Santa is spending a lot of his busy pre-Christmas schedule making appearances in the Dayton Ohio area. Find out where to see Santa near you. (updated for 2012)
- November 13 - December 24 - Visits with Santa - Town and Country Shopping Center, 300 East Stroop Rd., Kettering; hours vary; call 937 293-7516 for more information.
- November 17 - December 23 - Visits with Santa and Storytime with Mrs. Claus - North Pole Village at The Greene Town Center, 51 Plums St., Beavercreek; hours vary; call 937 490-4990 for more information.
- November 23 - December 23 - Photos with Santa - Dayton Mall, 2700 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Dayton; hours vary
- November 23 - December 23 - Shop with Santa - Kids can visit Santa and shop for your friends and family at the Tike's Shop, Schuster Center Wintergarden, Second & Ludlow; hours vary; call 937 212-1983 for information.
- December 1 - Breakfast with Santa - Rusty Bucket, Dayton Mall, 2700 Miamisburg Rd., Dayton; 9am
- December 1 - Lebanon Carriage Parade and Christmas Festival - Downtown Lebanon; enjoy parades at 1pm and 7pm; photos with Santa, crafts, shopping and more; 10am - 8pm
- December 1 - Lunch with Santa - Uno Chicago Grill, 126 N. Main St., Dayton; 11am; call 937 910-8000 for details and reservations.
- December 1-2 - Train ride with Santa - Take a 1/2 hour train ride with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves. Kids will each get a present from Santa and get to give him their wish list. Snacks and photo opportunities. Lebanon, OH; 10am, 1215pm, 230pm, 445pm; $20.50 for adults; $15.50 for seniors (65+) and children 5-16; toddlers $8.50
- December 8 - Breakfast with Santa - Rusty Bucket, Dayton Mall, 2700 Miamisburg Rd., Dayton; 9am
- December 8 - Lunch with Santa - Uno Chicago Grill, 126 N. Main St., Dayton; 11am; call 937 910-8000 for details and reservations.
- December 8-9- Train ride with Santa - Take a 1/2 hour train ride with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves. Kids will each get a present from Santa and get to give him their wish list. Snacks and photo opportunities. Lebanon, OH; 10am, 1215pm, 230pm, 445pm; $20.50 for adults; $15.50 for seniors (65+) and children 5-16; toddlers $8.50
- December 9 - Santa Holiday Buffet - Dayton Women's Club, 225 N. Ludlow St, Dayton; 1130am; 937 228-1124
- December 15 - A Morning with Santa - Enjoy breakfast as well as stories, crafts and carousel rides plus a visit with Santa; Carillon Museum Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton; two seating: 9am and 10am; Museum members only (but you can join on the spot); $12 per person, kids under 2 are free; call 937 293-2841x106 for reservations and information.
- December 15 - Lunch with Santa - Uno Chicago Grill, 126 N. Main St., Dayton; 11am; call 937 910-8000 for details and reservations.
- December 15 - Breakfast with Santa - Hilton Inn Dayton/Beavercreek, 3520 Pentagon Park Blvd., Dayton; 1030am; Adults $10.95, kids $5.95; call 937 458-2650 for more information and reservations.
- December 15-16 - Train ride with Santa - Take a 1/2 hour train ride with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves. Kids will each get a present from Santa and get to give him their wish list. Snacks and photo opportunities. Lebanon, OH; 10am, 1215pm, 230pm, 445pm; $20.50 for adults; $15.50 for seniors (65+) and children 5-16; toddlers $8.50
- December 22 - >Breakfast with Santa - Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, 2600 Deweese Pkwy., Dayton; 830am; call 937 275-7431 for more information.
- December 22-23 - Train ride with Santa - Take a 1/2 hour train ride with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves. Kids will each get a present from Santa and get to give him their wish list. Snacks and photo opportunities. Lebanon, OH; 10am, 1215pm, 230pm, 445pm, 7pm; $20.50 for adults; $15.50 for seniors (65+) and children 5-16; toddlers $8.50