Where to See Santa in Kalamazoo + Enter to WIN Nutcracker Tix!

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2024’s Santa Planner: Where to See Santa in SWMI

The jolly man in the red suit will be in Kalamazoo this year, providing opportunities to visit with local families.

We’ve rounded up spots for your family to visit Santa Claus before Christmas to deliver their wish lists and snag some photos.

We’ve also listed Santa breakfasts, parades and other Christmas events where St. Nick will be in attendance.

Make a list – and check it twice – as there are many opportunities for the family to enjoy this special part of the holiday season.

Some events require advanced registration. Verify details with the event organizer. 

📷: Wedel’s Santa Event

WIN Tickets to See The Nutcracker!

Enter to WIN (1) 4-pack of tickets to see The Nutcracker Kalamazoo!

Ballet Kalamazoo invites you to celebrate a new holiday tradition with the Kalamazoo-inspired Nutcracker! Embark on Hattie’s magical adventure starting from strolling through Candy Cane Lane to the Land of the Sweets.

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  • 1 winner will receive (1) 4-pack of tickets to The Nutcracker Kalamazoo
  • Time: 2 PM on Sunday, December 8, 2024
  • Location: Comstock Community Auditorium

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Ballet Kalamazoo

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Pictures with Santa

We’ve rounded up all of the local spots to visit with Santa and take photos.

Please note some locations are free, while others may require a fee for tickets or to purchase the prints.

Please confirm any reservation requirements before heading out.

Downtown Kalamazoo Santa
📷: Downtown Kalamazoo

Pictures With Santa at Gull Meadow Farms (Ticketed Event)

Gull Meadow Farms
8544 Gull Rd, Richland, MI 49083

Come visit Santa at Gull Meadow Farms!

Guests need to reserve their date and arrival time to see Santa.

Reservations are $6.99 per immediate family (NOT per person).

If you have a larger family (more than 4 children visiting Santa), reserving 2 spaces is suggested to help keep the wait to see Santa at a minimum for all families.

NOTE: Tickets go on sale November 16, 2024, and will sell out VERY quickly. Follow GMF on Facebook for more information.

Gull Meadow Farms Santa 2021
Purchase tickets to see Santa at Gull Meadow Farms
📷: Gull Meadow Farms

Pictures With Santa at Santa’s Workshop in Downtown Kalamazoo

Downtown Kalamazoo MI 49007

2024 Santa Information to be Announced

Downtown Kalamazoo Santa
See Santa in Downtown Kalamazoo
📷: Downtown Kalamazoo

Pictures With Santa at Crossroads Mall

The Crossroads
6650 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49024

Santa is coming to Crossroads Mall from November 22 – December 24, 2024 (find him near Build-A-Bear).

Theme Days: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Hours: Vary by date. See schedule online.

Ongoing Santa Events

Recurring Santa Events

These recurring events offer a chance to visit Santa more than once this holiday season

Gilmore Car Museum
Santa at Gilmore Car Museum’s Winter Wonderland

More Christmas Events Featuring Santa Claus

One-time Santa Events

Santa is a busy guy during the holidays. Here are more opportunities to see him before Christmas in Kalamazoo:

Parades with Santa

Santa is a special guest at many holiday celebrations. Here’s where you can catch him this festive parade season:

Kalamazoo Holiday Parade Maple Hill Parade
📷: Maple Hill Holiday Parade