Where’s Santa?

Marge Weimer — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:17:49 +0000

Santa Claus is coming to town! The kids can tell him their Christmas wish lists and you can snag some memorable photos. Here are some of the Richmond locations where Santa can be seen this year.

Legendary Santa

Visit and get a picture with Legendary Santa, the Snow Queen, and Santa's helpful elf.

Dates and times: Opening Day – Friday, November 27 9am to 5pm
Saturdays, November 28-December 19 9am to 6pm
Sundays, November 29 – December 20 9am to 5pm
Monday, November 30 – Friday, December 4 2pm to 5 pm
Monday, December 7 – Friday, December 11 11am to 5pm
Monday, December 14 – Friday, December 18 9am to 8pm
Monday, December 21 – Wednesday, December 23 9am to 8pm
Christmas Eve – Thursday, December 24 9am to 3pm
Location: Children's Museum of Richmond (2626 W. Broad Street)
Price: Free
Phone: 804-474-7000

Sunrise with Santa

A limited number of families will be allowed to watch Santa come down the chimney and get pictures - all without having to wait in long lines. More info here (PDF).

Dates and times: Saturdays, December 5,12 & 19; Sundays, December 6, 13 & 20 and December 21 through 24; all at 8am
Location: Children's Museum of Richmond (2626 W. Broad Street)
Price: $60.00 for up to 6 family members
Phone: 804-474-7000

Sunset with Santa

50 families will be able to watch Santa come down the chimney and get photographs without waiting in long lines. They will also have access to the exhibits and Art Studio. More info here (PDF).

Dates and times: December 9, 10 & 11, 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Location: Children's Museum of Richmond (2626 W. Broad Street)
Price: $150 for up to 6 family members
Phone: 804-474-7000

Tea with Santa

Enjoy seasonal beverages, snacks, storytime and a sing-a-long with Santa and his elf. More info here (PDF).

Dates and times: Fridays through Sundays, December 4 to December 23; all services at 2pm
Location: Children's Museum of Richmond (2626 W. Broad Street)
Price: Tickets are $38 for members and $45 for non-members
Phone: 804-474-7000

Boulevard Flower Gardens at Ruffin Mill

Santa will be available for pictures but bring your own camera.

Dates and times:
November 28, Saturday 5pm to 7pm
December 3 & 4, Thursday & Friday 5pm to 7pm
December 5 & 6, Saturday, Sunday 11am to 2pm
December 10-13, Thursday-Sunday, 5pm to 7pm
December 17 & 18, Thursday & Friday, 11am to 2pm
December 20, Sunday, 11am to 2pm
Location: Boulevard Flower Gardens at Ruffin Mill (2100 Ruffin Mill Road Colonial Heights)
Price: Free
Phone: 804-526-4000

Regency Square Mall

Family photos with Santa with a Polar Express theme.

Dates and times:
November 17 through December 24
Monday through Saturday 10am to 9pm and Sundays 11am to 6pm
Location: Regency Square (1420 Parham Road) in Center Court
Price: $17-$45 (See price details)

Short Pump Town Center

Digital portrait quality photos of your child with Santa in his traditional home-like setting.

Dates and times:
November 16 through December 24
Monday through Thursday 10am to 8pm, Saturdays 10am to 8:30pm and Sunday 11am to 6pm
Location: Short Pump Town Center (11800 W. Broad Street) in the food court
Price: $17-$49 (See price details - PDF)

The Shops at Willow Lawn

Picture Yourself with Santa. All photo proceeds benefit the Children's Miracle Network.

Dates and times:
November 27: 10am to 8pm
November 28: 10:30am to 8pm
November 29: 12pm to 6pm
November 30 through December 13:
Monday through Friday 4pm to 8pm
Saturday 10am to 8pm
Sunday 12pm to 6pm

December 14 through December 20
Monday through Friday 1pm to 8pm
Saturday 10am to 8pm
Sunday 12pm to 6pm

December 21 through December 23
Monday through Wednesday 10am to 8pm

December 24: 10am to 4pm

Location: Willow Lawn (1601 Willow Lawn Drive)
Price: $12.99-$45.99 (See price details)

Chesterfield Town Center

Santa will be at the Creek Crawl Play Area for photos.

Dates and times:
November 17 through December 24
Monday through Saturday 10am to 9pm
Sunday 11am to 7pm
Location: Chesterfield Town Center (Huguenot Road & Midlothian Turnpike)
Price: $19.99-$34.99 (See price details - PDF)

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