ASHBURN, VA — Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many Ashburn families. In Ashburn, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.
Here are the details:
Santa and Carriage Rides at Broadlands Village Center
Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride before meeting Santa on Nov. 30 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The first 50 children will receive a treat while supplies last. The Merit School will have a free DIY ornament activity from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The line for carriage rides may close early due to high demand. The boarding area is next to Robek's.
Pet Photos with Santa
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Humane Society of Loudoun County will again partner with Van Metre Companies to host Pet Photos with Santa. The event will happen on Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Van Metre Homes, 43045 Van Metre Dr, Ashburn, VA. Photo packages can be pre-purchased.
Santa and Carriage Rides in Ashburn Village
Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride before meeting Santa on Dec. 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The first 50 children will receive a treat while supplies last. The line for carriage rides may close early due to high demand. The boarding area is next to Finnegan's Grill.
Breakfast with Santa at Famous Toastery of Ashburn
This Breakfast with Santa event will take place on Dec. 1 and benefits Toys for Tots of Loudoun County. The seating time is 8:45a.m., and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $39.50 for an adult and $24.50 for a child. Attendees get a buffet breakfast with French toast, scrambled eggs, fruit, breakfast potatoes, coffee, water, milk, and apple juice. New, unopened gifts will be accepted for Toys for Tots.
Ashburn Volunteer Fire Department's Santa Parade
The Ashburn Volunteer Fire Department's elves will accompany Santa atop a fire truck for the Santa rides around Ashburn and Lansdowne. This year's rides will start at 6 p.m. on Dec. 6 from the Lansdowne station and 5 p.m. on Dec. 7 from the Ashburn station. Spectators should check the Ashburn Volunteer Fire Department's social media pages for any updates or delays. Routes and a map are posted on the volunteer fire department's website.
Ashburn Village Santa Stop
Ashburn Village will host Santa Stop on Dec. 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Ashburn Village Sports Pavilion. Kids can bring their letters to Santa to drop in the mailbox, meet Elsa and Spiderman, sip on hot cocoa from The Bitty Bar and wait for Santa to arrive on the Ashburn Volunteer Fire Department fire truck. The first 150 cups of cocoa are complimentary, and additional cups of cocoa can be purchased $6.
One Loudoun Tree Lighting
Santa will be present as One Loudoun lights up its Christmas tree on Dec. 7, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Expect holiday train rides, vendors, ice sculptures, free children's activities, Santa photos and more.
Breakfast with Santa
Ashburn Volunteer Fire Department will hold another event with Santa on Dec. 8. from 8 a.m. to noon. Breakfast with Santa includes pancakes, eggs, hash browns, sausage and bacon plus a Santa meet-and-greet. Tickets are available at the door and are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $6 for children 3 to 11 and free for children under 3.
Santa is also holding court at several shopping malls in the local area, including:
Dulles Town Center
Photos with Santa: Nov. 8 to Dec. 24
Christmas Tree Lighting: Dec. 6
Pet Photos with Santa: Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16
Sensory-Friendly Santa: Dec. 8