Whether you want to the traditional experience of going to the mall to sit on Santa’s lap and read him your Christmas list or you want to expand on that and have a meal with him, we’ve got you covered! Click on each county to see what is available near you. To make it easier to find what you are looking for, each county has events divided into two sections “Visit with Santa” and “Dining with Santa” so you can quickly find the type of experience you are looking for. Did we miss an event or a location? Comment below so we can add it to our list!
Visit with Santa
Santa’s Wonderland| Bass Pro Shops, Great Lakes Crossing | Auburn Hills
Besides visiting with Santa there are games, crafts, and more. Be sure to head to the store to pick up a Bass Pass which is required to visit with Santa
4500 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills
November 13– December 24, see schedule here.
FREE but photo packages available
Birmingham Santa House | Downtown Birmingham
Pavilion of Shain Park, West of Birmingham City Hall, 151 Martin Street
November 23 – December 24 | Weekends, see hours online
$5 donation
Canterbury Village | Lake Orion
2369 Joslyn Ct, Lake Orion, MI 48360
Come visit Santa at Aldridge’s Always Christmas, where it is always Christmas.
November 24- December 23 | Saturdays and Sundays 12:00-5:00pm
Village Center Mall | Milford
Santa will arrive on November 24th during the parade. To keep your time personal, there will be no photographer, so remember to bring your camera!
Village Center Mall | 400 N. Main, Milford
Thursdays 6pm to 8pm, and every Saturdays from 11am to 1pm
FREE
Twelve Oaks Mall | Novi
27500 Novi Road, Novi
Thru December 24, Holiday Mall Hours check website for Santa break times
Photo packages range from $26-$52
Twelve Oaks Mall | Novi
Do you have a child with sensory needs? You can sign up and visit with Santa in a sensory friendly environment. Be sure to sign up, as space is limited.
27500 Novi Road, Novi
November 26th 8am-11am
Photo packages range from $26-$52
The Village | Downtown Rochester Hills
Come visit Santa without all the hype. Don’t forget your camera! You can get your own picture absolutely FREE!
104 N Adams Rd, Rochester Hills
View Santa’s Schedule here
FREE
Oakland Mall | Troy
Lower Level JCPenney, Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14 Mile Road, Troy
Thru December 24 | Check times and break times here.
Packages range from $24.99-$39.99
The Somerset Collection | Troy
2800 W. Big Beaver, Troy
Santa arrives on November 18th. The Michigan Scottish Pipes and Drums will be welcoming him, along with a parade from Somerset South to North. If you plan on visiting with Santa there are three options, $30 for a flash drive with six photos, $10 donation to SAY Detorit (the 2017 children’s charity) to take your own picture, or a free visit.
November 18th- December 24 | Check website for hours
$30 for a flash drive | $10 donation to take your own photo | just a visit is free
Dining with Santa
Hunter Community Center | Lunch with Santa| Clawson
The GFWC Women’s Club will once again host this festive event. Tickets may be purchased at Hunter Community Center and include lunch, a visit with Santa and a small gift! Remember to bring your camera for pictures!
Saturday, December 9 | 11:30am
$6 per person
Hart Community Center | Lunch with Santa| Davisburg
Santa is visiting Davisburg and bringing lunch! Lunch will begin at noon, with Santa visits happening before and after. Be sure to get your tickets before, as they will not be sold at the door.
Saturday, December 10th | 11am-1pm
$5 Adults| Children under 12 $10/12
Longacre House | Breakfast with Santa| Farmington Hills
24705 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills
Join Santa for lunch at the Longacre house. Each child will have the opprotunity to get a picture with Santa and receive a small gift.
December 9th and 10th | 9am
All ages $13/$18
Longacre House | Cookies with Santa | Farmington Hills
24705 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills
Enjoy cookies and milk with Santa! Don’t forget your camera to take pictures!
December 6th | 4:oo-5:30pm & 6:30-8:00pm
All ages $8/ $13
Kings Court Castle | Breakfast with Santa | Lake Orion
2325 Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion
Fun for the whole family!
