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Where To See Santa in Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton & Surrounding Areas

By Erin Stolle, Publisher/Editor - Macaroni Kid Alpharetta-Roswell-Milton October 4, 2021

Have a list you want to share with jolly 'ol St. Nick? There are plenty of opportunities to share your Christmas wishes. Make sure you're nice as he's making a list, too!


SANTA EVENTS

Santa Photos at The Phase Shop
Date: November 19th - 20th
Time: Email events@shopthephase.com for booking and pricing information.
Location: The Phase Shop and The Commons at Vickery Village, 5756 North Vickery Street, Cumming

Breakfast with Santa
Spend a magical morning dining on Pancakes & Frosty Milk and listening to a story told by one of Santa’s very own helpers.

  • Create Christmas crafts & visit with Santa – bring your camera!
  • This special morning is by reservation only.  Parents enjoy coffee.
  • Seatings are from 8:30 - 9:30 AM and 10:00 - 11:00 AM.

Date: November 9th
Time: Seatings at 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM
Location: Cumming First United Methodist Church, 770 Canton Hwy, Cumming

Santa Arrives on the Train
Santa will be welcomed again this year by the Jingle Bell Dancers from Miss Cindy’s Dance Studio. There will be refreshments (cookies and cocoa), lunch, entertainment, letter writing to Santa, and an opportunity to take pictures with Santa in a historic setting for your Christmas cards. Refreshments and entertainment start at 11 a.m. Santa will arrive at 1 p.m. Please be aware that the admissions gatehouse is very busy right before Santa’s arrival, so we suggest arriving early to enjoy the museum!

Cookies, cocoa, and lunch are sponsored by The Local Pantry in Duluth.

Date: Saturday, November 16th
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth

Story Time with Santa 
Gather in Santa's cozy cottage for a special story time with all of the good boys and girls. 

Date: Every Monday from November 25th - December 23rd
Time: Two Sessions: 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Location: Santa's House on Palmer Plaza at Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta

Pet Nights with Santa
Bring your fur friend for a festive photo opportunity with the Jolly Man in Red! Pet Nights are walk up only. 

Date: Every Tuesday from November 25th - December 23rd.
Time: 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: Santa's House on Palmer Plaza at Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta

Santa Brunch
Share a holiday experience that includes a jolly “ho-ho-ho!” Santa is coming to the store, and he can’t wait to meet you and your girl. Whispering her wishes is an exciting holiday tradition, and a special pose with St. Nick is the perfect photo opportunity—bring your camera to capture the moment! Enjoy a delicious meal during your visit, too.

Date: December 1st, 8th, 15th and 21st
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Location: American Girl, 1202 North Point Circle

Milton's Santa Brunch
Kick off the holidays right with this cozy family brunch at Milton's - Visit with Santa before, during or after for that all-important holiday portrait! 

Date: December 1st and 8th
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails, 800 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta

FREE Pictures with Santa
Stop in for an individual or family photo with Santa and have the photo printed and emailed to you to share with friends and family. This is a free event. No reservations required. No pets please. The photographer will be using a “green screen” so it is recommended that attendees not wear green.

Date: December 7th
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
Location: Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau, 178 South Main Street, Suite 200, Alpharetta

Breakfast with Santa
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.

Date: December 7th
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Location: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell

Breakfast with Santa
Jolly Old St. Nick is visiting Johns Creek a little early and invites all the good girls and boys to a special “Breakfast with Santa” Saturday, Dec. 14. "Breakfast with Santa" gives our special guests time with the Big Elf himself, lots of delectable goodies, music and holiday crafts. Breakfast includes two seating times, 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The cost is $20 per resident child, $30 per non-resident child.

Date: December 14th
Time: 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM
Location: Park Place at Newtown Park, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek

Special Needs Lunch with Santa
You are invited to Lunch with Santa! Join us for food, music, and fun! Santa will be available for photographs. (Parents: please bring your own camera)

Date: December 14th
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Park Place at Newtown Park, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek

Cookies and Cocoa with Santa
The City of Duluth is proud to present Cookies & Cocoa with Santa.
This event is designed to give our little ones a chance to tell Santa their last few wishes for Christmas. Arts and crafts are available for the kids(while supplies last) and children can bring letters to Santa to take back to the North Pole!

