Where To See Santa In MOCO This Christmas Season

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — Visits and pictures with Santa are treasured traditions for many Montgomery County families. For them, there’s nothing quite like seeing jolly old St. Nick live and in person.

In the county, kids have several chances to see Santa in person:

Breakfast with Santa: Sunday, Dec. 8, at 9 a.m., at Dave and Buster's - Silver Spring at 8661 Colesville Road.

Santa's Holiday Tour in Gaithersburg: Dec. 7, 8 and 14. Bring your own camera to capture the memories. Excluding Jingle Jubilee, there are limited time slots at each location. Reservations are required for the events at the Community Museum, and Casey Community Center through RecXpress. The Kentlands Mansion event is sold out. Tickets are non-refundable for Concert Pavilion, Dec. 7, 6 to 8 p.m.; Community Museum, Dec. 8, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Casey Community Center, Dec. 14, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Photos With Santa At Congressional Plaza, 154 Congressional Lane in Rockville, noon to 4 p.m. on Dec. 15. Tickets are $5 and should be purchased in advance as quantities are limited. Walk-up tickets can be purchased on-site but will be $8. Cash will not be accepted. Registration does not guarantee you a specific time. Photos will be taken on a first-come-first-serve basis. Pre-registered guests will have priority access over walk-ups.

Bethesda's Winter Wonderland & Holiday Market, Norfolk and Cordell Avenues, noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7. See Santa Claus, live ice sculpting, live music, face painting, games and more. Please bring a new toy for Toys for Tots. New this year: Holiday Market with URBN Market and 50 artisans.

Santa's Farm Fest at Green Meadows Farm, 10102 Fingerboard Road,Ijamsville: Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8 and 14-15. Admission is $18 for ages 2-82. Babies 23 months and younger free. Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last admission) – Farm closes at 4:30 p.m. Visit our website at www.greenmeadowsevents.com for additional information.

• Free pictures with Santa (taken by you!)
• Animal Barn with lots of friendly animals
• Vendors in the Stables (our heated party venue)
• Frozen-themed snow globe with Elsa and Olaf
• Pictures with the Grinch and his sleigh
• Holiday Hayride
• Food

Photos with Santa: Now through Dec. 24, at Ellsworth Place, 8661 Colesville Road in Silver Spring. You’ll find Santa and his Elves on Level 2 at the Fenton Street entrance, near Auntie Anne’s Pretzels.

Westfield Montgomery (Bethesda): Discover the magic and tradition of the holiday season with fun photos with Santa, who is at Westfield now through Dec. 24. Find Santa on Level 1 near Macy's and reserve your spot because space is limited. Hours vary by day and week. Book your spot now.

Westfield Wheaton: Santa is at Westfield Wheaton through Christmas Eve. Find Santa on Level 1 near Macy's and reserve your spot because space is limited. Hours vary by day and week. A sensory-friendly event with Santa will also be held on Dec. 8 from 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Visit Montgomery posted these upcoming Santa events:

Light Up the Lakefront: Holiday Celebration and Fireworks; Rio lakefront, Saturday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Santa Social: Urban Winery, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Join the Urban Winery for their Festive Family Funday. Get a free photo with Santa, enjoy family-friendly activities, and indulge in holiday treats and delicious wines for the adults.

Santa, S’mores & Spiced Drinks: Flower Avenue Urban Park, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Get a free picture with Santa at Flower Ave Urban Park. Then, taste drinks from El Golfo, El Gavilan & Koma Cafe. S’mores will be provided.