Make this holiday season magical and head to one of these spots for a photo op with St. Nick.
If you’re looking to capture the perfect photos with Santa in Northern Virginia, there are plenty of options. Major shopping malls offer events, plus there are tree lightings and gatherings where you can have cookies with St. Nick. For families with children who need a sensory–friendly experience, many locations are offering special “Sensory Santa” and “Caring Santa” days to ensure a comfortable experience. Many of the locations let you book your time online to save time. Here’s where you can get a photo in Santa this holiday season.
Arlington
Through December 24; Caring Santa on December 7, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 1100 S. Hayes St., Arlington
December 5, 4 to 6 p.m.Bluemont Community Center: 33846 Snickersville Tpk., Bluemont
Dulles
Daily through December 24, Sensory Santa on December 7, 9 to 10:30 a.m. 21100 Dulles Town Cir., Dulles
Fairfax
Storytime with Santa
November 29; December 5, 10, 12, 13, 17, 19, and 21 12101 Route 29, Fairfax
November 28–30; December 20–24 2905 District Ave., Fairfax
Daily through December 24; Sensory Santa on December 7 & 14, 9:30 a.m.; Black Santa on December 6 & 8 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax
December 6, 10 a.m. to noonHoly Trinity Lutheran Church: 3022 Woodlawn Ave., Falls Church
December 13, 1 to 4 p.m.201 W. Falls Station Blvd., Falls Church
November 29; December 5, 14, and 20 706 Caroline St., Fredericksburg
Cookies with Santa
December 6 & 20 6895 Wellington Rd., Gainesville
Daily through December 24 5291 Wellington Branch Dr., Gainesville
December 7, 5:15 to 6 p.m. Great Falls Village Field
December 13 & 14 (includes Sensory Santa)10017 Colvin Run Rd., Great Falls
December 6–7, 12–14, 20–23, 6:30–8:30 p.m. 19246 James Monroe Hwy., Leesburg
December 6, 13, and 20, 4–6 p.m. 1610 Village Market Blvd. SE, Leesburg
November 28–December 24; Sensory Santa on December 7, 9:30–10:30 a.m. 8300 Sudley Rd., Manassas
December 13, 2 to 5 p.m.Purcellville Train Station: 200 N. 21st St., Purcellville
December 4-61575 Brown’s Chapel Rd., Reston
Daily through December 246500 Springfield Mall, Springfield
November 30, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. 42615 Trade West Dr., Ste. 100, Sterling
November 21–December 24; Santa Cares on December 7, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 2001 International Dr., McLean
Daily through December 24; Sensory Santa on December 7, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 1961 Chain Bridge Rd., Tysons
November 21– December 24; Caring Santa on December 8, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 2700 Potomac Mill Cir., Woodbridge
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