See photos of Santa in the Washington, DC area
The Water-Skiing Santa and his Kneeboarding Reindeer
December 24, 2011, 1 p.m. Rain, snow or shine. This unusual annual event also features flying elves, the Jet-skiing Grinch, and Frosty the Snowman performing on the Potomac River.
Santarchy DC
December 17, 2011. Find a Santa suit and join hundreds of Santas as they visit major sites and spread some holiday cheer around Washington, DC.
Manassas Christmas Parade
December 3, 2011. Old Town Manassas, Virginia celebrates the Christmas season each year with a weekend of old-fashioned family fun at the "Merry Old Town" celebration. Festivities include a parade, Christmas tree lighting ceremony, visits with Santa, free carriage rides and more.
Roof Terrace Restaurant at the Kennedy Center
November 27, December 10, 11, 17, 18, 2011. Sunday brunch with Santa. Seatings begin at 10 a.m. Admirers will get a chance to visit with Santa and sit on his lap to share their holiday wish lists while also indulging in some of their favorite fare. Price: $39.95 for adults and $20.00 for children age 12 and under.
College Park Aviation Museum
Santa Fly In. December 3, 2011, 12-4 p.m. Watch Santa fly into the historic College Park Airport and then have your picture taken with him. Enjoy holiday arts and crafts in the museum gallery as you wait.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Pentagon City
Brunch with Santa in the Ballroom. December 18, 2011, 11 a.m-2 p.m. Santa, Mrs. Claus, and carolers entertain. Reservations are required. Call (703) 412-2760. Cost: $90 per adult, $40 child under 12.
Bethesda Winter Wonderland
December 2-3, 2011. Bethesda’s annual Winter Wonderland is a community holiday celebration featuring a variety of entertainment and performances, a live ice sculpting presentation and a visit from Santa Claus.
Reston Town Center
Reston Town Center hosts many holiday activities including a holiday parade, visits with Santa, a Christmas Tree lighting ceremony and much more.
Holly TrolleyFest
Nov. 26-Dec. 18, 2011. Saturdays and Sundays. National Capital Trolley Museum, 1313 Bonifant Road Silver Spring, Maryland. Ride with Santa on the street cars and enjoy a model garden railway and holiday village.
Breakfast with Santa at the Kentlands Mansion
December 3-4, 2011, 9-11 a.m. 320 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, Maryland. Children will visit with Santa while dining on a delicious breakfast buffet that features pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, breakfast pastries and fruit. he Mansion is beautifully landscaped with manicured lawns, lovely trees and shimmering lakes, making a perfect setting for a holiday gathering. Reservations are required. Call 301-258-6425.
Winter Wonderland at Market Common Clarendon
December 10, 2011, 4–7 p.m. Santa & Mrs. Claus Arrive by fire truck. Enjoy free holiday activities and entertainment, including ice sculptures, strolling entertainment, “Jack Frost”, carolers, and more. MIX 107.3 FM will be broadcasting live from Market Common Clarendon with host, John Martin, for the US Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots campaign, accepting donations of unwrapped toys and cash.
Ticonderoga Farms Winter Christmas Festival
November 26 – December 18, 2011. Weekends only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Route 613 (Ticonderoga Road), Chantilly, Virginia. (703) 327-4424. The event includes Breakfast with Santa, hayrides and a wide variety of farm attractions for the whole family. The farm sells Christmas trees and decorative items such as wreaths, fresh garland roping, greens, pine cones, and holly, as well as fire wood, local honey, and other gift items.
Shopping Mall Santas - Visit Santa throughout the holiday season at the following shopping malls in the Washington, DC area.
- Georgetown Park - Washington, DC
- Mazza Gallerie - Washington DC
- White Flint Mall – Bethesda, Maryland
- Lake Forest Mall – Gaithersburg, Maryland
- Potomac Mills – Prince William, Virginia
- Dulles Town Center - Dulles, Virginia
- Tysons Corner Center – McLean, Virginia
- Fair Oaks Mall - Fairfax, Virginia
