Santa Claus has been spotted spreading cheer all around the city of Athens! Here's a roundup of where families can catch the man in red for meet-and-greets, photo ops, breakfast meals, and more in the Athens area and beyond. This Guide will be updated regularly as events are announced, so check back often to see new additions!
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November Dates |
🐾🎅📷 Pet Pictures with Santa at Athens Humane Society
View Details | Select weekends starting Sunday, November 17 - Sunday, December 8
$25/session
🎅 Enchanted Christmas Tea at the Bogart Community Center, hosted by Enchanted Events
View Details | Saturday, November 23 from 10am to 12:30pm
Tickets starting at $10/person.
🎅🍳 Breakfast with Santa Presented by Athens Dental Associates in Benefit of esp Athens
View Details | Select dates starting Saturday, November 23
Tickets starting at $10/person.
🎅📷 Photos with Santa at Georgia Square Mall
View Details | Daily starting Saturday, November 23 through December 24
Professional packages starting at $34.99. Reserve your spot online.
🎅📷 Photos with Santa at Jacks Creek Farm
View Details | Select dates starting Sunday, November 24
$10 per family. Each family takes their own pictures.
🐾🎅📷 Paws and Claus at Georgia Square Mall
View Details | Monday, November 25 from 12-3pm and 3:30-6pm
Professional packages starting at $34.99. Reserve your spot online.
🎅🎄 See Santa at City of Bogart's Christmas Tree Lighting
View Details | Monday, November 25 from 6pm to 8pm
Free!
🎅 A Visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at Bogart Library
View Details | Monday, November 25 from 10:30am to 12pm
Free!
🎅 Santa Meet and Greet at Stripling's General Store in Bogart
View Details | Friday, November 29 from 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm
Free!
🎅📷 Photos with Santa at Stripling's General Store in Bogart
View Details | Saturday, November 30 from 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm
Free!
🎅 Visit with Santa at Greenbriar Creek Tree Farm
View Details | Saturday, November 30 from 10am to 5pm
Cost unknown. See website for updates.
🎅📷 Grinch and Cindy Lou Pictures at Statham Public Library
View Details | Saturday, November 30 from 4pm to 6pm
Free!
🎅📷 Photos with Santa at Beechwood Holiday Market - Christmas Kickoff
View Details | Saturday, November 30 from 6pm to 9pm
Free!
🎅🎄 See Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Christmas in Statham Tree Lighting Ceremony
View Details | Saturday, November 30 at 6:30pm
Free!
| 1st Week of December |
🎅 Visit with Santa at Stripling's General Store in Bogart
View Details | Sunday, December 1 from 1pm to 4pm
Free!
🐾🎅📷 Paws and Claus at Georgia Square Mall
View Details | Monday, December 2 from 12-3pm and 3:30-6pm
Professional packages starting at $34.99. Reserve your spot online.
🎅 See Santa at the Holly Jolly Holiday Party at Piedmont Athens Regional
View Details | Tuesday, December 3 from 4pm to 7pm (Santa arrives at 5pm)
Free!
🎅🍪 Cookies and Cocoa with Santa at Big Blue Marble Academy Athens
View Details | Thursday, December 5 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Free, RSVP Requiired
🎅 See Santa at Athens Parade of Lights
View Details | Thursday, December 5 at 7pm
Free!
🎅📷 Free Photos with Santa at Atlanta Highway Chick-fil-A
View Details | Friday, December 6 from 5pm to 8pm
Free!
🎅📷 Snapshots with Santa at reBlossom
View Details | Saturday, December 7 from 9am to 1pm
Free, but registration is required. Donations are welcome.
🎅📷 See Santa at the Downtown Jefferson, GA Christmas Parade
View Details | Saturday, December 7 from 10am to 3pm
Free!
| 2nd Week of December |
🎅🎄 See Santa at Watkinsville's Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
View Details | Sunday, December 8. Parade begins at 4pm, Tree Lighting at 6pm.
Free!
🐾🎅📷 Paws and Claus at Georgia Square Mall
View Details | Monday, December 9 from 12-3pm and 3:30-6pm
Professional packages starting at $34.99. Reserve your spot online.
🎅📷 Photos with Santa at Twisted Moon Studios During Franklin Grove Holiday Market (I'll be here!!)
View Details | Monday, December 9 from 6pm to 8pm
Free!
