“Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus right down Santa Claus Lane!” Here’s the ultimate Santa sighting list for Southern Maryland families!
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES WITH SANTA
Santa is available to greet and even sit on his lap to share your Christmas wish list through out the season at these sites:
ST CHARLES TOWN CENTER
Santa is available for his annual visits at the St. Charles Towne Center mall in Waldorf. Find him there every day until Saturday, December 24th when he must return home for his big journey. He is located on the first floor by the main elevators. For a complete list of dates and times, visit http://www.simon.com/mall/st-charles-towne-center/stream/santas-waiting-4590338
NATIONAL HARBOR GAYLORD HOTEL
Enjoy the National Harbor Christmas Light Show nightly throughout the holiday season. The National Harbor atrium is where you can enjoy a free lights show. The light show will continue each night through the holiday season. Beginning the half hour after sunset and continuing every half hour until 9:30 p.m. In the resort’s 1.5-acre atrium children can also jump aboard the Potomac Express Train for $2 per ride or $5 for three rides. Also is in the atrium, Santa is available for photos with families and children. Photo packages with Santa start at $34.99.
http://www.marriott.com/hotel-info/wasgn-gaylord-national-resort-and-convention-center/christmas-on-the-potomac/xyjvxiz/home-page.mi
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT SANTA RUNS
I’m excited about sharing information about this resource. One of the things my son looks forward to every year around the holiday season is seeing Santa drive past our house on a fire truck! IMPORTANT- If any of the links don’t show the schedule, please be patient; it’s because the schedule hasn’t been released yet. I will update this list daily.
The following Fire Departments host a Santa run schedule. If your not sure which schedule your neighborhood follows check this map: http://www.charlescountymd.gov/maps/volunteer-fire-and-ems
TOWN OF LA PLATA SCHEDULE
The volunteer fire department will escort Santa through out town November 24 thru December 11th, for more information visit: http://laplatafiredepartment.com
HUGHESVILLE SCHEDULE
December 10th will be the first appearance for Santa and he will continue to make visits throughout the week. Santa is still finalizing his list, check this site for details and schedule:
http://www.hvfdems.org
WALDORF SCHEDULE
Santa will be making his rounds in Waldorf this December. Santa will finalize his route soon; visit this site for details: https://www.waldorfvfd.com
BEL ALTON SCHEDULE
Santa will be visiting neighborhoods December 3rd, 10th & 17th. Visit their site to check the list: http://www.bavfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=286
SANTA BREAKFASTS
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA COW -LA PLATA
Date: December 3rd, 8:30AM-10:30AM
Place: CHICK FIL A, La Plata, MD
Price: Free
Information: https://m.facebook.com/events/1765767877010631?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2298%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&aref=98
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA- MALL
Date: December 3rd, 8:30AM-10:30AM
Place: St Charles Town Center Food Court, Waldorf, MD
Price: Free for Kidgit Members ($5 annual membership fee)
Information: http://m.simon.com/dealdetails.aspx?id=123&eid=292667
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA CLAWS
Date: December 3rd, 8:00AM-11:00AM
Place: Regency Furniture Stadium
Price: $7
Information: http://www.somdbluecrabs.com/blog/post/114/blue-crabs-to-host-breakfast-with-santa
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA- OLHOC
Date: December 3rd, 9:00AM
Place: Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Waldorf, MD
Price: $5 (Proceeds go to Youth Pilgrimage Fund)
Information: http://www.olhoc.com/bulletins/Weekly%20Bulletin%20-%202016-11-20.pdf
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA- HOLLYWOOD
Date: December 11th, 7:30AM-10:30AM
Place: Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad
Information: http://www.hvrs.org
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA- LA PLATA
Date: December 13, Time Slots 8/9/10/11
Place: La Plata Town Hall
Price: Free, MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCED…slots fill fast!
http://townoflaplata.org/index.asp?SEC=844A6948-031C-4311-B700-75B0974F1A78&Type=B_BASIC
SANTA VISITS
SOLOMONS CHRISTMAS WALK
Date: December 2 & 3, 6:00-9:00PM
Place: Calvert Marine Museum
Information: Begin your holiday festivities at the Solomons Christmas Walk! Stroll the luminaria-lit streets and enjoy a variety of activities on Solomons Island. See the lighted boat parade and enjoy music performances. The Calvert Marine Museum will also offer holiday activities, and admission is free! Santa Claus will be visiting on both nights. For more information, visit http://solomonsmaryland.com/solomons-christmas-walk.html
VISIT FROM SANTA
Date: December 3rd, 1:00PM-3:00PM
Place: La Plata Library
Price: Free
Information: https://www.ccplonline.org
OLE TYME HOLIDAY GATHERING
Date: December 4th, 3-6PM
Place: La Plata Town Hall
Price: Free
Information: Join for holiday fun, refreshments, activities and visit from Santa. Santa comes at 5:30!!! http://townoflaplata.org/index.asp?SEC=EA822025-756F-4FFB-8884-6AA7BE148CB1&Type=B_BASIC
ANNUAL FAMILY PLANATION CHRISTMAS EVENT
Date: December 10th
Place: Sotterly Plantation
Information: Enjoy shopping, carriage rides, mini plantation house tours, craft and activities, music and more! Admission is $8 per person. http://www.sotterley.org/family-plantation-christmas-sotterley.htm
COOKIES WITH SANTA
Date: December 10th
Place: MyGym
Price:$15
http://www.mygym.com/waldorf/camp
COOKIES WITH SANTA
Date: December 10th, 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Place: Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department
Price: $5
Information: http://www.phvfd.com
SWIM WITH SANTA
Date: December 17th
Place: Lackey High School Pool
Price:$5
Information: http://www.charlescountymd.gov/news-releases/swim-santa-dec-13
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Date: December 17th, 1:00AM-3:00PM
Place: Humane Society
Price: $7
Information: https://www.charlescountymd.gov/calendar/photos-santa-humane-society-charles-county
Please also read Spectacular Holiday Displays and Lights article for more fun activities and events this holiday season: https://theplayfulparent.org/2016/11/26/spectacular-holiday-displayslightsfestivals-southern-mddc-edition/
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