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Top Places to See Santa in North Fulton and Beyond!

By Erin Stolle, Publisher - Macaroni Kid Alpharetta/Roswell/Milton November 21, 2016

Santa at Avalon (Includes Photos, Pet Photos, and Breakfast with Santa)
Ho! Ho! Ho! Join jolly Old Saint Nick in his cozy cottage at Avalon for a dose of Christmas magic this holiday season! Santa will be making his way from the North Pole starting November 21 through December 24.  He will be around for the holiday season to spread Christmas cheer, take photos with children and families, share magical moments with those who visit him and more.  Below please find details on hours of operation, pricing, our specialty RFID technology, special Santa events and more. Click here to register for appointments with Santa.

FREE Pictures with Santa at Alpharetta Welcome Center
Get your holiday photos taken for free at the Alpharetta Welcome Center on Saturday, December 3 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Stop in for an individual or family photo with Santa. Have the photo printed and emailed to you to share with friends and family.

This is a free event and refreshments will be served. No reservations required. No pets please. The photographer will be using a “green screen” so it is recommended that attendees not wear green clothing. One photo print per family, maximum two photo poses per family.

Christmas in Crabapple 
Saturday, Dec. 3, is sure to have heaps of holiday cheer in Milton as the city, in partnership with the CCA, hosts the ninth annual Christmas in Crabapple from 2 to 5 p.m. in historic downtown Crabapple at Broadwell Pavilion located at 12615 Broadwell Road. This quaint holiday tradition has become a Milton staple including Santa photos from Blencoe and Co. Photographic Arts, caroling, s'mores, hot cocoa and fun!

Breakfast with Santa at the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building
Enjoy a yummy breakfast along with crafts, face painting, dancing, and of course, SANTA! Each person must be registered to attend and all children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Pictures with Santa will be available for purchase. Fees: $14, Residents $21, Non-Residents

Santa Photos & Carriage Rides at The Collection at Forsyth
Bring your own camera and visit with Santa and take a carriage ride during the first 3 weekends in December! Saturdays & Sundays: 1 - 4 PM

Adventure to Santa at North Point Mall
Santa is available from November 19th to December 24th! Adventure to Santa, a DreamWorks DreamPlace, magically combines the time-honored tradition of meeting Santa Claus with technological wizardry to deliver a very special and immersive holiday experience. This season, the all-new attraction lets you and your family join Po and Friends for interactive games and an immersive, cinematic journey that transports guests to the North Pole for your private meeting with Santa.

Milton Fire Department Pancake Breakfast with SantaFire trucks, Santa and pancakes!  If any of these three things interest you, don’t miss the Pancake Breakfast with Santa Claus hosted by the Milton Fire Department on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Fire Station 43, located at 750 Hickory Flat Rd. 
This free event will feature Santa, pancakes cooked and served by City of Milton firemen and fire station tours.  Unwrapped toys for North Fulton Community Charities’ Santa Toy Drive will be accepted. For more information on either of these holiday events, contact Public Outreach Coordinator Courtney Spriggs at 678-242-2533 or courtney.spriggs@cityofmiltonga.us.

Rucker Pet
Santa will be landing at the Keith Bridge store on December 3rd & 4th, and at the Kelly Mill store on December 10th. He will be available from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day for pictures with pets and their families. Sessions with Santa will be $15 (you can put as many furry creatures and two-legged friends as you want in the same session; however, only one pose per group). If you would like your photo printed as well, it will be an additional $5. There will be face painting, Christmas music & caroling, s'mores, hot chocolate, wassail, candy, cookies, and personalized Christmas stockings. Additionally, there will be 100 donated wreaths for sale. 100% of all of the money raised at this event goes to the Humane Society of Forsyth County to help save countless lives. 

Magical Nights of Lights at Lake Lanier Islands - LanierWorld Winter Adventure
LanierWorld Winter Adventure opens on Friday, November 18, 2016. This holiday season, admission to the Magical Lights Tour at Winter Adventure is just $45 per car for passenger cars and vans that accommodate up to 10 passengers.  There’s an additional cost for larger vehicles and busses.  Advance purchases on the LanierWorld website are just $36 per car. For no additional charge, guests may stop at the Holiday Village to enjoy visits with Santa, watch beloved holiday classics on the massive flat screen TV and dine on tasty holiday treats.

Photos with Santa at Lenox Square Mall (Includes Pet Photos)
Families are invited to stop by the Macy's Court to capture the spirit of the holidays in a photo with Santa – perfect for holiday cards to send to friends and family! 

Caring Santa Photo at Lenox Square Mall
Caring Santa 12/4 8:30 -10:00 AM

Caring Santa is a private event designed for children and young adults with special needs and their families to have an opportunity to have their photos taken with Santa. Lenox Square has made necessary adjustments to the environment to support the sensory, physical and other developmental needs of children of all abilities for this special event. The event will be held during private mall hours in Macy's Court in order to provide a calmer, sensory-friendly environment. Due to this, families are asked to enter the mall using the mall entrance between Michael Kors and Tourneau. Reservations are required. You can RSVP at lenoxsquaremall.eventbrite.com

Hunters Christmas Tree Farm
Hunters’ Christmas Tree Farm has been a family tradition for over 20 years. Choose and Cut your own Tree. Come start a new tradition and join us at Hunter’s Christmas Tree Farm this year. Opens the day after Thanksgiving. Enjoy complimentary Hot Chocolate and cookies, Santa Visits on Opening weekend and Saturdays (11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.), Pony Rides on Opening weekend and Saturdays (10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.), Donations appreciated. 

FREE Photos with Santa at Bass Pro Shops
Get a FREE 4x6 studio-quality photo in store! Other photo packages and Christmas cards available for purchase and instant print at the store! With every photo, get a FREE kid's entrée at Bass Pro Shops locations with a restaurant. While supplies last.

Visits with Santa at Stone Mountain Park/Stone Mountain Christmas
Not sure of Santa's mailing address? Don't worry! Bring your Christmas wishes directly to the man in red - live and in person! He's making his list. Make sure you're on it! Visit with Santa is only available on "Adventure Pass" days during Stone Mountain Christmas, and is included in a daily Christmas Adventure Pass. Please check calendar for dates and hours of operation prior to your visit. 

Santa at Phipps Plaza - Fully Booked For the Season
We are now full for the 2016 season.  If you need to cancel or change an appointment you already have please understand we have very limited ability to move you.  We will of course try and be as helpful as possible with sick children and emergencies. Please send these requests to us VIA EMAIL at santaatphipps@gmail.com include your cell number and situation.

Pre-Registration for 2017 Season will open - Mid-July of 2017