Don’t miss your chance to take photos with Santa this year! It’s a magical experience for kids and a great way to make holiday memories.
The Shops at Kenilworth
800 Kenilworth Drive | Towson
Nov. 21-Dec. 24
Always a local favorite and premier Santa. Walk-ups are welcome but reservations are suggested. Don’t miss the beloved Holiday Train Garden! theshopsatkenilworth.com
Polar Express & Winter Wonderland
B&O Railroad Museum | 901 W. Pratt St. | Baltimore
Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 6-7, 13-14 & 19-23, (Times vary)
A magical 2-hour Polar Express train experience begins with a live performance of “Hot Chocolate,” followed by Santa himself presenting each guest with a silver sleigh bell. The magic continues with crafts, s’mores and a keepsake photo with Santa. Tickets are required. borail.org
Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum
2323 Eastern Blvd. | Middle River
Nov. 29, 11 a.m.
Watch as Santa flies into Martin State Airport! Santa will greet families and travel to the museum, where he will speak with each child from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m while families enjoy photo ops. The event also reveals the spectacular Holiday Plane & Train Garden, which will remain open until Jan. 4. mdairmuseum.org
Miracle on Main Street Event in Historic Downtown Westminster
15 E. Main St. | Westminster
Nov. 29, noon-4 p.m.
Free children’s events, games, crafts and face painting. Santa Claus comes to town as part of the Electric Holiday Parade at 5 p.m, followed by Christmas carols and countdown to the city’s ceremonial tree lighting. After the tree lighting, join Santa in City Park for a magical light display, firepits and a cocoa bar! westminstermd.gov
Reindeer Rise & Shine
Maryland State Fairgrounds | 2200 York Road | Timonium
Nov. 30, 8–10 a.m.
Beat the crowds and score some personal Santa time with this early-entry family event, which also includes a dance party and access to the Festival of Trees. kennedykrieger.org/festivaloftrees
Santa’s Streetcar
Baltimore Streetcar Museum | 1901 Falls Road | Baltimore
Throughout December, noon-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (except Dec. 27-28)
Come take a streetcar ride and meet Santa at this annual celebration. Enjoy cookies, lights, music, a holiday train layout, streetcar rides and a visit with Santa! Meet the Grinch from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dec 6, 13 & 20. baltimorestreetcarmuseum.org
Olde Tyme Christmas
Fells Point Main St. | Baltimore – Fells Point
Dec. 6, 9 a.m.
Welcome Santa as he arrives on a tugboat! A fun morning with plenty of photo ops (even for pets), kids’ Christmas crafts and complimentary hot beverages. That evening, watch the tree lighting at 5:45 p.m. and Lighted Boat Parade at 6 p.m. baltimore.org/event/olde-tyme-christmas-2025
Cockeysville Volunteer Fire Company Winter Wonderland
111210 York Road | Cockeysville
Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-noon
Come see Santa at the station! Winter Wonderland events include photos with Santa, plus games, crafts, raffles, face painting, mascot visits and a music DJ; free to attend but donations are appreciated cvfc.org/winterwonderland
The Avenue at White Marsh
139-D Honeygo Blvd. | Nottingham
Dec. 6, 10 a.m.
Cheer as Santa is ushered in by a holiday parade featuring marching bands, street performers, mascots and dance troops leading the way for the man of the hour himself! After the parade, ticketed opportunities are available for “Skate with Santa” at the ice rink. nottinghammd.com
Breakfast with Santa at Barley’s Backyard
408 York Road | Towson
Dec. 14, 9-11 a.m.
Santa and his elves are joined by “Frozen” sisters Ana & Elsa, “Paw Patrol’s” Marshal and Bluey for an interactive holiday breakfast event. Children can visit Santa and participate in activity stations for cupcake decorating, crafts, pancake making, story time and games, and of course enjoy a tasty breakfast buffet. barleysbackyard.com
