Where To See Santa In Marblehead This Christmas Season

MARBLEHEAD, MA— Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many Marblehead families. In Marblehead, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.

Here are the details:

2024 Marblehead Christmas Walk

Well known as one of the finest holiday happenings in New England, Marblehead Christmas Walk is a signature event that captures the warmth of the holiday season throughout the entire town.

This is a time when Marblehead’s historic charm shines bright, and the festive spirit of the holidays provide a truly enchanting experience.

Join the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 5 through Dec. 8 for a festive weekend including Thursday Night Preview Shopping, the Friday Tree Lighting, Saturday's Santa's Arrival
by lobster boat and Parade, the Artisan's Markets, Gingerbread festival, music and more.

Thursday, December 5th: Holiday Shopping Preview Night

Friday, December 6th: Annual Tree Lighting, festivities start at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 7th: Santa's Landing 9 a.m. & Christmas Walk Parade 11:45 a.m.

Sunday, December 8th: Events & Shopping throughout town

The Polar Express At The Cabot Theater

This cherished holiday tradition returns on Dec. 8. Bring the family to meet Santa, play games, and relish the timeless Christmas tale, "The Polar Express," on the big screen. This event is in support of The Isabella Marino Charitable Fund. Don't forget to wear your coziest PJs. Grab your tickets today before this popular event sells out.

Santa is also holding court at several shopping malls in the local area, including:

Families looking to share that information with Jolly Old Saint Nick can do so at Simon Malls across Massachusetts. Santa will be meeting all the good little boys and girls — and, at select times, their pets — through Christmas Eve.

These will include Caring Santa events for children with special needs or who are in need of a sensory-friendly experience.

Hours vary for the Santa Photo Experience and reservations are encouraged. Make Santa reservations today by clicking the links below.

Northshore Mall: November 7 – December 24 (Hours vary)

• Caring Santa: December 8 (8:30AM-10:30AM)

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)