Get ready for some holiday magic – Santa’s coming to town! Munchkin Fun has rounded up all the best spots in Central Florida to meet him, so bring the kids to share their wish lists and snap some festive photos. It’s a fun way to kick off the season with big smiles and memories.

list of places to see santa jacksonville

  • Meet Santa at The Mall at Millenia. Enjoy a keepsake moment with Santa at The Mall at Millenia. Advance reservations are required for photos and visits.
  • Meet Santa at The Florida Mall. Santa is flying in to visit The Florida Mall through Dec. 24. Sensory-friendly sessions are also available on select dates. Your pets can even meet Santa on select dates during Pet Photos. Reservations are highly recommended for all Santa experiences, and you can even receive a free phone call from Santa when you book online.
  • Meet Santa at ICON Park. Come Experience the new Santa Workshop Experience located inside the Sky Lounge at The Orlando Eye!
  • Meet Santa at Oh, What Fun! Holiday Festival in Lake Nona. Visit the Clauses for story time and a sing-along experience, then meet and greet St. Nick and his sweetheart and take the perfect holiday photo with them. Wednesdays – Sundays from December 6-22. Advanced reservations are required.
  • Meet Santa at Now Snowing in Celebration. Now Snowing, Central Florida’s original and premier “Snowing” event, offers one of the area’s only synthetic ice rinks, special community performances by some of the area’s top young talent, and special concert events throughout the season. Now Snowing is a month-long Winter Wonderland Spectacular featuring strolling Charles Dickens style Carolers, photos with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, train rides, ice skating, and nightly snowfall at 6:00, 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 PM. It’s a true throwback to the traditional family style holiday.
  • Meet Santa at Eola Winter Wonderland at Lake Eola Park. Downtown Orlando is transforming into the Eola Winter Wonderland from Dec. 1 – 23 featuring snowfall, a weekend Christmas market featuring local businesses and vendors, and visits from Santa every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Located in the Eola House, children will be able to share what they want with Santa and parents will have plenty of time to take pictures.
  • Meet Santa at Bass Pro’s Winter Wonderland Make Your FREE Santa Photo Reservation Up to 7 Days in Advance. Advance reservations are required in all locations and can go quickly.
  • Meet Santa at Santa at Crane’s Roost Park. The City of Altamonte Springs and Duke Energy celebrate the tradition of lighting up Cranes Roost Park with live music, entertainment, fireworks, train rides, along with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Watch as the park comes alive with spectacular holiday displays featuring 200,000 lights and a 60-foot tree decorated with thousands of ornaments and garland.
  • Meet Santa at De Leon Springs State Park Breakfast with Santa. Ho ho ho! Who’s hungry? Join us for Breakfast with Santa at De Leon Springs State Park! Date: Saturday, December 9th, 2023. Choose between two seating options at 8:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. Enjoy crafts, write a letter to Santa, savor delicious pancakes for breakfast, and capture priceless memories with Santa himself. (check out our Florida Springs blog post here!)
  • Meet Santa at Sunsational Farms. Christmas Festival and Market on Sat. Nov. 30th. Enjoy 90+ vendors, free santa photos, food trucks, games, bounce houses and more! 
  • Meet Santa at Altamonte Mall. Don’t miss Santa pictures at Altamonte Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time.Don’t miss pet photos with Santa on select Mondays and Tuesdays!
  • Meet Santa at Winter Park Village. Experience Christmas on Park every night between Thursday, November 14 through Sunday, January 5. This year, Park Avenue District’s holiday décor will reflect the spirit of a Winter Park Christmas by honoring our city’s history and embracing the timeless charm of our downtown. The District aim to create a multi-sensory experience that brings the magic of the holidays to life for both residents and guests. Festive décor will sparkle along Park Avenue with over 150,000 lights, wreaths on lamp posts, a cathedral of lights in Central Park, a children’s carousel beginning November 29, and so much more.

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