The countdown is on! There are only three short weeks left until Christmas, and time is running out to get in with jolly ol’ Saint Nicholas.
While we know he’ll be popping into local events all over central Arkansas, here are a few surefire places to catch Santa Claus when he comes to town.
Christmas at The Capital Hotel: Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be visiting The Capital Hotel throughout the holiday season. There’s the storytime with Santa, lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, a very beary workshop and a teddy bear tea. Plus, don’t miss your chance to see the stunning tree. For info, call 501.374.7474 or visit capitalhotel.com.
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: Visitors will find a Christmas village, model trains, twinkling lights and free photos with Saint Nick. Kids can also participate in crafts, giveaways and write letters to the North Pole. Photos take place through Dec. 24, reservations required. For info, call 501.954.4500 or visit basspro.com.
Santa Claus at Park Plaza Mall: Here, Santa arrives to visit with boys and girls every day until Christmas Eve. Hear him ho-ho-ho on the second level near H&M. Hours vary and reservations for photos are required. For info, call 501.664.4956 or visit parkplazamall.com.
Santa Claus at McCain Mall: Find Kris Kringle on the lower level and give him your secret wish list for the holiday season through Dec. 24. Make a reservation here. Hours vary and reservations are encouraged. For info, call 501.758.758.6340 or visit the mall website.
Bonus Sightings & Events:
- Santa Christopher is making a stop at Community Bakery on Dec. 17 from 6-7 p.m. There will be photos, cookies and lots of Christmas magic.
- Mr. Claus will make an appearance at Laman Library on Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. – noon. Plus, get your pet photos with Santa on Dec. 19 from 6-8 p.m. and enjoy pancakes with Santa at the Argenta Branch Library on Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. – noon.
- Bell Urban Farmstand is bringing Santa back for mini photoshoots on Dec. 13 from 1-4 p.m. Fur babies are welcome!
- Santa will be visiting the Little Rock Zoo during the GloWild! lantern festival on select nights beginning on Dec. 14 from 5-9 p.m.
- Dip into some doughnut decorating with Santa at Hurts Donut on Dec. 20 at 10:30 a.m.
- Santa is bringing stories and photos to WordsWorth Books on Dec. 6 at 11:30 a.m.
- Get your Christmas tree and a photo with Santa at Papa Santa’s Christmas Tree Farm on Saturday, Dec. 6 and 13.
- Make memories with Santa and grab your photos with him for the season on Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 3828 JFK Blvd. in North Little Rock.
- The Junior League of Little Rock is hosting Santa for a day of donuts, crafts and photos on Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. – noon.
- Take a fun family selfie with Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Promenade at Chenal on Dec. 20 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.