Regular Santa Appearances
The Landings: Fridays & Saturdays in December, 5:30-7:30PM
Country Christmas Nights at The Rock Ranch November 30 & December 7, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21
Callaway Gardens/Fantasy in Lights: Every evening
Hollywood Connection:
November 23rd: 11:30AM-5PM
Black Friday: 11:30AM-7PM
Thursdays & Fridays: 1:30-7:00PM
Saturdays: 11:30AM-6PM
Sundays: 2:30-6PM
Peachtree Mall:
Regular Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 12-8PM
Sunday: 12-6PM
Special Hours:
12/14 – 12/21: 9AM-9PM
12/22: 11AM-8PM
12/123: 9AM-9PM
Christmas Eve: 9AM-5PM
Additional info on mall reservations, breaks and special events here.
Ludy’s Christmas Spectacular, Santa visits on select dates. Message to confirm appearances.
See additional special Santa appearances, marked with 🎅 below.
Holiday Events
November 19 Winter Fest 2019 at CSU 6-9PM 🎅
November 23 Santa’s Arrival at The Landings 5-8PM 🎅
December 2 Winter Holiday Extravaganza at Columbus Public Library 4-5PM
December 3 Light the Spirit Tree Lighting at St. Francis 6PM-8PM
December 4 Jingle ARRGH The Way at CSU Theatre 9:30AM, 11AM
December 4 Holiday Kids Craft Club at North Columbus Public Library 4-5PM
December 5 Jingle ARRGH The Way at CSU Theatre 9:30AM, 1:30PM
December 6 Jingle ARRGH The Way at CSU Theatre 11AM, 7:30PM
December 6 Polar Express 3D at National Infantry Museum 2PM, 5PM
December 6 Tree of Light Tree Lighting at Piedmont Columbus Regional 5PM-7PM
December 6 Movie Night Feat. Elf at Phenix City Art Park 6:30PM-9PM
December 6 Broadway Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting at Uptown Columbus 6:30PM-8:30PM 🎅
December 7 Breakfast with Santa at Columbus Trade & Convention Center 8AM-10AM 🎅
December 7 Breakfast with Santa at The Rock Ranch 8:30AM 🎅
December 7 Breakfast with Santa at St. Anne Catholic Church 9AM, 10AM 🎅
December 7 Christmas Wreath Making at Westville 9AM
December 7 Breakfast with Santa at WWII Company Street / National Infantry Museum 9AM, 11AM 🎅
December 7 Breakfast with Elves at Dreamfield Farms, 10AM
December 7 Bi-City Christmas Parade at Uptown Columbus 10AM-12PM 🎅
December 7 Christmas at the National Civil War Naval Museum 10AM 🎅
December 7 Jingle ARRGH The Way at CSU Theatre 10AM, 7:30PM
December 7 Christmas Craft Fair Midland Community Farmers 11AM-3PM
December 7 Christmas in the Garden at the Botanical Gardens 12PM 🎅
December 7 Holiday Cards for Heroes at North Columbus Public Library 2-3PM
December 7 Christmas in the Garden at Columbus Botancial Garden 12PM-9PM 🎅
December 7 Christmas in the Garden at the Botanical Gardens 12PM 🎅
December 8 Children’s Christmas Tea Party at Westville 1PM-4PM
December 8 Polar Express 3D at National Infantry Museum 2PM, 5PM
December 8 Jingle ARRGH The Way at CSU Theatre 2PM
December 9 Dinner with Santa at Macon Road Chick-fil-A 6PM-8PM 🎅
December 10 Dinner with Santa at Manchester Expressway Chick-fil-A 6PM-8PM 🎅
December 11 Visit from Santa at Columbus Public Library 4-5PM 🎅
December 13 Polar Express 3D at National Infantry Museum 2PM, 5PM
December 13 Gingerbread Storytime at Mildred Terry Library 4:30-5:30PM
December 14 Breakfast with Santa at Old Town Columbus 8AM-10AM 🎅
December 14 Breakfast with Elves at Dreamfield Farms 10AM
December 14 Donuts with Santa at Chattahoochee Harley Davidson 10AM
December 14 Christmas Carnival at Moon Lake 3PM-9PM
December 14 Polar Express 3D at National Infantry Museum 2PM, 5PM
December 14 Christmas Celebration at Westville 4PM-6PM
December 14 Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer Musical at Rainey McCullers School of the Arts 7:30PM
December 14 Columbus Ballet’s The Nutcracker at The Rivercenter 7:30PM
December 15 Ornament Making at Westville 1PM-3PM
December 15 Polar Express 3D at National Infantry Museum 2PM, 5PM
December 15 Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer Musical at Rainey McCullers School of the Arts 2:30PM
December 15 Columbus Ballet’s The Nutcracker at The Rivercenter 2:30PM
December 16 Breakfast with Santa at The Rock Ranch 8:30AM 🎅
December 18 Santa Comes to the Library Mildred Terry Library 10:30AM-12PM 🎅
December 18 Books & Cookies with Santa at North Columbus Public Library 4-5PM 🎅
December 20 Polar Express 3D at National Infantry Museum 2PM, 5PM
December 21 Breakfast with the Grinch at The Rock Ranch 8:30AM
December 21 How the Grinch Stole Christmas Toddler Time at Sky Zone 10AM-12PM
December 21 Breakfast with Elves at Dreamfield Farms, 10AM
December 21 Gingerbread Houses at Westville 1PM-3PM
December 21 Polar Express 3D at National Infantry Museum 2PM, 5PM
December 21 Lights for Heroes Christmas Parade 5:30PM
December 22 Polar Express 3D at National Infantry Museum 2PM, 5PM
December 24 Meet with Santa & Decorate Cookies at Sky Zone 1PM-3PM 🎅
Additional Links:
Gift Guide for “Hard to Buy” Adults
Southern Christmas Roadtrips
Creating Holiday Traditions
Local Experiences Gift Guide
Magical Christmas Apps
Holiday Shopping Tips
Do I want an Elf in my house?
Do I want a real Christmas tree?
Ward off Winter Weight
House Safety During The Holidays
Peppermint Crunch Fudge Squares
Winter Wonderland Sparkly Icicles
Finding the Perfect Gift