November 26, December 2, 19, 17
Call (248)391-1900 for more information
Kensington Metro Park | S’more n’ Santa | Milford
Highridge Dr, Milford
Visit with Santa, make s’mores around the campfire, drink hot chocolate, hear a story, and create some crafts. Be sure to pre-register.
December 9th 5:00pm-7:00pm
$5 a person. A Metroparks vehicle entry permit is required to enter any Metropark and is only $35 annually for regular admission, $21 annually for seniors or $10 daily.
Kensington Metro Park | Snacks with Santa| Milford
Highridge Dr, Milford
Each visit includes a horse-drawn hayride or sleigh ride, a holiday sing-a-long, (complete with cozy blankets, song sheets, and jingle bells), snacks, (fruit, cookies, juice, hot cocoa, and coffee), and most importantly, a visit with Santa by the Christmas Tree! You need to buy tickets in advance.
December 10th, 16th, 17th | 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2pm
$10 a person. A Metroparks vehicle entry permit is required to enter any Metropark and is only $35 annually for regular admission, $21 annually for seniors or $10 daily.
Civic Center | Breakfast with Santa | Novi
45175 W 10 Mile Rd
Join Santa for a pancake breakfast!
December 16th 9:00am-11:00am
$5/person (children under 2 free) Register here
Detroit Zoo | Breakfast with Santa | Royal Oak
8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
Buffet style breakfast with Santa and a few of his animal friends
Saturdays, December 2, 9, 16 | 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
$35/40 Adult | $30/35 Children 15 and under
Dinner with Santa at Wild Lights | Royal Oak
8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
December 15, 16, 17| 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
Celebrate the season with a feast in the Wildlife Interpretive Gallery. The buffet-style dinner includes a special gift for each child, arts & crafts, storytime and a visit from Santa. Admission to Wild Lights included as well. Tickets required, seating limited.
$39/44 adults , $34/39 children 15 and under
Macy’s {Somerset Collection} | Breakfast with Santa| Troy
December 3, 10, 17 and 23 | 9:00 a.m.
2750 W. Big Beaver Road
Adults $22.95 | Kids (under 10) $14.95 | under 1 Free
Macy’s {Twelve Oaks Mall} | Breakfast with Santa| Novi
December 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 | 9 a.m.
27550 Novi Road
Adults $22.95 | Kids (under 10) $14.95 | under 1 Free
Macy’s {Twelve Oaks Mall} |Dinner with Santa | Novi
27550 Novi Road
December 14, 6 p.m.
Adults $24.95 | Kids (under 10) $15.95 | under 1 Free
Macy’s {Oakland Mall}| Breakfast with Santa | Troy
500 West 14 Mile Rd
December 10, 9:00 a.m.
Adults $22.95 | Kids (under 10) $14.95 | under 1 Free
Maggiano’s | Breakfast with Santa|Troy
2089 West Big Beaver Road, Troy
You and your family are welcome to enjoy a breakfast buffet, hot cocoa bar and cookie decorating at your leisure. You little one can also share their list with Santa, so be sure to bring a camera.
December 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd | 8:30-10:45
$15/child $20/adult
Indian Springs Metro Park | Snacks with Santa | White Lake
5175 Indian Trail, White Lake
Children can visit with Santa and will also decorate a delicious cookie and have fun making holiday craft. Be sure to pre-register!
December 9th | 10am and 1pm
$5 per child
Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church | Snacks with Santa| Wolverine Lake
2905 S. Commerce Road
Come have fun and snacks with Santa! You also get to do a craft.
December 9th| 1-3pm
In advance: $5/ child $2/adults | at the door $7/ child $3/adult
Visit with Santa
Heritage Days at Wolcott Mill Historic Center | Ray Township
Wolcott Mill Metropark Historic Center, 64000 Knustman Road, Ray
Friday and Saturday evenings | December 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16 & 17 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
$5 Per Person *A Metroparks vehicle entry permit is required to enter any Metropark and is only $35 annually for regular admission, $21 annually for seniors or $10 daily.
