Santa Claus arrived at Walden Galleria on Friday, November 8th and now he’ll be onsite every day through Tuesday, December 24th to visit with families, hear your child’s wish list and of course, get pictures!
Here’s what you need to know about visiting Santa at Walden Galleria for 2019.
Hours – November 8th – December 24th
Santa’s Arrival Friday, November 8th : 5pm – 8pm
Mondays – Thursdays: 11am – 8pm
Fridays & Saturdays: 10am – 8pm
Sundays: 12pm – 6pm
Pet Photo Nights – Mondays & Tuesdays: 6pm – 8pm from November 11th until December 17th.
Special Hours:
- Friday, November 8th: 5pm – 8pm
- Saturday, December 21st: 10am – 9pm
- Sunday, December 22nd: 11am – 7pm
- Monday, December 23rd: 10am – 9pm
- Tuesday, December 24th: 10am – 5pm
Santa has special hours for families with special needs
Families with Special Needs that wish to come during sensory-friendly events are welcome to visit Santa on Sunday, December 1st and Sunday, December 8th!
You can skip the line!
Just like Disney, Walden Galleria has a fast pass style reservation option. Click here to find a calendar of time slots. You can select a half hour window that allows you to reserve a time for your visit and skip the line.
FAQs
Santa is stationed on the lower level outside Apple and Clarks. The easiest parking access is through the 5-Level parking ramp outside Forever 21 or parking by the DSW entrance.
If you park on 5-Level in the parking ramp it will be easiest to enter through the main mall entrance and take a left at the elevator. The set will be straight ahead.
If you come in at the DSW mall entrance, take the escalator down and the set will be to your right. Elevator is located outside of Regal Cinemas if needed.
Here’s a peek of his North Pole Living Room:
Unfortunately, photography is not allowed, but they have a number of photo packages to choose from.
Photo packages start at $32.99.
Santa usually takes a break sometime between 3:30 and 4:30 each day. If he needs to step away any other time, a sign will be posted outside his station with information.
After Visiting Santa
After your visit with Santa be sure to stroll through Walden Galleria and check out their stores and restaurants!
