The holiday season is upon us, and NEPA is bustling with events that bring joy, wonder, and plenty of photo ops with the jolly old elf himself—Santa Claus! From festive parades to cozy breakfasts, here’s where your little ones can meet Santa this year.
Kick off the holiday season with a meet-and-greet with Santa! Whether you’re looking for a quick photo with Santa or an entire day of holiday cheer, NEPA has plenty of events to make the season magical for your family. Don’t forget to bring your camera and a wish list!
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Dec 7 – Moosic, PA
Celebrate the season with your family, friends, and Santa at PNC Field in your holiday pajamas. There’s two seatings for this All-You-Can-Eat Buffet at 8:30AM and 11AM.
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Dec 7 – Plains, PA
Join The Beekeeper’s Daughter from 10AM-2PM for holiday shopping, photos with Santa, and fun! Don’t forget to bring your own camera for pictures.
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Dec 7 – Pottsville, PA
Join the Pottsville Free Library at 2:30PM for a special story time with Santa.
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Dec. 7 – Montrose, PA
Take a free photos with Santa inside United Fire Co. in Montrose during their Christmas in Montrose weekend event! Santa will be there for photos 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm.
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Tue-Sun until Christmas – Scranton, PA
Christmas is a big deal at 300 Prospect Ave, and if you visit the Smurl house Tuesday to Sunday from 6-9PM… you’ll even see Santa [weather permitting].
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Dec 7 – Forty Fort, PA
Come visit with at Alle’s Chocolate Shoppe from 11AM-1PM. There will be free face painting for all the children who stop by!
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Dec 7 – Bloomsburg, PA
Starting at 6:30PM, kids can decorate four cookies, visit with Santa Claus, and receive a book signed by Santa himself.
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Dec 8, 15, 22 – Hazleton, PA
Photos with Santa will be available each weekend of the Hazleton’s Sunday Christmas Village after the parades.
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Dec 8 – Scranton, PA
Mark your calendars for a festive holiday event at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel at 12PPM, featuring your favorite princesses, princes, and Santa!
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Dec 8, 15, 22 – Skytop, PA
Join Skytop Lodge for Breakfast with Santa from 9- 11AM! Reservations are required.
Dec 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 – Scranton, PA
Santa will be riding on the Electric City Trolley each weekend at various departure times.
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Dec 14 – Waverly, PA
Join the Waverly Community House for a morning full of crafts, games, pancake breakfast, cookie sale, and a visit from a very special guest from 10AM-2PM.
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Dec 14 – Hawley, PA
Make your reservations at Silver Birches for Breakfast with Santa and gingerbread cookie decorating from 10AM-12PM.
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Dec 14 – Scranton, PA
Bring your camera for photos with Santa from 2PM-4PM at Lace Village’s Holiday Market.
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Dec 15 – Wilkes-Barre, PA
Spend time with family in the pool and then take pictures with Santa in the Gym at 12PM at the Wyoming Valley YMCA!
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Dec 15 – Carbondale, PA
Join Hotel Anthracite for a festive brunch and photos with Santa from 11AM-2PM.
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Dec 15 – Mayfield, PA
Silent Santa is a free event for children with sensory issues from 3PM-5PM at no cost. Be sure to reserve your 10 – 15 minute times slots to avoid lines and crowds.
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Dec 17 & 22 – Pocono Manor, PA
Join Kalahari Resorts for a holiday breakfast with Santa from 8:30AM-11:30AM!
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Daily until Christmas – Tunkhannock, PA
Santa settles into Stone Hedge’s pavilion for meet-and-greets and photos every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday before Christmas.
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Dec 22 – Bloomsburg, PA
Make sure you’re on the ‘Nice’ list before brunch with Santa and his Reindeer! Reindeer meet and greets begin at 9AM, followed by brunch at 10AM and Santa’s arrival at 11AM.
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All Across NEPA
Santa can be found spreading Christmas cheer at a lot of Tree Lighting Events in our region. Check out which one is closest to you!
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All Across NEPA
From the comfort of cozy locomotive cars, meet the big man while you pass through snow-dusted forests and charming towns decked out with festive decorations.
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Find classic holiday fun across Northeastern Pennsylvania.