Dick’s Sporting Goods | Macomb Mall| Roseville
32385 Gratiot Avenue
Santa is arriving November 17th. From the 19th – December 23rd be sure to use a FastPast to pre -order your pictures.
Prices vary based on photo package
Macomb Mall | Roseville
32233 Gratiot Ave
A sensory-friendly opportunity for children with special needs to enjoy the tradition of the Santa Photo Experience with their family in a calming environment prior to public hours. Please RSVP in advance by reserving one ticket per group. Photo packages are available for purchase during the event.
December 3 | 9:00am-11:00am
Seeing Santa is free. Photo prices vary based on packages
Lakeside Mall | Sterling Heights
Lower Level in Center Court, 14000 Lakeside Circle, Sterling Heights
November 11- December 23rd | Check website for times and click here for a fast pass
Prices vary based on photo packages
Stoney Creek Nature Center | Celebrate and Santa | Washington
Stony Creek Nature Center, Washington
Bring your list and visit Santa. There will be story time, seasonal crafts, guest musicians and goodies to eat.
December 9th | 11am and 1pm December 10th | 1pm
$6/child, $3/adult *A Metroparks vehicle entry permit is required to enter any Metropark and is only $35 annually for regular admission, $21 annually for seniors or $10 daily.
Dining With Santa
Marvin Blank Senior Center | Santa’s Jingle Bell Brunch | Macomb
51210 Alma Dr
Join Santa for this fun continental breakfast which offers up pastries, fruit and juice. There will also be a special interactive show planned singing some of his favorite songs and telling some of his favorite stories. Afterwards you will have a chance to visit with Santa and receive a holiday gift from him. Pictures are not provided so please remember to bring your camera. Be sure to register.
December 9 | 9:00am and 11:00am
Residents $6/ non residents $11
Wolcott Mill Historic Center | Lunch with Santa| Ray Township
20505 29 Mile Rd, Ray Township
Enjoy lunch and a visit with Santa. Make a holiday craft to take home. Go for a horse drawn wagon ride
December 3 | 11am and 1pm
$7/child $4/adult *A Metroparks vehicle entry permit is required to enter any Metropark and is only $35 annually for regular admission, $21 annually for seniors or $10 daily.
Cherry Creek Banquet Center| Dinner & Dancing with Santa| Shelby Township
52000 Cherry Creek Blvd
Join the fun in a yummy buffet dinner at 6:30 with dancing to festive music. Visits from Santa Claus, Rudolph and Frosty the Snowman. Be sure to bring your camera.
December 14 | 6:00-8:30pm
Call 586-731-0300 for reservations by November 30
Four and under $7 | Ages 5 and up $20 | Non residents add $10 per family
Cherry Creek Banquet Center | Signature Santa Brunch | Shelby Township
52000 Cherry Creek Blvd
Enjoy your holiday favorites and take a picture with Santa himself! Mrs. Claus and her helpers will also be there to do face painting.
November 26th| 10:30am and 1:00pm
Reserved seating times call (586)254-7700 ex. 4
Adults $26.95+ | Children (3-12) $13.95+ | 2 and under free
Cherry Creek Banquet Center | Classic Christmas Brunch | Shelby Township
52000 Cherry Creek Blvd
One week before the big day! Join us for brunch that will have all of your favorites. Plus Cherry Creek’s own Santa will be there to take last minute gift requests.
Decemver 17| 10:30am-1:00
Reserved seating times call (586)254-7700 ex. 4
Adults $22.95+ | Kids $12.95+ | 2 and under free
Shelby Community Center| Breakfast with Santa | Shelby
51670 Van Dyke Ave.
Enjoy a family style breakfast of pancakes, sausage and a drink. Bring a camera to take pictures.
