Santa Happenings around Birmingham

Thanksgiving is behind us, and if you haven’t started thinking about it yet, it’s time for those yearly visits with Santa.. Find out where and when and schedule your breakfast with Santa or just swing by one of the malls for a photo…

Pictures at the Mall

Colonial Brookwood Village

Santa’s hours are Monday – Saturday 10 AM – 9 PM
and Sunday 12 – 6 PM

Santa has Special Hours starting 12/18
Sunday 12/18 – 11 AM – 7 PM
Monday through Thursday 9AM – 9 PM
Christmas Eve – 9 AM – 4 PM

Riverchase Galleria

Through 12/24/11

Free Hugs, Free Smiles, Free Wishes and of course Free HO HO HOs!

Santa has made his way from the North Pole and is ready to greet children of all ages. Holiday photo packages are also available.

Santa’s Hours:

Monday – Saturday: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm

Please note: Santa will be taking breaks throughout the day to feed the reindeer and check on toy production at the North Pole.

The Summit Shopping Center
Photos with Santa
November 25 – December 24

Meet Santa between Gus Mayer and Belk and get a professional photo. Nov. 25th: 9-11am, noon-4pm, 5-9pm; Nov. 26th: noon-4pm; Nov. 27th: 1-5pm; Nov. 30th – Dec. 23rd: Wednesdays – Fridays: 2-7pm, Saturdays: noon-4pm, Sundays: 1-5pm; Dec. 24th: 9am-2pm

Night Out with Santa Learning Express Cahaba Heights

A holiday staple for the Learning Express store in Cahaba Heights. Stop by the store on Thursday December 8th from 5pm – 7pm and get a little face time with Santa!

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops

November 27th – December 24th

Monday – Friday:
Free Photo with Santa – 10am – 8pm
Free Crafts – 5pm – 7pm
Free Games and Activities – Open to Close
Free Santa Bandz – 5pm – 7pm

Saturday:
Free Photo with Santa – 10am – 8pm (except for 12/24, hours will be 10am – 5pm)
Free Crafts – Noon – 5pm
Free Games and Activities – Open to Close

Sunday:
Free Photo with Santa – 10am – 5pm
Free Crafts – Noon – 5pm
Free Games and Activities – Open to Close

Breakfast with Santa

McWane Science Center –
Breakfast in Santa’s Workshop
Date: December 3, 10 & 17
Times: 8:00 – 10:00 am
Cost: $15 Adults, $12 Kids (Members: $12 Adults, $10 Kids)

Bring your little elves to have breakfast in Santa’s Workshop. Make holiday crafts, have breakfast together, explore the Winter Wonderland exhibit and visit with Santa! Be sure to bring your camera! Tickets also include museum admission.
Reservations are required.
CLICK HERE to buy tickets online
Or call (205) 714-8414 to make a reservation.

Birmingham Zoo –

Saturday – December 3, 10 and 17
8:00am, 9:15am and 10:30am

Make your reservation now for this popular holiday event. Breakfast with Santa takes place in the Zoo’s Kudzoo Cafe, featuring a delicious breakfast, animal encounters and a visit from Ole Saint Nick. All children will receive a special treat. Call 205.879.0409 to make your reservations today!

The Summit Shopping Center

Breakfast with Santa
December 3 – December 17

Saturdays, December 3, 10 and 17 from 8:30am-10:30am. Enjoy breakfast with Santa at Village Tavern featuring food, art activities, photos with Santa and more. $15 ticket benefits the Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs. Kids 2 and under are free. Call 967-0111 for reservations.

The Santa Special at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Musuem

November 25 – December 18, 2011

Santa and Mrs. Claus ride the train with you! Start your own family holiday tradition with a Christmas train ride. Tell Santa what you would like for Christmas and bring your camera for photos. Every child will receive a Christmas gift!

Please note: children who have not yet celebrated their second birthday are free, but you must reserve an INFANT ticket for them. Children under the age of two must be seated on your lap.

Know of a Santa Happening we didn’t cover on our list? Let us know!

Santa Saturdays at Marvin’s

Free Photos with Santa – November 26th, December 3rd and 10th. 10am – 2pm

Santa At the Alabama Theatre

December 11th, 17th and 18th – During the 2pm Matinee.. Come early or stay late and have your picture made with Santa!

Breakfast with Santa and the Elves – Courtyard Cafe and Bakery

Get away from the hustle and bustle and come to the charming Courtyard Cafe and Bakery located in downtown historic Bessemer a block from the Bright Star for Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 10th.

Each child will have a special one on one visit with Santa and his elves, decorate a holiday cookie, receive a breakfast buffet, and a treat from Santa all for $10 per person.

Reservations are required for the following times: 8:00am, 9:30am, and 11am. Photo packages will be available. Please call 424.3406 for reservations.