25 Places to See Santa and His Friends in the Terre Haute Area in 2024!
Santa Claus is coming to town! Take your kids to meet Santa in Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley at the following places in 2024.
Places to See Santa in Terre Haute and The Wabash Valley in 2024
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.
Santa at Dahnke Family Farms on 12/7, 12/14, and 12/21. Reindeer farm east of Martinsville, IL.
Santa will be at the log cabin in Marshall on 12/8, 12/15, and 12/22.
November 22-December 24. Santa will be at Haute City Center.
Pictures with Santa at Deming Park Holiday House. December 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, and 15. Please provide your own camera!
Santa will be at his Santa House at Forest Park in BrazilSanta House at Forest Park in Brazil from 6-8 pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from December 5-21. Special visit on December 23! Pet night on Tuesday, December 17.
December 1, 8, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23. Visit Santa with Mic’s Pics. $20 for 2 sheets of photos.
Special Santa Events
Saturday, December 14. 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!
The sisters cherish this event and enjoy sharing the fun of the season with the community.
The event will take place from 1:30-4:30 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 14.
The event is free and no registration is required.
For more details, please visit: spsmw.org/event/christmas-fun-at-the-woods-2/
Saturday, December 14. Santa Claus is coming to CLINTON. Clinton Christmas Parade and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Clinton Community Center. The fire truck will be escorting Santa and Mrs. Claus from the fire house at 332 Mulberry Street to Riverfront Park on Saturday December 14th at 5:00PM.
Saturday, December 14. Cory Country Christmas. Silly safaris, pictures with Santa, meet & greet with animals of the North Pole.
Saturday, December 14. Santa will be a Sewer Lair Toys!
Saturday, December 14. Holiday market and Santa at Garden Hill Farm.
Saturday, December 14. Special Needs Day with Santa at First United Methodist Church in BRAZIL, IN. Activities, snack, pictures, visit with Santa in a relaxed, sensory-friendly environment.
Saturday, December 14. Sensory-friendly pictures with Santa at The Magpies’ Nest. Reduced overhead music, dimming lights for comfort, no standing in line, a less traditional Santa suit for a more relaxed atmosphere.
Saturday, December 14. Holiday photos with Krampus (half-goat, half-demon monster that punishes misbehaving children at Christmastime. He is the devilish companion of Santa). Krampus (and his helpful assistant) will be visiting The Madam’s Curiosities this December! Bring your cameras and snap a photo while the legend himself is in the shop! Photo booth set up, Krampus coloring pages, and more! This is a free, family friendly event. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Leashed pets are also welcome.
Save The Dates Enjoy Free Roller Skating with Santa, The Grinch, & Elf on a Shelf on December 21, 22, & 23 from 1pm – 4pm & on December 23 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Skate Rental $4 extra if needed.
Meals with Santa Guide:
When and Where to Eat with Santa in Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley
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We’re in contact with the following groups regarding their potential plans for the season. We’ll update as we get more info!
- Wigwam
- Terre Haute Skate World
- Coldwell Banker
- Shewey’s Pottery
- Trinity Christmas Tree Farm
- Pizza Gallery
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 2024!
The fun has ended for these events:
Wednesday, December 4. Pictures with Santa in BRAZIL, IN. All are welcome to visit Santa and have a picture taken! There is no cost to come have fun, partake of treats and beverages, visit with friends and family, and tell the “big guy” what you want for Christmas.
Friday, December 6. 12 Points Christmas Tree Lighting. Shop for Christmas gifts at local businesses, watch the THN dance team perform, watch Mayor Sakbun light the tree, and visit SANTA at Magpies!
Friday, December 6. Pet pictures with Santa at Petland.
Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7. Miracle on 7th Street with kids’ activities, photos with Santa, gingerbread houses, heated and furnished igloos, balloon house, snow machine, decorate Christmas trees, hot chocolate station, and more!
Friday, December 6-Sunday, December 8. 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.
Friday, December 6-Saturday, December 7. 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!
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!
Friday, December 6-Sunday, December 8. Meet the Santa Train! Climb aboard the stationary, vintage passenger car to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, mail a letter to Santa, mix and mingle with beloved characters while you wait. Admission is FREE! Nearby locations include Linton, Dugger, Jasonville, and Sullivan.
Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7. Fowler Park Christmas Walk. Step back in time to walk through our Pioneer Village and visit our pioneer volunteers in their cozy 19th-century cabins to see how they celebrate Christmas! Hot drinks and special sweet treats will be available for purchase in the barn then stop by our Village Mercantile to view our homemade items and do some Christmas shopping. Be sure to visit the Covered Bridge to meet our special guest, Santa Claus and, Saturday only, his reindeer! This will be a perfect family event to kick off the holiday season! If you have any questions, please contact our Natural Resource Programmer at 812-462-3392 or Heather.Milian@vigocounty.in.gov.
Saturday, December 7. Santa arrives by fire truck to The Meadows! (Pictures available Thursday-Sunday and Christmas Eve!)
Saturday, December 7. Anderson’s Plants and Produce. Pictures with Santa, food trucks, Christmas shopping, pick out your Christmas tree, activities for kids, games, prizes, and giveaways.
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.
Saturday, December 7. Clinton Public Library presents Saturday with Santa. Visit with Santa, make crafts, decorate cookies.
Saturday, December 7. SANTA will be at One Love Photography on Dec 7th ONLY!! Book today and reserve your spot today skip all of the lines at your local stores!!! Get a personalized experience with a questionnaire at booking that gives Santa enough info to prepare for your visit.
Saturday, December 7.Photos with Santa at the Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County. Free! Bring your own camera and take your own photos. Holiday crafts and activities will also be available throughout the building.
Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8. Meet Santa’s friend, Mrs. Mouse, at Mouse House.
Sunday, December 8. Holiday Cookies with Sycamore Samta Santa at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum hosted by the ISU Alumni Association.
