Thank you Mom Explores SW Florida for the great list of where to meet Santa.
4500 Harbor Boulevard, Port Charlotte, FL, United States
There will be holiday decorations, music, game activities for the kids, and movies outside on the deck. There will be treats and prizes. Photo ops with Santa. Admission and parking is free. This event will be Saturday, December 8th from 5:30-8 PM.
2350 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL, United States
There will be Santa visits, a children’s holiday tree trail with handmade ornaments, a home holiday tour, and more!
This will take place November 23rd-Dec.23rd and Dec. 26th-31st from 5:30-9 PM.
Admission is $20 for adults, $10 for teens and $2 for kids.
10040 Gulf Center Drive, Fort Myers, FL, United States
Santa Photo Hours ~ November
Nov. 11 / Dec.1
Monday – Friday 5 pm-8 pm
Saturday 10 am-8 pm
Sunday 12 pm-5 pm
** Special Santa Photo Hours November **
11/21 10am-8pm 11/22 10am -5pm 11/23 10am -8pm
Santa Photo Hours ~ December
Dec. 2 /Dec 23
Dec. 2 /Dec 23
Monday – Saturday 10 am-8 pm
Sunday 10 am-5 pm
** Christmas Eve ** 10 am-5 pm
26811 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, FL, United States
There will be music, lights, dancing, and treats. Photo ops with Santa Claus. This will be from 5-7 PM on November 30th.
Englewood Event Center 3069 South McCall Rd, Englewood, Florida 34224
Drive-thru display begins at dusk and will end at 10:00 pm. Hot chocolate and coffee served from dusk to 9:00 pm with Abundant Life Worship Center. Christmas caroling rides with Thoroughbred Gulf Carts and Abundant Life. 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Roasting marshmallows begins at dusk to 8:30 pm with the Englewood Fire Department. Meet Santa and Mrs. Clause's photo booth with John Bass Photography from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Food trucks open from dusk to 9:30
Laishley Park
Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 10 AM – 3 PM. Come join us for the day of the Paradise Christmas Fair at Laishley Park in Punta Gorda! Vendors, art, custom crafts, Santa Claus (12-2), food trucks & much more! Live Music by Barbara Rea!
Waterside Shops 5415 Tamiami Trl N, Naples, Florida 34108
2 Day Event!
Saturday, December 15th and Sunday, December 16th, 2018
12 pm-4 pm both days
Saturday, December 15th and Sunday, December 16th, 2018
12 pm-4 pm both days
Waterside Shops will be having Santa and Mrs. Claus in the central courtyard for photo opportunities!
Lovers Key State Park 8700 Estero Blvd. Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
This event will be from 1-4 PM. Each child, aged 8 & under, who donates an unwrapped toy will visit with Santa and receive a small gift. Bring your own camera or cell phone to take photos. Lunch will be provided for the children and snacks for adults. There will also be games and prizes.
Downtown Fort Myers 2125 1st St, Fort Myers, Florida 33901
Saturday, December 1st, 2018
10 am-2 pm
10 am-2 pm
Admission to attend is free! However, to participate in Santa’s workshop is $6 per child.
Santa is making a special stop in downtown Fort Myers! See Santa ride down First Street in a fire truck before he stops to meet and greet kids of all ages. Children can also take part in Santa’s Workshop where they can make holiday art, color Christmas and holiday cards, decorate cookies from Publix, and build a wooden craft with The Home Depot. Food trucks will be on-site serving food and drinks available for purchase.
Children's Museum of Naples 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples, Florida 34109
We are kicking off the holiday season with the 2nd Annual Jingle Bell Bash on Dec. 1st from 6-8 PM! Friends from around the community will join us for an evening of winter fun, a tree lighting ceremony, snacks, and appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus all night long. Enjoy activities from C’mon, Suncoast Credit Union, Lake Michigan Credit Union, and a few winter surprises!
$10/C’mon Members
$20/General Public
$20/General Public
Children under one are free.
Pin St. Armands Circle 300 Madison Dr, Suite 201, Sarasota, Florida 34236
“Holiday Night of Lights” is St. Armand's official “kick-off” to the holiday season. The event begins with a special performance at 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Join in with our annual Christmas Carol Sing-a-long beginning at 6:00 p.m., followed by Santa’s Arrival in his spectacular sleigh and our tree-lighting ceremony.
Photos with Santa are available throughout the evening from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Pin Venice MainStreet, Inc. 101 W Venice Ave, Ste 23, Venice, Florida 34285
Thursday, December 6, 2018, 5 PM – 8 PM. Get in the Christmas Spirit with our Annual Christmas Walk! Shop all of the Avenues: Miami, Venice, and Tampa Avenue late, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy specials, discounts, and goodies from participating merchants!
Waterside Shops 5415 Tamiami Trl N, Naples, Florida 34108
Dec. 15 and 16th at 12 PM.
5400 Plantation Road, Captiva Island, Florida 33924
South Seas Island Resort (Captiva Island) kicks off its sixth annual Holiday Stroll festivities this Friday, Dec. 1st. All proceeds will benefit Captains for Clean Water, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to preserving Florida’s most valuable resource: water.
Holiday Stroll will take place on Friday and Saturday evenings, Dec. 7 – 22, from 6 PM to 9 PM.
Open to the public, the $10 ticket price – with children 12 and under free – includes festive food & beverage treats; “ice” skating; live music; arts and crafts; entertainment including face painting, stilt walking, juggling, and balloon artists; holiday movie favorites playing in Yacht Harbour Marina; photos with Santa and more.