🎅 Santa is coming to town - and you can find him all across Washington County, from Canonsburg and McMurray/Peters Township to Washington, PA, the Mon Valley, and even into the South Hills of Pittsburgh! From Santa sightings and holiday parades to breakfasts and photos with Santa, this guide has all the festive stops so you won’t miss a single sleigh ride. Plan your magical holiday adventures throughout the region and discover where to find Santa this season.
First, don't forget to send your personalized Santa letter for FREE. Right HERE! For listings by day click here for our calendar. (New events have been added directly to the calendar).
Updated 12/1/25
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Featured Santa Events
🎅🏻Breakfast With Santa
at Shady Elms Farm
December 6
🎅🏻Christmas Festival
at Shady Elms Farm
Bring the kids to say hello and take a picture with the big guy and Mrs Claus. Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elves will also be joining children for milk and cookies workshops!
November 21-23
🎅🏻 Santa Trolley
November 28-30, 2025
Sensory Santa Trolley November 30
December: 6 - 7 | 13 - 14 | 20 - 21
🎅🏻Pajamas With Santa
at Tanger Outlets
Find Santa...
... in November
🎅🏻 Light Up Night - Downtown Pittsburgh
🎅🏻 Scenery Hill Christmas Art Market & Light Up Night
🎅🏻Santa’s Holly Jolly Holiday Party
🎅🏻 Shady Elms Christmas Festival and Market
... in December
🎅🏻 A Shady Elms Farm Breakfast with Santa
🎅🏻 Pajamas with Santa
🎅🏻Canonsburg Old Fashioned Christmas
Breakfast - Lunch With Santa
🎅🏻 A Shady Elms Farm Breakfast with Santa
🎅🏻 Breakfast with Santa at Canon McMillan Middle School
🎅🏻 Cecil Township Vol. Fire Company #3 - No details for 2025
🎅🏻 Printscape - December 20
Find Santa All Season Long at these spots for photos
Find Santa offering FREE photos at Cabela's in Wheeling, WV. Just a short drive from Washington PA to Santa's Wonderland for a free 4x6 photo. Santa will be there now through December 24, 2025. You must make a reservation (which is easy and free) here.
It's Santa's House come on in and visit Santa in his brand new house in Heinz Hall Courtyard. will be there November 21 through December 24, 2025. You can choose a black or white Santa -let Santa’s helpers know which you prefer. And don't forget the kids' wish lists! Hours subject to change, weather permitting. We advise checking for updated times on their website before attending.
All aboard! Santa is sailing the rivers on a 2 hour cruise aboard this holiday Pittsburgh riverboat tour. Families will enjoy a special treat from Santa Claus and a DJ dance party!
Season's Greetings Saturdays at The National Aviary
Santa and his penguin helper are coming to the Aviary! Visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa AND a penguin! Saturdays in December
Check out Santa's Village at Oglebay
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Last updated: December 1, 2025
Mall Santas
Santa welcomes walk-up guests at South Hills Village but reservations are encouraged. Please check their website for available times. November 14 - December 24, 2025.
Caring Santa is December 7, 2025.
You can find Santa visiting the Galleria from Saturday, November 15 - Sunday, December 24th to get your annual photos with Santa. Head there during mall hours. It is recommended that you book an appointment ahead of time. Head to the Galleria's website for more information.
You can find Santa arriving at Washington Crown Center on ....no arrival parade for 2025.
Still awaiting details on if Santa is offering a special sensory hour. Santa will be at Crown Center during regular mall hours.
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We’ll keep adding new Santa sightings and holiday events as they’re announced, so be sure to check back often! From Canonsburg, McMurray, and Peters Township to the South Hills, Mon Valley, and even West Virginia, there are so many festive opportunities to see Santa in Washington County this season.
Looking for pictures with Santa, a breakfast with Santa, or a holiday parade? You’ll find them all here — your go-to guide for where to find Santa near Washington, PA, and throughout the South Hills area.
Be sure to tag Macaroni KID Washington County when you share your Santa photos — we love seeing families from Peters Township, Canonsburg, and all across Washington County making magical holiday memories!
🎅🏻 Santa's Arrival Parade canceled for 2025 due to change of ownership and redevelopment
