Where to See Santa in the Toledo Area 2025

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Franklin Park Mall

Experience the magic of the season with a heartwarming visit and keepsake photo with Santa.

Franklin Park Mall, 5001 Monroe St.

Lights Before Christmas

Create timeless memories at the Zoo’s Winter Village as you enjoy festive drinks at Twinkle Tavern, shop seasonal finds at Enchanted Gifts, roast s’mores by the fire, and visit Santa at his lodge.

The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way

Children’s Wonderland

Experience classic holiday exhibits, festive train rides, photos with Santa and more. Ticketed.

Sylvania Exhibition Center, 7060 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania

The Town Center at Levis Commons

Come to Santa’s house at The Town Center at Levis Commons to meet Santa & Mrs. Claus!

The Town Center at Levis Commons

3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg

Santa’s Wonderland

Visit Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops for a magical, photo-ready holiday experience filled with festive displays and family fun.

Bass Pro Shops. 10000 Bass Pro Blvd., Rossford

Santa Photo Experience

Book now to lock in a holiday photo experience that you’ll cherish for years to come.

The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main St., Maumee

Dec. 11

Cookies & Claus, A Family Workshop

A festive family workshop where kids and parents decorate Christmas cookies, make seasonal crafts, receive a special holiday gift and meet Santa with optional professional photos. Registration is required.

CJs on Third, 139 W. Third St., Perrysburg

Dec. 12 and Dec. 13

Cookies with Santa

Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce’s 5th annual Cookies with Santa, a free, family-friendly celebration at Maumee Bay Lodge featuring fresh cookies and cocoa, festive activities, Santa photos, crafts, an obstacle course, and donation opportunities to spread holiday cheer.

Maumee Bay State Park Lodge, 1750 State Park Rd., Oregon

Dec. 13

Breakfast and Bowling with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Enjoy a festive three-hour holiday experience featuring a breakfast buffet, hot cocoa bar, bowling, crafts, magic, face painting and special photo time with Santa & Mrs. Claus. Reservations are required.

Forest View Lanes, 2345 Dean Rd., Temperance, MI

Santa Claus & Paws

For a $15 donation, get a framed photo of your pet, or any family member, with Santa Dave, who happily poses with animals of all kinds as well as children eager to share their holiday wishes.

Endless Pets & Supplies, 1546 W. Sylvania Ave.

Polar Express 3D

All aboard for a magical holiday journey as The Polar Express 3D steams into Imagination Station, an immersive, nostalgic adventure capped off with a visit from Santa, who gifts each child the very first gift of Christmas. Ticketed.

Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way

Santa is Coming to Toledo Harley-Davidson

Santa is riding in for festive photos, free treats, kids’ activities and complimentary gift wrapping on Harley-Davidson purchases.

Toledo Harley-Davidson, 1176 Professional Dr.

Santa Paws Photos for Pups and People

Bring your two and four legged family out to get your holiday photos taken in a beautiful, natural, holiday setting.

Karnik on Black, 5411 Black Rd, Waterville

Santa’s Sensory Spectacular

Get ready for Santa’s Sensory Spectacular — a festive afternoon of play, music, and holiday magic. Ticketed.

DOT Playspace, 6544 Central Ave.

Dec. 14

Soothing Santa

Experience a calm, sensory-friendly holiday event for children of all abilities, with quieter activities like foam crafts and rice-digs, held before store hours to ensure a peaceful visit; registration required.

Franklin Park Mall, 5001 Monroe St.

Brunch with Santa

Enjoy a delicious buffet-style breakfast. Reservations are required.

Inside the Five, 5703 Main St., Sylvania

Brunch with Santa

Join Santa at Maumee Bay Brewing Company for a festive brunch featuring a buffet, cookie decorating, crafts, and a chance to share your wishlist with him. Ticketed.

Maumee Bay Brewing Co.

27 Broadway St.

Photos with Santa & Secret Santa Workshop

Enjoy a festive family day with a Secret Santa Workshop for gifts under $10, photos with Santa, and a cozy hot cocoa and drink station for adults.

Whiskey Bean Boutique, 5017 Bennett Rd.

Santa Meet & Greet at Handmade Hotspot

Snap festive photos with Santa, sip bubbly holiday drinks from Sodally Soda, and shop your favorite local makers.

Handmade Hotspot, 3401 Woodville Rd., Northwood

Meet and Greet with Santa

Meet and greet with Santa, cookie decorating, crafts and prizes.

A Village Learning Center, 4346 Secor Rd.

It’s Santa

Photos with Santa, raffle prizes, goodie bags, hot cocoa or tea, and bring a toy donation to enter a $150 tattoo giveaway.

Adrenalized Ink, 2175 Woodville Rd., Oregon

Storytime with Mrs. Claus

Join Mrs. Claus at Joe Muggs in Books-A-Million for storytime.

The Town Center at Levis Commons Books-A-Million, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg

Dec. 17

Visit with Santa at Ventura’s

Bring the whole family for a festive visit with Santa.

Ventura’s Mexican Restaurant, 7742 W. Bancroft St.

Dec. 18

Santa & Mrs. Claus Storytime at Walbridge

Enjoy a magical afternoon at the library with a festive reading of Cookies for Santa and a chance to take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Walbridge Library, 108 N. Main St., Walbridge

Dec. 20

Ice Cream Breakfast with Santa

Meet Santa, enjoy small crafts and spend time with family and friends.

Charlie’s Homemade Ice Cream & Burgers, 6600 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania

Donuts with The Clauses presented by Children’s Wonderland

Bring the family to enjoy breakfast & a personal interaction with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Ticketed.

Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter, 7060 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a festive Breakfast with Santa, complete with a full breakfast and a photo opportunity with Santa himself. Reservations are required.

Brandywine Country Club, 6904 Salisbury Rd., Maumee

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