🎅 Grinch and Go at Rocksprings Community Center
View Details | Tuesday, December 10 from 10am to 11am
$5/person for ACC residents. $7.50/person for non-residents.
🎅 See Santa at Light the Lights in the Town of Bishop
View Details | Friday, December 13 from 6pm to 8pm
Free!
🎅📷 Photos with Santa at Beechwood Holiday Market - Holiday Carnival
View Details | Friday, December 13 from 6pm to 9pm
Free!
🎅🍳 Breakfast with Santa, Hosted by Oconee Troop 149, at Friendship Pres. Church
View Details | Saturday, December 14 from 8am to 10:30am
$12/adult, $6/children 6+, children under 6 are free.
🎅🍳 Breakfast with Santa at The Classic Center
View Details | Saturday, December 14 at 8:30am
$40 for adult tickets, $30 for children ages 10 and under. Children -1 are free with purchase of adult ticket.
🎅🍳 Breakfast with Santa at the Bogart Community Center
View Details | Saturday, December 14 from 9am to 11am
Free! Tickets and registration are required.
🎅📷 Snapshots with Santa at reBlossom
View Details | Saturday, December 14 from 9am to 1pm
Free, but registration is required. Donations are welcome.
🎅📷 Pictures with Santa at the Athens Area Vendors Group: Christmas Stop and Shop
View Details | Saturday, December 14 from 10-11am and 1-2pm
Free!
🎅🍳 Breakfast with The Grinch at Howard Park and Community Center
View Details | Saturday, December 14 at from 10am to 11:30am
$5/person for ACC residents. $8/person for non-residents.
🎅📷 "Santa and Cheer" Photos with Santa at Georgia Square Mall
View Details | Saturday, December 14 from 11am-3pm and 4pm-7pm
Professional packages starting at $34.99. Reserve your spot online.
🎅🍴 Lunch with Santa at Costa Alegre Seafood and Grill
View Details | Saturday, December 14 at from 11:30am to 1:30pm
$5/kid's meal. Donations welcome, proceeds go to The Cottage.
🎅📷 Pictures with Santa at Christmas in the Park at Pittard Park
View Details | Saturday, December 14 from 12-3pm
Free!
🎅🍪 Cookies with Santa at Lexington Vintage: Reclaimed Restored Repurposed
View Details | Saturday, December 14 at from 1pm to 3pm
Free!
🎅📷 Pictures with Santa at Athens YWCO
View Details | Saturday, December 14 at from 1pm to 4pm
Free! Donations accepted.
🎅🍪 Cookies with Santa at Sandy Creek Nature Center
View Details | Saturday, December 14 at from 2pm to 2:45pm
$7/person for ACC residents. $10.50/person for non-residents.
🎅🍪 Cookies with Santa at Sandy Creek Nature Center
View Details | Saturday, December 14 at from 3pm to 3:45pm
$5/person for ACC residents. $8/person for non-residents.
🎅 Visit with Santa at Memoral Park in Daniellsville, GA
View Details | Saturday, December 14 from 4pm to 7pm
Free!
🎅📷 5th Christmas at Wire Park (Night 1)
View Details | Saturday, December 14 from 4pm to 8pm
Free!
| 3rd Week of December |
🎅📷 Holiday Magic at South Elm Events with Santa, Elsa and The Grinch
View Details | Sunday, December 15 from 1pm to 3pm
$20/family.
🐾🎅📷 Paws and Claus at Georgia Square Mall
View Details | Monday, December 16 from 12-3pm and 3:30-6pm
Professional packages starting at $34.99. Reserve your spot online.
🎅📷 Storytime (and Photos) with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Athens-Clarke County Library
View Details | Friday, December 20 from 10am to 11:30am
Free! Bring your camera!
🎅📷 Santa and Mrs. Claus at Pinewoods Library
View Details | Friday, December 20 from 5pm to 6:30pm
Free!
🎅 See Santa at "Kid's Christmas in Oconee", Hosted by Oconee Painting
View Details | Saturday, December 21 from 9am to 12pm
Free!
🎅📷 Meet and Greet with Santa at Outpost Oconee
View Details | Saturday, December 21 from 10am to 2pm
Free!
🎅 Skate with The Grinch and See Santa at Fun Galaxy Athens
View Details | Saturday, December 21 from 1-3pm and 6-8pm
See Fun Galaxys' website for pricing.
🎅📷 5th Christmas at Wire Park (Night 2)
View Details | Saturday, December 21 from 4pm to 8pm
Free!
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