Christmas in Williamsburg

Looking for Santa this holiday season?  No worries -- he's out and about in Williamsburg at various locations!

Check below for up-to-date information on where YOU can spot Santa!


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Santa Sightings!

Below are just a few places you can spot the big man himself -- Santa Claus -- in the Historic Triangle!   If YOU spot Santa in Williamsburg, be sure to let us know

Busch Gardens - Christmas Town

  • Weekends November 25 - December; every day December 16 - 31 (except for Christmas Day) --  Sneak a peek of Santa Claus hard at work through the frosted windows of Santa's Workshop!

  • Weekends November 25 - December; every day December 16 - 31 (except for Christmas Day) -- Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for the most intimate and exclusive event of the season -- Santa's Fireside Feast!  Reservations required.  See website.

Colonial Williamsburg

  • December 10 & 17, 9 - 10:30 am -- Enjoy a spirited morning when you have Breakfast with Santa! reservations required.  Call 800-HISTORY for more information.

Historic Yorktown

  • November 20 -- Head to Yorktown for the Christmas Tree Lighting!  It's the official arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus in Yorktown!

  • December 4, at 1 - 4 pm -- Enjoy Cookies with Santa at the Gallery at York Hall!  Free. 757-890-4490

  • December 10, at 8:30 - 9:30 am -- It's Breakfast with Santa at Riverwalk Restaurant.  Tickets required.  757-875-1522

  • December 10, at 1 - 3 pm -- Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to greet guests at the Toyland Parade!  757-890-3500

Merchants Square

  • November 25, 26 & 27, December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18 -- Santa Visits the College of W&M Bookstore!  There will be milk and cookies, plus a Story Hour with Santa!  See the Merchants Square calendar for details.

  • November 25 - 26, December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18 -- On Merchants Square, you will be able to see the Strolling Santa! Times vary.  See website calendar.

The Nautical Dog

  • November 5 -- Bring you pups in for Pet Portraits with Santa!  757-220-2001

The Williamsburg Outlet Mall

  • Saturdays & Sundays, November 26 - December 24, 12 - 5 pm (December 23, 5 - 8 pm) -- Santa will be available for Photos and Visits!  Offering professional photos by Kevin Francis Photography.  For more information, call 757-565-3378.

 

Williamsburg Premium Outlet
 

  • Saturday  December 10 - 4:30pm - 6:30pm, Saturday December 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm,  Friday December 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm - Saturday December 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm.

    Sunday December 11 -1:00pm - 3:00pm, Sunday December 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm. 

 

 

Yankee Candle

  • October 29, November 5, at 11 am & 1 pm -- Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a Gingerbread Luncheon!  877-616-6510

  • November 12 -- It's Santa's Arrival!  Enjoy an elf show at 9 am and Santa's official entrance by horse drawn carriage at 10 am!

  • November 20 -- As dusk falls, enjoy this special Tree Lighting!  Carolers will stroll the grounds leading the Claus' in carols!

  • December 13 - 15, at 5, 6 & 7 pm -- Have Dinner with Santa!  Make reservations at 877-616-6510.