Where to See Santa Around Rochester, Rochester Hills

Santa has arrived in Rochester and Rochester Hills already this season, and he'll be making the rounds around town. Here's a guide to various Santa events. Is your event missing from this list? Tell us in the comments!

Kris Kringle Market

• When: 2-9 p.m. Nov. 30, noon-10 p.m. Dec. 1 
  
• Where: West Fourth Street between Main and Market streets in downtown Rochester
  
• Cost: Free to browse, but there is a cost for food, drinks and shopping at the outdoor European-style market.

Swim with Santa!

• When: Saturday, Dec. 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Where: Older Persons' Commission
• Cost: $5 kids; $2.50 adults
• To reserve a spot: 248-608-0251 or 248-659-1029

Pizza with Santa

• When: Saturday, Dec. 1; doors open at 9:30 a.m.
• Where: Buddy's Pizza, Auburn Hills
• Cost: $8 per person
• To reserve a spot: 248-276-9040

Santa's Visit on the Farm

• When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1
• Where: Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
• Cost: $4 for members; $7 for nonmembers; adults are free.
• To reserve a spot: 248.656.4663

Hometown Christmas Parade

• When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2
  
• Where: Down Main Street in downtown Rochester
  
• Cost: Free to watch

Lunch with Santa

• When: Saturday, Dec. 8 and Sunday, Dec. 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Where: Stony Creek Metropark
• Cost: $5 kids; $3 adults
• To reserve a spot: 586-781-9113

Story Time with Santa at Dinosaur Hill

• When: Sunday, Dec. 9; groups start at 11 a.m. 
  
• Where: Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
  
• Cost: $7 per child
  
• To reserve a spot: Call 248-656-0999

Brunch with Santa at the Royal Park

• When: Sunday, Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Where: The Royal Park Hotel
• Cost: $25 kids; $45 adults
• To reserve a spot: 248-453-8732

Dinner With Santa

• When: 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10 and 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11
• Where: Big Boy restaurant (M-59 and Rochester Road)
• Cost: $14 for children ages 2 and up; $4 for children under age 2. Cost includes a picture with Santa and a small gift.
• To reserve a spot: www.RARArecreation.org, 248-656-8308

Brunch With Santa

• When: 10-noon Saturday, Dec. 15
• Where: The Rochester Community House
• Cost: $4 for kids; $7 12 and over
• To reserve a spot: 248-651-0622

Buffet Brunch with Santa at the Mills

• When: Sunday, Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
• Where: Rochester Mills Beer Co.
• Cost: Kids 5 and under eat free with adult purchase
• To reserve a spot: 248-650-5080

Santa at The Village

• When: Various days beginning Nov. 16 
• Where: The Village of Rochester Hills
• Cost: Free
• Here is the complete schedule.