Christmas is just around the corner and that means it's time for Santa's arrival to local malls, shopping centers, holiday bazars and more! We are here to help you relieve some of the holiday hustle and bustle by helping you answer the question, "Where do I find Santa"? We have compiled a list for you on Santa locations, times and information you need to know.
Most of these events will also be listed on our Event Calendar. I will update weekly as information comes in. If you know of any other free or low-cost places or events that Santa will be visiting that you would like to add to this list please submit your event HERE.
🎄 BOISE 🎄 |
🎄 Pictures with Santa at Santa's Workshop - Boise Town Square
Through December 24
Come tell Santa what on your wish list. Pictures available for purchase.
Regular hours: Monday-Saturday 12pm-8pm | Sunday 12pm-6pm | Special Hours: 12/15-12/23 9am-9pm | Christmas Eve 9am-5pm (break 12:30pm-1:30pm) Click HERE to not wait in line and make a reservation to see Santa!
🎄 Free Picture with Santa at Cabela's
November 21-December 24 *See website for daily times*
Cabela's - 8109 W Franklin St, Boise
Free 4x6 picture with Santa in a Cabela's keepsake frame or you can take one with your camera. Due to the popularity of this event, printing and wait times may vary. Be sure to plan plenty of time and bring your patience. *Bass Pass (free) is required to see Santa. Be sure to visit the Bass Ticket Depot in Stores before getting in line* See website for more information.
🎄 Visit Santa @ Idaho Botanical Gardens - Winter Garden aglow $$
Nov. 30 - December 3 | December 7-10 | December 14-17 | December 21-23
6pm-9pm
Santa will be at the Garden with professional photos available for purchase. Visits to Santa are free with Garden admission. Complimentary cocoa, cider and cookies every night!
ADVANCE admission rates: Adults: $10 | Youth (ages 5-12): $8 | Children (4 and younger) Free | Garden Members: $8 | GATE Pricing: Adults: $12 | Youth (ages 5-12): $10 | Children (4 and younger) Free | Garden Members: $10 Click HERE for more information.
🎄 Visit with Santa at Edwards Greenhouse
December 8 12pm-2pm
Edwards Greenhouse - 4106 W Sand Creek St, Boise
Visit with Santa and tell him what's on your wish list. Bring your camera to take a picture! Light refreshments, coffee, and tea will be served.
🎄 City Santa
December 8 & 15 10am-2pm
D.L Evans Bank - 890 W Main St, Boise
For a small donation to the WCA, children can tell Santa their Christmas wishes and have their picture taken.
🎄 Pictures with Santa Bob
December 8
6pm-9pm
11476 W Giants Dr., Boise
Free pictures with Santa. Please bring a new unwrapped toy for City Lights charity. We provide hot chocolate and cookies. Dress warm the stage is in the garage. Use your own camera! Fun event for all ages!
🎄 Handmade Holiday
December 15
10am-1pm
Dick Eardley Senior Center - 690 N Robbins Rd, Boise
Make a wreath, beautiful ornaments and decorations from recycled or reusable household items. Take a free photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy some holiday carols provided by a local choir group, as well as tasty treats for all!
🎄 Photos with Santa
December 15
2pm-4pm
Kid to Kid (Boise) 1574 N Wildwood Way, Boise
Ho ho ho! Santa is coming to Kid to Kid! Mark your calendars to join us in the store for FREE photos, great deals, and tons of holiday fun! See you there!
🎄 Santa Parade
December 20
6pm-9pm
Join the Garden City Police and the Ada County Metro SWAT as they escort Santa through Garden City at the following locations:
(All times approximate)
6:00 PM – Learning Lab, 308 E. 36th Street
6:20 PM – Intersection of 40th and Adams
6:40 PM – Intersection of 44th and Adams
7:00 PM – Riverview Estates, 4816 Adams
7:30 PM – Garden City Police Department, 301 E. 50th Street
7:50 PM – Boulder Creek Apartments, 5713 N. Garrett Street
8:20 PM – Shannon Glen Apartments, 10140 W. Charlie Lane
🎄 MERIDIAN/EAGLE 🎄 |
🎄 Visit Santa in his Charming Home at the Village
November 16-December 24
Village of Meridian - 3597 E Monarch Sky Lane
Mon-Sat 12-7pm (the line will be cut off at 7pm to ensure all guests can see Santa by 8pm - time may vary depending on length of line.)
