendly Santa at his house in the commons in downtown Walpole. No wait most weekdays, varied on weekends.
Check the Walpole Chamber of Commerce FB Page for updates.
Crescent Ridge, Sharon
Not in 2020, doesn’t appear to be happening in 2021.
[2019: Saturdays Dec 7-21
Sat-Sun: 2 PM – 6 PM]
[2019 Info: “Sleigh ride, coloring/activity book, and picture with Santa for $10/person, $30/family, sold on site. Hot and cold food and drinks for sale.] Details here
Hebert Candies, Shrewsbury
2021: December 4th and 18th
12 PM – 4 PM
Bring your camera for free pictures of the little ones with their favorite holiday characters! As always we have plenty of sweets to pick up for the ride home. Santa on December 4th and 18th; Elsa & Anna visit on December 11. Details here
Solomon Pond Mall, Marlborough
2021: TBD through December 24
Times vary, see full schedule here
Schedule an appointment and pay online to save your spot.
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