Where To See Santa In Swampscott This Christmas Season

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

Here are the details:

Swampscott Breakfast With Santa

This popular Holiday Event is co-sponsored by the Recreation Department and Toys for Local Children. The breakfast menu is as follows: donuts, fruit, bagels, pastry, coffee and juice from local establishments.

Children will be able to visit with Santa and parents may take photos.

There will also be a craft room with many crafts for the kids to make. All proceeds will go to Toys for Local Children.

A new and unwrapped toy donation is greatly appreciated.

Tickets for this event are:
$5 for children ages 2 and up (children under 2 years of age are free)
$5 for senior citizens
$8 for adults

Because the proceeds for this event go directly to the Middle/High School Club TLC, tickets for this event will be available by clicking here.

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.)