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Seasonal & Holidays

When Is Santa Claus Coming To Merrillville?

St. Nick is headed our way! Find out when and where to see Santa this holiday season.

Santa Claus is coming to town! Find out when and where you can catch St. Nick this holiday season.
Santa Claus is coming to town! Find out when and where you can catch St. Nick this holiday season. (Shutterstock)

Santa Claus is coming to Merrillville, spreading holiday magic all across town! Get those wish lists ready, and be on your best behavior — Santa’s watching! Here are some opportunities to catch the man in red in and around Merrillville this season.

Please note: Event dates are subject to change or cancellation. We recommend contacting the venue ahead of time to confirm details, as you may be required to purchase a ticket in advance.


Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops

When: Now through Dec. 24 (See website for times)
Where: 6425 Daniel Burnham Dr, Portage, IN
Website: Click here
Phone: 219-787-6800

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Santa at Southlake Mall

When: Now through Dec. 24 (See website for times)
Where: 2109 Southlake Mall, Merrillville, IN
Website: Click here
Phone: 219-738-2260


Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s

When: Now through Dec. 24 (See website for times)
Where: Cabela’s Hammond, 7700 Cabela Dr, Hammond, IN
Website: Click here
Phone: 219-845-9040

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Photos with Santa at “A Christmas Story Comes Home”

When: Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 30 through Dec. 22 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.)
Where: Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corinne Dr, Hammond, IN
Website: Click here
Phone: 219-989-7979


Merrillville Tree Lighting

When: Friday, Dec. 6 (5:30-7:30 p.m.)
Where: Dean and Barbara White Community Center, 6600 Broadway, Merrillville, IN
Website: Click here
Phone: 219-980-5911


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