25 Places to See Santa and His Friends in the Terre Haute Area in 2025!
Santa Claus is coming to town! Take your kids to meet Santa in Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley at the following places in 2025. You’ll find a few of his friends (like the Grinch!) in here, too!
Places to See Santa in Terre Haute and The Wabash Valley in 2025
Ongoing Santa Sightings:
Santa Claus is comin’ to Images Photography and the The Meadows – Terre Haute! Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in December plus Christmas Even.
November 22-December 24. Photos with Santa at Haute City Center. .
Pictures with Santa at Deming Park Holiday House. December 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, and 14.
Santa will be at his Santa House at Forest Park in Brazil on 12/19, 12/20, 12/21, and 12/23.
December 7, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23. Visit Santa with Mic’s Pics.$20 for 2 sheets of photos.
Special Santa Events
Thursday, December 11. Meet Santa, take photos, and enjoy fresh baked cookies in BRAZIL!
Saturday, December 13. Photos with Krampus (and his helpful assistants) will be visiting The Madam’s Curiosities once again this December! Bring your cameras and snap a photo while the legend himself is in the neighborhood! Then take a stroll around Twelve Points to check out the other businesses and their takes on other classic holiday traditions!We’ll have TWO photo areas set up,(one inside, one outside) and special Krampus merchandise available!This year, we have MULTIPLE characters visiting the shop, including Krampus, Frau Perchta, and Cookie McGinger!This is a free event, welcome to all. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Leashed pets are also welcome. This is a rain or shine event. The line starts at the backdoor, and goes through the alley. Cookie McGinger will show you the way!
Saturday, December 13. Special Needs Day with Santa at First Presbyterian Church in BRAZIL, IN.
Saturday, December 13. Meet the Grinch & Santa at the Exotic Feline Rescue Center. Animal tours and treats!
Saturday, December 13.Santa Claus is coming to Clinton!
Saturday, December 13. Christmas Fun at the Woods. The holiday tradition is back! Celebrate the coming of Christmas with the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Guests of all ages are invited to the Providence Spirituality and Conference Center for an afternoon full of fun for the whole family, including crafts, alpaca visits, wagon rides, storytelling, face painting, bake sale, cake walk and much more. There may even be a special visit from Santa himself! Our sisters cherish this event and enjoy sharing the fun of the season with the community. We welcome a suggested donation of $5 per car for this event. No pre-registration is needed.
Sunday, December 14. Meet the Grinch at Bear’s North. 2-5pm and get your pictures taken with the Grinch. After head over to The Moonlite Drive-In Theater for a FREE showing of The Grinch! Gates will open at 5pm and the show will start at 6pm. Please bring in a canned good donation.
Featured event! Friday, December 19. Grinchmas at VCPL West. Celebrate the holidays like they do in Whoville! Drop in to enjoy Grinch-inspired treats, crafts, and activities, watch the Grinch create mayhem in the 2018 animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ classic story, and take a photo with the Grinch.
Saturday, December 20. Santa is coming to The Magpies’ Nest!
Saturday, December 20. Santa will be at Sewer Lair Toys!
Saturday, December 20. Skate with The Grinch at Hot Wheels Skate and Event Center.
Meals with Santa Guide:
When and Where to Eat with Santa in Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley
Like what you see? Find the holiday fun you’re craving in our Holiday Guide! 
We’re in contact with the following groups regarding their potential plans for the season. We’ll update as we get more info!
- Wigwam
- Marshall Log Cabin
- Terre Haute Skate World
- Coldwell Banker
- Shewey’s Pottery
- Trinity Christmas Tree Farm
- Pizza Gallery
- Petland Terre Haute
Typos happen and event details change. Please confirm your plans with event coordinators making promises of good times to your children. Have fun, stay healthy, and make good choices as you visit these places to see Santa in 2025!
The fun has ended for these events:
Santa at Dahnke Family Farms on November 29 and December 6. Reindeer farm east of Martinsville, IL.
Monday, December 1. Santa’s Express Portraits in BRAZIL, IN.
Sunday, December 1. Bridgeton Country Christmas in Parke County, Indiana. Join us in Bridgeton for our Christmas celebration with unique gifts, handmade crafts, original artwork, decorations, lights, live music, food and fun. Santa will be in the 1822 Log Cabin 1-3 p.m. both Saturdays and Sundays. Vendors and shops open and full of gifts. Two big 3-day weekends of fun and festivities.
