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Santa Sightings in Washington County PA 🎅🏻

By Heather Stitt, Macaroni Kid Publisher November 19, 2024

Everyone is looking for this guy (Santa)   this time of year! We have been working hard and have found the top spots where you can find Santa for that special photo or share your list. Here is our nice list of spots where he you can find Santa throughout Washington County and Southwestern PA this holiday season!

First, don't forget to send your personalized Santa letter for FREE. Right HERE! For listings by day click here for our calendar. (New events have been added directly to the calendar).














Featured Santa Events


🎅🏻Pajamas With Santa
at Tanger Outlets
December 7


🎅🏻 Santa Trolley

November 29 - 30

December: 1 | 7 - 8 | 14 - 15 | 21 - 22


🎅🏻 Deck the Barns
Washington County Fairgrounds 
December 12-14


Find Santa...

... in November 

🎅🏻 Light Up Night - Downtown Pittsburgh

🎅🏻 Scenery Hill Christmas Art Market & Light Up Night 

🎅🏻 Light Up Night in McDonald

🎅🏻 Santa's Arrival Parade

🎅🏻 Holiday Market

🎅🏻 Shady Elms Christmas Festival and Market

... in December

🎅🏻 Deck the Barns

🎅🏻 A Shady Elms Farm Breakfast with Santa

🎅🏻 Pajamas with Santa

🎅🏻Canonsburg Old Fashioned Christmas

🎅🏻Caring Santa

Breakfast - Lunch With Santa

🎅🏻 Breakfast with Santa at Canon McMillan Middle School

🎅🏻 Cecil Township Vol. Fire Company #3  - Cancelled

🎅🏻 A Shady Elms Farm Breakfast with Santa

Skate with Santa

 Printscape - December 14

Find Santa All Season Long at these spots for photos

Cabela's

Find Santa offering FREE photos at Cabela's in Wheeling, WV. Just a short drive from Washington PA to Santa's Wonderland for a free 4x6 photo. Santa will be there now through December 24, 2024. You must make a reservation (which is easy and free) here

Santa's House

It's Santa's House come on in and visit Santa in his brand new house in Heinz Hall Courtyard. will be there November 29 through December 23, 2024. You can choose a black or white Santa -let Santa’s helpers know which you prefer. And don't forget the kids' wish lists! Hours subject to change, weather permitting. We advise checking for updated times on their website before attending.

Gateway Clipper

All aboard! Santa is sailing the rivers on a 2 hour cruise aboard this holiday Pittsburgh riverboat tour. Families will enjoy a special treat from Santa Claus and a DJ dance party!

Season's Greetings Saturdays at The National Aviary

Santa and his penguin helper are coming to the Aviary! Visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa AND a penguin! Saturdays in December from 10am - 3pm 

Christmas at Oglebay Good Zoo

Santa will be at Oglebay Good Zoo nightly from 6 – 8 pm to hear your holiday wishes. Guests will receive one free digital photo with Good Zoo admission.


Mall Santas

Crown Center

You can find Santa arriving at Washington Crown Center on November 21, 2024. 
Still awaiting details on if Santa is offering a special sensory hour. Santa will be at Crown Center during regular mall hours.

South Hills Village

Santa welcomes walk-up guests at South Hills Village but reservations are encouraged. Please check their website for available times. November 14 - December 24, 2024.
Caring Santa is December 8, 2024.

The Galleria

You can find Santa visiting the Galleria from Friday, November  - Sunday, December 24th to get your annual photos with Santa. Head there during mall hours. It is recommended that you book an appointment ahead of time. Head to the Galleria's website for more information.




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🎅🏻Santa’s Holly Jolly Holiday Party 

🎅🏻Sensory Santa