Where to See Santa in the Ann Arbor Area 2025

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Santa in the Caboose

Visit with Santa Claus in the Plymouth Historical Museum’s caboose for free each Saturday and Sunday until Christmas.

Plymouth Historical Museum, 155 S. Main St., Plymouth

Dec. 12

Santa Claus & Creatures

Kick off the season with a cozy family night at The Creature Conservancy, featuring animal encounters, a visit with Sven the reindeer, story time and photos with Santa, plus cookies and milk. Ticketed.

The Creature Conservancy, 4940 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor

Dec. 12 and Dec. 14

Visit with Santa

Bring the kids to visit Santa in his sleigh and snap your own magical holiday photos, with one of Santa’s elves on hand to help capture the perfect shot.

Revel Run, 555 Dancer Rd., Chelsea

Dec. 12, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21

Visit With Santa At Glenlore Trails

Celebrate the season with a magical Santa visit before exploring Aurora’s enchanted trails.

Glenlore Trails, 3860 Newton Rd., Commerce

Dec. 13

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a festive pancake breakfast with Santa, complete with gluten-free options, crafts, a photo booth, and plenty of holiday cheer for all ages.

Saline First United Methodist Church, 1200 N. Ann Arbor St., Saline

Breakfast with Santa

Santa and his elf will host a festive pancake-and-sausage breakfast.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 419, 9807 Whitewood Rd., Pinckney

Santa Brunch at Venue

Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet while your kids get to meet & greet a real bearded Santa. Ticketed.

Venue by 4m, 1919 S. Industrial Hwy., Ann Arbor

Cookie Decorating & Pictures with Santa

A magical morning of sweet treats and holiday cheer. Ticketed.

Bricks & Minifigs, 49883 Grand River Ave., Wixom

Pancakes with Santa

Enjoy pancakes, meet Santa and take part in holiday activities. RSVP is required.

Victory Chevrolet, 1250 Dexter St., Milan

Free Christmas Fun: Cookies, Santa & Elves

A fun-filled morning of Christmas cookie decorating and a special visit from Santa Claus!

Bakers Nook, 901 W. Michigan Ave., Saline

Christmas on the Farm

Santa and Mrs. Claus return to The Petting Farm for a relaxed, personal holiday experience, with limited hourly visits to ensure families can share wishes, make memories and enjoy festive fun without the lines. Reservations are required. 

The Petting Farm at Domino’s Farms, 3001 Earhart Rd., Ann Arbor

Photos with Santa

Bring your kids, family and holiday spirit to capture a festive keepsake with Santa surrounded by Christmas cheer.

Belleville Area Museum, 418 Main St., Belleville

Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus

Enjoy a magical holiday experience with photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a cozy hot cocoa bar and decorate-your-own ornaments.

Label Kitchen + Bar, 125 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton

Dec. 14

Breakfast with Santa

Join Santa Claus for a delicious pancake breakfast at the Howell Nature Center, where families can enjoy a festive morning of meeting Mr. Claus, writing letters to Santa for his special mailbox and exploring Wild Wonders Wildlife Park with full-day admission.

Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Rd., Howell

Santa Brunch

Brunch with Santa at Weber’s! Enjoy a full Sunday Brunch buffet while soaking in the festive holiday magic.

Weber’s Ann Arbor, 3050 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor

2025 Santa Brunch

Celebrate the season with a festive family brunch with Santa at Moose Ridge! Enjoy a delicious holiday spread featuring a Mimosa Bar, Bloody Mary Bar, Hot Chocolate Bar, Carving Station, Omelette Station and more. Reservations are required.

Moose Ridge Golf Course and Grille, 11801 Doane Rd., South Lyon

Meet & Greet with Santa

Come and meet the Jolly Old Fellow at the Gazebo in Starkweather Park on Farmer in Old Village Plymouth. 

Starkweather Park, Starkweather St., Plymouth

Dec. 16

Cookies, Cocoa With Santa Joe

Enjoy a festive holiday experience with a photo op with Santa, 4×6 keepsake prints and DIY frame decorating, ornament and cookie decorating, a DIY holiday mocktail table, a hot cocoa bar, and live seasonal tunes. Ticketed.

Perfect Scenario LLC, 984 E. Michigan Ave., Saline

Dec. 17

Meet Santa

Jingle all the way to Chelsea State Bank for a magical holiday experience! Photos, cookies and holiday cheer await.

Chelsea State Bank, 1010 S. Main St., Chelsea

Dec. 19

Cookies with Santa and Joey

Toddlers and their parents are invited to “Cookies with Santa & Joey” for free Santa photos, cookies and juice, early Christmas surprises, and a special Toddler Time pass sale.

Launch Ann Arbor, 800 W. Eisenhower Pkwy., Ann Arbor

Dec. 20

Meet Santa at the Brewery

Kids can enjoy a free Christmas decorating station and complimentary hot cocoa with whipped cream.

Great White Buffalo Brewing Company, 101 W. Main St., Northville

Santa in Tolan Square

Join the Milan DDA in welcoming the Big Man.

Tolan Square, 1 E. Main St., Milan

Santa at Sava’s

Enjoy a festive afternoon on Sava’s patio transformed into a cozy winter wonderland, perfect for family photos with Santa.

Sava’s Restaurant, 216 S. State St., Ann Arbor

Santa’s Coming to Christina’s

Enjoy free photos, Hava Treat cookies and the return of Stuff a Stanley as you wrap up the holidays with cheer.

Christina’s Sweet Treats and More, 901 W. Michigan Ave., Saline

Dec. 21

Santa Brunch

Join Santa for a festive brunch at the Ann Arbor Polo Fields, featuring a delicious meal and holiday fun for the whole family. Reservations are required.

The Polo Fields – Ann Arbor, 5200 Polo Fields Dr., Ann Arbor

Brunch with Santa

Enjoy unlimited photos and time with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a complimentary kids’ hot cocoa bar, holiday brunch specials and festive cocktails for adults at this family-friendly event. Reservations are required.

The Reserve Brighton, 317 W. Main St., Brighton

Santa Visits Select Emagine Theatres!

Get a free photo with Santa at select Emagine locations this holiday season and kick off the festivities with the whole family.

Emagine Theatres, 44425 W. 12 Mile Rd., Novi

Breakfast with Santa at Saint John’s

Experience a magical holiday weekend at Saint John’s Resort with an overnight Polar Express adventure, festive buffet, crafts, games and one-on-one time with Santa.

Saint John’s Resort, 44045 Five Mile Rd., Plymouth

Dec. 23

Santa Visits the Dairy

Meet Santa at Washtenaw Dairy for free photos, festive treats and holiday cheer for the whole family.

Washtenaw Dairy, 602 S. Ashley St., Ann Arbor

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