December 9th | 9:30am & 11:30pm
Reservations are required (no tickets will be sold at the door), call 586-731-0300
Resident $7/ Non resident $14
Masonic Temple| Breakfast with Santa| Washington Township
231 North Main
Feast on a delicious breakfast of pancakes, eggs & sausage while enjoying a visit with Santa Claus!! Take your time in this relaxed, no rush environment
December 2 | 9:ooam, 10:15am, 11:30am
Adults $9/12 Children (2-12) $6/$9
Visit with Santa
Santa Visits Kerrytown | Ann Arbor
Saturday December 3rd, 10th and 17th
10:00am until 2:00pm
Sundays, December 4th, 11th and 18th
1:00pm until 3:00pm
407 N. Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor
Visit Santa, enjoy festive music throughout the day inside the shops. Susan K. (Humans of Ann Arbor) will be snapping photos on SATURDAYS.
Santa is working with Food Gatherers this year to help feed our neighbors in need. Consider bringing a non-perishable food item with you when you visit Santa! All items will benefit Food Gatherers, the food rescue and food bank program serving Washtenaw County, and will be distributed to local meal programs and food pantries this holiday season.
Briarwood Mall | Ann Arbor
11/10/16-12/24/16 See description for details on time.
100 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor
It’s time for holiday photos with Santa. Santa breaks to feed his reindeer each day from 1-2 pm and 5-6 pm Monday – Saturday, and Sundays 1-2 pm. Santa Hours are 11-8 Monday – Thursday and 10-8 Saturday and Sunday and 11-6 pm on Sunday through Thanksgiving; after Thanksgiving, Santa hours are 10-8 pm Monday – Saturday and 11-6 pm on Sunday (not including special events for Caring Santa and Pet Photo nights. Please see event posting for each program for details.)
Briarwood Mall | Ann Arbor
100 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor
A sensory-friendly opportunity for children with special needs to enjoy the tradition of the Santa Photo Experience with their family in a calming environment prior to public hours. Please RSVP in advance by reserving one ticket per group. Photo packages are available for purchase during the event.
Novmeber 19th 9:30-11:00 | December 3 9:00-10:30
Hudson Mills Metropark | Dexter
8801 N Territorial Rd, Dexter
Santa, go on a hay ride, and make seasonal crafts. Make sure to bring a camera to take your own pictures!
December 10th | 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
$5 per person *A Metroparks vehicle entry permit is required to enter any Metropark and is only $35 annually for regular admission, $21 annually for seniors or $10 daily.
Dining with Santa
Comfort Inn + Village Conference Center| Breakfast with Santa | Chelsea
Great opportunity to sit with Santa and let him know what is on your list this year. Parents, feel free to bring your camera for a photo. Children enjoy a FREE pancake breakfast with lots of other goodies.
ChelseaUpdate.com will also be on-site taking pictures of children with Santa, free will donation to local news site is truly appreciated.
December 2
8:30 am – 10:30 am
FREE
Visit with Santa
Fairlane Mall | Dearborn
November 17 – December 24, Santa’s hours online!
18900 Michigan Ave., Dearborn
Packages vary from $24.00 to $49.99
Eastland Center | Harper Woods
18000 Vernier Rd.
Come visit Santa at Eastland Center. Fast passes are available.
November 18- December 23 | Monday – Saturday 11am – 8pm | Sundays noon – 5pm
Prices vary
Eastland Center | Harper Woods
18000 Vernier Rd.
A sensory-friendly opportunity for children with special needs to enjoy the tradition of the Santa Photo Experience with their family in a calming environment prior to public hours. Please RSVP in advance by reserving one ticket per group. Photo packages are available for purchase during the event.
November 26th | 9:00-10:30
Prices vary based on photo package.
Laurel Park Place | Livonia
37700 Six Mile Rd., Livonia
Come visit Santa, and get your picture taken. If you want to bypass the line, then be sure to get a fast pass.
Now Thru December 24 | Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Sunday: Noon – 6:00p.m.
Check the website for scheduled breaks
Three Cedars| Northville
7897 Six Mile Road, Northville
Get yourself in the Holiday spirit by spending an afternoon at Three Cedars! With Christmas trees, wreaths, hot cocoa and of course Santa Claus, you can be certain that there will something for everyone!
