Tis the season for childhood magic. No matter how old you are, you likely still remember that magical moment you sat on Santa’s lap and whispered your truest Christmas wishes to him when you were a kid. Share that magic with your own kids – or relive it yourself – with a visit to see Santa. Here are eight unforgettable places to see Santa in Pittsburgh this holiday season.
- Trax Farms – 528 Trax Road, Finleyville, PA 15332
Facebook/Trax Farms Santa joins kids of all ages for breakfast and lunch at Trax Farms. Breakfast or lunch includes a fun craft for all. And, of course, you’ll get to whisper your Christmas wishes to Santa before getting your photo snapped. Breakfast and lunch with Santa takes place every Saturday and Sunday through December 17, 2017.
- National Aviary – 700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Facebook/National Aviary What’s better than a visit with Santa? A visit with Santa and an adorable penguin at the National Aviary. Santa and his penguin pal will meet and greet guests each Saturday of the month through December 22, 2017. Snap photos and give Santa your holiday list from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens – 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Facebook/Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is the place to be this holiday season. Visit the Winter Flower Show and Light Garden and Santa himself. Santa will be on hand to snap pictures and listen to wishes every day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. through December 23, 2017.
- Peoples Gas Holiday Market – Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Facebook/Comcast Light Up Night & Peoples Gas Holiday Market Santa’s House, undoubtedly the most popular spot at the Peoples Gas Holiday Market, welcomes kids of all ages. Snap a photo and chat with Santa. A five dollar donation, which will go to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, is requested. Santa will be home Monday through Friday from noon to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Or, stop by Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. or Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
- Gateway Clipper Fleet – 350 W Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Facebook/Gateway Clipper Fleet Join Santa and a host of other characters aboard the Gateway Clipper Fleet this holiday season. The Santa Cruise features a dance party, face painting (for a fee), and a visit with the big guy himself. The Santa Cruise sets sail Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. through December 23, 2017.
- Pennsylvania Trolley Museum – 1 Museum Road, Washington, PA 15301
Facebook/Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Santa’s all ready for his annual visit to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum for the Santa Trolley. Board the trolley with Santa for plenty of pictures and laughs on the two-mile ride. Make a holiday craft and indulge in a delicious treat with a cup of hot chocolate. Visit Santa Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through December 17, 2017.
- Kennywood Park – 4800 Kennywood Boulvevard, West Mifflin, PA 15122
Facebook/Kennywood Park Holiday Lights at Kennywood Park, a holiday tradition for many Pittsburghers, features an array of activities, including some open rides, the Kennywood holiday lights show, and a dance party. Of course, Santa welcomes kids of all ages for photos by the Racer. Click here to read more.
- Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium – 7340 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Facebook/Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Have a holly jolly breakfast or lunch with Santa at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. The man of the season will join families for both meals on Saturdays and Sundays through December 17, 2017.
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Facebook/Trax Farms
Santa joins kids of all ages for breakfast and lunch at Trax Farms. Breakfast or lunch includes a fun craft for all. And, of course, you’ll get to whisper your Christmas wishes to Santa before getting your photo snapped. Breakfast and lunch with Santa takes place every Saturday and Sunday through December 17, 2017.
Facebook/National Aviary
What’s better than a visit with Santa? A visit with Santa and an adorable penguin at the National Aviary. Santa and his penguin pal will meet and greet guests each Saturday of the month through December 22, 2017. Snap photos and give Santa your holiday list from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Facebook/Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is the place to be this holiday season. Visit the Winter Flower Show and Light Garden and Santa himself. Santa will be on hand to snap pictures and listen to wishes every day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. through December 23, 2017.
Facebook/Comcast Light Up Night & Peoples Gas Holiday Market
Santa’s House, undoubtedly the most popular spot at the Peoples Gas Holiday Market, welcomes kids of all ages. Snap a photo and chat with Santa. A five dollar donation, which will go to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, is requested. Santa will be home Monday through Friday from noon to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Or, stop by Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. or Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
Facebook/Gateway Clipper Fleet
Join Santa and a host of other characters aboard the Gateway Clipper Fleet this holiday season. The Santa Cruise features a dance party, face painting (for a fee), and a visit with the big guy himself. The Santa Cruise sets sail Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. through December 23, 2017.
Facebook/Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
Santa’s all ready for his annual visit to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum for the Santa Trolley. Board the trolley with Santa for plenty of pictures and laughs on the two-mile ride. Make a holiday craft and indulge in a delicious treat with a cup of hot chocolate. Visit Santa Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through December 17, 2017.
Facebook/Kennywood Park
Holiday Lights at Kennywood Park, a holiday tradition for many Pittsburghers, features an array of activities, including some open rides, the Kennywood holiday lights show, and a dance party. Of course, Santa welcomes kids of all ages for photos by the Racer. Click here to read more.
Facebook/Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Have a holly jolly breakfast or lunch with Santa at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. The man of the season will join families for both meals on Saturdays and Sundays through December 17, 2017.
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Address: 700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212Address: 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213Address: 7340 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206Address: 4800 Kennywood Boulvevard, West Mifflin, PA 15122Address: 1 Museum Road, Washington, PA 15301Address: 350 W Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219Address: 528 Trax Road, Finleyville, PA 15332
