The Playful Parent

“Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus right down Santa Claus Lane!” Here’s the ultimate Santa sighting list for Charles County families.

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PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES WITH SANTA

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Santa is available to greet and even sit on his lap to share your Christmas wish list through out the season. Get prepared before going by reading this great article Capturing Magical Moments With Santa Tips. Photo oppurtunities with Santa can be found at these sites:

ST CHARLES TOWNE CENTER
Santa is available for his annual visits at the St. Charles Towne Center mall in Waldorf. Find him there every day November 18, 2017 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 St. Charles Towne Center Santa Schedule.

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 $30. National Harbor Santa Schedule

 

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VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT SANTA RUNS

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I’m excited to share information about this resource. One of the things my boys look 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 frequently.

The following Fire Departments host a Santa run schedule. If your not sure which schedule your neighborhood follows check this map: Charles County Map

BEL ALTON SCHEDULE
Santa will be visiting neighborhoods December 2nd, 9th & 16th. Visit their site to check the list: Bel Alton VFD

BRYANS ROAD

 

 

COBB ISLAND SCHEDULE
December 10th

HUGHESVILLE SCHEDULE
December 9th 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: Hughesville VFD

 

INDIAN HEAD SCHEDULE
Santa will be visiting the Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department on December 23. Once the reindeer get feed, Santa will be on one of our fire trucks and driven around the Town of Indian Head. You may hear the sirens as we travel around starting some time after 6pm. Afterward he will leave quickly to attend other engagements. Sorry no autographs or chats will be available. Please keep an eye, and ear, out and wave as we go by. More information visit: Indian Head VFD 

NANJEMOY VFD

NEWBURG VFD

TOWN OF LA PLATA SCHEDULE
The volunteer fire department will escort Santa through out town November 25 thru December 10th, for more information visit: LaPlata VFD

WALDORF SCHEDULE
Santa will be making his rounds in Waldorf this December. Santa will finalize his route soon; visit this site for details:Waldorf VFD

Santa Claus runs are being developed and updated as much as possible. Remeber emergency calls take priority over Santa runs.

SATURDAY 12/9/2017 (15:00-2100 HRS) ROUTE 1
– Charles Crossing Subdivision
– Pine Grove Estates
– Windsor Mill Subdivision
– Middletown Woods
– Avalon Subdivision
– Berry Valley
– Leighland Meadows
– Briarwood
– Somerset
– Scottland Heights
– Woodley Manor
– Settle Woods
– Brentwood
– Linden Grove

SATURDAY 12/9/2017 (1500-2100 HRS) ROUTE 2
– Coachmans Landing
– Deerwood
– Oakwood
– Newforest
– Central Park Subdivision
– Autumn Hill Subdivision
– Fox Chase
– Dorchester Greens
– Dorchester Mews
– Southwinds
– Aspen Woods
– Hunters Run
– Green Haven Subdivision

TUESDAY 12/12/2017 (1900-2100 HRS) ROUTE 1
– Eutaw Forest
– Twinbrook
– Heritage Crossing
– Cartegna Highlands

TUESDAY 12/12/2017 (1900-2100 HRS) ROUTE 2
– Brookwood Estates Subdivision
– Spring valley
– Tarrington Place
– Robie Manor

Saturday Dec 16th , 2017 PARADES:
Wakefield 10:45
Bannister 12:45
Dorchester 16:45
Hampshire 18:15

SATURDAY 12/16/2017 (1500-2100 HRS) ROUTE 1
– Berry Hill Manor
– Laurel Branch
– Friendship Estates
– Stone Ridge
– North Pointe
– Avalon West
– Bracy Estates
– King Charles Manor

SATURDAY 12/16/2017 (1600-2100 HRS) ROUTE 2
– Dorchester
– Hampshire
– Camelot
– Columbia Park Subdivision/ Avon Crest
– Columbia Park Subdivision
– Magnolia Plantation
– Pleasant Hill Estates
– Green Acre Estates

TUESDAY 12/19/2017 (1900-2100 HRS)
– Old Farm Subdivision
– Oak Hill Estates
– Billingsley Park
– Settle Woods
– Brentwood
– Linden Grove

Santa has started putting together his route with Waldorf VFD, Company 3. Keep checking back for updates!

Carrington 14-Dec
Huntington 14-Dec
Gleneagles North 15-Dec
Sheffield 15-Dec
Fieldside 15-Dec
Wakefield (Community Parade) 16-Dec
Bannister (Community Parade) 16-Dec
Wexford 18-Dec
Springhaven Woods 18-Dec
Marbella 20-Dec
Tanglewood 20-Dec
White Oak 21-Dec
Pinefield 21-Dec
Huntington Woods 22-Dec
Lakewood 22-Dec
Idlewood 22-Dec

 

 

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SANTA BREAKFASTS

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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA- MALL
Date: December 2, 2017 8:30AM-10:30AM
Place: St Charles Town Center Food Court, Waldorf, MD
Price: FREE
Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/543396032660394/

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA- ACCOKEEK
Date: December 2, 2017 9:00 AM-11:30AM
Place: Accokeek VFD Off Livingston Road
Price: FREE
Information: 301-283-4456 (Julie Hill)

BREAKFAST WITH ST NICHOLAS- OLHOC
Date: December 2, 2017 9:30-11:30
Place: Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Waldorf, MD
Price: $5 (Tickets sold at Sunday Mass)
Information: www.olhoc.org

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA- AMERICAN LEGION
Date: December 2nd, 8:30AM-12:00 PM
Place: American Legion #274, Lusby, MD
Price: $9.00- Adult, $5.00 – Child (3-8)/kids under 3 are FREE.
Information: http://www.thebaynet.com/events/breakfast-with-santa47.html

