Where can you see Santa Claus in Lexington and Central KY? Here’s some great events in Central KY! Click the event for more information. There are places that offer breakfast, brunch, train rides, visits, photos, and more.
Santa events are happening but with COVID-19 they will look a bit different. Be sure to explain this to your child before heading out. You can check with each event to see how they are staying healthy as they celebrate. Also, confirm events before you go since with numbers changing daily events may be canceled.
Fayette Mall
Thursday, November 18 through Friday, December 24, 2021
We are excited to continue the tradition of hosting Santa to meet and greet all kids and kids-at-heart. We encourage everyone to reserve a special time to see Santa. Click here to reserve your spot now. Santa knows it’s important to stay healthy for his time with you so he and his helpers will be following CDC guidelines. Hand sanitizing stations will also be available. Click here to learn more about the health measures being taken. Scroll further down the page to learn more about times, photo package pricing, special events and more.
Santa’s Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 11am – 7pm
- Friday – Saturday: 10am – 8pm
- Sunday: 12pm – 6pm
Special Hours Information:
- Thursday, November 25: CLOSED
- Friday, December 24: 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm
Please note: Santa takes a break to feed the reindeer from 3pm to 4pm on Monday thru Thursday, 1pm to 2pm and 5pm to 5:45pm on Friday & Saturday, and 2:30pm to 3pm on Sunday.
Santa Special Events:
Please visit our Connect page to learn more about these and other great events.
- Pet photos with Santa: November 22, November 29, December 6, December 13; from 4pm to 7pm
- Santa Cares: December 12, 2021; from 9:30am to 11am
The Barn at The Summit and Lexington Green
November 26 – December 24, 2021
This holiday season, Travis Clark Photography will be open in two locations for your convenience! Choose your preferred location and schedule your appointment today! Click HERE to schedule.
Cabela’s
November 7 – December 24, 2021
*November 6 join them for Santa’s Arrival and kickoff Santa’s visit on November 7th from 4 pm – 7 pm
Hours vary – check online when you make your reservation
Families who visit Santa receive a free 4×6 studio-quality photo, as well as a free digital video greeting card to share on social media.
Additional photo packages are also available for purchase and print instantly in the store. Click HERE to reserve a time today!
Hamburg Pavilion
Saturday, November 27th – Sunday, November 28th, 2021
Saturday, December 4th – Sunday, December 5th, 2021
Saturday, December 11th – Sunday, December 12th, 2021
Saturday, December 18th – Sunday, December 19th, 2021
Saturdays: 10 AM – 2 PM Sundays: 12 PM – 4 PM
Photographs with Santa Claus will be taking place inside our event space suite #150 next to Torrid.
Black Santa at Julietta Market
Black Santa Show will be LIVE weekends in December at the Julietta Market inside of GreyLine Station (Corner of Loudon & North Limestone) more details coming soon.
Friday, December 10th 5-7pm
Saturday, December 11th Noon-4pm
Friday, December 17th 5-7pm
Saturday, December 18th Noon-4pm
Santa Claus at Waveland Barn
Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa will be coming to Waveland’s Big Red Barn! Bring your camera, your Christmas list and your Christmas spirit! Free to the public.
Saturday, December 4th, 3pm – 6pm
Sunday, December 5th, 2pm – 5pm
Saturday, December 11th, 2pm -5pm
Sunday, December 12th, 2pm – 5pm
Saturday, December 18th, 1pm – 5pm
Hillenmeyer Christmas (Tates Creek Road in front of Lansdowne Shoppes)
No Santa for 2021
Kentucky Horse Park Southern Lights
November 26 – December 31, 2021 from 5:30-10:00 pm.
At the end of the route, visitors have the option to park and explore the Holiday Village (included in admission). The Holiday Village includes a visit with Santa, Santa’s North Pole Mailbox (where children can drop off their Christmas List), Animal Land, Mini Train ride, Bluegrass Miniature Train Display, and the Kentucky Horse Park Gift Shop. Food options will be available.
Bluegrass Railroad Museum
Saturday and Sunday Dec. 4th & 5th and Dec. 11th & 12th, 2021 – 2 pm
Also to meet demand, two additional rides 11 am on Saturdays Dec. 5th, Dec. 11th
Reservations are highly recommended.
Kentucky Railway Museum
North Pole Express
December 4, 5, 11 ,12, 18 & 19, 2021
Join us for a nostalgic Christmas adventure aboard a historic train ride to pick up Santa! On our journey to the North Pole, enjoy a train excursion while listening to the sounds of the season. Upon arrival at the North Pole, Santa boards the train and travels with us on our way back to New Haven. Families are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ultimate experience. Upon arriving back at the station, you have the opportunity to visit with Santa and take your child’s photo with him!
The entire family can enjoy a cookie and hot chocolate when they visit Claus’s Kitchen before the train excursion. (No food or drink other than bottled water is able to be taken on the train. Some of our coaches have been reupholstered, prompting this change.)
ALL SEATS ARE ASSIGNED FOR THIS EVENT (tickets must be purchased together to guarantee seating together).
December 4, 11 & 18 are SOLD OUT for this event! (10/21/21)
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Santa Express
December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19, 2021All aboard the Santa Express! Bring the children on a nostalgic journey to meet Santa while listening to the sounds of the season. Visit with the man in the red suit while traveling through the Rolling Fork River Valley and enjoying a historic train excursion. For even more fun, the whole family is welcome to wear their pajamas!
The entire family can enjoy a cookie and hot chocolate when they visit Claus’s Kitchen before the train excursion! (No food or drink other than bottled water is able to be taken on the train. Some of our coaches have been reupholstered, prompting this change).
ALL SEATS ARE ASSIGNED FOR THIS EVENT (tickets must be purchased together to guarantee seating together).
Cincinnati Museum Center Holiday Junction
Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains opens November 12, 2021
Of course, no holiday is complete without a visit to Santa. Santa makes his grand arrival on Friday, November 26. Although you won’t be able to sit with Santa, you can visit the jolly elf by his fireplace in the Public Landing adjacent to Holiday Junction. Santa will be busy preparing for the big day but will happily pause to speak with you from a safe distance.
Special Events
Santa at Sweet Pea Farm
Saturday, December 4, 2021 10 am – 4:30 pm
Please join us for our first annual Santa at Sweet Pea Farm! We will have an opportunity for you to snap some photos with Santa. So bring your cameras or your phones. We will also have someone available to snap photos so the whole family can participate.
Mrs. Claus will be giving away cookies and reading stories. We will have a petting zoo, and your kids will have an opportunity to feed our little farm friends!
The general admission cost is $30 per family. Please leave your VENMO/PAYPAL and EMAIL in the comments for invoice. Please keep a copy of your payment method to show for entry day of.
Pancakes with Santa
Saturday, December 11, 2021 9 am – 11 am FREE *Donations accepted for VIPS
Pancakes with Santa is back! Join in and play reindeer games, free arts and crafts, sugar-filled breakfast treats, and meet the jolly big guy himself – Santa! This event benefits VIPS – Visually Impaired Preschool Services of Lexington.
Forcht Bank, Hamburg, 2404 Sir Barton Way
The Holiday Events Guide is HERE!
Find Santa, Music, Train Rides, Trees and more!!
