2018 Santa Sightings
Cabela’s
Santa’s Wonderland is open for free photos with Santa, holiday crafts and games daily through Dec. 24. Photos with Santa are available 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Hours on Dec. 24 are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 286-5300.
Southern Lights Holiday Festival
Nov. 16-Dec. 31. Indoor attractions will be closed Dec. 24-31. Hours: 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Tickets: Monday-Thursday, $17/car; Friday-Sunday, $27/car. Info: 255-5727 or
www.southernlightsky.com
Fayette Mall
Visit Santa in the Dillard’s Court through Christmas Eve. Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday: noon-6 p.m. Info: 272-3493 or www.shopfayette-mall.com/holiday
Santa at Lexington Green
Visit Santa at The Mall at Lexington Green through Dec. 24. Schedule your appointment online at www.santabooking.com. Info: 983-2630. For hours, visit
www.travisclarkphotos.com/santa
Hamburg Pavilion
Free photographs with Santa every weekend in December. Santa will be available for photos 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. on Sundays. Mrs. Claus will host a story time from noon-5 p.m. every Sunday in December. Free horse and carriage rides with Santa will be offered from 1-4 p.m. on Dec. 9, 16 & 23. Info: www.hamburg-pavilion.com
Hillenmeyer Christmas Shop
Bring your camera and snap your own photos with Santa at no charge. $5 donation is requested to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center. No appointment needed. Noon-6 p.m. on Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16, and 22 & 23. 3389 Tates Creek Rd. Info: 266-6889 or www.hillenmeyerchristmas.com
Lexington Humane Society
Pet Pictures with Santa. Saturday, Dec. 1 & 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 2 & 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feeders Supply, 306 Southland Drive and 3080 Richmond Road. Info: 233-0044 or www.lexingtonhumanesociety.org
The Summit
Santa will be at Louis’ Flower Power in the Summit every weekend in December for photos. Info: 309-9682.
Waveland Museum
Take a photo with Santa in the Winter Wonderland Barn at Waveland on Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. 225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611.
Downtown Christmas Parade
Santa returns to downtown on Tuesday, Dec. 4 for the annual Christmas parade. The parade starts at 7 p.m. on Main Street from Midland Avenue to Mill Street.
Santa at the Zoo
Santa is making a special stop at the Louisville Zoo during the Louisville Zoo Santa Safari, Dec. 8-9 and 15-16 at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Take a photo with Santa, plus meet Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman and special guests.
Enjoy yummy refreshments and take a safari tour through the zoo’s heated buildings where kids have one-on-one encounters with Zoo educators. (Online reservation required). Tickets $8.50-$20.95.Tickets at www.louisvillezoo.org
Christmas Trains at the Kentucky Railway Museum
On the Santa Express, enjoy a train excursion while Santa visits with the children. 3 p.m. on Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 and 20-21. $25 adults, $20 children ages 2-12. Under age 2 is free.
The North Pole Express journeys to the North Pole to pick up Santa Claus and bring him back to New Haven. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas. 7 p.m. on Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14 & 21, and 6 p.m. on Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 & 19-21. $25 adults, $20 children ages 2-12. Info: (800) 272-0152 or www.kyrail.org
Santa Claus Train Ride with the Bluegrass Railroad Museum
Santa and Mrs. Claus bring holiday cheer to Kentucky with Santa train rides. 2 p.m. on Dec. 8-9 & 15-16; and 11 a.m. on Dec. 8 & 15. Tickets $13-$20. Info: (859) 873-2476 or
www.bluegrassrailroad.com
Marshall Pediatric Therapy
Saturday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m.-noon. Sensitive Santa for children on the autism spectrum or with other sensory issues. Kids get a 15-minute time slot to spend with Santa. Afterward, children can do crafts and play with others. RSVP required. Info: office@mptcares.com, (859) 224-2273 or visit www.mptcares.com