DINNER WITH SANTA COW
Date: December 5, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Waldorf Chick-fil-A
Details: Put on your ugly Christmas sweater and come by for dinner with Santa Cow! We will have face painting, photo booth and crafts. All activities are FREE and available while supplies last. Food not included.
Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1645758588795793/

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA- TOWN OF LAPLATA
Date: December 9, 2017 Slots 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Place: LaPlata Town Hall, La Plata, MD
Price: FREE
Information: http://townoflaplata.org/index.asp?SEC=844A6948-031C-4311-B700-75B0974F1A78&Type=B_BASIC

SANTAS TABLE- SOTTERLY PLANTATION
Date: December 9th, Time Slots 7:30 AM-1:30 PM
Place: Sotterly Plantation
Price: $18 Per Person/ 2 and Under FREE (Must Pre-Register)
Information:  http://sotterley.org/family-plantation-christmas-sotterley.htm#Santas_Table

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA CLAWS
Date: December 16, 2017 Time Slots 8:00 AM & 9:30 AM
Place: Regency Furniture Stadium
Price: $7
Information: https://somdbluecrabs.wordpress.com/2017/11/02/10th-annual-breakfast-with-santa-claws/

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA- PRINCE FREDERICK
Date: December 16, 2017 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Place: Calvert High School Cafeteria
Price: Admission by donation
Information: http://www.pfvrs.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=171 

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EVENTS WITH VISITS FROM SANTA

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CARING SANTA
Date:  November 19 & December 3, 2017- 8:00 – 10:00 AM
Place:  St. Charles Towne Center
Information: Caring Santa provides a subdued and welcoming environment for children with special needs and their families to visit Santa. https://www.facebook.com/events/1793213414319061/

GREENSTREET GARDEN
Date:  November 25, 2017- 11:00 AM
Place: Greenstreet Garden
Information: With the help of the Deale Fire Department, Santa arrives at Greenstreet on Saturday 11/25/2017 at 11:00 am sharp! Please come early so you don’t miss his grand entrance. You will be able to take your own pictures with Santa, plus Mrs. Claus will have story time, you can write your wish list to Santa, craft table, hot cider & cookies, and of course shopping for all the special people on your list.

SHOP LAPLATA SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Date:  November 25, 2017- 9:30 AM -12:30 PM
Place: 403 St. Charles Street, LaPlata, MD
Information: Many businesses will have sales, giveaways and treats. Plus, pick up your passport from a participating business, and enter to win a $1,000 shopping spree!  https://www.facebook.com/events/1977291535847840/

CHESAPEAKE BEACH LIGHT UP THE TOWN
Date:  November 26, 2017- 4:30 PM
Place: Chesapeake Beach
Information: http://www.chesapeake-beach.md.us/events_lutt.htm

SOLOMONS CHRISTMAS WALK & MARKET
Date:  December 1 & 2, 2017- 6:30 PM
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

OLDE TYME HOLIDAY GATHERING
Date: December 3, 2017 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/oldetymeholidaygathering

PHOTOS WITH SANTA AT SUMMERSEAT FARMS
Date: December 3, 2017 11 AM – 1 PM
Place: Summerseat Farm
Price: Donation of $10 per family.
Information: Take photo with Santa, farm animals, hayride, craft room for children, snacks and hot cider! See Summerseat.org or facebook  www.summerseat.org.

KRIS KRINGLE CHRISTMAS MARKET
Date: December 8th 4-8 PM December 9th 9AM-8PM December 10th 10AM -3PM
Place: LaPlata Fair Grounds
Price: $1 or Non-Perishable Food Donation
Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1851250205190502/

ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING
Date: December 5, 2017 – 7:00 PM
Place: Village Green Pavilion, Indian Head, MD
Price: FREE
Information: Holiday music from the bands and choruses from I.H. Elementary, General Smallwood & H.E. Lackey students, refreshments, Santa & more! http://www.townofindianhead.org/treelighting

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
Date: December 9, 2017 11:00 AM
Place: Harley Davidson, Hughesvill, MD
Price: FREE
Information: Come out for a jolly good time. Free pictures with Santa (11am-2pm)! Complimentary Food (while Supplies last.) https://www.facebook.com/pg/AllAmericanHD/events/?ref=page_internal

COOKIES WITH SANTA
Date: December 9, 2017 Time Slots 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Place: MyGym
Price:$15 Members/ $18 Non-Members
Information: http://www.mygym.com/waldorf/camp

COOKIES WITH SANTA
Date: December 9, 2017 11:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Place: Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department
Price: $4
Information: http://www.phvfd.com

PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Date: December 9, 2017 12:00 PM
Place: Humane Society
Price: Donations
Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/146852489275315/

ANNMARIE SCULPTURE GARDEN
Date: December 10, 2017 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Place: Annemarie Sculpture Garden
Price: Donations
Information:  Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus 6-9pm – Kid photos with Santa!
http://www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/content/garden-lights-magical-light-show

STORY TIME WITH SANTA
Date: December 15, 2017 5:00 PM
Place: St. Charles Towne Shopping Center
Price: FREE
Information:  Snuggle up with your little elves in your favorite Holiday pajamas and listen to a story. Enjoy milk and cookies and make Holiday crafts. https://www.facebook.com/events/919043064915488/

SANTA & MRS. CLAUS ON THE SQUARE
Date: December 16, 2017 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Place: Leonardtown Square, Leonardtown, MD
Price: FREE
Information: https://www.visitstmarysmd.com/events/santa-and-mrs-claus-on-the-square

SWIM WITH SANTA
Date: December 16, 2017 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Place: Lackey High School Pool
Price: $8
Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1543454162368214/