Opens November 24th, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday in December
$15 per picture
Mayburry Farms | Northville
50165 8 Mile Rd, Northivlle
The halls of the Welcome Center will be decked out in Christmas cheer! Don’t forget to bring you camera!
December 9,10, 16, 17 | Noon-3pm
Town Square| Northville
150 East Main Street, Norhville
November 25th, 26th, Saturdays and Sundays in December Noon-4pm
Southland Center | Taylor
23000 Eureka Road Taylor
Come to the Southland mall to take pictures with Santa.
November 18th-December 24 | Check here for hours
Prices vary from $24.99-$49.99
Southland Center | Taylor
23000 Eureka Road Taylor
A sensory-friendly opportunity for children with special needs to enjoy the tradition of the Santa Photo Experience with their family in a calming environment prior to public hours. Please RSVP in advance by reserving one ticket per group. Photo packages are available for purchase during the event.
December 3 | 8:00-10:00am
Heritage Park | Taylor
12803 Pardee
Have the chance to meet Santa and some reindeer
December 9 and 10 | 11am-4:00pm
Check website for price
Westland Shopping Center | Westland
Arrival on November 11th
One hour after the mall open to one hour before the mall closes.
Mall hours here
Check out the Santa Fast pass here!
Dining with Santa
Antonio’s |9th Annual Lunch with Santa| Canton & Dearborn
2220 N. Canton Center Rd. or 26356 Ford Rd., Dearborn Heights
The event includes a delicious buffet lunch with healthy food choices plus Antonio’s specialties, fun crafts for all ages, picture with Santa and live Reindeer!
December 9th(Canton), December 10th (Dearborn Heights) | Two seatings: 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Call (734) 981-9805 for reservation
$21 per person, 3 and under free
We are happy to support Sheriff Benny Napoleon and the Wayne County Good Fellows, delivering toys to children without a Christmas. We invite all of our Antonio’s family of friends to bring an unwrapped toy to any restaurant location from November 28- December 10th.
Fairlane TownCenter | Dearborn
18900 Michigan Ave., Dearborn
Enjoy a hot breakfast, live entertainment, balloon twisting, giveaways, and, of course, Santa himself! To register your family for Breakfast with Santa, please call 313-593-1370 during weekday business hours, or stop by the Customer Service Desk.
November 19 | 9:00-10:30
Consider bringing mittens or gloves to donate
Holiday Nights Supper with Santa Package at Greenfield Village | Dearborn
20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn
Following your horse-drawn wagon ride to a A Taste of History Restaurant, enjoy a festive family buffet with a visit from Santa. Followed by Holiday Nights through the Village.
December 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 19-23 |4:45 – 6:30 pm dinner | 6:30 – 10 pm event
Starting at $49.95 adults | $34.45 ages 5-12 | $15, 4 and under
The Whitney | Breakfast or Tea with Santa | Detroit
4421 Woodward Ave, Detroit
December 16th and 23rd | Breakfast seating 9:30 and 11:30 | Tea seating 1:30
Four course meal – $50 adults, $30 children 10 and under $10 children in high chairs
Genitti’s | Pancakes and Pajamas | Northville
108 East Main Street
Rise and shine with pancakes with Santa! Crafts and a sing-a-long also included!
December 2 | 9:00am-Noon
All ages $10
Grosse Pointe War Memorial | Breakfast with Santa | Grosse Pointe
32 Lakeshore Drive
A special event that concludes with the opportunity to take a portrait of your child with Santa! After breakfast, head to The War Memorial Theater for a lively holiday-themed performance.
December 10 and 16 | Two seatings: Morning and afternoon. See site for details
Per person $22
Registration necessary!
Hi Danielle! There is also a Santa at the one campus martius building downtown Detroit starting November 18!
Hi Catie!
Thanks so much. This is actually last years guide, so I will make sure it is on the updated guide which should be coming out soon. 🙂