Thursday, December 4. Meet and Greet with Santa and his reindeer at the VERMILLION county public library. Start the holiday season off right at the library! Come visit and snap some photos with Santa and a live reindeer from our friends at Silly Safaris! Enjoy free popcorn, hot chocolate, holiday music, and crafts.
Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6. Miracle on 7th Street. Get your festive fix this December with a vendor market, kids activities, live music, Santa + more!
Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6. Fowler Park Christmas Walk. Step back in time this Christmas season at Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department’s Annual Christmas Walk at Fowler Park’s Pioneer Village! Enjoy FREE admission during this two-day event—Friday, December 5 from 6 to 9 PM, and Saturday, December 6 from 5 to 9 PM. Explore the 19th-century Pioneer Village, Shop handmade gifts at the Village Mercantile, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more! Plus, on Friday only, delight in festive carriage rides and a special visit from Santa’s reindeer. Feel the magic of the season at the Christmas Walk!
Friday, December 5-Saturday, December 6. Candy Canes on Main in CASEY, IL. The event kicks off with a fantastic lighted Parade that travels through downtown Casey, Illinois with Santa arriving via a Fire Truck. Other highlights include Santa reading ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, star light shopping, inflatable bumper cars, and more!
Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7. Mouse House by Tri Kappa. House of the Christmas Mouse is back! Join Terre Haute Tri Kappa for a magical holiday tradition filled with fun for the whole family!
Saturday, December 6. Hometown Holly Days in MARSHALL, IL. From delicious food vendors and the Christmas Market, to bounce houses for the kids, ice skating for the whole family, visits with Santa at the Log Cabin, rides on the Polar Express Train, and hot cocoa to keep you warm — there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Saturday, December 6. FREE movie showing of The Polar Express at Linton Cinema 3. Santa visit and movie!
Saturday, December 6. MainStreet Rockville Parade of Lights and Hometown Holidays. Jingle and mingle, tree lighting ceremony, Santa visit, hot chocolate, live music.
Saturday, December 6. Vendor Fair and Pictures with Santa at Anderson’s Plants and Produce. Join us for our first ever Vendor Fair and Pictures with Santa! It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season and get some Christmas shopping done early! Shop a variety of local vendors- perfect for finding unique holiday gifts. Enjoy delicious food trucks. Kids can have fun in the bounce houses, play games, and activities for the whole family. There will be unbeatable sales in our retail, festive photo backdrops, giveaways, and so much more! Saturday, December 6th Vendors 10-6 and Santa 2-6 Located at Anderson’s Plants and Produce at 6066 Rosedale Rd. Admission is FREE, so bring your family and friends for a day full of holiday cheer!
Saturday, December 6. Clause for a Cause Toy Drive. Claus for a Cause: Toy Drive with Santa at Terre Haute Brewing Co.
Saturday, December 6. Saturday with Santa at the CLINTON public library.
Saturday, December 6. Santa is coming to Old National Bank.
Sunday, December 7. Sensory Santa at The Magpie’s Nest.
Sunday, December 7. Meet and Greet with Santa at The Maple Room.
Sunday, December 7. Meet Santa on the Santa Train in Sullivan, IN.
Friday, December 6-December 8. Home for the Holidays festival in ROBINSON, IL. Join for the second annual Home for the Holidays Festival to be held on December 6th-8th. This 3-day festival will transform the Robinson Civic Center into a festive wonderland where there will be ice skating, bounce houses, train rides, a live reindeer encounter, family-friendly activities, local vendors, food makers, photos with Santa, must-see Christmas displays and so much more!
Saturday, December 7. Main Street by Moonlight in BRAZIL, IN. On Saturday, December 7, 2024 select stores in Brazil will be open late with discounts, specials, and treats! Come stroll down Main Street, support the local businesses, and finish up all of your Christmas shopping! All local businesses in Brazil are welcome to participate! Santa will be at A Bushel & A Peck from 6pm to 9pm! Bring the kids and your own camera to get FREE pics with Santa! The Shed & Co. will have carriage rides from 6-9pm! Bring a donation for Toys for Tots to ride the carriage.
