It’s all about the Man in Red from now until he reports back to the North Pole on Christmas Eve! From tree lightings to breakfast, here are nine places you’ll find Santa in Southern Maryland this holiday season.
St. Charles Towne Center
Santa has been in residence at the St. Charles Towne Center mall in Waldorf since Nov. 11. Find him there every day until Saturday, Dec. 24, when he must return home for his big journey. For a complete list of dates and times, visit http://www.simon.com/mall/st-charles-towne-center/stream/santas-waiting-4590338.
On Saturday, Dec. 4, Santa has set aside time especially for special needs children. Santa will be available from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. for a quieter time for kids to meet with him. Find more information and register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caring-santa-tickets-27098058021.
Leonardtown Square
Ring in the season at this Southern Maryland holiday tradition! Leonardtown’s Christmas on the Square and Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will take place Friday, Nov. 25, at 5 p.m. Festivities include music, sleigh rides, living nativity, petting zoo, and stories with Mrs. Claus. Santa arrives, too! For more information, visit http://leonardtown.somd.com/events/2016Christmas.pdf.
Solomons Island
Begin your holiday festivities at the Solomons Christmas Walk! This annual event takes place Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. both days. Stroll the luminaria-lit streets and enjoy a variety of activities on Solomons Island. See the lighted boat parade and enjoy music performances. The Calvert Marine Museum will also offer holiday activities, and admission is free! Santa Claus will be visiting on both nights. For more information, visit http://solomonsmaryland.com/solomons-christmas-walk.html.
La Plata Library
Visit with Santa at the library! The La Plata Branch of the Charles County Public Library will host Santa Claus for its annual Visit with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Hear stories and songs, make crafts, and write your letter to Santa before getting a chance meet him. Free. For more information, visit https://sites.google.com/a/ccplonline.org/ccpl-events/laplata.
Sotterley Plantation
Santa and Mrs. Claus make a special appearance during Sotterley Plantation’s annual Family Plantation Christmas event on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy shopping, carriage rides, mini plantation house tours, craft and activities, music and more! Admission is $8 per person. In the morning, sign up for Breakfast with Santa. For tickets for breakfast and more information on both events, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caring-santa-tickets-27098058021.
Southern States, Charlotte Hall
Find Santa at Southern States’ annual Christmas Open House! The event takes place Saturday, Dec. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take photos with Santa, make crafts, and get your purchases wrapped for giving. For more information, call (301) 884-3722 or visit https://www.southernstates.com/charlottehall.
Breakfast with Santa
Several organizations are hosting Santa Claus for special family breakfasts.
Saturday, Dec. 17: Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad, 755 Solomons Island Road South in Prince Frederick. 8 to 11 a.m. Enjoy a home-cooked breakfast that includes bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes, waffles, hash browns, juices, milk, and coffee. Admission is by donation. For more information, visit www.pfvrs.org or www.Facebook.com/pfvrs.
Sunday, Dec. 18: American Legion Post #274, 11820 HG Trueman Road in Lusby. 8 to 11:30 a.m. Hosted by the Patuxent High School NJROTC Boosters, this all-you-can-eat breakfast also includes crafts, games, and photos with santa. Cost is $9 per person, $8 for kids under 8 years old. For more information, email [email protected].
Sunday, Dec. 18: St. Michael’s School, 16560 Three Notch Road in Ridge. 8:30 a.m. to noon. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet-style breakfast and meet Santa! Cost is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for children.
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