Sunday 12-5pm (the line will be cut off at 5pm to ensure all guests can see Santa by 6pm - time may vary depending on length of line.)
Santa takes lunch every day from 3:30-4pm. Please plan your visit accordingly.
Picture packets start at $14.99. No purchase required to visit Santa. Call Concierge at (208) 501-8207 to get an update on line status at that current moment. Bundle up - its cold out there!
🎄 Free Photo with Santa at RC Willey
December 8, 15, 22
12pm-4pm
Bring the kiddos to visit and take a free photo with Santa! There is no photographer, so parents are encouraged to bring their own cameras. Free hotdogs and soda too!
RC Willey - 3301 E Lanark Dr., Meridian
🎄 Santa's on his way!
December 9
1pm-3pm
Kohl's - 3275 Eagle Rd, Meridian
Kohl's - 16566 N Marketplace Blvd, Nampa
It's his busiest time of the year, but the big guy in red is making a stop at Kohl's to visit with the good girls and boys!
🎄 Breakfast with Santa at Backstreet Bistro $$
December 8 | December 15
9am-11am
Breakfast with Santa at the Backstage Bistro
Backstreet Bistro - Village of Meridian
Bring the family to enjoy a hearty breakfast with Santa! The morning includes meeting Santa and writing letters to Santa. Contact the Backstage Bistro to reserve your space 208-995-2943. Adults $12 - 2 waffles, scrambled eggs and bacon (beverages not included) | Children $9 - 1 waffle, scrambled eggs and bacon includes 1 drink of choice (milk, chocolate milk, orange juice, apple juice) $1 for kid refills | 2 and under free.
🎄 Breakfast with Santa at Chick-Fil-A $$
December 16
Chick-Fil-A at the Village of Meridian
$10 per person admission. Contact Chick-Fil-A to reserve your space 208-887-2143 or online
🎄 Selfies with Santa
December 15 10am-12pm
Bring your little one to take a FREE picture with Santa (don't forget your free Ranch Reader book!)
Idaho Youth Ranch - 231 N Main St, Meridian
🎄 Pancakes with Santa $$
December 15
9am-11:30pm
South Meridian YMCA - 5155 S Hillsdale Rd, Meridian
Member $2 | Non-member $2 | Charter Member FREE
Help Santa load up on carbs for his big sleigh ride in the sky! Join us before Christmas for pancakes, hot cocoa, and photos with Santa! See the front desk for more details.
🎄 NAMPA/CALDWELL 🎄 |
🎄 Santa at Karcher Mall
November 23-December 24
Bring the kids to see Santa and tell him what's on their list this year. Pictures available for purchase.
11/23 12pm-8pm | 11/24 12pm-6pm | 11/25 12pm-5pm | 11/26-11/30 3pm-7pm | 12/1 12pm-6pm | 12/2 12pm-5pm | 12/3-12/7 3pm-7pm | 12/8 12pm-6pm | 12/9 12pm-5pm | 12/10-12/12 3pm-7pm | 12/13-12/14 2pm-7pm | 12/15 12pm-8pm | 12/16 12pm-6pm | 12/17-12/20 12pm-7pm | 12/21-12/23 12pm-8pm | 12/24 10am-5pm
🎄 Free Pictures with Santa at Southridge Dental
December 6 4pm-6pm
Stop in and say hello to Santa and Mrs. Claus from 4-6pm. You will be emailed a picture of your child with Santa and all children get a treat bag. The event is free and we welcome our patients, their friends and family, and the young, and young at heart to join us. Donations of canned goods welcome for the Idaho Food bank.