Date: December 14th
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Duluth Festival Center, 3167 Main Street, Duluth

Ice Cream & Cocoa with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Join us for a holly jolly and unforgettable time with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Enjoy ice cream, hot cocoa, a fun craft and coloring, and of course a Story with Santa! Each child/family will get to personally visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus for a few minutes and take as many pictures as you'd like! This will be a holiday event you and your family won't want to miss! 

Date: December 15th at 4:00 PM; December 22nd at 1:00 PM
Location: Frozen Cow Creamery Woodstock, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 380, Woodstock


MULTI-DAY STORES AND MALLS

Santa at Phipps
We are very proud to have been a part of thousands of family's Christmas traditions for over 28 years at Phipps Plaza! Come visit Santa and start or continue your tradition this year! Note: The Appointment System is closed for the 2019 Season as we are now completely full.  

Date: November 1st - December 23rd (Closed 11/12, 11/19, 11/28, 12/10, 12/17)
Time: Monday - Saturday: 10:30 AM - 8:00 PM, Sunday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Phipps Plaza, 3500 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta

Santa's Toy Factory
Embark on an exciting adventure at Santa’s Toy Factory. Put on your safety hat, test new toys and even digitally design your own! 

Date: November 9th - December 24th (Closed 11/28)
Time: Hours vary by day
Location: North Point Mall - West Court, 1000 North Point, Alpharetta

Photos with Santa at Santa's Workshop
Create magical memories, make the holidays special, and take care of those wish lists—all in one place.

Date: November 10th - December 24th (Closed 11/28)
Time: Monday - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta

Santa at Lenox Square Mall
Date: November 1st- December 24th (Closed 11/28)
Time: Times vary by day but are approximately from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Location: Lenox Square Mall, 3393 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta

Santa at Avalon
Up on the rooftop click, click, click! Visit jolly Old Saint Nick in his cozy North Pole-inspired cottage and make sure you're on the nice list. Santa will be at Avalon throughout the season spreading holiday magic and taking photos with families to cherish for a lifetime. 

Date: November 25th - December 24th
Time: Times vary by day. Click here for Santa's hours.
Location: Santa's House on Palmer Plaza at Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta

FREE Photo with Santa (With Bass Pass)
A classic Christmas! Enjoy the magic of Christmas inside every Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's store!

Date: November 16th - December 24th
Time: Times vary. See website for details.
Location: Bass Pro Shops, 5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Lawrenceville (Other Bass Pro Shop and Cabela's locations also offering free photos.)


LARGER VENUES IN COORDINATION WITH OTHER HOLIDAY EVENTS

Santa at Stone Mountain Christmas
Bring your Christmas wishes directly to the man in red himself - live and in person!

Date: November 16th - January 5th (Select Dates)
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Many Christmas activities happen later in the day)
Location: Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain

North Pole at Six Flags Over Georgia

Six Flags Over Georgia is continuing its new holiday tradition as it extends its season with the addition of Six Flags Entertainment’s annual holiday festival — Holiday in the Park. More than one million LED lights and dozens of Christmas trees will create the perfect magical atmosphere this holiday season from November 24 through January 5 on select days. 

Six Flags Over Georgia extends its season with the inclusion of Holiday in the Park. The holiday classic will include sparkling lights, festive shows, tasty culinary treats and of course, the Big Man: Santa Claus in all his glory.

Guests can enjoy the park’s most popular rides including Goliath, as well as rides for the entire family to enjoy. Holiday in the Park will be topped off with its most iconic image at the historic Riverview Carousel, which will create a glowing light and walkthrough experience never before seen in Atlanta and the Southeast region.

Date: Holiday in the Park: November 24th - January 5th (Santa may not be available after Christmas)
Time: Hours vary by day
Location: Six Flags Over Georgia, 275 Riverside Parkway SW, Austell

Santa at Magical Nights of Lights
Over 25 years, Magical Nights of Lights has grown into a place where tradition and excitement merge with hundreds of impressive displays spread throughout a seven-mile meandering drive. Each year, new light shows are added to keep the experience even more memorable. Touring the light displays, riding the carnival rides, making s'mores around a bonfire and visiting Santa make this event a great place to ramp up the holiday spirit.

Date: November 22nd - December 30th (Santa may not be available after Christmas)
Time: 5:00 - 10:00 PM
Location: Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford



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