It doesn’t feel like Christmas until you force your children to forego lessons on “Stranger Danger” to sit on a fat guy’s lap. Which is why we’ve put together some of the best places to put on your best Christmas outfits, get your camera ready, and visit with the head elf himself. Here are 10 unforgettable places to see Santa in and near Buffalo this holiday season!
- Broadway Market (999 Broadway)
The Broadway Market - Facebook Visit with Santa every Saturday in December at the Broadway Market! The big guy in red will be available for photo ops from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Arcade & Attica (278 Main Street, Arcade))
Arcade & Attica Railroad Corporation - Facebook The Arcade & Attica is one of the most festive spots near Buffalo to see Santa. You can read more about this amazing train ride to the “North Pole” here!
- Santa Claus Christmas Cottage (Day Road Park, Lockport)
Santa Claus Christmas Cottage, Historic Lockport New York - Facebook A visit to this Christmas cottage will
- Erway’s Christmas Tree Adventure (4202 Willow Road, Wilson)
Erway’s Christmas Tree Adventure - Facebook Erway’s Christmas Tree Adventure is one of the best spots to cut down your own Christmas tree near Buffalo. It’s also one of the best places to visit with Santa. Visit with the big guy himself and take a few minutes to pet his animals on the premises.
- Buffalo Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway (4 Scott Street, Hamburg)
Buffalo Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway - Facebook Ride on the Santa Express in Hamburg on December 9th and 10th to see Santa while you take a scenic train ride! For ticket information, head here.
- SantaCon Buffalo – Ages 21+ (Downtown Buffalo)
SantaCon Buffalo - Facebook This one is for the 21+ crowd, but still worth mentioning! For a bit of festive, light-hearted fun, head to SantaCon in Buffalo on December 9th!
- Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens (2655 South Park Avenue)
www.buffalogardens.com The Botanical Gardens is hosting a Santa’s Workshop event on December 9th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is included with garden admission, and will include hands-on activities for kids and families, as well as photos with Santa!
- Salvatore’s Italian Gardens (6461 Transit Road, Depew)
Salvatore’s Hospitality - Facebook Salvatore’s is one of the best places to see Christmas displays near Buffalo. It should come as no surprise that they go all out for their visits with Santa, too. Salvatore’s hosts brunches and lunches with Santa for a truly special event.
- Boulevard Mall (730 Alberta Drive)
Boulevard Mall - Facebook Mall Santas might get a bad rap, but the Boulevard Mall has great events with the head elf! This Santa is sensitive to sensory issues and even poses with pets during special events!
- McKinley Mall (3701 McKinley Parkway, Blasdell)
Samantha Gill - Buffalo City Writer The McKinley Mall Santa, in years past, has been one of the most authentic looking of the bunch. We’re unsure if this particular Santa Claus is still posing perfectly with children, but if he is, you need to take a trip out to the McKinley Mall ASAP.
Where are your favorite places to tell Santa your Christmas list? Share the best local Santa sightings with us in the comments below! Bonus points for embarrassing pictures of your kids’ reactions to meeting the big guy! OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.
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The Broadway Market - Facebook
Visit with Santa every Saturday in December at the Broadway Market! The big guy in red will be available for photo ops from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Arcade & Attica Railroad Corporation - Facebook
The Arcade & Attica is one of the most festive spots near Buffalo to see Santa. You can read more about this amazing train ride to the “North Pole” here!
Santa Claus Christmas Cottage, Historic Lockport New York - Facebook
A visit to this Christmas cottage will
- Erway’s Christmas Tree Adventure (4202 Willow Road, Wilson)
Erway’s Christmas Tree Adventure - Facebook Erway’s Christmas Tree Adventure is one of the best spots to cut down your own Christmas tree near Buffalo. It’s also one of the best places to visit with Santa. Visit with the big guy himself and take a few minutes to pet his animals on the premises.
- Buffalo Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway (4 Scott Street, Hamburg)
Buffalo Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway - Facebook Ride on the Santa Express in Hamburg on December 9th and 10th to see Santa while you take a scenic train ride! For ticket information, head here.
- SantaCon Buffalo – Ages 21+ (Downtown Buffalo)
SantaCon Buffalo - Facebook This one is for the 21+ crowd, but still worth mentioning! For a bit of festive, light-hearted fun, head to SantaCon in Buffalo on December 9th!
- Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens (2655 South Park Avenue)
www.buffalogardens.com The Botanical Gardens is hosting a Santa’s Workshop event on December 9th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is included with garden admission, and will include hands-on activities for kids and families, as well as photos with Santa!
- Salvatore’s Italian Gardens (6461 Transit Road, Depew)
Salvatore’s Hospitality - Facebook Salvatore’s is one of the best places to see Christmas displays near Buffalo. It should come as no surprise that they go all out for their visits with Santa, too. Salvatore’s hosts brunches and lunches with Santa for a truly special event.
- Boulevard Mall (730 Alberta Drive)
Boulevard Mall - Facebook Mall Santas might get a bad rap, but the Boulevard Mall has great events with the head elf! This Santa is sensitive to sensory issues and even poses with pets during special events!
- McKinley Mall (3701 McKinley Parkway, Blasdell)
Samantha Gill - Buffalo City Writer The McKinley Mall Santa, in years past, has been one of the most authentic looking of the bunch. We’re unsure if this particular Santa Claus is still posing perfectly with children, but if he is, you need to take a trip out to the McKinley Mall ASAP.
Where are your favorite places to tell Santa your Christmas list? Share the best local Santa sightings with us in the comments below! Bonus points for embarrassing pictures of your kids’ reactions to meeting the big guy!
Erway’s Christmas Tree Adventure - Facebook
Erway’s Christmas Tree Adventure is one of the best spots to cut down your own Christmas tree near Buffalo. It’s also one of the best places to visit with Santa. Visit with the big guy himself and take a few minutes to pet his animals on the premises.
Buffalo Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway - Facebook
Ride on the Santa Express in Hamburg on December 9th and 10th to see Santa while you take a scenic train ride! For ticket information, head here.
SantaCon Buffalo - Facebook
This one is for the 21+ crowd, but still worth mentioning! For a bit of festive, light-hearted fun, head to SantaCon in Buffalo on December 9th!
The Botanical Gardens is hosting a Santa’s Workshop event on December 9th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is included with garden admission, and will include hands-on activities for kids and families, as well as photos with Santa!
Salvatore’s Hospitality - Facebook
Salvatore’s is one of the best places to see Christmas displays near Buffalo. It should come as no surprise that they go all out for their visits with Santa, too. Salvatore’s hosts brunches and lunches with Santa for a truly special event.
Boulevard Mall - Facebook
Mall Santas might get a bad rap, but the Boulevard Mall has great events with the head elf! This Santa is sensitive to sensory issues and even poses with pets during special events!
Samantha Gill - Buffalo City Writer
The McKinley Mall Santa, in years past, has been one of the most authentic looking of the bunch. We’re unsure if this particular Santa Claus is still posing perfectly with children, but if he is, you need to take a trip out to the McKinley Mall ASAP.
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.
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