🎄 Breakfast with Santa $$
December 8 9am-10:30am
Gem Prep Nampa - 310 W Iowa Ave, Nampa
Come join us in a light breakfast followed by a visit and photo with a real live Santa Claus! Tickets are only $6 each. Limited seating! Purchase your tickets online here.
Proceeds from the breakfast will be going toward Gem Prep: Nampa flexible seating, mindfulness corners, and teacher support.
🎄 Free Professional Picture with Santa
December 8 10am-4pm
The Yard Sale Store - 352 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa
Come get your picture taken with Santa and tell him what's on your wish list this year!
🎄 Selfies with Santa
December 8
10am-12pm
Bring your little one to take a FREE picture with Santa (don't forget your free Ranch Reader book!)
Idaho Youth Ranch - 1031 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa
🎄 Santa's Workshop at the Nampa Rec Center $$
December 8 12pm-2pm
Kids ages 3-12 years old can come spend an afternoon at the Nampa Rec Center making holiday crafts, playing holiday games & decorating holiday cookies. Santa will even be making an appearance. 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Member: $5 | Non-Member: $6 Advance registration is recommended. (208) 468-5858.
🎄 Selfies with Santa
December 8
1pm-3pm
Bring your little one to take a FREE picture with Santa (don't forget your free Ranch Reader book!)
Idaho Youth Ranch - 2804 E Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell
🎄 Skate with Santa @ The Plaza $$
December 8 3pm-6pm
Indian Creek Plaza - Corner of Kimball and Arthur
The Caldwell Fire Department is delivering Santa to the Ice Ribbon at Indian Creek Plaza for one day only! Snap a selfie with Santa, write Santa your Christmas list, and explore a firetruck at this FREE event on Saturday, December 8, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. 101.9 The Bull will also be here supplying some country holiday tunes!
This free event does not include ice-skating on the Ice Ribbon at Indian Creek Plaza. Ice skating prices are as follows:
All Day Skate Passes: 3 years old and under: Free | 12 years and under: $4.50 | 13 years and older: $6 | Skate Rental (all ages): $4
🎄 Free Professional Picture with Santa
December 15 10am-4pm
The Yard Sale Store - 352 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa
Come get your picture taken with Santa and tell him what's on your wish list this year!
🎄 Dinner with Santa $$
December 13 6pm-7:30pm
Chick-Fil-A Nampa - 16800 N Marketplace Blvd, Nampa
Join us for a memorable evening filled with fun holiday activities and dinner with Santa Cow!
*Dinner options included
*The Real Santa Claus will be taking photos with guests
🎄 Selfies with Santa
December 15 1pm-3pm
Bring your little one to take a FREE picture with Santa (don't forget your free Ranch Reader book!)
Idaho Youth Ranch -5520 E Franklin Rd, Nampa
🎄 Breakfast with Santa $$
December 22 7:30am-9pm
Chick-Fil-A Nampa - 16800 N Marketplace Blvd, Nampa
Join us for a memorable morning filled with fun holiday activities and enjoy breakfast with Santa Cow.
*Breakfast options are included
*The Real Santa Claus will be taking pictures with guests
🎄 MIDDLETON 🎄 |
🎄 Middleton's Holiday Parade and Celebrations
December 8 4:30pm-6pm (Santa will be at the Fire Station at 5:30PM)
Middleton Middle School - 511 W Main St and end at Trolley Square.
The Middleton Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Christmas Parade. This year's theme is "Dreaming of a White Christmas.” The parade will begin from the Middleton Middle School down Main Street to the Middleton City Hall. A tree lighting ceremony will be held in the park near Trolley Square after the parade.There will be a coloring contest for the kids, cookie making contest which will include all ages, and a wonderful festive parade. Visit Trolley Station to warm up with hot chocolate and cookies as you share your wish list with Santa
🎄 Pictures with Santa at Homes of Idaho
December 15 12pm-3pm
Homes of Idaho - 106 W Main St, Middleton
Come bring your kids to get a FREE photo with Santa as well as FREE cookies and cocoa! Rustic oven pizza truck on site for lunch!! 12-3 at the Homes of Idaho Middleton office!
