It’s that magical time of year again—when kids dream of toys 🎁, parents juggle shopping lists 🛍️, and Santa Claus somehow manages to be everywhere at once. Whether he’s at the mall 🏬, popping up at a festive tree lighting 🎄, or making a surprise appearance at your local coffee shop ☕, St. Nick is working overtime to spread holiday cheer. So, if your kids are eager to share their wish lists 📝 or you’re just looking for that perfect holiday photo op 📸, here’s your guide to the best places to catch Santa around town.
**We will be continuing to update this list as we learn of more santa sightings, if you know of any not listed please let us know**
November 30-
- Santa‘s Workshop: Join Santa at his workshop hosted by Yucaipa Performing Arts Center; you will get to write letters to Santa, visit the elf’s and savor cookies with Mrs. Claus. Cost is $10 per kid, $5 per adult, and kids under 2 are free. Hours are 12pm-7pm. Register online at https://yucaipa.gov/winterfest/
- Dinosaur Nights and Lights: Join Santa Rex and the other colorful dinosaurs for some fun Christmas fun and free pictures with Santa at the Cabazon Dinosaurs From 5-8pm.
December 1-
- Santa‘s Workshop: Join Santa at his workshop hosted by Yucaipa Performing Arts Center; you will get to write letters to Santa, visit the elf’s and savor cookies with Mrs. Claus. Cost is $10 per kid, $5 per adult, and kids under 2 are free. Hours are 10am-5pm. Register online at https://yucaipa.gov/winterfest/
- Dinosaur Nights and Lights: Join Santa Rex and the other colorful dinosaurs for some fun Christmas fun and free pictures with Santa at the Cabazon Dinosaurs From 5-8pm.
December 2-
- Gourmet Pizza Shoppe Santa: Stop by Gourmet Pizza Shoppe in Redlands to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 5-7pm, this is a free event but remember to bring your camera!
December 7-
- Soffel’s Holiday Market: Stop by and take a free picture with Santa then shop all the local vendors at the holiday market. Hours are 10-2:30 at Soffel Farm (1544 E San Bernardino Ave, Redlands)
- Pictures in Santa’s Sleigh: Take pictures with Santa in his sleigh then stay to shop the local vendors at Santas workshop at The Gardens at Oak Glen Steakhouse. Hours are from 10am-2pm
- Century 21 Lois Lauer Realty: Bring an unwrapped toy for the Children’s fund and take a free picture with Santa from 3-5pm at the C21 office (4 W Redlands Blvd, Redlands)
- Breakfast with Santa: Join Santa and the City of Banning for a fun Breakfast. Cost is $7 per adult with 1 kid free and each additional kid is $5. For more information call 951-922-3242. Hours are 7:30am-11am, no reservation needed (789 N San Gorgonio Ave, Banning)
- Dinosaur Nights and Lights: Join Santa Rex and the other colorful dinosaurs for some fun Christmas fun and free pictures with Santa at the Cabazon Dinosaurs From 5-8pm.
- Carters Foundation ‘Jingle Joy’: Pictures with Santa, Mrs. Claus, meet and greet with Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf; plus so many other fun things! Cost is $20 per kid to support kids going through cancer treatment. Register at www.CartersFoundation.org/events
December 8-
- Pictures in Santa’s Sleigh: Take pictures with Santa in his sleigh then stay to shop the local vendors at Santas workshop at The Gardens at Oak Glen Steakhouse. Hours are from 10am-2pm
- Dinosaur Nights and Lights: Join Santa Rex and the other colorful dinosaurs for some fun Christmas fun and free pictures with Santa at the Cabazon Dinosaurs From 5-8pm.
December 14-
- Pictures in Santa’s Sleigh: Take pictures with Santa in his sleigh then stay to shop the local vendors at Santas workshop at The Gardens at Oak Glen Steakhouse. Hours are from 10am-2pm
- Hot Coca and Cookies with Mrs. Claus: Join the Yucaipa Elks lodge for a free storytime and cookies with Mrs. Claus with a special visit from Santa himself. Registration is required but the event is free. Text 951-833-5610 to register.
- Old Tyme Christmas: Visit Santa, Mrs. Claus and their Elf’s as they celebrate Old Tyme Christmas with stagecoach rides, Crafts, vendors, gold mining and so much more. Hours are 10am-4pm, free entry at Gilman Historic Ranch (1901 W. Wilson St, Banning)
- Dinosaur Nights and Lights: Join Santa Rex and the other colorful dinosaurs for some fun Christmas fun and free pictures with Santa at the Cabazon Dinosaurs From 5-8pm.
- Garden Works For Kids ‘Sweets with Santa’: Join Santa for some sweet treats, craft, games, hot cocoa and more at Garden works. Cost is $30 per kid, $10 per adult. Register online at Gardenworksforkids.org
December 15-
- Pictures in Santa’s Sleigh: Take pictures with Santa in his sleigh then stay to shop the local vendors at Santas workshop at The Gardens at Oak Glen Steakhouse. Hours are from 10am-2pm
- Dinosaur Nights and Lights: Join Santa Rex and the other colorful dinosaurs for some fun Christmas fun and free pictures with Santa at the Cabazon Dinosaurs From 5-8pm.
- Christmas in the garden: Join Sprout and Blossom for a fun Christmas event at The Gardens at Hannahs House where you can meet Santa, take a ride in a firetruck, make crafts, play and so much more! Cost is $30 per kid. Register online at www.sprout-and-blossom.com/classes-and-events
December 21-
- Pictures in Santa’s Sleigh: Take pictures with Santa in his sleigh then stay to shop the local vendors at Santas workshop at The Gardens at Oak Glen Steakhouse. Hours are from 10am-2pm
- Free Santa Pictures: Stop by the Yucaipa Women’s Club for light refreshments and free pictures with Santa, no reservations required! Hours are 1pm-4pm
- Dinosaur Nights and Lights: Join Santa Rex and the other colorful dinosaurs for some fun Christmas fun and free pictures with Santa at the Cabazon Dinosaurs From 5-8pm.
- Garden Works For Kids ‘Sweets with Santa’: Join Santa for some sweet treats, craft, games, hot cocoa and more at Garden works. Cost is $30 per kid, $10 per adult. Register online at Gardenworksforkids.org
December 22-
- Pictures in Santa’s Sleigh: Take pictures with Santa in his sleigh then stay to shop the local vendors at Santas workshop at The Gardens at Oak Glen Steakhouse. Hours are from 10am-2pm
- Dinosaur Nights and Lights: Join Santa Rex and the other colorful dinosaurs for some fun Christmas fun and free pictures with Santa at the Cabazon Dinosaurs From 5-8pm.
