Where to Visit Santa in the Providence Area
Jolly Old Saint Nick is coming to town ... well he's kind of already here. If you think a letter to Santa isn't enough and want to make sure he knows exactly what you want for Christmas, then you'll need to visit with him in person.
Here’s a list of places where Santa will be this holiday season.
Providence Place Visits With Santa
Embark on a magical journey to the North Pole aboard Santa’s Arctic Clipper, where the adventure ends with a visit to Santa’s Providence Place workshop. A special sensory-friendly Santa visit will be available on Dec. 7 from 9-10:30 a.m. Reservations are recommended but not required.
Breakfast With Santa at Dave & Buster's
Sit down to a breakfast buffet on Dec. 7, followed by games, kid-friendly crafts and, of course, Santa!
Santa's Cabin at Garden City Center
Visit Santa in his cozy cabin at the Garden City Gazebo for a meet and greet and photos. Portrait sessions are reservation only.
Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo
Santa will be at the Holiday Lights Spectacular on select Thursday nights in December. The visit is free to families with a same-night ticket for the 5 or 6 p.m. time slots only.
Pet Pictures With Santa at Providence Place
Sit. Stay. Pose! Take the paw-fect pics with Santa. Pet nights with Santa are back at Providence Place on select dates. Dogs and cats only, please.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I visit Santa in Providence?
Popular spots to visit Santa include Providence Place, Dave & Buster's, Garden City Center in Cranston, and the Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo. Check each location's website for this year's dates and times.
- Do I need a reservation to see Santa at Providence Place?
Reservations are recommended but not required at Providence Place, where visits begin with a ride on Santa's Arctic Clipper to his workshop.
- Is there a sensory-friendly Santa visit in Providence?
Yes. Providence Place has offered a sensory-friendly Santa visit in early December before regular hours. Check the mall's website for this year's date.
- Can I take pet photos with Santa in Providence?
Yes. Providence Place hosts pet nights with Santa on select dates. Dogs and cats only.
- Is there breakfast with Santa in Providence?
Dave & Buster's has hosted Breakfast with Santa in early December, with a buffet, games, and kid-friendly crafts.
- Can I see Santa at the Roger Williams Park Zoo Holiday Lights Spectacular?
Yes. Santa has visited on select Thursday nights in December, free for families with a ticket for the early evening time slots that night.
- Do I need a reservation to see Santa at Garden City Center?
Meet-and-greets at Santa's Cabin are walk-up, but portrait sessions require a reservation.
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