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Here are our picks for the most unique Santa encounters in and around Atlanta!
Seed Factory Pictures with Santa
Location: ITP, Westside Provisions District
Date: 12/3
Cost: Free
Description: Get to the store early (10am) to get your name on the list and browse the Westside Provisions District while you wait! Great options for breakfast and holiday shopping. They will text you when it’s your turn.
Breakfast with Santa at the Georgia Aquarium
Location: ITP, Centennial Park
Date: 12/16
Cost: $24.95/person
Description: Enjoy a breakfast from the chefs at Wolfgang Puck, hand deliver your letter to Santa, and hang out with the creatures of the Georgia Aquarium!
Breakfast with Santa at Callonwolde
Location: ITP, Emory
Date: 12/2 & 12/9
Cost: $25/person
Description: Tour the historic Callonwolde home decorated for the holidays and share your wish list with Santa! Kid friendly breakfast brought to you by Zest Atlanta Catering.
Santa at Atlantic Station
Location: ITP, Atlantic Station
Date: 11/18-12/24
Cost: Optional $10 donation to support City of Refuge
Description: Atlantic Station also has an ice skating rink, train rides, and snow days! Check the calendar for fun events with Santa like breakfast, pet pics, and storytime.
African-American Santa at Greenbriar Mall
Location: ITP, Greenbriar
Date: 11/18-12/24
Cost: Varies depending on photo package
Description: Finding an African-American Santa can be a challenge- but Greenbriar Mall has you covered! Reservations to visit Santa can be made online in advance.
Cookies with Santa at Zoo Atlanta
Location: ITP, Grant Park
Date: 12/2 & 12/3
Cost: $17/3 and under, $33/over 3 (includes admission to the Zoo)
Description: Enjoy crafts, snacks, photos with Santa, and animal encounters!
Children’s Holiday Party at the Southern Art Bourbon Bar
Location: ITP, Buckhead
Date: 12/3
Cost: $20/children, adults are free (!)
Description: This party has it all- face painting, cookie decorating, a real reindeer, a train ride, live music, snow machines, and a build-your-own-hot-chocolate bar! Oh, and pictures with Santa!
Breakfast with Santa at One Midtown Kitchen
Location: ITP, Midtown
Date: 12/16
Cost: $25/adults, $15/children 1+
Description: Enjoy breakfast at one of Atlanta’s top-rated restaurants! Bring your own camera to snap pictures with Jolly Old St. Nick!
Breakfast with Santa at Osteria 832 & Doc Chey’s
Location: ITP, Grant Park
Date: 12/2 (Osteria) and 12/9 (Doc Chey’s)
Cost: $25/person
Description: Proceeds for both of these events benefit local fire stations. Which means your kiddos get to meet Santa…and firefighters! A pancake breakfast will be served and staff will be on hand to take pictures. Participants should bring their own cameras.
Christmas at Silver City Farms
Location: OTP, Cumming
Date: 12/9 & 12/10
Cost: $18/adults, $12/children 1+
Description: A full day of holiday fun- brunch with Santa, live music, fun Christmas activities, and beautiful photos!
Breakfast with Santa at The Rock Ranch
Location: OTP, between Atlanta & Macon
Date: 12/9 & 12/16
Cost: $15.95/seat (kids 2 and under may sit on a parent’s lap)
Description: Enjoy a delicious breakfast, take a wagon ride around the farm, watch Christmas movies, and, of course, meet with Santa!
Sensory Friendly Santa Events
Location: Various places all over metr0-Atlanta
Dates: Various dates during December
Cost: Free
Description: A unique, sensory-friendly opportunity for kids with special needs to interact with Santa. Make your reservations early!