Where To See Santa In Pelham This Christmas Season

PELHAM, NY — Santa Claus will be back around Pelham this holiday season after a couple of years of COVID-19 restrictions that made it difficult for kids to crawl up on his lap and make their case that they’ve been good boys and girls over the last year.

Visits and pictures with Santa are at the heart of many families’ holiday traditions, but the coronavirus pandemic gave them a lump of coal. Malls and other places took social distancing measures in both 2020 and 2021 to help contain the spread of the virus, moving Santa meet-ups largely online.

Virtual visits are still an option in many places, but there’s nothing quite like seeing jolly old St. Nick live and in person.

The Picture House Regional Film Center is the place to be this holiday season! Families can enjoy live events, including annual holiday concert Not So Silent Night, and free screenings of beloved classic "It’s a Wonderful Life" at Bronxville and Pelham. Also, they're hosting "Santa Needs Your Help" — a live event featuring songs, stories, and Santa! Featuring Emmy-winning writer Kevin Maher. Get your photo with Santa after the show

• When: Saturday, December 10 at 10:00 am
• Where: The Picture House Pelham; 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY 10803

Worth the trip:

On Dec. 3 and 4, the Historical Society of Rockland County opens Jacob Blauvelt House for the annual St. Nicholas Day family event. The traditional Dutch celebration includes the saint and his beautiful horse.

You could have Breakfast with Santa at the Bear Mountain Inn, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 18. Seatings are at 8 and 11 a.m.; make reservations here.

Why not head west out Route 17M to Monroe? Santa and Mrs. Claus make a dramatic helicopter entrance at Museum Village Dec. 3. Meet them and shop for local crafts during a holiday stroll Dec. 10-11.

Regional malls with Santa: The Westchester in White Plains, the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown, the Palisades Center in West Nyack, and Ridge Hill and the Cross County Mall in Yonkers.

If you're going into NYC to see the tree and all the windows on 5th Avenue, remember Santa will of course be at Macy’s. Santa is also coming to Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores in New York City.