He’s making a list, checking it twice, and stopping all over Auburn-Opelika!
Even Santa can’t deliver gifts around the world without making a stop in Auburn-Opelika first. Join in the holiday cheer and discover where you can catch Santa this holiday season for festive fun the whole family will love. Make sure to catch him before he flies back to the North Pole!
Santa's AO Schedule
Nov. 17 - Dec. 15 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Letters to Santa by Auburn Parks & Recreation
The Auburn Parks and Recreation Department invites children to participate in the annual Letters to Santa program. Children can drop off their letters at special mailboxes located at the Harris Center (425 Perry Street), the Boykin Community Center (400 Boykin Street), and Lake Wilmore Park Recreation Center (2000 Grove Hill Road). Santa will respond with a personalized letter sent to your home.
November 28 - December 24 Santa at Auburn Mall
Santa will be at Auburn Mall November 28 to December 24 to spread holiday cheer! Don't miss out on your chance to visit with Santa and have your photo taken by our merry elves. It's the perfect way to capture the magic of the season and create memories that will last a lifetime!
Dec. 4 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Letters to Santa at Auburn Public Library
Auburn Public Library is hosting Hot Cocoa Day! Visit with your favorite APL elves to write a letter to the man in the big red suit. We bet you’ll get a personal letter back from him in the mail! Join in for the fun, music, and snacks to celebrate the season. No registration is required for this event.
Dec. 6 & 7 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Santa Experience at Glazed
Glazed is hosting a magical Santa Experience! Children will enjoy personal time with Santa, perfect for photos and holiday cheer, and create a custom ceramic plate featuring their handprint or footprint—a keepsake to treasure for years to come.
Nov. 8 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Nov 9 | 1 - 5 p.m. Santa Workshop with Jan Jones at the Art Haus
Come join the fun at The Art Haus as Jan Jones guides guests in a Santa Workshop, November 8 and 9! In this two-day workshop, students will create a completed sculpture of an old-world style Santa Claus using papier-mâché. All materials will be provided, including a clay face sculpted by Jan for Santa Claus.
Dec. 6 | 6:30 - 8 A.M. Jingle Jog 5k & Santa Stroll
The Jingle Jog 5k and Santa Stroll Fun Run are here again – so pull out those Santa hats and ugly sweaters! Join Active Auburn and ring in the holiday season in style!
Dec. 7, 13, 14, 20, & 21 | 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Brunch with Santa
Santa Claus is coming to the Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa for the Annual Brunch with Santa! Enjoy a festive brunch featuring an omelet and waffle station, train rides on the North Pole Express, holiday crafts, and movies.
Dec. 6 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. & Dec 7 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Santa on the Corner
All the way from the North Pole to Toomer's Corner, Santa Claus will be visiting on December 6 and 7 for Santa on the Corner. Photos with Santa are complimentary, but guests must bring their own camera.
Dec. 5, 6, & 7 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Santa in the Window
Santa will be making a special appearance in the window at Behind the Glass in downtown Auburn. Bring the kids, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and snap a few photos while you get some holiday shopping done.
December 12-13, 19, 21 | 5:30 - 7:30 P.M. Santa Visits at Hey Day Market
Santa is coming to Hey Day Holiday! Bring the whole family to share your holiday wishes and capture a festive photo with the jolliest man of the season.
Merry Art Market
Santa is coming to the Merry Art Market at the Auburn-Opelika Art Showcase. Stop by to purchase unique local art and capture photos with Santa.
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