Operation: St. Nick – Where to Find Santa in Central Ohio
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1. Urban One's Holiday Hustle
Enjoy community performances, a festive holiday market, photos with Santa, Hot Chocolate, Treats, and Santa’s Workshop Saturday, December 14th, from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Whitehall Community Park YMCA 402 N. Hamilton Road, Columbus, Ohio
2. Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s
Santa will be visiting now to December 24. Register online for your free photo with Santa up to 7 days before your visit.
Bass Pro Shops West Chester 1650 Gemini Pl., Columbus, Ohio 43240
3. Easton Town Center
Get shopping done & visit Mr. Claus all in one. See Santa on Level 2, across from BIBIBOP until December 24. Reservations are strongly encouraged; walk-ups are available.
Easton Town Center 160 Easton Town Ctr., Columbus, Ohio 43219
4. Oakland Nurseries
Bring your camera for free photos with Santa, Saturdays and Sundays until December 15, noon to 3:30pm. Pets are typically welcome at the Dublin location; call or click here for details.
Columbus, Delaware, Dublin, and New Albany Garden Centers
5. Polaris Fashion Place
Visit Santa in the Center Court now through December 24. Reservations are available, walk-ups are welcome; sensory-friendly hours on December 8.
Polaris Fashion Place 1500 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, Ohio 43240
6. The Mall at Tuttle Crossing
Visit Santa at Tuttle Crossing now through December 24. Reservations are available, walk-ups are welcome.
The Mall at Tuttle Crossing 5043 Tuttle Crossing Blvd., Dublin, OH 43016
7. Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
See Santa, reindeer, and holiday parades with millions of lights in the Polar Frontier. Reservations are not required but are available. Sensory-friendly Santa takes place December 8 and is available by reservation.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell, Ohio 43065
8. Circleville – Ted Lewis Park
Santa is welcoming visitors throughout December at his beautifully renovated home in Ted Lewis Park. Click here for park details.
Ted Lewis Park, 443 N. Court St., Circleville, Ohio 43113
9. Santa in the Park
Visit Santa in the Park at Keystone Park next to Rebol. Free photos with Santa Claus available and North Pole mailboxes to drop letters off.
Bridge Park, Longshore St., Dublin, Ohio 43017
10. Holiday in the Heights
Experience all the holiday fun with Santa photos, ice skating, hot cocoa, and more. Tickets are required (while supplies last.)
Grandview Dental Care, 1220 Grandview Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43212
11. Merry on Main
Cash in on free Santa visits during Merry on Main iceless skating! Thursdays December 12 and 19, 5 to 7pm, Saturdays December 14 and 21, noon to 2pm, and Monday, December 23 5 to 7pm.
Memorial Health Pavilion in Partners Park, 125 E. Sixth St., Marysville, Ohio 43040
12. Winter Festival
An evening of ice sculpting, horse-drawn carriage rides, caroling, visits with Santa and Upper Arlington’s tree lighting ceremony on December 6!
Mallway Park, 2096 Arlington Ave, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221
